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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
4
Denton Journal page 3 published Saturday morning June 6 1908 features local notices and brief items from Melvin H Johnson and Johnson publishers. Historical community notes and short news items populate the page.
The piece argues the tariff favors trusts and manufacturers, urging voters to back the Democratic ticket to lower tariffs. It contrasts Republican protection with foreign retaliation and predicts a Democratic president and Congress are the only hope for lower prices and genuine competition.
The Baltimore Democratic State Convention elected fifteen delegates to the national convention and named eight Presidential electors. Delegates at large include Governor Crothers, General Vandiver, and Attorney General Straus. District delegates span Kent, Dorchester, Baltimore, Carroll, and others. Presidential electors by district are listed with multiple counties represented. The platform calls for tariff revision, states’ rights, and denunciation of centralization and Roosevelt policy. No presidential nominee preference was declared, though allies of several candidates are in the Denver delegation.
The article reflects on the first session of the Sixtieth Congress, predicting fall campaigns and contrasting Republican fears with Democratic optimism. It accuses Republicans of discreditable actions, noting increased appropriations that raise the burden on citizens and urging accountability.
A Public Roads bulletin details the split-log drag as an inexpensive, light, and effective tool to keep earth roads smooth. It explains construction steps with cedar or elm logs, stake placement, hitching, and routine use after rain, noting few roads may ever be paved and urging regular dragging to prevent baking and ruts.
A Kansas study shows split log dragging costs per mile as low as 1.50 to 6.00 dollars annually, with an average around 3 dollars for 5 miles. Testimony from E P Sanborn and R H Aishton supports its economy, while Iowa townships report roads like a race track after a year of use. County commissioners plan to provide drags to interested farmers to improve adjacent roads.
W OH Murray of Farmington Delaware advertises a thirty day sale on a variety of horse and wagon gear. Items include post survey seating, first class buggy, market wagon, harness sets, winter blankets, carriages, and farm wagons with substantial price reductions. Buyers urged to inspect stock and take advantage of the deals.
July 4 at Easton Fair Grounds promises a day of merriment with morning and afternoon trotting and running races and other amusements. Evening fireworks balloon ascensions and a grand ball from 8:30 to 11:30 with music and a waxed floor for 100 couples. Dinner and supper served on the grounds. Organized by M. B. Nicwons, Secretary.
May issued licenses to Lacey E Meredith and Nellie V Sullivan of Caroline county. Arthur E Dowell of Washington and Katurah E Trice of Denton. Lawrence LeGates and Ida Viola Williamson of Bethlehem. Thos F Phillips and Mary B Magee of Federalsburg.
The Philadelphia Record will publish starting Sunday June 7 a story by William J. Grimm titled Onnetta of Gnaden Huetten. It is a tale set in colonial Pennsylvania at the start of the French and Indian War and during Conrad Weisers later career as an Indian interpreter. It will continue through June and July.
A Caroline County Democratic statement questions James R. Phillips and A. W. Sisk over campaign conduct. It references affidavits, March statements, April open letter, and a March 21 publication in the Denton Journal, urging direct questions to Sisk and attributing responsibility to him.
W W Goldsborough challenges Albert W Sisk over sworn statements about a vote deal involving James R Phillips and potential quid pro quo. Goldsborough cites affidavits from Hignutt Price and Proctor, demanding public dispute resolution in Denton with details of who proposed votes and why Sisk published rebuttals.
Customers in fifteen states ready to buy or rent. Write full particulars. Large properties a specialty. J Leland Hanna advertisement listing farms and country places for sale or rent with emphasis on broad geographic availability and specialized handling.
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