Davis and Bryan form strong ticket for presidency
Hon John W Davis Democratic candidate for the Presidency is in the prime of life at 51 with a long career in law legislature Congress solicitor general and ambassador to Great Britain. William J Bryan born 1867 in Salem Illinois University of Chicago Governor of Nebraska and commoner publisher join as running mates promise vigor and credit to the country.
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John W. Davis
Clarksburg
W. Va
Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee
West Virginia
Congress
United States
Great Britain
Stetson, Jennings and Russell
New York City
Bryan
Salem
University of Chicago
Nebraska
Davis
Record Speed, Rank Promotions, and State Services noted
An editorial notes a Frenchman’s mile in under 26 seconds, discusses safe speeds versus race-track bursts, and contrasts with airplane speed. It then highlights Ulysses Grant McAlexander’s promotion to Major-General for his World War I heroism, details his career at Fort Douglas, and praises American vigor. The piece also mentions Owen D. Young reflecting on returning to America, a Maryland gasoline supply survey to fix the state tax, a note on rising telephone rates costs, Stewart S. Janney’s appointment as State Director of Welfare, and rural carriers’ vast daily mule travel.
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Rock of the
Maine
Ulysses Grant McAlexander
McAlexander
Fort Douglas
Utah
War Department
Marne
American Corner
Federalsburg
Caroline County
Maryland
Howard Roop
Oscar Nichols
Lawrence B. Towers
Hutchinson Trice
Liber L. B. T
Careline
Highway Funds Rise From Vehicle Fees Across States
An analysis by the Bureau of Public Roads shows motor vehicle owners increasingly fund highways. From 1914 to 1923 contributions grew from 5.1 to 19 percent of highway income, aided by higher per-vehicle payments and more registrations. Bonds and taxes provide major shares, with regional variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
New England
United States
West North Central States
Pacific States
Scarcity of hard and soft crabs hits Maryland shores
Swepson Earle of the State Conservation Department reports an unprecedented crab shortage across St. Michaels and the Eastern Shore. Crabs are scarce in this section while Honga river and Fishers Hay show some abundance. Crisfield suffers a large shortage. soft crabs vanish in some areas, with Miles river listing fair supply. Shell-planting operations wrap up. 60,000 bushels distributed around Solomons Island and the Potomac. US Fisheries Commissioner Henry O Malley notes Dr. Davis will arrive after July 4 to study the upper bay death cause.
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St. Michaels
Talbot County
Swepson Earle
Engineer
State Conservation Department
Crisfield
Miles River
Earle
Lower Bay
Dorchester
Talbot
Queen Anne's
Department
Solomons Island
Potomac River
Henry O'Malley
United States Commissioner of Fisheries
Department of Commerce
Dr. Davis
Bureau
Maryland
Davis
Upper Bay
Hog Cholera Losses Hit U.S. Swine Industry
The United States Department of Agriculture reports that hog cholera caused over 27 million dollars in losses for the year ending April 30, 1924. More than half the losses occurred in the Cornell States, with spread roughly proportional to hog population. About 86 percent of losses from all causes are due to the disease, and most losses can be prevented by sanitation and serum treatment. Bulletins on cholera control are available from the USDA in Washington, D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Cornell States
Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington, B. C
Hunting Licenses Arrive as Summer Lull Keeps Demand Low
Maryland game laws restrict hunting before August 26 and licenses issued June to June. A large stock of licenses awaits the Clerk of the Court, likely unused through summer. Delaware State Fair anticipates its largest apple display, with prizes of 25, 15, and 5 dollars for best general display, five plates per variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Swat the Fly and Prevent Food Contamination
The Bureau of Entomology urges vigilance against flies each summer noting they carry over 30 diseases on their bodies. Control starts at the source with sanitation, destruction of breeding sites, and protecting foods. use fly papers, screens, and durable wire screens to reduce contamination risks in homes and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
Fies
We a little longer tarry and seek quiet rest
A brief, reflective verse describes weary hearts seeking rest and a final call to gather safely home. It evokes tired hands, distant echoes of triumph, and the sense of joining loved ones in a peaceful fold. The tone is solemn and devotional with imagery of safe arrival.
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Tess
Loving remembrance of our dear mother Annie Gottwall
In sact but loving remembrance of our dear mother Annie Elizabeth Gottwall departed this life one year ago July 17 1923. In the lonely graveyard lies our dear mother under the sod and clay Oh mother dear how we miss you and seek comfort in faith until we meet on that beautiful shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Elizabeth Gottwall
Sumner
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Danton
Democratic
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Europe
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William S. Cordy, Jr
H. c of IL
Stewart S. Janney
Ritchie
Emory
Coblent
Highway Funds
Abed II
Ross
Mystic Shore
Pold
Alphonso Meredith
Williston
Oliver
Syracuse
Edden Tributt
W. Brewster Deen
James Temple
Jostah A, Beck
W. Irving Tilgiman
East New Market
James Good
Denton
Fred Jonson
Journal
Circuit Court
James I. Trice
Roland Trice
Trice Home Farm
Home Farm
Highth
Fowling Creek Mill
T. E. Kelley
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Purnell Towers
James E. Cox
Tore
Timber Land
Two Jowns
Two Johns Wharf
Preston
Two Johns
Aimerican Corner
Cucoline County
Two John Wharf
Fulton Lot
Fred Towers
Wood-wharf
Bethlehem
Berry
Gabriel Friend
Wood-whearf
James Carrall
John Willoughby
Hutchinson’s Cross Roads
Walnut Farm
Pederalsburg
Hutchinson's Cross Roads
Anni
Harvey L. Cooper
Harry E. Parkhurst
Liber T. L. D
Gilpin
Thirmony
Richardson
Andrews Towers
Annie Louisa Wisher
Ittehinyon
Ben Redman
Friendship
Polling House
Frienship Road
Federalsburg Road
Friendship Road
Murray
Goldsborough
Nutchinson Trice
Liber L. B.T
Jine
Futchinson
J. H. Nichols & Company
Schloss Bros. & Co
SchLoss Baltimore Clothes
Just
Ers
Chandise
Afrock
Bryant’s Palace Theatre
Washington, D. C
Palace Theatre
Marc Bryant
Jacqueline Logan
George Fawcett
Maurice Flynn
William B. Davidson
Spee
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The
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Charles de Roche
George Fitzmaurice
Christie
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Second Street
Refined Photo Productions
Denton, Maryland
Leonard I, Covey
Niss
T. Alan Gainsborough
Charles P. Cowgill
T. Alan Goldsborough
Geo
A. Deakyne
W. J. Blackiston
Denton, Md
G. W. Gain
Hobbs
Oak’s School House
John Bacsak
I Ares Sana Eee
F. J. Wright
W. E. Seeders
Andersontown
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