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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1917

Page

2

Democratic unity guides Caroline county through calm primary season

The passage urges voters in Caroline county to favor a united Democratic slate, praising concord within the party and stressing that forthcoming state and county governance will hinge on trusted nominees. It highlights experienced candidates for County Treasurer, County Commissioner, Sheriff, and Comptroller, arguing their dependability will ensure public duty is met.

Caroline County Democratic Party Annapolis

Troop Mail Liberalization Amid World War II Movement Plans

The article notes broad postal rate rules to aid soldiers in Europe and homefront friends, with relaxed restrictions to ensure communication. It reports the American Railway Association coordinating the largest troop movement, 687,000 men, starting September 5, for cantonments. Also includes a Russia letter praising freedom, plus state appointments: Judge William F. Johnson and Judge Joseph L. Bailey to the First Judicial Circuit, and Charles D. Wagaman named chairman of the State Industrial Accident Commission.

United States Europe American Railway Association Fairfax Harison Railroad War Board National Army Harrington William F. Johnson Worcester County Joseph L. Bailey Wicomico County First Judicial Circuit Robley D. Jones Henry L. D. Stanford Charles D. Wagaman State Industrial Accident Commission

California man claims perfect compound for all motors

A California inventor announces a chemical compound that could replace gasoline in all engines. He reports experimental runs where ten cents worth of the compound in water propelled a six cylinder car with seven passengers for 100 miles on country roads. The claim is described as a breakthrough with practical mobility implications.

California

America Must Put On Its Full Armor

In a strong article by Hon. William L. Marbury, placed before the country by the National Defense League, the case for victory over Germany is presented. The piece argues that submarine warfare against merchant ships violates humanitarian rules, warns that Germany could press England and France into surrender, and contends the war is essential to preserve American freedom and security from invasion.

William L. Marbury National Defense League Marbury German Empire England France Canada Belgium Germany High Seas Lusitania

Hoover plan for wheat control outlined by Hoover

The Baltimore American notes Mr. Hoover’s plan is immediate and drastic. It licenses elevators, limits grain storage to thirty days, sets universal prices, buys wheat at terminals, and prosecutes violators. The piece warns transgressors that the law’s bite may come quickly while urging faithful implementation and good faith from farmers and handlers. A relic from the Revolution is displayed in Centreville, a flag carried by John Paul Jones’s Continental Navy, owned by William Anthony of Queenstown, claimed as the first American flag to fly in Europe.

Hoover Baltimore American Congress Damascus Observer Office Centreville Ranger Continental Navy John Paul Jones Observer Europe William Anthony Queenstown

Seed Bed and Wheat Seed Preparation Precautions

US Department of Agriculture urges farmers to prepare firm moist seed beds for wheat and to use formaldehyde treatment to destroy smut spores. Rotate with oats or plow deeply after harvest to preserve soil moisture, then harrow, disk, and cultivate as needed.

United States Department of Agriculture

Tomato relish with spices and proper bottling method

Select red ripe tomatoes and whole spices tied in a bag during cooking then removed before bottling to avoid darkening. Remove seeds from peppers and add peppers and onions to tomato pulp, cook, strain, and measure. Salt sugar mustard vinegar and spices are added, bagged spices simmer, then thickened, bottled hot, sealed with corks and wax for preservation. Rapid cooking yields brighter color.

Temple declines sheriff bid in Coroline county race

James Temple thanks friends for urging him to run but declines to consent to a two man primary contest in Coroline county due to a cost of 32,600 dollars.

Coroline County James Temple

Registration hours set for Sept 4 1917 in Caroline County

The Board of Elections notifies Caroline County voters that Officers of Registration will be in all districts for in person registration. Registration runs from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday Sept 4 1917 with the Second Election District at Greensboro and offices in respective precincts.

Board of Supervisors of Elections For Caroline County J. Kemp Stevens Lawrence B. Towers College of Arts and Sciences Gilman Hall Department of Engineering Maryland Baltimore City Caroline Somerset Act of Assembly Loyola Caenes St. John’s College Washington College Western Maryland College Maryland Agricultural College Mt. St. Mary’s College Rock Hill College Johns Horne University Orpen Court George H. Beaven Allersons

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