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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1914
Page
2
Saturday morning February 28 1914 local publishers Johnson announce a community update under the firm name Melvin and Johnson. The item lists a periodical publication schedule and regional notices for readers.
Editorial notes discuss Austria's bachelor tax and extra levies on unmarried or sole providers, alongside ongoing U S Senate debates over parcels post authority and rates. It notes farm wage growth, Washington misgivings on leadership, highway funding, Maryland oysters aiding digestion, Dr Frank J Goodnow’s election as Johns Hopkins president, a tongue in cheek critique on chewing gum linked death, and remarks on Senator Teller's death and Pennsylvania's political outlook with a split Republican party.
In Caroline county supporters urge adoption of the Hazel law without amendments. They argue it would be morally valuable and financially helpful by reducing court costs tied to whiskey cases. Henry P. Cannon of Bridgeville endorses the law, noting Maryland could benefit similarly and urging Annapolis to pass a comparable statute.
Old fashioned national honor, once insisted upon and enforced during earlier Democratic administrations, returns in full vigor under the present administration. The statement signals a strong stance on principle and policy across national leadership.
In a column praising President Wilson for seeking repeal of the Panama Canal Act provision that exempted American coastwise ships from tolls, the piece argues the move restores national faith and honors treaty commitments. It recalls the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and emphasizes moral duty, urging Congress to act aligned with public opinion.
The Democratic party outlines reasons for continued power citing tariff reform currency act anti lobby stance income tax direct election of senators and peace program. It notes arbi tration act farm credits Philippine self government parcel post and measures reducing costs including armor plate and projectiles savings over two million dollars.
A catalog of reform goals and policy actions praised as future-bending for the nation. It lists land conservation, public land policy, farm extension, anti-trust actions dissolving mergers, primary elections push, international naval safety efforts, and Indian Affairs protections. The passage closes by linking these deeds to a bright future for the country and the governing party.
A Denton Journal letter discusses a Western Maryland College senior from Preston who delivered a recitation titled Pheidippides. It contrasts Browning’s version with Greek legend, recounting Pan and Marathon motifs, and notes errors in interpretation. The message shifts to parcel post politics, detailing Senate plans to curb parcel post rate and weight changes amid express company opposition and a debate over cost versus service.
Public urged to oppose any interference with parcel development as readers report a one time investment in Owned Wireless Stock. Investors received a 65 cent check on each 25 dollars after four to five years, a disappointing outcome described in a Ches tertown letter. Local growers in Kent fear missed contracts as Baltimore packers slow and canned goods accumulate.
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