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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1915
Page
2
Prominent local printer Woward Melvin Bray and Johnson Melvin and Johnson publish Saturday morning editions dated February 20 1915. The note highlights the firm and year in a concise newspaper card style.
The column reviews a Congress pending shipping bill that would expand U S merchant shipping, transfer control to the Navy after two years, and seek neutrality during wartime. It notes Blair Lee's gubernatorial candidacy, introduces Representative Kitchin as next House leader, and comments on Maryland highway plans, Warburton’s governor bid, and public opinion of farmers institutes. It also highlights Maryland’s coming Panama Pacific Exposition and the importance of four constitutional amendments including the referendum right.
In a closely divided Senate debate the initiative failed while the referendum passed easily. The plan allows laws to take effect June 1 unless petitioned by ten thousand citizens, with extended timelines for partial petitions. It cites historic support for popular referendums and lists states adopting similar reforms. J H Ratstos, Hyattsville Md, Feb 16 1915.
Rev W Y Beaven newly named rector of St Pauls Hillsboro offers a heart to heart Lenten address. He urges self examination and confession, noting many avoid owning faults and rush to different services while neglecting true repentance and making amends. He stresses reading Gods commandments to inspect one’s life.
The article reflects on the February 2 groundhog forecast as a relic of rural life. It contrasts old country weather interest with modern urban indifference, noting how city dwellers rely on clothing and walks while newspapers keep these quaint superstitions alive.
Treasury and Comptroller of the Currency urge national banks to pass resolutions prohibiting paying or charging checks when funds are insufficient. Overdraft accommodations are condemned, with state banking departments to cooperate. Directors must transmit certified copies showing meeting names and adoption details.
In sad but loving remembrance of our darling Louise Towers daughter of Winnie and Mabel Towers who died two years ago the 16th of February Gone but not forgotten If He asked us well we know We should say O spare the blow Yeas with no camns tears should pray Lord we love her let her stay By Mama
The quarter’s honor roll includes many students across districts such as Caroline Goldsboro Edinburgh Moore's Barcus Central Denton Oaks Williston Willoughby Hickman Hynson Harmony Grove Choptank Poplar Neck Houston's Branch Nichols Nabbs Hillsboro Ridgely Concord Smithville and Golden Messick. Notable names include Marydel Edith Davis Mabel Spence Margaret Hartrett Milton McCann Wallace Stafford Agnes Newton Claudia Harman Isabelle Reynolds Effa Tomlinson Kristin Kronschock Elizabeth Hall Mildred Bowdle Martha Walls Elizabeth Heather and many others.
The Midtand Journal argues the primary system improves nominations and campaign finance transparency. It notes voter turnout remains low but asserts the system’s superiority over the old convention method and urges continued reform for a purer, more representative government.
A liniment that does not penetrate deeply and quickly without too much rubbing will not produce the results intended. Humphrey's Good Samaritan Liniment has been in constant use for 50 years it relieves aching forms and muscles unexcelled for rheumatism. Sold under written guarantee by Jotn Clark Greensboro.
An old medical patent style ad touts Dr Blumphireys Mange Cure and Flea Eradicator as prompt and economical. Sold under written guarantee by John Clark in Greensboro.
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