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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1917
Page
2
Denton Journal Page 2 carries a weekly mix from Broward Selvin Benj 1 and Johnson Mehlvin, Johnson publishers. Saturday morning May 26 1917 edition features local notices and brief listings.
Senator Jones urged crops help from the draft, Secretary Baker cautioned that 500000 men won’t be called before September due to supply depletion, and training will be intensive. State legislature meets June 12 for war-time prep. Annapolis work slated in two weeks. Uncle Sam trains aviators. allies bolster air power. Caroline praised. County readies for first fighting force without cost to government. Gerard cites high living costs from credit and telephone use. Women urged to shop smartly. The new revenue bill taxes unmarried earners over a thousand dollars. married couples exempt up to two thousand. Buy Liberty Loan bonds to aid universal peace.
A Baltimore meeting of the Governor's Commission on Agricultural Preparedness urges Caroline County to boost crop yields and food production. It calls for home gardens, clubs, canning, and teamwork to fight food shortages, featuring guidance from Mr. Norman, County Agricultural Agent, and stressing extensive planting, cultivation, and conservation for next winter.
Caroline County residents push for an express Philadelphia Cambridge train via Easton. The plan would serve towns including Hurlock Federalsburg East New Market Preston Queen Anne Ridgely Greensboro and Denton with four stops between Cambridge and Clayton Easton. The route would connect at Queen Anne with the M D W for Baltimore and boost regional travel.
A writer praises the South as producing many American heroes, citing Rev Billy Sunday on church strength and moral character. He argues 68 percent of Southern men are churchgoers and claims the South outmatches the North in religion and morals, even amid Civil War loyalties. Subscribe for the JOURNAL.
A tribute to Col Gadd, longtime Caroline County official, noting his roles as clerk of the Circuit Court, State Librarian, and Senator. The piece praises his efficiency, dedication, and notable connections to the Maryland Court of Appeals through native Caroline judges and public service.
Public notice warns all persons owing past due taxes to settle promptly. Names of those owing 1916 taxes will be advertised by the County Commissioners after June 10, 1917 in the Caroline district.
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