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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1913
Page
2
The closing campaign hours approach as the Democratic party urges unity and support for the State and local nominees. It praises the party’s record, calls for allegiance, and asks voters to back the entire Democratic ticket to reflect the people's will and further democratic principles.
Commentary from Denton on Magruder’s plan to empower county commissioners to settle minor local matters to save public funds. Mentions Governor Warfield Crothers and Senator Lee with notes on reducing legislative expenses. Also references Bryan speeches, labor rights under President Wilson, currency bill support by fair bankers, and Mexico’s election under a dictator with low turnout.
The article notes flue cured tobacco production near 315 million pounds with about 40 percent exported. It highlights Maryland fishing interests, calls for state action to restore fisheries, and urges support for the Maryland Democratic platform and candidates. It also mentions many Baltimoreans enjoying autumn hiking trips as crowds grow.
In Maryland, Republican Tom Parran campaigns for the U S Senate by courting oyster fishermen, employing temperance rhetoric and opposing Democrat Lee. The Baltimore News questions his suitability, noting his broad statewide aim and warning he risks alienating voters if campaign tactics drift from issues fit for the office. Parran is deemed not Senate timber by critics.
Hon F M Simmons, a framers of the tariff bill, declares it will carry the lowest average duty of any bill since the Walker measure and notes its aim to relieve people from unjust burdens. He says the bill shifts tax from consumers to the rich, expands foreign trade, and envisions prosperity through reduced production costs.
The passage argues the income tax should relieve incomes under $3,000 while taxing higher earnings. It claims about 500,000 individuals would pay the tax, easing the burden on millions who pay customs taxes. It extols the plan as a redistribution to limit wealth privileges and promote fairness, noting a Maryland Week exhibition and Cole's Hot Blast Heaters as noted items.
Assignees Charles H Willis and W P Willis offer 40 acres with a two story dwelling and outbuildings on the east side of the Preston Harmony road. Bounded by county road, Mrs Harriet McNash, Annie E Todd, and W P Willis. One half cash day of sale, balance in six months or all cash. Possession after tenant rights. crops excluded. Title at purchaser’s expense.
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