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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1915
Page
2
Denton Journal page item notes public notice actions dated Saturday morning November 6 1916. Names Melvin Brnj H Johnson and Johnson appear in the notice. No further details readable due to fragmented OCR.
Governor elect Emerson C Harrington outlines pledges for frugal Maryland governance. He praises campaign conduct, thanks supporters, and commits to working with the Goodnow commission to boost economy, efficiency, and state welfare over the next four years.
The Baltimore News notes rising confidence in bank and business circles as optimism grows about the industrial United States. Experts say prosperity since 1907 is surpassed by current activity, signaling widespread demand for raw materials and expanded output despite Europe’s war. America is described as the world’s storehouse and banker, financing Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Germany, and other nations, with collateral growth anticipated long after peace returns.
Practically all the money borrowed by Europe will remain in the United States and be used to finance the purchase of American goods for European consumption.
Editorial notes extol the newspaper as the world’s informant and advertiser’s ally, asserts advertising pays, and cites a Marine Corps fitness study. It recalls Johnny Poe Jr and the Black Watch, Wilson's marriage, water intake advice, a nature proverb, and Maryland politics.
Secretary Lane announces commercial quantities of mineral potash found in Utah, potentially ending dependence on foreign sources. The vein extends 3500 feet and lies with alunite, suggesting broader deposits across Colorado Utah Arizona California and Nevada. The finding underscores ongoing American discovery and scientific exploration of hidden resources.
A letter to the Journal reviews Lincoln's stance on slavery, noting his initial noninterference policy, the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation as a war measure, and the move to abolish slavery through the 13th Amendment, with context on Northern abolition pressures and European reaction. It also discusses timelines and motives behind emancipation and broader political aims.
Prof J B Symons of Maryland Agricultural College organizes Maryland Week at the Fifth Regiment Armory Baltimore November 14 to 16. The event promises varied exhibits for farmers horticulturists and dairymen with many premiums and prizes. Highlights include a dairy display of eight cows testing milking methods bee keeping demonstrations and expert talks on honey and beekeeping. The U S Government assists with outreach while a Parcel Post booth explains packing perishable goods. Dr FLOW Leasley state forester outlines forest fire prevention and woodlot management to sustain future wood needs.
A road expert states that excess water, not low temperatures, harms roads in winter. Frozen water expands and bursts surfaces, with repeated freeze-thaw cycles destroying gravel or macadam roads, while well frozen earth roads tolerate traffic better.
W os Wright of Choptank Maryland thanks Caroline County voters for their November 2 vote. He pledges to serve with honor using all means at his disposal to fulfill duties entrusted to him and expresses pride in serving the county. Dated Nov 4, 1914.
Open season for hunting in Caroline county runs from November 10 to December 24, 1915. A gunner's license is required unless lands are owned or leased for hunting. Applications for licenses are available at the Clerk's Office or with listed local officials including Lapham in Goldsboro and Green in Greensboro. MARC BRYANT, Chief Game Warden.
Notice to creditors that ALEXINE J. CHAFFINCH is administratrix pendente lite of THOMAS L. CHAFFINCH, deceased. Creditors must file their claims with vouchers authenticated by May 27, 1916, or be barred from any share of the estate.
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