Parcel post profits praised by press and lawmakers
A Washington correspondent notes the Post Office Department has posted profits under Burleson with a 1915 16 surplus of 5.2 million. Parcel post revenue now supports the treasury amid historical deficits since 1836. Maryland roads praise Crothers and memorials prompt talks of Governor Crothers and a possible state monument as lawmakers debate reappointment provisions and tax reassessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Lewis
Parcel Post
Post Office Department
Wilson
Washington
Burleson
Treasury of
The
United States
Lewis
Post Office
Andrew Jackson
Maryland
Alabama Good Roads Association
Michigan
Baltimore Sun
Crothers
Governor Crothers
Avenue of the Maryland Assembly Trees Honoring State Leaders
Major William Thomas Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution of St Marys City plans an Avenue of the Maryland Assembly to honor senators and delegates from 1839. Each county gets space and a tree named for a state legislator with birth and death dates, to be recorded for posterity in a compiled book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas
Daughters of the American Revolution
St. Mary’s City
Maryland Assembly of 1849
Maryland Assembly
St. Mary’s Seminary
Senate
House of Delegate
Maryland
Repre-Entative
Health official links typhoid to filth and flies
A neighboring county physician warns typhoid fever is spread by dirt and flies. He urges sanitary toilets, burial of waste, fly control, and avoiding dust exposed foods. Cook or disinfect vegetables and fruits touched by dust and flies with calcium hypochlorite solution. He notes the mouth is the only entry for typhoid germs, stressing safe liquids and foods.
Noted Busy Week Attends Laurel Bethel Camp Event
Several hundred Carolinians gathered at Laurel Bethel camp last Sunday as Jack Cardi the new prize fighter evangelist conducted a four week meeting. The mercury hit ninety nine on Tuesday, a regional high. A heated fight marked the Delaware Republican primaries Saturday. Dorchester fair drew large crowds with many visitors from Caroline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel-Bethel Camp
Jack Cardi
Mercury
Dorchester Fair
Caroline
Maryland Foreclosure Sale and College Courses Notice
A court order directs the sale of McCarty's Wharf property on the Choptank River in Caroline County Md with the auction set in Denton on 1916. Terms include one fifth cash and balance in installments, possession January 1 1917. The notice also lists Maryland State College of Agriculture courses and the fall term starting September 12 with fees and correspondence options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Owen Knotts
Caroline County
Shees
Lawrence B. Towers
Kemp Stevens
William T. Thawley
Minnie M. Thawley
J. Kemp Stevens
Caroline
B. Towers
Tawrence B. Towers
McCarty
Choptink River
Baltimore
Smithson
Bethlehem
Preston
R. Elmer Bowdle
Cuas
Harrison
Orphans’ Court
Sampson P. Satterfield
College Park
Hopkins University announces entrance exams and engineering scholarships
Johns Hopkins will hold entrance examinations in the Academic Building at Homewood Baltimore September 18-21 1916 for the Department of Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences. Scholarships in engineering may be applied for with competitive exams September 22 1916. County and city scholarships are available for 1916 17, excluding Charles Harford and Queen Anne’s. Fees for non scholars are normal. Awards include free tuition and textbooks. Apply to the Registrar for forms and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Engineering
College of Arts and Sciences
Johns Hopkins University
Homewood
Baltimore
Johns Hockins University
Maryland
Baltimore City
Charles
Harford
Queen Anne's
Act of Assembly
St. John’s College
Washington College
Western Maryland College
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Denton Journal
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H. Jonson Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
Democratic
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Frank A. Furst
J. Royston Stifler
L. Ernest Williams
Albert C. Tolson
Forrest Bramble
William W. Burnett
George Wells
George Stern
Senator David J. Lewis
of Allegany
Congress
Jesse D. Price
Wicomico
St Louis
Long Branch
W. Cabell Bruce
Ollie James
Kentucky
Harrington
Court of Appeals
Frederick County Circuit Court
State Tax Commission
Charles P. Steinmetz
Balltimore
George W. Hodges
Annapolis
Society of the Ark and the Dove
John Boon
William R. Langston
Zabdiel W. Potter
John Thawley
House of Delegates
Wood
T.w.wood
Richmond, Va
Barnes
Denton
T. Fred Garey
T. Pliny Fisher
Horatio Murphy
R. Fld
Denton, Md
Lois Tribbett
Nathaniel Tribbett
Circuit Court
Equity
Nisi
A. R. Case
Scrouse
Phione
Denton, Maryland
Brown’s Woods Camp Ground
Albert Satterfield
Farn & Wharr Property
Court House
Cras B
Hannisas
Preston, Md
Joan H. Satterfield
Charles P. Dunning
Sampson P. Satterflelad
Jans Temple
Henry R. Lewes
Maryland State College of Agriculture
J. H. Nichols & CO
MMM
Ae J. H. Nichols & CO
Palm Beach
Schloss Bros, & CO
Makera
New Yorks
John Deere
Land Rollers
Beacom Business
Fred Q. Rickards
Compagnie Haitienne de Construction
Port-au-Prince
Haiti
Greensboro
Beacom Business Colleges
Welmington, Delaware
Superior
Denton Auto CO
W. P. Carroll
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