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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1912
Page
2
Saturday morning edition notes publishers Howard Melvin Sen and B Johns on page three. The item provides no clear event details, names, dates, or places beyond the bylines. Readers are urged to check later sections for full notices.
Editorial notes discuss religious civic efforts and proposed electoral reforms, including direct primary voting for delegates to state conventions and presidential candidate selection. It also covers congressional study of canal zone governance, coast defenses, and the 1913 canal opening plans, plus commentary on La Follette, Taft, Roosevelt, and Maryland politics with parade crowds and endorsements.
Secretary Stimson will transmit the Special Board of Army Engineers report on the intra coastal waterway from Boston to Beaufort North Carolina to Congress within days. The five reports assess feasibility and cost of a Boston to Rio Grande network paralleling the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The Maryland Delaware Eastern Shore link and Chesapeake and Delaware Canal role loom large for Baltimore interests. The board may recommend a purchase or a new route across the Maryland Eastern Shore.
The board led by Col William M Black reviews survey work on the Boston to Beaufort waterway. They examine the Chesapeake and Delaware canal and Sassafras River routes and withhold recommendations until Congress. Previous commissions favored a government ship canal along a Chesapeake and Delaware line with a 150 to 350 foot width and 35 foot depth, estimating costs of about 20.6 million for canal conversion and 17.3 million for a 16 foot deep alternative.
A devotional study contrasts Old and New Testament fulfillment centered on John the Baptist. It highlights Zacharias and Elizabeth as imperfect yet devout, emphasizes the child to come, the Nazarite vow, and the need for parents to set high ideals. The text urges Holy Spirit empowerment for modern Christian workers.
The piece argues that the Jews strayed from patriarchal faith through idolatry and that today spirit filled men are needed to restore hearts to the faith. It compares Christian fullness of the Spirit to Nile overflow and links belief to scriptural evidence rather than supernatural signs, noting Zacharias doubted in the heavenly visitor’s presence.
A. W. Macy recalls English public opinion during the American Revolution. On June 24, 1775 London officials drafted an Ad dress Remonstrance and Petition urging the king to dismiss tyrannical ministers. The king agreed to receive a petition at a levee, but insisted on judging the form and place. The petition was not officially presented, though a copy was privately delivered.
Do it yourself feeding for poultry to improve results. Maintain clean water for chicks and nest boxes, dust setting hens, and prevent indigestion from spoiled food. Start chicks with varied food, provide good housing, and ensure hygiene. Duck care requires shade and vines. avoid opening incubators near hatch to retain moisture.
A short reflection on health of body and mind, noting that suffering strengthens virtue and wisdom as Carlyle suggests, and framing difficulty as a path to well being. The quote emphasizes resilience, inner character, and growth through hardship.
A cautious approach is advised when facing accusations as facts remain unclear. The text urges patience before reacting to opponents, emphasizing the need to learn the full case details.
A report notes bees beating wings about 190 strokes per second and traveling up to thirty miles per hour. Danish law restricts autos from passing trolley cars to no more than one mile per hour.
The saying notes many life troubles stem from a lack of discipline and effort. It urges personal accountability and steady, sustained work to prevent difficulties. It reflects a general advisory tone common in moral guidance columns.
A vintage ad notes the pleasure of wearing smaller shoes by using Allen's Foot-Ease. It claims the product helps break in patent leather and new shoes. Sold everywhere for 2 cents, with the address Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy, New York.
Advertises Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children claiming to break up colds in 24 hours and relieve feverishness headache stomach trouble teething disorders and destroy worms. Sold at druggists for 28 cents with address at 8 Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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