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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1910
Page
2
Editorial notes declare Texas State Republican organization now a white men led group with all offices to be held by white members. It claims this shift will draw 50,000 white Republicans previously distant due to race, while Black voters organize with Democrats over state jobs distribution.
The piece critiques Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and the Lodge minority report on tariffs, arguing the committee avoided protected articles and that tariff impacts on living costs are overstated. It links Taft Aldrich Cannon Ballinger to campaign aims and previews election dynamics and potential Governors like Gaynor.
The piece notes machine politicians and Taft allies opposing the ex president while Roosevelt reportedly planned to refuse endorsement of the Taft administration. It also reports the Payne Aldrich law failing to generate enough revenue to fund government for the first 17 days of August, with a shortfall of 3,169,970.15 dollars.
A Baltimore Sun correspondent dated August 22 reports the government will return several military science instructors to their commands. Among those named is Lieutenant Fisher of St. Johns. Lieutenant Fisher says on Tuesday the reporter had been misinformed.
A crowd from various county sections rode the Delaware and Chesapeake road to Atlantic City last Tuesday, traveling by train for a long stay. The General Assembly laws volume has been issued and is being distributed to authorized recipients statewide. A Bridgeville party returning from Easton fair faced a delay due to an automobile breakdown. Tent meeting near Jones' Corner continues with Miss Cora Downes in charge. Thousands of colored attendees joined the Beachamp woods camp meeting on the closing Sunday. Farmers report large cantaloupe crops locally.
A National Association report shows women have expanded from a small group of clubs to 800,000 volunteers under the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Over a million women in groups like the Mothers' Congress and YWCA contribute to lectures, fundraising, education, and clinic support, with campaigns planned nationwide next year.
The piece notes freight rate hikes hit industry as lumber costs surge into Maryland and 412 other carriers press for higher charges. The National Canners Association protests to the Interstate Commerce Commission, warning contractions in futures and contracts tied to current rates could ruin 1911 sales.
An old line notes a JOURNAL subscription promoting county news access. The brief mentions subscribing to receive all county news items through the newspaper, implying full coverage for residents seeking local updates.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports that so called white oak timber often mixes with other species including red oak. Foresters separate white and black oak groups by acorn maturity, wood structure, and botanically named species such as quercus alba. Market consumer questions rise as white oak supply dwindles and cabinets mix white and red oaks for many uses.
The Democratic Congressional Committee releases a campaign book urging party members to engage in the fight. It cites Republican waste and extravagance with figures from Aldrich, Taft, Carter, and Hale, arguing billions saved annually could ease costs for American families.
Mr. Sewell Reed of Hurlock was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Kelley on Thursday. Mr. Andrew Towers visited Seaford friends on Saturday and Sunday.
A short notice invites readers to subscribe to the Journal to receive all county news. The item emphasizes access to local reporting and timely updates from the county, urging action to secure ongoing coverage.
Miscellaneous items discuss modern farming methods, water safety, and disease precautions. The piece notes peach yellows in Delaware, walking on seashore sand as a nerve cure, and a National Canners Association slogan contest with a $350 prize. It also covers local obituaries, politics, and regional road and development news.
A Chinese laundryman can mail from Hong Kong to the United States at 12 cents per pound, while a U.S. resident must pay 16 cents per pound for domestic cross country mail under four pounds. The piece accuses express companies and a Post Office Department manipulation of rigged rates, calling for national reform due to perceived looting of the public via high express charges and large dividends.
Bank facilities provide safety and ease in handling money while reducing crime risk. The piece urges readers to deposit funds, learn check writing, and engage with banks, arguing banks are secure, accessible, and beneficial for personal finance and community prosperity.
Ex Governor Folk of Missouri calls Democrats to stamp out graft and special favors, enforce existing laws, regulate utilities fairly, and pursue a representative government. He argues insurgency against privileged interests will define future party lines and win public support. Also notes a likely short tomato crop in R. P. Taylor’s area and a railroad depot contract for Culp Brothers of Chestertown.
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