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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1917
Page
2
The 1917 campaign nears its end as Caroline County Democrats urge voters to approve the entire Democratic ticket next Tuesday. They emphasize Democratic overmatch in party strength and argue that majority rule requires the electorate to back vetted nominees who will serve in designated public positions.
Hugh A. McMullen of Allegany county has run Maryland's financial affairs with strict probity and efficiency. The balance of power within the Board of Public Works includes the Governor and State Treasurer. His salary is 2500 dollars a year and he asserts he saved the state many times that amount through smart, scrupulous management. Public opinion across the state is uniformly favorable to McMullen's public service.
Editor note reports the county officers audit is completed but printing is delayed until November. Auditors appointed in April learned of appointment only recently and worked amid other demands. The three-person team, from different parties, prepared the report with shared access to the same data, and an abstract was considered for publication but set aside.
A Democratic candidate releases a card stating a pledge to the people and taxpayers. It asserts all efforts in Annapolis will be on their behalf and calls the platform sound. The message emphasizes a foundation the people want and predicts superiority at the polls.
Amid global tension a Brazilian declaration of war against Germany follows similar moves by the United States. In Maryland, macadam roads are deemed unsuitable for heavy motor traffic and the Road Commission will approve concrete as the sole material at the next meeting.
With the election nearing, public focus centers on Liberty Loan and war, while farmers, driven by fall tasks and draft pressures, have little time to engage. The piece urges voters to cast ballots for their chosen candidates on November 6 and reminds citizens of their civic duty.
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