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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1907

Page

2

Democratic Voters of Caroline County urged to weigh primary plan

A political notice from the Democratic State Central Committee of Caroline County urges voters to consider nominating plans for county offices. It highlights the Crawford County primary system and invites strong public expression to reflect majority will, promising acts to carry out the majority’s choice.

Caroline County Baltimore City Crawford County Sisten—Ccns Crawford Candine Democratic State Central Committee C Coline

Crawford plan urged to reform nominations in Caroline

The Crawford county primary system proposed to let party voters directly select nominees is urged in Caroline and across Maryland. Supporters say it prevents manipulations and ensures a majority-backed ticket. Democrats see it as essential to mobilize voters, while Republicans show mixed enthusiasm and unity within their colored voter base. The Democratic State Central Committee solicits further expressions of interest.

Crawford County Baltimore City Crawford Democratic Party Caroline Maryland Democratic State Central Committee Today

Proposed Maryland net ban urged by Eastern Shore residents

Mr. Otis M. Higratt and other county residents press for a Maryland Legislature act prohibiting stationary nets in the bay and rivers. They argue the long state net has ruined the fishing industry across the region and call for decisive action.

Otis M. Higratt Maryland

Destruction of Chesapeake fishing blocks shad trade

The article laments widespread losses from river fishing decline, noting thousands lost, many jobs gone, and shad prices rising beyond poor locals. It urges Caroline County residents to push for remedies, accusing river net hedges of blocking spawning sites and calling for swift legislation supported by evidence from a recent storm that damaged nets and allowed shad to return to upper waters.

Caroline Countians

Clergy Ire and Reform Talk Span Nation in Church and Politics

Distressing church trouble prompted Bishop Frederick Burgess to argue that one man does not indict the clergy or the church, while Dr. Scudder discusses working women and marriage, Booker Washington urges progress for blacks, and political moves loom as Roosevelt, Taft, and Foraker clash amid wheat price spikes and weather- driven crop concerns.

Frederick Burgess St. Louis Kingdom of God Jerusalem Church of Christ Scudder Jersey City Free America

Global display marks 300th Jamestown landing anniversary

Ten nations with over 25000 armed men gathered on Hamp ton Roads at the Jamestown Exposition to honor Capt John Smith and his English party on Jamestown Island. Frost and ice affected Western Shore counties Saturday night as farmers protected crops. Despite heat hopes, the watermelon crop valued at 124000600 improves the outlook. New York fruit buyers report Florida peaches fetching 3 dollars per crate.

Hampton Roads Jamestown Exposition John Smith Jamestown Island Western Shore

Mirror in the Family Tree and Journal Printing Style

A reflective meditation on character over riches and faults. The piece urges inner balance and cheer rather than despair, noting true value lies in fruits rather than roots and criticizing flashy stock in trade. It also emphasizes careful style in printing letterheads and envelopes.

Job Department

Devoe Paint Ad Compares to Bread Better by Day

A promotional letter to Field & Willis of Denton Maryland extols Devoe paint as bread that lasts longer and costs less over time. The firm claims Devoe offers superior value by the day and year, urging readers to compare price and durability with competitor offerings. Smith & Walls are named as retailers of the paint.

Devoe F. W. Devoe & CO Smith & Walls

Lightning Rods Prove Safe Against Thunder Storms

The article extols lightning rods as proven protection against lightning with quotes from Bucknill Tyndall Olmstead Edison Hazen and others. It cites the Washington Monument as a case where rods were erected after a strike and since, no damage has occurred, underscoring effectiveness for tall exposed structures.

U.S Pross Rowland

Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway Schedule 1907

Schedule in effect May 20 1907 shows routes and times for the Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway. It lists connections through Baltimore to Queenstown Denton Greenwood Ellic. Rehoboth Lewes and Centreville with departures mainly morning and afternoon daily except Sunday.

Maryland, Delaware & Virginia Railway Company Baltimores TAO Queenstown Dirlsboro IOI Denton Greenwood Elfei Mmfendale Tess Tao Rehoboth Essee West Bounn Pah Tv Ccs Too Lewes Edendalers Esseenee Dentonees Cecveces HbUsborn Esenes Bss Baltimore Centreville

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