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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1917
Page
2
The Denton Journal issue dated Saturday morning December 29 1917 provides the fourth page of the publication. The masthead credits Howard Melvin Ben Johnson McElvin Johnson as publishers.
Editorial emphasizes nationwide unity in war efforts, praising bipartisan Congressional support and the need to set aside party lines. It notes Director-General control of railroads, calls for leveraging all citizens’ duty, and reflects on Liberty Bell symbolism as 1917 becomes 1918.
Movements of residents update the town with new occupants at several houses. Community events include Todd's Chapel entertainment with Santa and a large Sunday School treat, Adamsville school program with top speakers Louise Smith and Hopkins Thomas, and a well attended I O R M banquet. Local deaths and visits are noted, including Lucian Breeding's passing and tr to Salisbury and Washington trips by residents.
The United States Fuel Administration has issued an order effective immediately restricting sign and display lighting. Thursdays and Sundays are designated lightless nights. no advertising or ornamentation may be illuminated. Stores must avoid internal lighting unless for safety or legal requirement. Violations may lead to denial of fuel and electric services. Peninsular Light and Power Co. notes public inquiry line.
The United States Civil Service Commission will hold an open competitive exam on January 16, 1918, at first or second class post offices across Maryland North Carolina Virginia West Virginia and DC to fill first grade clerical vacancies in Field Service and related posts. Internally, many Internal Revenue Service vacancies are expected to be filled from the first grade or clerical register. Navy yard at Norfolk Virginia seeks male clerical eligibles at 2.48 per diem. Exam subjects include Spelling Arithmetics Penmanship Letter writing Copying and correcting manuscripts Geography and Civil Government with specified weights.
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