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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1909

Page

2

Call for Democratic Primaries in Caroline County

The Democratic voters of Caroline County will meet in districts and precincts on Saturday July 24 1909 between 2 and 6 PM to nominate candidates for State Senator House of Delegates Clerk of the Circuit Court Register of Wills County Treasurer County Commissioner Sheriff County Surveyor and three delegates to the State Convention in Baltimore August 1909. Nominations are by direct party vote with a plurality outcome. Candidates must file by July 15 1909 with name residence and age and pay the required share of expenses within five days after filing.

Democratic State Central Committee Caroline County Trenderson Greensboro Denton Preston Federalsburg Atiilsboro Ridgely American Corners House of Delegates Circuit Court Register of Wills Hallimore Uith Democratic Party State Central Committee Murray Vandiver

Primaries Today Guide Democratic Ticket in Crawford County

The Democratic voters will gather at polling places this afternoon to formally express their preferences for party nominees. The piece extols direct primaries, appeals to loyalty, and predicts strengthened party prospects and future elections under the Crawford county system.

Crawford County Caroline Democratic Party Maryland

Weston Walks Across America at Seventy in 105 Days

Editorial notes recount Edward Payson Weston at 70 completing a New York to San Francisco trek of 3795 miles in 105 days and 5 hours. Despite heat and hardship his vigor illustrates walking as healthful, accessible exercise for rich and poor alike.

Edward Payson Weston New York San Francisco Mr. Weston Weston

Ithaca Conservatory Offers Maryland Scholarships in Music and Elocution

The Ithaca Conservatory of Music offers two $100 scholarships for Maryland applicants to study music or elocution. Scholarships cover twenty weeks beginning September 9, 1909, in Voice Violin Piano and Elocution. Competition is open to anyone seeking musical or literary education. apply by September 1, 1909 to Mr George C Williams in Ithaca New York.

Ithaca Conservatory of Music Maryland George C. Williams Ithaca Conservatory of Musica Ithaca N. Y

Mosquitoes Said to Be Stopped by Clean Premises

Scientists claim mosquitoes rarely stray far from hatching sites and that removing stagnant water from barrels buckets mudholes and similar places plus a small kerosene treatment will exterminate the pests.

The Glories That Girt Us Round

A reflective essay contrasts vision and blindness with moral choice. It warns that turning from higher duties to sensuality leads to ruin, citing Greek wisdom and religious themes. The piece ends with a parable on protectionism and economic exchange from a Pennsylvania farmer.

Remembrance of Mothers and Children Across Years

A sobering remembrance page honoring Mary J. Fowers and Lula Sullivan who died in 1909 and 1908 respectively, with heartfelt verses about mothers at rest. Also noting the death of baby James Edwin Welch in 1909 and George Rodney Stevens in July 19, 1 year ago, all framed as loving memorials from families and Cambridge papers.

Mary J. ‘Fowers Jacob ‘Tower Lula Bk Sullivan George T. Sullivan Glasgow Delaware James Edwin Welch Lim George Rodney Stevens

Keepin' Up With Summertime Brightly Recalled

A Baltimore Sun poem celebrates endless summer joys with vivid scenes of mornings full of light, evenings glowing with afterglow, and natural wonders. It calls childhood play, woodland scenes, and farm harvests a timeless bliss. The narrator declares summer the hardest work and the best life.

Streaa Beauty God Baltimore Sun

Allen's Foot Ease advert in Plodh catalog

In Plodh an Allen's Foot Ease powder shake into shoes promises to cure tired aching swollen feet and ease walking. It claims to take the sting out of corns and bunions with a 25 cent price at all druggists and warns against substitutes.

Keeping Cool in Heat Amid Daily Work and Diet

Advice urges endurance during hot weather. Do not overreact to the heat or quit work. Eat normally but avoid excess ice cream and iced tea. Dress simply and reduce ornamental wear. Practice self control and poise. Close doors by day and open at night. Use screens to keep out flies.

Annual Midsummer Clearance Sale Sparks Seasonal Savings

The notice announces the start of an annual midsummer clearance sale with major departments offering seasonable offerings and extraordinary savings for a few days longer, inviting shoppers to take advantage of extended sale prices and deals.

Shoes for all at yearlong Low Shoes sale

A grand stock clearance offers 400 pairs of Low Shoes for men women boys and girls from top makes such as John H. Dryer Dolly Madison Queen Quality Rice Hutchins W L Douglas Walkover Moody and Queen Quality. Prices drop from regulars to as low as 1.05 for select boys and girls sizes and 1.75 to 2.60 for ladies and men styles with many premiums and stock fresh for next season.

John H. Dryer & Co Dolly Madison Queen Rice & Hutchins W. L. Douglas Ian Blacher Osfords Douglas, Rice & Hutchins Osford

Fine quality lawn dresses reduced prices

At 28 fine quality white lawn with full front and openwork embroidery, standing collar and four clusters of tucks. reduced from 50 cents. Also at 50 bright lawn with lace insertion, French back with four clusters of tucks. reduced from 75 cents. Finally at 15 fine quality white lawn with embroidered panels and pleats, tucked cuffs, French back with two clusters of tucks. reduced from 1.00.

Oo C. Law Estra

Proposal for New School Building at Preston

Sealed bids directed to Bowed School Commissioners Deiton Md will be received until Tuesday August 1 for furnishing material and constructing an added room at Preston. The 24 by 38 foot addition will match the front wing with two entrances and a 6 foot teachers room, cedar shingles and yellow pine siding, interior wainscoting, and brick inspection openings near the chimney. The board reserves rights to changes and to reject all bids. work to be completed by September 6 1909.

Deiton Preston Grove Friendship Boar A. W. Sisk I. M. Noble

Notice to Denton Taxpayers on August Tax Deadline

Notice to town taxpayers states that all taxes due and in arrears must be paid by August 10, 1909. Those who disregard the notice will have their property advertised and sold to pay the tax bills and costs of collection.

Denton

Unusual Value Discounts on Fabrics in Local Market

A dense list of fabric price cuts appears with numerous items such as lawns waistings and calicoes offered at reduced rates. Specific entries include Madras, Percales, Ginghams, Organdies, and Linens with new prices shown in cents, reflecting a broad sale across textiles.

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