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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
2
Page three of the Derton and Durnal issue from Saturday morning November seventh, nineteen hundred eight. Contains section listings, local items, notices, and advertising briefs likely reflecting early 20th century news format.
The piece praises the Democratic effort led by Mr. Bryan in tariff and trust regulation, notes defeats but predicts eventual gains for the people's rights. It discusses Eastern Shore returns, Covington's plurality about 2600, and three Democratic House members with Republicans Persie and Kronmiller defeated. It also mentions Minnesota Governor and Baltimore water and subway loan referenda passing by large margins.
The President and Governors designate Thursday November 26 as Thanksgiving. The speech portrays national growth in wealth and power since independence, urges balance of material success with spiritual and moral progress, and calls for righteousness, charity, and opposition to wrong in public and private life.
A notice to editors announces a meeting of the Commission on Country Life appointed by the President to improve rural conditions. The location and time are not provided in the readable text.
The Maryland Agricultural College seeks a large, representative attendance on Monday March 1908 to present thoughtful views on rural life in Maryland. Prominent figures and editors join a call for a vigorous, practical agitation campaign led by the Commission to uplift country life. Fraternally, R. W. Silvisilr.
A New York mistress, seeking better manners from a second girl, instructed her to be pleasant with visitors. The next day the maid, greeting a caller at the door, dragged her inside to express delight and then announced the call to her mistress.
The article notes Paris street vendors selling chickweed and canaries, citing Bulletin des Halles figures of about one hundred thousand canaries in the city and daily chickweed sales around two thousand dollars. It also tells of the Duchesse de Berry’s famed composure during a carriage scare after which the horses ran away but no harm came.
Shen greets Tom Grigson after a long absence in a Chicago Tribune snippet. Bill, a life insurance solicitor, discusses his work and faith as Cholly and Freddy attempt a familiar quotation. The piece captures a casual reunion tone and light banter.
A humorous exchange reported by the London Telegraph as a prisoner explains the act. He says he asked to send a message to Lin and the operator began reading it, prompting the strike. The magistrate listens to the odd justification and records the incident.
Property owner Johns Slaughter warns gunners not to trespass with dog or gun on the farm near Anthony's Mill. Dated November 7, 1921.
Lot of wood sawed into stove lengths or four foot lengths available near Pea Liquor on the Choptank. Delivered if desired. Sold by J. R. Frederick in Hobbs, Maryland, dated 10 31 31.
A notice warns gun owners to stay off the landscape near RGE Henning Ont Central Church. The warning, dated October 31, 1931, cautions trespass and protection of property in the area.
A note indicates a roll of notes valued at $57.00 from Mr. Orlando Redden to the Farmers' Shed, missing by Saturday night in October. A $20.00 reward is offered for the finder. John M. Smith, Hillsboro, Md, issues the notice with date 11 7,09.
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