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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1915
Page
2
Howard Melvin and John publish Centor' Jou Page 2. The fragment indicates a page note listing publishers centered on two names. Further readable context is limited.
The piece urges landowners and farmers to heed a claim that every acre can yield twice its current output, urging a skilled farm demonstrator to show how to increase income. It also highlights auto travel problems, reckless driving, and daily law violations causing suffering or death, plus a London Daily Mail contrast on wartime heroism and a Hawaii visit invitation extended to U S Senators and Congressmen including Senator Saulsbury of Delaware.
Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan knelt at Billy Sunday’s Philadelphia temperance rally and signed pledges from a crowd of about fifteen thousand. He began with his full name but ended signing initials as cards were pressed upon him. The scene moved many in attendance.
The Governor proclaims Arbor Day with emphasis on the first anniversary of the Roadside Tree Law of 1914. The State Board of Forestry offers free Locust or Tulip Poplar trees for a mile of planting per county, along improved roads outside towns, with owner approval, to create shaded, uniform highways.
Farm notes urge thorough prep of implements and drainage, with emphasis on manure use and soil fertility. Warn about potato holdovers and market prices for 1915, advising small acreages to limit losses. Also reports Orphan Court proceedings with multiple probates, appraisals, guardianship, and estate settlements.
A 1300 Buick roadster owned by S Harry Shannahan sank after being blown from a Dover Bridge ferry scow into 23 feet of Choptank water. The car remained submerged for 88 hours 30 minutes from Friday 7 p m to Tuesday 11 30 a m. It was sold sight unseen for 300 to J Fletcher Clark. Local lore links the incident to regional bridge misfortune and Indigenous river spirits.
The account describes an elderly wooden bridge where the dvor laughs at the spectacle while the newer drawbridge is twice displaced by a strong current. Traction engines plunge, carriages struggle along a rising causeway, and an automobile falls from a ferry scow into 23 feet of water.
Claude Howard hosts Saturday night gathering with many friends and neighbors. Sunday School reorganized with Oscar Nichols to lead as superintendent and Elva Griffith as secretary. Philadelphian visit noted and a Progressive Farmer quote on farm equipment care closes the item.
A card from Walter T. George of Federalsburg announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff. He asks Democratic voters and friends in Caroline County for active support, noting encouragement from many Democrats.
Large comfortable automobile leaves Denton daily at 6 30 a m and 5 30 p m stopping at Wil Liston American Corner Raderaiabur and Williamsburg arriving at Hurlock to connect with the 8 37 pm train for Baltimore and the 7 10 pm train from Baltimore Returns from Hurlock at 8 40 am and 7 15 pm stopping at the same towns arriving in Denton at 9 55 am and 8 35 pm Rates list Denton to Federalsburg 1 00 Federalsburg to Hurlock 50c Between stops Denton to Federalsburg 35c Federalsburg to Williamsburg 25c Williamsburg to Hurlock 25c Round trip Denton Federalsburg good to return same or following day 1 50 Children under 12 half fare.
Auction listing announces the sale of valuable Jersey and Red Poll dairy cattle including milkers and calves, tuberculin tested, acclimated after seven months at Pleasant Valley. Also offering two Dike Work Maresi suitable for any use, Brood Mares. Sale due to overstock. terms include 6 or 12 month credit with notes secured. Clerks James Baker Parlett and Pascault.
Mrs Mary Tregoe of 223 Hayward Street Cambridge Maryland reports four years of back pain and kidney irregularities improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She states relief began after two boxes and praises the lasting benefits. Price 50 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY endorses the product.
Denton to Ridgely autos depart daily at 6.60 am and 2.00 pm except Sunday, linking with Pennsylvania trains north. Returns leave Ridgely at 10.47 am and 5.50 pm on arrival of southbound trains. Stops at Downes. Fare 50 cents, children under 12 pay 26 cents. Call 117 to arrange pickup.
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