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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1915
Page
2
Denton Journal issue date page two credits Melvin Benj Johnson and Johnson publishers. Saturday morning edition notes page content and publishing staff.
The policy of cutting off trade with Germany Austria and Turkey threatens US vessels with seizure or torpedoing. Washington fears increased risk to commerce as ships bound for England or suspected enemy destinations may be attacked or detained. The note stresses care while preserving national honor amid war zone tensions.
Jackson H. Ralston argues from Hyattsville Md that a referendum curbs legislative overreach and protects liberty and property. He cites dangers of lone bills, costly franchises, and hidden tax hikes, claiming the people gain time to study laws and veto harmful measures. He promises further discussion in a future article.
A letter to the Journal urges support for a fall referendum amendment allowing ten thousand voters or eight percent of county citizens to petition laws for statewide or county vote. The writer argues the referendum checks legislative power, preserves popular control, and compares it to appointing agents who can override individual liberty and property.
The drastic law enacted by Congress to prohibit narcotic sales became effective March 3. It targets opium and coca derivatives and imposes penalties on druggists. It requires registration, tax payments, inventories, and strict recordkeeping with government inspection. Violations carry fines up to 2000 dollars and five years in prison. The piece notes a hope for state action to curb cigarette use among boys and refers to Senator Goldsborough’s earlier efforts.
A Farmers Bulletin notes 39 of 48 states have commercial peach interests. It stresses choosing locations near shipping points and markets, well drained soils, and moderate fertility to avoid excess foliage. It warns against poor soils and overly rich nitrogen levels for optimal peach growth.
Chief Engineer Shirley of the State Road Commission predicts major Eastern Shore development as the highway system nears completion. By July travel from Ocean City to Garrett County will be possible along the pike with signs guiding motorists to Cecil and Church Hill junctions. The plan includes distance boards at key forks and a sale of land tied to road expansion, with property offered by John W. Garey and partners near Denton and Greensboro.
In sad but loving remembrance by her son Atkins Jestan, Sallie LE Jester departed this life February 19, 1915. The verse speaks of waiting by the river, flowers blooming, and evergreen banks as a son honors his mother.
Sunday Record invites readers to collect 4 dozen Wm. A. Rogers State Seal Spoons by clipping a weekly coupon from The Sunday Record and paying 15 cents at listed selling stations. Each week features a new state spoon with orders handled by The International Souvenir Spoon Bureau in New York.
A notice from Walter T. George of Federalsburg Maryland announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff. He asks Democratic friends to aid his efforts after many Democrats urged him to run and promised support.
John W Garey and Reuben Garey mortgage holdings authorize a public sale of described chattel property. The sale covers a January 20 1913 chattel mortgage, a November 19 1918 bill of sale, and an August 7 1914 bill of sale recorded in Caroline county Maryland. The auction will occur at the residence in the Second Election District along the road from Sheppard's Chapel to Greensboro.
By power of sale in a mortgage from John W Garey et al to William H Garey and others the property in Caroline County Maryland is offered at public auction. The sale will be at the Denton Court House door between two and four p m on the described parcel in the Second Election District joining lands of D J Zacharias H C Rawlings Rix BR Garey and others.
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