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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
2
Editorial notes applaud President Wilson for tackling questions with clarity and vigor over fourteen months. The piece praises his independence and public welfare focus, while conceding some policies won broad support though never uncritical. It credits him with selecting a duty minded administration.
The late Governor Crothers and other leaders supported employing prisoners on state road work. A Idaho supervisor reported no trouble, noting prisoners strive to do good and are aided in their daily tasks. The account highlights mutual benefits for the Commonwealth and inmates.
The speaker notes detainees of the trusty class may stay through the season to help highway work. He says the State’s policy aids reintegration and that continuous highway construction will require many workers, costing little beyond food and clothing.
The 1914 act makes placing ads on public highways or others’ property a misdemeanor with a fine up to ten dollars. State Forester Besley asks county commissioners to enforce the law, proposing a statewide Sign Board Day to remove illegal posters and seeking notice if any permits were issued by counties to allow prior postings.
A recent trial and conviction for running a traction engine on a state road highlights the illegality of wheels with cleats or ribs. The state law forbids such devices as damaging to roads built at public cost. Legislation once repealed by veto must be followed, or farmers may push for repeal again.
The Progressive Farmer urges a swift campaign to paint farm houses in the South, arguing repainting could quickly attract home-seekers and improve appearance. It contends painting saves sap lumber from weather damage and could outlast unprotected heart pine.
The Public Service Commission ruled Tolchester Steamboat Co may double freight on liquor across the bay, charging 50 cents a gallon and 50 cents per two dozen beer bottles with a monthly limit. The decision follows liquor dealers’ appeal after new anti shipping laws required records. Eastern Shore officials and temperance groups react as shipments fall.
Government posts advertise dozens of Civil Service exams across the nation with salaries ranging from 600 to 3 000 dollars. Listings include positions such as Superintendent of Cereal Field Station, Electrical Engineer, Examiner of Accounts, and several junior engineering roles, with post offices serving as information points. Memorial piece reflects on veterans' graves at Gettysburg and honors Mrs. Mary J. Cahall, noting her death at 82 and describing her life and character.
The Department of Agriculture warns farmers about a structured campaign promoting Benetol as government approved for hog cholera. The lone supporting report is unofficial and promoters push it to papers. The department rejects claims of government endorsement and urges use of anti hog cholera serum only.
The Lewes monument to the 1813 bombardment was unveiled with over two dozen members of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 in attendance and more than 2000 visitors. Burton presented the monument to the town as bunting and flags adorned local streets. Judge Edward C. Peter granted a divorce with alimony to Mrs. Lida D. Goldsborough, custody of two children, cruel treatment cited. Dr. Martin W.W. Goldsborough is her husband, a brother of the Governor. Dorchester Pomona Grange offers seven money prizes for girls under 16 at Cambridge exhibit. Tomato growers in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey may gain 25 to 60 percent yield from disease-control experiments, reports the Wilmington Every Evening. State milk supply survey proposed, including cattle tests and sanitary management for patrons.
Send thirteen dollars to J. T. Feampton & Son in Federalsburg Maryland and receive one of their famed sets of carriage harness delivered to your station.
John W. Jump executor offers for sale at public auction in Preston Maryland a parcel of about eight acres in Frazer's Neck Caroline county. The property, part of North Wales, is timbered with saw timber and bounded by Collins Friend lands. Terms: one half cash, balance in six months with interest or all cash. Proceeds go to Mary Ellen Stanford estate.
Salesmen needed for Penn Tobacco Co. to take dealer orders for cigarettes cigars smoking and chewing tobaccos. Earn $75.00 monthly plus expenses. Experience not essential. Address Station O New York NY and Hal Beauchamp Tuckahoe Neck. Also 300 bushels of New Era cow peas for sale by H W Hughes Denton Md.
Description lists Holbrook Place with 25 acres of timber and outbuildings in Caroline County near Denton and Williston, plus town lots in Denton with a large double dwelling, electric lights, and rent of 14 dollars monthly. Terms: one third cash, balance by first mortgage or all cash. Title papers at purchaser's expense. Frederick B. Nuttle.
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