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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1915
Page
2
A compact editoral reflection marks the 139th birthday of Independence Day. It recalls the Philadelphia birth of the United States, urges vigilance to protect liberty and justice, warns against internal dangers, and calls for a citizenry to safeguard democracy for all.
The Boston Monitor notes Chautauqua has grown from reading circles to a nationwide circuit of over 2500 assemblies. States like Wisconsin and Minnesota bring education and fine arts to towns via extension departments, expanding adult education beyond colleges. The movement shapes public policy leaders and public figures, linking culture, entertainment, and national life. It elevates rural amusements with standardized music and drama, integrating classic plays into programs served by student actors and college directors.
Puzzled Governor Goldsborough faces a delicate renomination task and a request to name Maryland’s foremost citizen for an exposition honor. Immigration drops as wartime travel rises, labor supply becomes a key issue. Oklahoma grandfather clauses and Annapolis charter rulings spark limited political ripple. Wilson earns praise for Lansing appointment. Wicomico News praised for its July 1 edition.
The excerpt extols the supreme moment when a traveler reaches the peak and feels a sanctifying peace. It argues that enduring toil, suffering, and sorrow temper the soul, leading to higher thoughts and lasting joy. After such moments, smaller grievances fade as the spirit rests in perpetual inner calm.
Jessie Field presents a country girl creed praising rural life and community. It vows joy in farm work beauty in nature and a shared sense of courage, service, and neighborly love aligned with God's outdoors world and the ideal of a united country community.
Advertising copy from A S Olmstead LeRoy New York promotes Mother Gray s Sweet Powders for Children relief of feverishness teething disorders stomach upset and worm destruction. Claims cure colds in 24 hours and urges mothers to use the product available from all druggists 25 cents with free samples.
Federalsburg reports include Mrs Prink Wooten’s attempts to drown herself thwarted by her husband near the river. Wicomico News notes a June wedding at Asbury M E Church in Salisbury Maryland. Watkins Post G A R in Federalsburg plans a July 5 celebration with Spence's Band. Prof Brower moves the school term to the new Federalsburg building.
The new permanent road through Centreville will cost 4.35 per square yard and be built by Chesapeake Construction Company of Preston. Material dubbed amiesite is billed as finest road material, wear resistant and repairable for water or sewer mains. The firm backs a five year guarantee bond for defects from quality or wear. Maryland counties with government funded agricultural agents include Calvert, Baltimore, Queen Anne, Charles, Somerset, Allegany, Cecil, Worcester, Dorchester, Talbot, St. Mary’s, Anne Arundel, Montgomery.
Note from the Farmers Protective Committee to Threshermen rejects raising the threshing price from 34 to 44 cents per bushel. It asserts farmers pay threshermen generously at 34 cents and warns against shifting costs, stressing farmers as the backbone of the industry and reaffirming 34 cents as the fixed rate for Caroline farmers.
Henry R. Lewis as assignee announces a public sale of mortgaged property in Denton Maryland. The parcel lies in the Third Election District from Sixth and Dry streets. the sale is cash and scheduled at the Denton courthouse door between two and four o clock. The deed chain traces to Jennie M. Bullock and husband, with multiple prior assignments ending to Lewis for collection. The property includes lots formerly owned by Fred J. Wright and Nowell, and excludes Lat No. 37 Block. The case references Chancery No. 873 and a 1902 1903 chain of title recorded in Caroline county.
A reasonable loan can be obtained on any of the above property by applying to W. Brewster Deen.
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