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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1912
Page
2
Editorial faults Taft for defending popular government while condemning millionaire trusts. It links the Payne Aldrich tariff to public discontent and notes Taft will not campaign further as reelection chances fade. Pennsylvania shifting toward Democratic trends is mentioned.
The piece argues the Chicago convention platform imitates an aged 1890 platform, failing to address modernized tariffs. It warns that textile towns like Lawrence show mills relying on cheap foreign labor, with workers from Europe sent home profits abroad. It cites consumer cost and potential long-term social costs as mills attract low-wage immigrants. The Cecil Whig critique notes editorials accusing Republicans of manipulating the colored vote and white faction divisions.
The column argues that money influence and direct primaries threaten the Republican party in Maryland. It urges colored voters to vote thoughtfully rather than as a bloc, warning that party nominations could be controlled by a few and that race could dictate policy. It frames primaries as risky and praises independent, considerate voting.
A Maryland conference at the Baltimore Chamber of Commerce promotes a New York Land Show displaying Maryland farm products to attract capital and skilled labor. It urges immigrants and eastern farmers to relocate to Maryland, highlighting undeveloped acres, agricultural methods, and potential national wealth gains through practical soil care and seed testing.
Maryland regulatory text from 1912 defines common drinking cups and public places and bans their use on rail trains and boats within the state. It extends to any vessel used for drinking water in public places and prohibits lips touching spigots, outlets, or drinking vessels in public or carrier settings.
The U S Department of Agriculture warns grain smut causes huge annual losses in eastern states and can be nearly eliminated with seed wheat treatment before planting. Farmers should request Farmers Bulletin 507 from the Bureau of Agriculture in Washington, paying a postage stamp.
Following week’s list shows unclaimed mail advertised for the Venton post office includes Mr. Clarry Ober Mrs. Frank Patterson Mr Iona Schall Mrs. Katie Bertie Miss Bessie Brady Miss Annie Andrews Mr W A Deparnette Mrs Senderberg John W Nlutchins Mr Jas Pinder Mr W R Menroe Mr N G Brown all awaiting pickup.
Rutes of the Road warn travelers to turn right when meeting or following an oncoming car. An ad promotes Fancy Red Clover Alyke Crimson Clover Timothy Red Top Orchard Grass Hairy Vetch Rye Japanese Buckwheat and other seed blends at Rock Button prices from Peninsula Produce Exchange of Maryland Pocomoke City Md.
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