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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1916
Page
2
A 1918 Denton Journal editorial urges frankness and honesty, warns against equivocation, and stresses living openly. It discusses past influence on the present, New Year reflections, state taxation on intangible property, and greetings from Baltimore figures as the year begins.
Secretary Redwehl reports on the shad industry with focus on Chesapeake Bay hatcheries damaged by nets, leading to reduced production. The section notes the impact on blueback herring, shad, haddock, pollock, and humpback salmon while detailing barriers hindering access to spawning grounds.
The article warns that the Chesapeake basin suffers its worst fishing season in memory as shad migrate to freshwater spawning grounds. It cites failed government hatcheries due to lack of eggs and urges Maryland and Virginia to prohibit long stake nets to protect the fishery.
Farmers from Maryland and Delaware are urged to attend the Peninsula Agricultural Society meeting in Easton on January 13. Noted speakers include Prof Whitten of Missouri and Prof Shaw Cory Temple of the Maryland Experiment Station on fruit growing, blight, and horticultural education. Day Zimerman of Philadelphia will discuss gas and electric properties, with updates on the Eastern Shore system consolidation and planned regional lines.
The county sees a rise in commercial duck farming while general duck production declines, with only 7.4 percent of layouts kept. Demand for duck eggs is limited, but table duck prices depend on large-scale operations. Investors should study market conditions before major ventures. Duck farias operated successfully in Sailor Caroline for years.
The note covers Falthor winter pruning for vines during mild weather between November and March, advising timing before dormancy ends. It mentions government license penalties for soft drink vendors and 2 percent alcohol content in certain tonics. It lists FC Watson Webb as a Senate Secretary candidate and Charles Bowen visiting Maston relatives. Health guidance warns to seek a doctor if ill, rest, and hygiene tips for influenza and equine care are included.
A fragmented notice segment mentions Mrs Won Pennypacker using crutches and an awkward reference to a hare winter event. Mr William Pennypacker announces a new bungalow after Moss Mary Myerngam spends holidays in Cambridge. Miss Theressa Keel visits her cousin in Seaford.
All sums under ten pounds are cash with no credit. For sums over ten, a credit at seven tenths will be given upon purchaser providing an approved security note. Goods cannot be removed until terms are met. Includes names and an attorney reference, Covey and T. Pl Fisitrr.
Departments official declare rail delivery reform in Maryland saved costs and provided free delivery to several counties. Service now extends to Caroline, Calvert, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne, Talbot, Worcester, and Worcester, with seven towns absorbed by extended routes. About 40 families faced inconvenience needing to relocate temporarily.
A fragmentary notice offers a ride service described as a good and gentle driver for a bey lo Me year. It requests inquiries to JACK TATPIELN with a phone number given as JEarviipdop and a messy address line. Obvious OCR errors obscure details but implies a reasonable price and contact.
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