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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
2
A 1914 Denton Journal meditation on time past and time to come. The piece urges thoughtful action over mere deeds, asks whether our lives are worthwhile, and calls readers to settle spiritual questions before the New Year. It reflects on repentance, divine guidance, and the hope of heaven.
The piece urges true Christmas benevolence toward the poor and calls for sharing joy with thoseLess fortunate. It also notes recent debates in the House over prohibition amendments and warns that liquor business faces doom amid escalating global conflict and calls for peace.
The article notes broad support for war effort in the city and warns the first man fired signals hardship in labor. It argues a looming European war may thrust the United States into world leadership as other nations lose strength and recalls England’s mediation offer a century ago.
The state reveals expanded hospital facilities at Springfield and Spring Grove Maryland to improve treatment of mental disease. About 4,000 inmates are cared for across institutions like Spring Grove, Springfield, Eastern Shore, Crownsville, and Bay View with diversional occupations now used to boost recovery. The per capita maintenance is ~$200, with total 1915 1916 care funded by a $900,000 appropriation and a likely next budget around a million. There are three inmate classes based on ability to work, and 25 percent are willing workers, while others need encouragement or are unable to work. Occupations include paper work, basketry, embroidery, wood and metal work, joinery, toy making, painting, weaving, photography, and pottery.
The Court of Appeals, in an opinion by Chief Judge Boyd, sustains chapter 248 of 1808 allowing railways to designate separate seats for white and colored passengers on trips 20 miles or more from an incorporated city. The ruling says the statute targets in state travel and conflicts with the federal constitution if applied to interstate passengers. The defendant James Jenkins will face trial on the existing indictment for refusing to follow company regulations.
A Washington correspondent reports that properly cared for houseplants provide pleasure in winter while using negligible air elements in ventilated rooms. Daughters of Southern farmers have shown crop diversification's value as onion and tomato production substitutes for cotton losses. Dr. S Doward A Kelly urges active church defense of the Lord's Day against secular desecration.
The message warns Democrats to resist liquor interests as they face a political test. It argues democracy hinges on moral and economic questions, urging young voters and party leaders to reject saloon influence, defend the President's standards, and prepare for a pivotal fight led by William Jennings Bryan.
Intending to discontinue farming on Tehaway Neck road near Thawleys Chapel to Thar ris Chapel, sale begins 10 a.m. Livestock includes a 7-year-old bay horse, an 8-year-old sorrel horse, a pair of mules, several cows with calves or heifers, and a date heifer. All cows guaranteed to be fine butter cows.
A sale lists numerous farm tools and equipment including wagons plows cultivators planters and harnesses. Terms offer cash on sums ten dollars or less and 12 month credit on larger amounts with interest bearing notes. Auctioneer Jamis Tempie and clerk R. H. licks. attorney Henry RK Lewis.
Miss Pannie Todd sells her farm and moves to Denton and will auction personal property on the Williston road starting at 10 a.m. 1914. Items include horse, cow, carriage, harness, plows, cultivators, tools, beds, furniture, stove, dishes, glassware, sewing machine, loom, and more. Auctioneer I. P. Corry with Zeb Horsey selling additional items at the same time and place.
Household goods available for cash sums up to 310 or over 310 with a credit of six months on approved notes. MRS ALM MOWBRAY, Jd. W. Clark, Auctioneer LR. Fiuretrwooo, Clerk.
Felix Agnus serves as manager and publisher for C C Fulton & Co based in the American Building, Baltimore, Maryland. The notice places Agnus in a leadership role within the publishing house and confirms its Baltimore location and corporate name.
The Twice-A-Week American is published Tuesday and Friday mornings with the week’s news in compact form. It includes special correspondence, entertaining romances, poetry, local items, miscellaneous pieces, an Agricultural Department, and thorough Financial and Market reports.
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