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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1911
Page
2
The piece surveys distrust of trusts amid a climate of opposition to reciprocity with Canada, notes Democrats in Baltimore eyeing the 1912 convention venue, and reports on public memory cases, party dynamics, and reform debates including direct senatorial elections and railroad overpayments.
William C. Redfield, a New York manufacturer with global sales, challenges protectionist thinking. He cites American price advantages over British and Japanese producers, noting higher costs in foreign plants and cheaper imports despite wage gaps. He claims American firms compete worldwide without heavy tariffs and offers to share names and addresses of supporters.
The Baltimore News surveys the Maryland political field noting Senator Smith may wait on public sentiment before backing a candidate or may abstain. Senator Lee is circulating a pamphlet and plans a county tour, with Allegany and Gorman factions in a tight race. Easton Ledger backs Miles for Governor, Williams for Attorney General, and Mahool for Comptroller. A Washington letter mocks Maryland Republicans as party intruders and payroll seekers.
Maryland farm statistics show corn leading all crops in value for 1909 at 11.0 million dollars, with wheat, hay, potatoes, and tobacco following. Acreage shifts from 1899 to 1909 reveal declines in corn and tobacco but gains in hay and forage and potatoes, while oats and yams fluctuate. Total cereals acreage slight drop. per-acre values vary by crop across the decade.
A bedside guidance piece urges parents to avoid punishment at bedtime and instead send children to sleep happy. It advocates praising good behavior, sharing a bright story, kissing goodnight, and blessing children to give them a joyful childhood memory that cannot be taken away.
Speaker Champ Clark declares he is not a candidate for President but welcomes being mentioned. He credits Democratic victories in November to opposing Cannonism and the Payne Tariff Bill, says the Democratic House is capable of running all branches of government, and pledges to stay to complete reforms and expand Democratic control after the next election.
Western Maryland College reappears in our columns soliciting patronage. The college has 242 students and 21 teachers, with 809 graduates. It marks 25 years of President Thomas H. Lewis and offers a pedagogy course certifying graduates to teach in public schools without examination.
Dexton National Bank of Denton Maryland announces closure on Monday July 3 and Tuesday July 4 1911 as legal holidays. All paper payable here maturing on those days may be paid on the following Wednesday. Board of Directors meets Wednesday July 5. T C West cashier.
Bank notice states payment of Bax is due here and on Wednesdays. T F Johnson is cashier.
In a formal party advertisement W Brewster Deen of Denton declares his bid for the State's Attorney nomination. He underscores unwavering support for law, public duty, and pledges to uphold justice if chosen by the Democratic primary and elected in November. June 1st.
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