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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1910
Page
2
The Denton Journal features Howard Melvin and H Johnson Melvin Johnson as publishers. The notice highlights the leadership of Melvin and Johnson in the local newspaper operation.
The piece surveys William Jennings Bryan's tariff program favoring broad free lists and gradual reductions, reports Maryland House of Correction finances under W. E. Lankford, and notes Baltimore American on dull Maryland politics ahead of Congressional elections. It adds Taft era views on food speculation, Secretary Wilson on rural prosperity, and reflects on Colier's New Year optimism. Dr. Cook’s polar claim and reaction conclude.
The University of Copenhagen report on Dr. Cook stops short of disproving his Pole reach. A pension bill proposes $120 yearly for certain seniors. Census enumerator tests set for February 5. The French Academy of Medicine backs Chantemesse typhoid vaccination. Goslin urged for House leadership. Wilson ballot law amendments likely. A Baltimore Chicago wireless link is claimed historic.
The Governor urges direct nominations, economy in state government, and amendments to the Corrupt Practices Act. He supports an income tax at state level, opposes federal tariff policy, and backs a comprehensive legislative program including public utilities regulation, pure food laws, and expanded Baltimore representation. The piece previews a crowded upcoming legislative session with many reform measures and party pledges.
The speaker urges a careful amendment proposal to allow a ballot on ending unrestricted black suffrage, notes Maryland never ratified the Fifteenth Amendment, and warns against haste. He calls for legal counsel and a uniform statewide ballot while stressing fair decisions and party unity during the session.
An advertisement claims Al en's Foot-Hase relieves pinching and swelling in shoes, offering instant comfort and relief. Priced at 25 cents with a call to subscribe to the JOURNAL and not accept substitutes.
A vintage advertisement promotes Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for children to break up colds in 24 hours and treat feverishness headache stomach troubles teething disorders and worms. Claims include relief and a free sample by mail to Allen Olmated LeRoy New York.
The church plans a Bible analysis on Matthew chapters 2 and 3, examining Jesus’ baptism by John, the Holy Spirit’s descent, and the testing in the wilderness. The lesson covers obedience, Satan’s temptations, and how prayer and Scripture shield believers, with ties to Romans and Hebrews.
A call to action urging readers to subscribe to the JouRNAL, highlighting new year timing and ongoing membership incentives. The notice emphasizes availability, renewed access, and reader engagement for the period.
A Department of Agriculture bulletin reports hen hatching yields more chicks and heavier, with lower mortality, than incubators. From 879 incubator eggs only 33 chicks (66.6%), while 279 eggs set by hens produced 219 chicks (78.8%). Hen hatchlings weighed more and had 2.2% mortality versus 46.2% for incubator chicks.
Advertisement notes new shops at 304 High St promising comprehensive work from January 1 under favorable conditions. Services include horse shoeing for $1.00. Claims immense capacity and county-leading size.
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