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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1901
Page
2
The Denton Journal reports Saturday morning February 1901 editions with Elvin Steele Johnson serving as editors and proprietors. Local notices and community notes reflect early 20th century Denton, detailing regional events and civic updates.
The Boston Post discusses Maryland’s plan to remove emblems from party columns to force intelligent voting, amid claims it could disenfranchise illiterate Black voters. It debates census accuracy, political representation, and a note on Marshall Day with Maryland legal figures attending. The piece also covers the Queen Anne’s Railroad Company’s Love Point extension and a Pan-American Exposition lumber display.
National Capital notes report Sen Gaillinger accusing pension lawyers of steering beneficiaries into Congress via private bills. Lanham urges Democratic unity with a proffered return motif. Jones, Frye, and Teller debate the Ship Subsidy Bill amid stalled action and ongoing debates on appropriations and taxation measures.
Congressman Pearce in coordination with the Agricultural Department plans to send road engineers to Allegany County to instruct locals on road making. The Sun urges removing road work from political influence and cites wasteful spending and the need for scientific, permanent road improvements statewide. Prof. W G Johnson becomes editor of the American Agriculturist and Prof Gould follows him at the Agricultural College.
In a thoughtful analysis of Genesis and Genesis 3, the author argues the Eden account shows human nature and divine mercy. He reframes temptation, serpent imagery, and the curses as purposeful discipline guiding humanity toward growth and eventual paradise restored.
The Queen Annes Railroad Company will issue 320000 in 5 percent prior lien bonds 1400000 in consolidated mortgage bonds and 600000 in 5 percent income bonds to retire 732000 of first mortgage bonds and to fund road extensions rolling stock and station rebuilding. About 13100 per mile debt will remain once issued, with surplus earnings covering fixed charges.
The PRR plans a two week Florida stay with a February 19 departure from New York and Philadelphia. Excursion tickets include rail transport, Pullman accommodations, meals, and are priced from $18 to $53 plus proportionate rates from other points. Tickets and itineraries available via agents in New York Brooklyn Newark Baltimore Washington Pittsburg and Philadelphia. A testimonial endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, with sales by local agents in Denton Ridgely Hillboro and others. Also notes Trappe youths skipping services. Rev. B S Highley to lead first religious service at Capt. Isaac Bryan’s store January 30 at 8 pm.
A letter from Hamilton Georgia praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm curing rheumatism in one week. It also recommends a cider vinegar and oil of vitral mixture for frost bite and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent pneumonia. Notices explain Deaf Institute aid, postal laws protecting rural mail boxes, and announce the Peninsula Fair at Tasley Virginia starting August 30 for four days.
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