Editorial notes on Folk lecture and public duty
Editorial notes praise Hon. Joseph W. Folk, former Missouri governor, for fighting graft and urging public scrutiny. It warns that public awakening must continue, cites political cartoons, discusses unrest over hard times, and notes Maryland speed law debates, insurance revenues, Stevenson’s death, and Robert W. Wells withdrawing from the Fifth District race.
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Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
Denton
Maryland
Folk
White House
Keep Youth's Flower In Our Own Community
The article urges retaining young people in rural areas to prevent moral and material loss. It highlights the need for country-life commissioners and farmers to invest in youth engagement, noting a Seymour Indiana philanthropist funds a $25,000 farmers' clubhouse offering free memberships to county residents with agricultural livelihoods.
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Seymour
Indiana
Rural family clubs promise social advance and baby care rooms
A correspondent praises establishing family clubs with baby care rooms and rural centers offering shared privileges and youth attractions. It foresees rural social centers spreading, expanding pleasures in country life through organization, though noting much remains to be done.
Delaware Supreme Court Eases Liquor Shipments
The Delaware Supreme Court ruled that shipping liquor from outside the state to Kent and Sussex counties is legal for lawful purposes and personal use. It found the Webb Kenyon law inapplicable for shipments to dry areas for personal use and upheld the Hazel anti shipping statute's constitutional limit on interstate liquor shipments into those counties. The decision, seen as a setback by temperance advocates, prompted a rush of orders and shipments from Baltimore and Philadelphia, effectively making Kent and Sussex counties wet and challenging Maryland’s anti shipping law.
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Supreme Court of Delaware
Kent
Sussex
Supreme Court
Delaware
Diamond
Wilmington
Delaware Supreme Court
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Maryland
Peninsula to Be a Huge Orchard
Senator Orlando Harrison predicts Maryland fruit yields will surpass recent years. He cites twig blight as a potential threat but expects recoveries, with Western Maryland peach and apple reports indicating a large crop. Eastern Shore and Delaware orchards are poised to grow profits, and F. W. Soper the Apple King has shown strong returns from Delaware orchards.
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Maryland
Orlando Harrison
West Virginia
Maryland Agricultural College
Delaware
F. W. Soper
Sign Board Day Mobilizes Maryland Volunteers
Statewide campaign has up to 1500 volunteers enlisted as Wardens with badges and instructions, aiming to remove roadside advertising signs by June 1. Officials say more than 2000 are expected to join, to keep highways free of unattractive signs and protect natural landscapes as Maryland improves its roadways and shade trees.
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Maryland
Besley
Tailor Offers Cleaning to Restore Old Suit
John Emerson, merchant tailor, promises to remove grease and dirt from old suits while preserving any holes. He invites customers to give a trial and guarantees to return garments look like new.
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John H. Emerson
Most Popular Chautauquan Charms Children with Animals
The crowd praised Mr. Pamahasika as the most popular figure on the Chautauqua platform, entertaining hundreds of children last Thursday evening. A series of acts featured dogs performing rolls, hoops, and ball walking. a nurse-dressed black dog rolled a baby carriage. birds from South America, notably parrots and cockatoos, performed on bars, waved flags, and rang bells. A trained monkey and acrobatic cats impressed spectators, while canaries demonstrated notable intelligence.
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Mr. Pamahasika
Pamalhasila
South America
Telephone Improvements and Church Union Report
Supervisor Wright reports wire capacity increases with suspended cables planned for Greensboro and nearby areas. A private 12 mile line to Easton Exchange for Mr. C N Orr will cost about 500 dollars initially with 140 dollars annual rent plus tolls. The Maryland Conference may vote on a United Brethren and Methodist Protestant union at a July 5 special session in Columbus, with debate over authority and representation. Keen interest surrounds whether union will break Maryland from the national body.
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Wright
C. & P. Telephone Company
Greensboro
Denton
H. M. Thompson
Farmers & Merchants Telephone Co
C N. Orr
Chicago
Presque Isle
Longwoods
Easton Exchange
United Brethren
Columbus
Edwyn Lyman Davis
General Conference
Maryland
Georgia
In Loving Remembrance of Grover Porter 1912
A mother notes the anniversary of Grover C Porter’s death on June 26 1912. She speaks of his grave, the flowers, and the belief he rests in heaven with Jesus and angels. She signs as Mrs. George Porter.
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Grover C. Porter
Jesus
Tllis
George Porter
Wrights and visitor Miss Taylor visit Williston friends
Mrs Josephine Wright and Mrs Walter Wright with son Philip of Choptank and Miss Taylor of Preston visited friends in Williston on Tuesday Concord. Rev H G Budd will preach at Concord Sunday morning.
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Williston
Josephine Wright
Walter Wright
Philip
Choptank
Miss Taylor
Preston
Concord
H. G. Budd
Police Court Round: several convictions in Hobbs week
Judge Hobbs disposed of multiple cases this week. Leonard Adams colored was sentenced to one year at the House of Correction for assaulting an officer. Charles Rich and William Rich colored faced fines of $3 and costs for drunk and disorderly conduct. William appealed and posted bail for his appearance. Leander Webb colored was assessed $3 and costs. Alayes Seth colored, who aided Adams, was found guilty of interfering with an officer but paroled.
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Hobbs
Leonard Adams
House of Correction
Charles Rich
William Rich
William
Leander Webb
Alayes Seth
Aime
Temple
Late Strawberries Best and a Harness Offer
The tastiest strawberries appear at season end when ripe and mellow. In England the favorite is strawberries with sugar and cream, a fashion dating to Cardinal Wolsey. A carriage harness set offer from J. T. Frampton & Son of Federalsburg, Maryland costs $13 delivered to your station.
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England
Cardinal Wolsey
Henry VII
J. T. Frampton & Son
Federalsburg
Suburban House Auction Front and Back Buildings
A two-building property with seven rooms and two halls and two porches. Front structure 26 by 28 feet, back 14 by 20 feet, in good order with town water bath and sewerage. Possession day of sale or when terms met. Terms: one-third cash, one-third Jan 1 1915, balance on purchaser’s option. Possession Jan 1 1915. Wheat seeding privilege. James Temple, Auctioneer. Burt Hobbs, Attorney.
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Court House
Denton
Caroline County
Greensboro
George C. Plummer
Lowe's School House
Boyce’s Mill
Joseph Kibler
Michael J. Shrieber
Liber C. W. IL
James Temple
Hats and Panamas For Men Boys and Children
A local shop announces a complete line of straw hats and caps for men boys and children plus Panama styles. One price only.
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