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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1916
Page
2
The Wilson signed army bill will be read in coming weeks with effect July 4. Maryland Guard officers plan a recruitment push reaching peak next fall via a publicity drive and vigorous officer outreach. Guardsmen receive pay for drills, six year enlistment with three active and three reserve, expanding potential callups.
Governor Glynn at the St Louis convention declares the nation’s leadership must deliberate for America. He condemns war as blood and iron and affirms the administration’s policy as as American as the flag, pleasing mothers, daughters, and fathers who defend the nation.
The piece contrasts Democratic prosperity with Republican claims. It cites big trade surpluses under Democratic rule and asserts Democrats enacted currency reform tariff cuts and the Federal Trade Commission while rural credit and shipping bills advance. It argues voters will re elect Woodrow Wilson to preserve peace and prosperity.
The Republican National Convention names Charles Hughes for President and Charles Warren Fairbanks for Vice President. Theodore Roosevelt is nominated by the Progressives. John M. Parker of Louisiana is named for Vice President by the Progressives. Hughes resigns the Supreme Court seat after accepting the nomination. Roosevelt’s bid to be the joint nominee fails amid internal party maneuvering.
Maryland leaders push rapid formation of a permanent Maryland Branch of the League to Enforce Peace. Hon. Henry W. Williams of Baltimore chairs the organizing committee and a big public meeting is slated in Baltimore later this month with speakers of international prominence.
The movement seeks to keep peace after the European war by economic and military means. It aims to remedy the international anarchy blamed for the war and warns that without action future wars will follow. Citizens are urged to join, bolster state branches, attend meetings, and push its platform planks into political agendas.
In loving remembrance of our beloved father Isaac Poole who departed this life June 5 1916 aged 84 years 4 months and 23 days. Gone but not forgotten. Gently grandfather we saw you fade hour by hour and day by day til at last the Merciful Father called you to the Heavenly way. Peaceful rest dear father. All is sad within our dwelling. A place is vacant in our home never to be filled. Rest on dear father may your slumbers be as gentle as your love. By His Children and Grandchildren. Also a note of local observations about Barclay animals and aging pets.
The Saturday Evening Pot announces the 1917 Chalner automobile model debut in its weekly issue. Details highlight new design features and improvements, signaling a fresh offering for buyers this season.
The County Treasurer will conduct a public sale under Maryland law in front of the Court House door in Denton on a date to be announced. The sale proceeds from property seized under Chapter 611 of the 1904 Acts and related state authority. Interested bidders should observe official notices for time, property descriptions, and terms of sale.
A Tuesday sale in Caroline county lists defended parcels to satisfy county and state taxes for 1932 1913 1914 1915 with a 12 month redemption period. Descriptions include three acre tract near Sumpers land on the Golt farm and a 0.3 acre tract in Bridgetown with specific boundary courses and records in Liber 66 72. Assessed to Rebecca Wyate Matilda Booker Herrs and others, with interest and costs.
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