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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
2
Howard Melvin Ben and H Johnson Melvin and Johnson, publishers, are noted in a brief item. The notice lists names linked to the publishing firm and hints at a business proceeding or corporate designation involving the publishers.
The piece surveys Republican leaders wavering on restricting negroes from state or federal offices, cites past attempts led by Walter K. Smith, and notes potential impacts on black voters. It also reports Governor Crothers proposing county road coordination, state road plans, and upcoming Democratic efforts to limit the colored vote with national figures and June conventions.
The piece notes a late shift by Republicans toward tariff cuts urged by Democrats. It outlines items likely to rise or fall in impact, including iron ore free list expansion, iron and steel products halved, lumber down 50 percent, sugar duties trimmed, cattle hides freed, boots and shoes cut, coal and coke freed, watch movements reduced, glass prices lowered, and wood pulp duties eased. It credits the Democratic party and Northwest Republicans for the shift, while criticizing Cannon stripe politicians for stalling.
The Baltimore American backs a regional campaign to awaken Baltimore and the Western Shore to the Eastern Shore’s mercantile potential. It aims to compare trade advantages between Baltimore and Philadelphia, with Beverly N. Sparks hired to spearhead the publicity effort across Queen Annes, Talbot, Caroline, Kent and Cecil counties.
Sparks plans a campaign to publicize advantages for the Eastern Shore, writing articles to inform readers about the Dill Act and the Chesapeake and Delaware canal move toward tidewater status. A Baltimore bridge link is seen as boosting regional commerce, with early groundwork to seize future opportunities.
A Patterson campaign notice from Caroline County states that John E Wilson seeks the Democratic nomination for Clerk of the Circuit Court in the upcoming primary and asks voters for support. The message affirms commitment to party rules and appreciation for any interest shown in his candidacy.
A local sale offers a full line of dry goods with many specials. Apron gingham and calico priced at 5 to 7 cents per yard, 12 cent suiting, latest patterns in fabrics, and ladies ready to wear waists and embroidered patterns from 50 cents to 150. Collars priced 6 cents to 10 cents.
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