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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1916
Page
2
The Democratic platform proclaims America's unity and strength as essential in a changing world. It condemns any group promoting foreign interests or sowing division, urging all citizens to unite as patriots and keep government and industry intact.
The Boston Monitor notes the return toward conservatism amid optimistic yet cautious business prospects in the United States. Rail traffic remains record earning, redirected to debt liquidation and repairs. A major development is growing commerce with Russia, highlighted by a 350 million US loan signaling closer ties beyond the war.
A historical analysis notes United States loans reach about 31 billion to other lands and European-held American securities totaling 32 billion since the war began. It argues US influence, via the Monroe doctrine and Democratic leaders, will strengthen ties with Central and South America, making them among the nation's best friends in business for generations.
The piece argues the Republican platform omits praise for the Naval Consulting Board and its mobilization of American inventiveness, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Federal Reserve system. It questions whether the party plans to abolish these agencies and criticizes the platform for evasiveness about future changes.
Editorial notes report state automobile officials conducting raids for operator cards two license tags and other violations. Fines of 20 to 350 and jail are hinted as deterrents, with emphasis on holidays. Also mentions Wilson Carranza and a Reliance fire destroying a farm dwelling and outbuildings due to a defective flue causing about 2000 pounds losses.
The Widows Mothers Pension Law offers visitation care and support to mothers whose husbands are dead and children under fourteen. Baltimore City and counties form boards to provide relief so mothers can stay at home. Payments total up to 40 dollars monthly, with 12 dollars for the oldest child and ten dollars for each other child, contingent on proper care and schooling.
A Baltimore Sun correspondent recalls Maryland pride with song lines about the Rio Grande and an Orioles tree. Mrs Charles W. Adams, wife of Lieut Col Adams, will travel to the border after the First Regiment settles there, recalling her Spanish American War experiences and the rough state.
Property for sale includes two farms of 75 and 125 acres respectively located 84 miles from Preston and 6 miles from Preston with productive land and good buildings. Also a 9 room dwelling in Preston with fine location and conveniences. CHAS B HARRISON Agent for Owners Preston Ald.
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