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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1916
Page
2
Howard Melvin Ben H Jv an Melvin Johnson publishers Saturday morning March 25 1916 page two of the Denton Journal records and local notices in a historical newspaper issue with readable details for the public record
The piece argues for state or national prohibition as the temperance movement advances, warning local options may push toward wider bans. It cites Vermont, Mexican news skepticism, war munitions costs, and U S political shifts including Roosevelt’s impact on the GOP and Marylanders backing President Wilson. It notes upcoming primaries May 11 and a Maryland contest among Kerr Dyer and others, with Cumberland and Delco figures mentioned.
The article outlines President Wilson not seeking renomination and directing that no current administration officials attend the Democratic National Convention in St Louis. It notes a purge of officeholders from the nominating process while still allowing Senators and Congressmen elected by the people to play prominent roles.
A plea for a fuller Maryland history cites Caroline county’s Melvin’s Warehouse mass meeting declaring independence and a Chester tea party, linking these to the Boston event, then notes rising white paper prices, supply cuts, and hoarding as key pressures shaping price lists and shipments.
Ile Society of Constructive Defence proposes a standing army recruited by intensive training paired with constructive work on roads rivers and public projects. Recruits would receive wages and military service would be brief, while under contract they would perform public duties. Newspaper ads drew far more applicants for one month than a year of existing army recruitment, suggesting monotony limits enlistment and steady pay attracts labor.
A editorial mix discusses employment via constructive work and citizen training, with cooperative health and agricultural offices inspecting milk conditions and advising farmers for cleaner production. It covers wartime economic outlook, solar spring optimism, and shifts to domestic trade as war demand fades. News items mention Maryland church figures, Holstein Friesian club activities, and local civic notices.
In sad but loving remembrance of my dear father Lesat Poole who departed March 5th 1966. We miss you deeply and think of you hourly. Our hearts are sad yet your memory lives and we hope to reunite someday in a brighter beyond.
The document outlines a Maryland political platform for a Democratic Senate candidate, listing positions from primary election timing to government regulation of utilities, strong national defense, and a commitment to local self government within a vigorous federal framework. It references public roles including PSao as Maryland Senate president and other titles, with emphasis on equal rights, energy over patronage, and a revenue-oriented tariff while supporting railway and telephone regulation without ownership.
The Baltimore Star proclaims itself as Maryland’s leading afternoon paper with extensive news, financial, sporting, society and women’s sections. It boasts regular American contributors, illustrated features, portraits, two wire services, and wireless equipment, marketing a modern, family friendly newspaper. Subscription rates listed include one cent daily and monthly terms.
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