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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1914
Page
2
A long editorial argues the death of the Morgan Hanna finance theory and Roosevelt era politics. It foresees 1916 reforms, predicts trust disintegration, and discusses Clayton Anti-Trust bill provisions plus new trade commission structures and enforcement aims. It notes confirmations of Miles and Digges and hints at Panama Canal treaty implications.
Democrats expect new positions to shift to their control as President Wilson fills key posts including a chief judge of the District of Columbia. Speaker notes praise for Covington amid applause while Simmons argues calamity talk aims to defeat Wilson’s program. A South American liner may pass through the canal July 3 en route to Liverpool as more lines follow. The government case against the American Can Company features testimony on pricing tied to its dissolution.
Rev C M Levister of Salisbury reports the gallon a month liquor law has greatly reduced shipments to Dorchester Wicomico and Worcester counties after investigations in those counties. A rural life conference for Maryland ministers will be held at Maryland Agricultural College College Park on August 4 5 and 6 with college hosts and many topics to be discussed.
The Baltimore Sun notes that Maryland canneries need heavy rain within days to meet orders. Crops show 50 to 70 percent shortfalls across tomatoes strawberries beans and peas with widespread drought harming corn and peaches. A fuller canned goods rebound may follow improved quality and handling as demand rises.
Weather boosts cantaloupe yields in Federalsburg area nearly doubling last season while watermelons and early apples show strong outlook. Sugar corn crops also expected large as farms expand in Peninsula. peach crop may shrink but fetch good prices. Notable example: Norman M. Vanscoy’s 65 acre farm yields $695.84 from 7008 quarts of strawberries. Good roads boost land values and shipping via Federalsburg station aids farmers.
In loving remembrance of Harvey Orville Pentz who died June 19 1914 at age 7 years 7 months and 14 days. The verse speaks of a blessed opening to heaven and a child’s brief life spared from sin and care. Father and mother sign the tribute in sorrow.
Washington reporters were entertained in Baltimore with a Patapsco river trip and music by Sheriff McNulty and Mayor Preston. The mayor promoted Baltimore’s September banner centennial and national anthem celebrations.
Clarence Worrell lost three fingers when his hand was caught in a can press at the Federal Can plant. Solomon Brewington suffered a missing middle finger on a wheat threshing machine. Frat Nichols had a severe facial gash after a fall from a car. Nichols also struck his face on a paint bucket edge. Anti-Saloon League superintendent Hare denies plans to publish a liquor receivers list. Guy W Steele of Westminster may become Baltimore Port Customs Collector.
Mr Thomas Perry a prominent Wicomico resident died in Salisbury last week. He had held several public offices and was widely known in the community. A festival by the Girls Canning Club starts at five this evening on the square beside Mr T R Green's home.
A public sale authorized by R. B. Mason of Baltimore will be held in front of J. Frank Lane's store in Goldsboro, Caroline county, between 12 m and 1 p m. The farm lies in the First District Queen Annes county on the road from Ingleside to Goldsboro, adjoining Eldridge Downes and others, tenanted by Louis Walls, and comprises a valuable parcel with details to be revealed at sale.
212 acres with stable barn meat house poultry house and tenant four room house. level medium loam soil mostly fenced with American wire. 200 Alberta peach trees two wells lime every field except one. sale offers one third cash day of sale balance by mortgage. crops reserved taxes paid by owner. J Waters Russell agent Joan T Jester auctioneer.
Henry Nagel of Federalsburg Maryland applies to 6 27 31 for a close to Nichols Church action. The notice lists Federalsburg as the applicant location and includes reference to a church boundary matter.
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