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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
2
Editorial notes discuss whether Chautauqua should return amid uncertain advance ticket sales by fifty Dentonians. They praise recent turnout, urge continued support, and warn that ending it would disappoint many Caroline residents who see value in its educational and social roles.
A discussion on country sanitation argues that typhoid fever remains a major risk in small towns and rural areas. It notes cities reduced cases through sewage disposal and emphasizes adequate maintenance of sanitation systems to protect public health.
The piece condemns unsanitary farm and village out-houses as the source of disease transmitted through milk food and water. It denounces neglect as a long-standing, widespread issue among proud families and urges use of quick lime carbolic acid and other germicides to control fly breeding and contamination.
The Record Advertiser of Houston Virginia urges farmers to share farm news to create a clearinghouse of ideas for local progress. It asks for farming success stories and notes editors can edit if needed, emphasizing practical experiences over politics and social news to boost community farms and livelihoods.
The Dupont boulevard plan to run southward through Delaware gains new interest as Maryland approves 75,000 dollars for a Berlin to Selbyville link to join the Dupont route. Worcester County residents anticipate a modern boulevard improving access northward and boosting local land values.
The piece notes farmers own a large share of cars in the United States with estimates near 60 percent of this year’s automobile output. It cites market days in western counties and the decline of horse vehicles at farm events as signs of rising farming mobility and hints at broader national policy chatter including Maryland elections and road safety concerns.
Superintendent Opperman details tomato investigations at Ridgely Sub Station under Maryland Agricultural College with tests on Fusarium Wilt, blight resistance, and fertilizer nitrogen proportions. Four plots test spraying regimes, varieties Stone, Greater Baltimore, Shatcross, Red Rock, plus ten tomato varieties for yield and adaptability on the Eastern Shore.
The Baltimore Sun notes the gubernatorial race is shaping up months before the primary with all parties recognizing the direct primary as the decisive factor. It contrasts past delays with this year’s early ground work, while stressing that the people, not leaders, hold real power at the ballot box. The piece also mentions Melvin’s animal industry directives and the lifting of quarantine in most areas except Frederick and Baltimore counties and Baltimore city.
Antiseptic powder relieves pain and stinging for tender feet used by German and Allied troops at the front. Over 100000 packages sold. Sold everywhere 25c. Sample free. Address Allen 5 Olmstead Le Roy NY.
Purports to ease feverishness headache and stomach teething disorders while moving and regulating bowels and destroying worms. Claims to break up colds in hours. Advertises 26 years use by mothers. 25 cents and free sample. Address Olmstead LeRoy N Y.
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