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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
2
Public notice from Denton Journal dated Saturday morning June 1918 lists names Noward Meevin Pin Joten... Melvin Johnson and others.</analysis>
In these climacteric days of the world war there are lessons for responsible minds. Mr Hoover urges sharp reductions in wheat and meat use to keep troops fed and allies strong. He also calls for sugar economy to free ships for war effort. If voluntary compliance fails, restrictions or rationing may follow to preserve sacrifice and morale.
Liberty Bonds of first and second issues and those converted from the first issue into the second may be converted into third issue bonds from May 9 to November 9, 1915. Deliveries after conversion commence July 1. on or before that date non negotiable receipts issued. Interest adjusted with the Government. After November 9, 1915, no conversion rights on 4 percent bonds. First issue bonds may be converted into higher rate bonds until end of war. All 4 percent bonds non convertible. Conversions may be made at Federal reserve banks or the Treasury. Registered bonds must be assigned to the Secretary of the Treasury. assignment need not be witnessed. Converted registered bonds deliver only registered bonds. Coupon bonds may convert to registered bonds on request. Coupon bonds must bear May 55 or June 15, 1915 coupons and later. Converted bonds of 4 percent carry May dates. subsequent interest from June 15 or May 15 as specified.
An editorial declares America bears the world's burden and must meet high expectations as Europe and allies seek leadership. It notes Hopkins colleagues abroad and the rising American prestige, while warning of failing to live up to daunting responsibilities.
A long list of wartime items and opinions appears, highlighting Senator Sinkshing of Delaware, the Lusitania memory, Hoover food saving appeal, and the Packard Liberty engine milestone. It notes the one thousandth Liberty engine shipped, Packard engineers, and growing production as contracts expand nationwide.
Government appeals for walnut with large shipments arriving at State Forester office Baltimore and Forest Service Washington. Timber meeting size standards to net twenty feet in length and twelve inches inside the bark at the small end. Buyers urged to contact FLW Bestey, State Forester, Baltimore, cooperating with U.S. Forest Service to secure local walnut supplies.
A local grand jury report discusses enforcing compulsory labor laws and special investigation of violations. Prices for imported goods have fallen on the eastern Shore, and Judge Adlan links crime decline to this shift. A horse died from exhaustion after repeated speeds near Anderuntown on a Sunday.
A Camp Meade letter notes local belief that many soldiers will soon be chosen to depart for France, though evacuation is not imminent. It states finishing drills are shaping men to live outdoors, with troops becoming accustomed to tents and field conditions, ready for emergency use.
Obituary fragment recalling the death of Ro land Everett Jopp aged three on March 27 1918 with mournful rhymes and lines about loss and longing. Also includes garbled notices about a Pispot County Fair case a hospital nursing course and other stray lines.
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