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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1912
Page
4
The page from Saturday morning May 11 1912 features legal notices and court items from Ranj Johnson Melvin and Johnson publishers. It presents briefs on local rulings and docket updates of interest to residents and businesses.
The piece notes Democratic attack lines against Taft and Roosevelt over tariff and spending, cites Roosevelt gains among African American voters, and argues unity in Maryland Democrats for Champ Clark’s nomination. It mentions Maryland primaries, the State Board of Trade push for sanitary premises, Poe’s former home sale, and Texas backing Governor Wilson.
The House endorsed government aid for road construction on rural mail routes by a 122 to 19 vote. The Shackleford bill would provide up to 18 million dollars in its first year, with Maryland set to gain the most due to extensive state road improvements. Classes A B and C determine annual per mile subsidies of 25, 20 and 16 dollars respectively.
A brief aphorism urges taking in sunshine to improve mood and well being, promoting positive daily routines. The note frames sunlight as a simple, wholesome habit for personal wellness and mood enhancement.
The piece recalls a signed 1496 Townsend report alleging the International Harvester Company held a monopoly, harmed farmers, and tied to Standard Oil and other trusts. It cites Roosevelt’s attorney general order, suppression of the report, and immunity for a related case, with notes on tainted prosecutions and broader political consequences. Also mentions memorial for Major A. W. Butt and river harbor funding increases due to flood damage along Mississippi and Missouri.
The Maryland presidential primary produced eighty one Clark favored delegates and forty four for Wilson with four for Harman. In Baltimore city Clark led Wilson by 11 000 votes but Wilson carried the rural counties by about 1 000, altering the national delegation prospects. Roosevelt has sixty six in the Republican state convention. Local leaders praised the primary but noted weak turnout and strong candidate fields. Governor Goldsborough skipped voting due to registration timing, costing Taft a potential Maryland vote.
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses Governor Roosevelt's stance and limited county support for Speaker Clhuk. It references Evtern Shore counties Queen Annes and Dorchester and mentions duets and a new head, with garbled names and phrases making specifics uncertain.
The Post press in Newark Delaware published a report on the Peninsula Fortieberid Society meeting. It highlights fruit growing sprays for peaches tomatoes onions and potatoes with papers by Professors Scott McCue and We. Johnson and consultant notes from USDA and Virginia Truck Experiment Station. Members urged farmers to request copies from the Dover Delaware secretary.
Maryland campaign leader Mayor James M. Preston of Baltimore is urged as a possible vice presidential choice for the Democratic ticket. The Richmond Evening Journal notes his Clark support and expected solid backing from Maryland and New York, citing his wealth legal success and broad popularity within the party.
Prof Earle B Wood head of Maryland State Teachers Association and Montgomery County schools announces the executive committee arranged program for the forty fifth annual meeting at Braddock Heights on June 25 26 27 28. The Rich divorce case settled with cash and home reconveyed to Mr Rich Mars Rich obtained a divorce a vinculo matrimoni on ground of abandonment.
Intending to remove from town, I will sell at public sale at my residence on Filthaseme, Donten, on Saturday May 11 1912. The price list includes parlor suite, dining chairs, writing desk, lounge, couch, cabinet heater, range, wringer, kitchen tables, bedroom suite, white bed, dishes, cookware, and more. Terms cash on delivery. buyers approved by seller. J.W. Chark, Aust Browns.
In compliance with the Jan Wave Session of 1802 and Public Local Laws of Caroline County Maryland a notice of all delinquent taxpayers on the books as of June 10 7072 is given to the County Commissioners for advertisement in the county papers Joseph A Carroll Treasurer May 1 1012 Peiton Maryland
Denton residents praise A L Duffey for introducing Allerika a simple backthorn bark and glycerine remedy claimed to cure appendicitis and now relieve sour stomach fat on the stomach and constipation instantly as the only remedy that never fail.
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