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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
2
Baltimore readies for a massive turnout as Democrats seek victory amid cross party belief that Baltimore nominees will prevail. Taft Roosevelt forces clash in Chicago while Maryland delegates split. Bernard Carter dies, and road-building Shoemaker Act gains support. Bryan covers the Baltimore scene for local papers.
The Baltimore Sun quotes a Democratic appeal urging lower tariffs and broader rights for the people. It denounces Republican lawmakers and presidents for favoring trusts, calls for “square deal” and rule by the people, and cites the Steel Trust, Tennessee Coal and Iron, and Harvester as examples of monopoly power. It laments tariff impacts on 70 million whites and demands relief from corporate privilege.
Thousands of Democratic leaders from across the country converge on Baltimore for the national convention opening next Tuesday. The office of chairman sparks debate with Senator Rayner of Maryland seen as best suited to lead. A proposed new campaign committee chairman could be filled by Senator O Gorman of New York, assisting the national chair.
Harper s Weekly argues the Democratic party must soberly rethink its approach and select a strong, principled candidate with a clear platform. It warns against trimming, urges harmony without compromise, and calls for free action by capable leaders to unite the party and strengthen its national service.
A Chicago dispatch reports Governor Goldsborough and National Committeeman Jackson worry about the Roosevelt Taft split in Maryland. Delegates from both camps meet with Colonel Carrington as the rift threatens the party, with Jackson fearing lasting division and a Senate bid at stake.
A verse extols the loyal reader who pays in advance for a full year. It praises the steady subscriber for supporting the office, never lamenting cost, and fostering newsroom morale. The speaker thanks the subscriber publicly while blessing their dependable patronage.
Smyrna plans a three day country fair and home coming at July end including Old Home Day on the Fourth. The Twentieth Century Club of Smyrna arranges it with Liddes wall serving supper on all three days and luncheon on July Fourth. Deviled crabs and creamer chicken claim local superiority. Tattettas Woman's Orchestra debuts with the Sweetest Girl in Paris. Hon Josiah O Wolcott will give the Fourth of July oration with music by the Dover Corner Band. The event interests Caroline county residents, especially those in the upper districts.
The Maryland Association for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis has the exhibit car touring from Baltimore to Mt Airy and Washington Junction, visiting about thirty towns and drawing roughly thirteen thousand visitors. A Baltimore letter says it promotes cleanliness, fresh air, ventilated rooms, and precautions against spread of the white plague while illustrating its dangers.
A humorous sketch notes how the June bride accelerates weddings as ministers and railroads offer reduced fares and stopover options. Neighbors watch with interest as the groom’s father bears the trousseau and plans, while admirers decorate trains with rice and shoes and some brides signal the event in playful ways.
List of unclaimed letters for the week ending June 15 at Denton post office. Names include Mrs Laura V Stewart Mr Doob Darm James A Robertson Miss Mary Dearg Bessie S Philworty Sachs Bros Miss Carrie Reynolds S H Towers A F E Poole Richard T Ford William S Lard Norris H Bryan Mrs Fannie J Wilson Ernest C Fortis. Advised as advertised. June Song text follows.
A catalog-like notice lists ties, silk assortments, skirts in corduroy and check, satesen and voile fabrics, shirts for men and boys, vests, children's dresses, boys suits, gloves, embroidered dresses, hats, and ribbons with various special prices and bargains. Multiple items show reduced pricing and limited quantities.
A local sale highlights a big lot of shoes and a marked price move from sixty cents to one dollar fifty for the corsets. The wording suggests a clearance event with close pricing.
A testimonial from Thomas P Towers of West Denton Maryland praises Doan's Kidney Pills for severe kidney trouble. He reports lasting relief after using two or three boxes and urges others to try the remedy sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Remember the name Doan's.
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