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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
2
Denton Journal page from January 30, 1909 lists Howard Melvin Ben C Johnson Melvin and Johnson publishers. Saturday morning edition appears with local notices and brief items.
Editorial notes praise wireless telegraphy after the Republic was rammed off Nantucket by the Florida. Distress calls reached Siasconset, Baltic, a French liner and others, and rescue boats rushed to the scene, saving over 1600 lives. Also listed are Maryland judges, Catholic counts, suffrage amendments, and state legislative items.
A newspaper promotion invites readers to subscribe to the JouRNAL for full county coverage. The ad highlights access to local government, court, and community stories, with an emphasis on timely delivery and comprehensive reporting.
A church study recalls Peter and John healing the lame man and facing the Sanhedrin. It highlights their bold defense that God raised Jesus and the apostles cannot be silenced. The piece urges courage amid persecution and faith tested through trials, citing the Holy Spirit’s empowerment.
The piece urges optimism to attract settlers and businesses. It argues that confidence from leaders and citizens inspires home seekers and investors, while doubt drives them away. Promote a proactive, hopeful attitude to build local prosperity and personal success.
The note lists hog cholera cure ingredients and instructions, discusses shelter for fat hogs, preserving dressed hogs, and farming tips. It cites Prof. Spillman on cow peas and soil fertility, recommends sowing rye, and using cow peas for hay to restore worn fields. It also suggests feeding young stock with cooked clover hay mixed with salt, bran, and cornmeal.
The Tri-State Packers Association meeting in Wilmington re elected Walter Hoffecker as president and reaffirmed officers. A committee will study tomato samples to draft a purity standard, with plans to seek federal authority to fix can standards.
A satirical piece cites the backwoods father’s use of force to train children and wild animals, arguing that kindness yields little and discipline via a strong stick dominates the trainer’s method. It mocks the brutality of animal training and includes a quip about taking or rejecting free medical advice.
A brief, slight exchange about curiosity is paired with multiple Baltimore ads. Notices state offices of two railways move to Pier 1 Pratt Street, and Thomas & Misstr Co offers cheap wallpaper and window shades. The Journal office touts wedding novelties.
A concise 19th century advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Kase to ease shoe comfort. It claims wearers can fit a size smaller, recommended for patent leather shoes and breaking in new footwear. Sold everywhere for 25 cents.
Auction-style listing describes multiple 50 inch length ladies coats in black and castor gray satin linings. Details include semi fitted ripple back, double or single breasted fronts, satin braids or embroidery, turnover cuffs, silk velvet neck finishes, and trimmed with braid, ribbons, or straps. Prices originally range up to 17.50 with reductions to around 10.00.
Mr. Edgar Wheatley has been spending some time in Greensboro and Ridgely, quietly visiting and staying with acquaintances. The note suggests a short period of travel or residence away from home without major events or announcements.
An advertisement markets Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a safe herb cure for back pain urinary bladder or kidney trouble aimed at women. It promises a pleasant reliable regulator available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents with sample package offered from The Mother Gray Co. Penoy New York.
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