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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1910
Page
2
From Maine to California and Florida to the Northwest, Tuesday’s elections show thousands of Democrats returning to the fold. The piece argues the people’s rule endures against combines and trusts, praising the party’s leadership and vowing continued remedy of perceived wrongs.
Editorial notes reflect on Uncle Joe Cannon's waning influence in the House, Republican efforts in Talbot county, Covington's large plurality, and a broader view of Democratic gains. It notes a Roosevelt aligned shift, a Delaware setback, and a looming wave of Democratic control with a 63 seat House majority and eight Senate gains. The piece also calls for lower living costs and notes regional political shifts.
Three states elected Democratic governors likely to loom large nationally. Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey,Eugene N. Foss of Massachusetts, and Judson Harmon of Ohio win on broad voter support. Harmon’s re election affirms his administration while Foss campaigns on tariff revision. Wilson shown as strong party leader.
The State Horticultural Department of the Maryland Agricultural College announces a two weeks course in Practical Fruit Growing, Pest and Disease control, and Spraying. Offered free and open to all in the state, it starts January 30 with board as the only cost. Inspectors will be selected from attendees to conduct orchard inspections.
A Western leader extols direct democracy urging citizens to use initiative and referendum to start or stop legislation, repeal or amend laws, and veto acts at the polls. He cites franchise risks and the need for expert input alongside a empowered people to curb legislative overreach. The piece ties this to Southern efforts to promote growth via publicity, noting a Washington office and three-year spend of about $20,843 to publicize opportunities in the South.
The Southern Commercial Congress plans a nationwide advertising campaign to develop the Souths vast resources below the Mason Dixon line. A Washington Herald summary notes a awakened South aware of past neglect and determined to claim progress. Atlanta hosted a conference of Southern business leaders under the Congress last month.
A humorous rapid-fire essay notes medical science has defeated smallpox and the Black Death but cannot conquer the common cold. It claims 150,000,000 cold cases in the United States and mocks doctors for neglecting the germ. Carrie Nation expresses favorable impressions of the Eastern Shore and why people move there.
A church lesson discusses watchfulness for Christ's return, linking it to temperance. It cites the fig tree parable, warns against guessing the time, and stresses readiness and righteous living. It contrasts destruction of old Judaism with Christ’s reign and notes dangers of intemperance.
The last year book of the Department of Agriculture notes 21 720 000 dairy cows in the United States worth 702 945 000. These cows yield about 1 000 000 000 annually in dairy products, showing the sector's key role in diversified agriculture and community progress. The manure from barns supports soil fertility and the dairy herd underpins this.
Margaret J. Sangster urges readers in Woman's Home Companion to invite outsiders to Thanksgiving. She cites a clerk's lonely first holiday away from home and suggests including workers, orphans, and friends from all classes to share good cheer.
The JOURNAL office offers ready made printed stationery wedding invitations and social and business printing with quick turnaround.
The passage praises Dr Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey as a bright star of the Democratic firmament. It notes his election as governor by a large majority after a strong campaign and describes him as a calm, thoughtful college president with a philosopher’s temper and patient listening, contrasting him with Colonel Roosevelt.
Latham soars above Baltimore to win Sun newspaper five thousand dollar prize with a dramatic display of aerial skill. Spectators count him flying among clouds as his Antonette wings gleam in a cerulean sky. Ad appears for Cabbage's Pure Oakland Buckwheat Flour at D E Heddin & Co. Denton Md.
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