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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1917

Page

2

The United States War Effort and Brazil’s Role

Editorial notes praise Brazil as a large republic aiding the war against Prussianism, with potential to send substantial forces and support. It covers U S naval control, port security, and the start of a comprehensive soldier care plan, plus details on training camps and cantonments, their cost, size, and living conditions.

United States of Brazil South America United States of North America Alaska Brazil United States Europe Staten Island N. Y National Army Sacramento New Britain Davenport Macon National Guard Navy Reserve Corps Panama Canal Polo Grounds Comiskey Park Valley Forge

Economy as national duty in wartime defense

A speaker argues that deploying a large army while at war strains resources and costs. He urges minimizing domestic demand to conserve supplies and credit for allied fighters, calling economy a patriotic duty like fighting for America’s liberty and justice. The message urges efficient use of national stores to support allied armies.

America

Patriotism and sacrifice guide Maryland canners

The Baltimore News reports the Maryland Canners Convention closed with a banquet at the Emerson Hotel showing a communal spirit to put national welfare over personal gain. Members applauded to submit to smaller profits and aid the government during wartime. Emergency Hospital Easton treated nearly a thousand patients in the past year.

Maryland Easton

Luxury travel and railroad rate fairness debate

The Interstate Commerce Commission heard arguments that railroads haul luxury sleeping parlor and dining cars too cheaply. Heavy cars raise motive power costs, paid by users. Sleeping cars are used mainly by business travelers and carry high costs with low revenue. Car staffing and competition drives unprofitable use. If rates rise, luxury car occupants should bear the extra cost.

Interstate Commerce Commission

In memory of Mrs Mary J Cannon and Bernice Butler

Obituary notes recall Mrs Mary J Cannon who died a year ago with lines of mourning and praise. Also memory of Bernice Butler infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Butler with reference to a heavenly rest. A wartime appeal urges postal workers to promote war savings stamps toward a $2 billion goal by 1919 and prayers for soldiers.

Mary J. Cannon Mantte FP. A. Cooper Bernice Butler United States

Fountain pen found on Main Street Friday morning

A Waterman fountain pen was found on Main Street Friday morning with no cap. The finder is asked to return it to the address on file or to the local police station for safekeeping.

Waterman Main Street

Public Sale of Valuable Personal Property

Discontinuing farming, H P Sullivan and F P Covey announce a public sale at the John Horsey home place one mile from Willis ton on the Willis ton to Andersontown road, Wednesday Dec 26, 1917 at 10 a m. Selling live stock, farming implements, and household goods with cash terms for items up to 10 and credit for larger sums.

John Horsey Williston Andersontown William Hutson Caroline County William H. Hutson A. Greenbury Shockley William H Hutson John A. Hutson Mollie Hutson Charles E. Hutson Carrie Hutson Mary Vadacan Frank Vadacan Ina Hurd Ralph Hurd Angelina Shockley Sarah Elizabeth Jump Robert H. Hutson Ella Hutson Maryland Ralph Hutson Coatesville Pennsylvania William Alfred Hutson Sadie Dill Noble Dill Clarence Allen Martha Allen Ida Lord Ira Lord Ole Allen Ethel Allen Kent County Delaware Caroling County WM. H. Adkins

Denton and West Denton Notice to L B Towers

In Denton and West Denton. Apply to L. B. Towers, Denton, Md.

Denton and West Denton L. B. Towers Denton, Md

Public Sale on Farms and Livestock Near Goldsboro Md

A public sale on Monday December 17 1917 at 10 am near Goldsboro Md offers horses mules cattle pigs farming implements and household goods. Items include two 10 12 year old horses Star and Jake multiple pairs of mules of various ages plus cows sow with pigs timber hay and a large list of farming gear and household furnishings. Terms: cash under 10. credit up to eight months on larger sums with approved security. Auctioneers James Temple. owner Mrs J E Davis.

People National Bank of Denton Comalaa Goldsboro Jake J. E. Davis James Temple

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Denton Journal Howard Melvin Ben. H. Johnson Melvin & Johnson, Publishers Uncle Sam John Barleycorn New York Daniels Baltimore News N. D John Deere McCormick Pastu FE H. P. Sullivan F. P. Covey Mullin's Home Store Markoat Sts Wilmington James Park Denton National Bank T. C. West Cashier Ridgely Eugene Lynch Downes Journal Office Heller Feathers Co S. Frederick St Baltimore, MD yPely W. B. Parker Osborne York Surrey T. Alan Goldsborough Robert R. Hutson Peoples National Bank Peoples National Bank of T. F. Johnson Artin Fester J. H. Nichols & CO J.H. Nichols & CO Coats J.H. Nichols & GO Pitonte Ino3 & CO The Goldsboro Bank Honest the Goldsboro Bank Goldsboro, Md Robert Jarrell, JR Great Northwest ARS el Sae Serto Packing Co N. Moore St Wesley Collegiate Institut Tne Feld Henry G. Budd Dover Thompson Hardware & Supply CO Hillsboro Fifth Avenues Fred. Johnson Julia Day John H. Dyer Journal
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