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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1912
Page
2
The Postal Appropriation bill introduces a parcel post experiment with a package size limit rising from four to eleven pounds and a twelve cent per pound rate. Small parcels under four pounds keep the old cent per ounce rate option. Rural routes gain a five cent base rate for two pounds and one cent per extra pound up to eleven. A joint committee will study nationwide parcel post viability.
W E Wallace argues the hound dog campaign tune reflects human nature and class tensions. He likens the rural, loyal hound Rover to a mistreated common man facing mockery and abuse from city observers and vested interests, urging reform and resistance.
Wives of national and state Democratic leaders gear up for a May 20 capital rally to celebrate party unity. More than a thousand women are expected, with hundreds traveling from various states for a harmony breakfast honoring Dolly Madison’s birthday on May 26. Invitations were issued to Governors and Congress members’ spouses, including Mrs. Grover Cleveland and the Misses Cleveland.
A nostalgic note recalls the bob white call and a summer field scene with young partridge fledglings found near a stone wall. The article cites Judge Hopper on parole for first time youthful offenders, noting reform is common except for focal option violations which are premeditated and dangerous.
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