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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1909
Page
2
Saturday morning issue of the Denton Journal dated January 2, 1909. Names listed include Howard Melvin and H Johnson Melvin & Johnson, publishers, reflecting the paper’s hoisted masthead and early 20th century newspaper presentation.
The State Board of Immigration reports its most successful year with many strangers and foreigners taking up Maryland farms, acres purchased and land prices documented. A separate cables from Rome cites a catastrophic earthquake in Southern Italy and Sicily with at least 75 000 dead.
The piece reflects on balancing contemplation with action and asks readers to assess whether their lives are worthy as the old year ends. It critiques tariff pool politics, noting a shift from local interests to national concerns, with the consumer gaining a voice and Democratic aims for a tariff benefiting all people gaining support.
A reflective exhortation urging readers to end spiritual neglect, settle the soul's fate, and dedicate the New Year to godly deeds. It contrasts earthly joys with heavenly aims and calls for immediate action to transform time into spiritual treasure before the year ends. The message imagines angels praising the faithful “Well Done.”
A collection of proverbs on farming virtue and industry followed by a church study on the Book of Acts. The text discusses honesty in farming, toil, and the life of Christ, then outlines an Institute at Ridgely with lectures on drainage, soil fertility, and fruit growing by Joseph E Wing, Cary Montgomery, and Prof. Massey, plus notes on alfalfa’s rise in Maryland.
Twelve patterns to wall pages and sea piece offered by Thomas and Messer Co at 1035 West Baltimore Street Baltimore Maryland. Gilt items priced at two cents per piece window shades also priced.
An advocacy piece argues every household should have a local paper to foster interest in familiar people and places, creating lifelong readers. It urges parents to choose local for relatable content and notes wedding invitations available at the JOURNAL office.
Olde patent remedy advertises Mother Grays Sweet Powders claimed to cure fevers bad stomach worms and assorted childhood ailments. It promises to move regulate bowels and destroy worms with a homeopathic style formula offered by Allen Olmsted NY.
Andersontown residents and guests share Christmas visits with family in Denton and Greenwood. Rev. Messrs. Arters and Butler of the Anti-Saloon League preach at Concord M E Church. Epworth League holds business meeting at Everngain home. Various locals, including Misses Hayes Stafford Kelley Ward, are noted as visiting or returning home for the holidays.
Aaron Jester, a Civil War veteran, was found asleep at Baltimore and South streets. Before Justice Grannan he asked for a Centreville jury trial, claiming locals there would know him, but the magistrate denied the request and fined him $1 plus costs.
Winter notes advise building a sturdy work bench this season and using last year’s failures as guides for the New Year. Organize tools for easy reach rather than easy dropping. The piece compares men to beanstalks and warns to avoid harming small trees in the woodlot.
A reflective column offers practical tips for farm life and resilience. It advises thorough written leases, reliable memory, and planning for hard times with sturdy equipment. The piece samples rural wisdom about work, discipline, and maintaining hope as winter blues pass.
The Philadelphia School for Nurses at 2219 Chestnut Street offers full two year training with room, board, uniforms, laundering and railroad fare home upon completion. A home study and short residential course are available. Endorsed by leading physicians and educators. many supporters across the state.
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