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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1916
Page
2
The Denton Journal prints Saturday morning edition dated November 18, 1916. Howard Melvin Hanj and Johnson Melvin Johnson publish the paper, listing publishers for the community newspaper.
The piece notes women in twelve states voting heavily, led by Montana where Jeannett Rankin won a Congressional seat, as part of a broader election impact. It discusses Wilson’s reelection, U S relations with the Central Powers, Mexican policy, antitrust price probes, and the political landscape with electoral counts and total votes.
The Philadelphia Record notes that post 1917, a small party majority in the House will not undo the past four years of Democratic legislation. The Senate will stay Democratic, limiting Republican efforts, with three months of Democratic-leaning work ahead before the next Congress. The paper asserts Democratic gains are secured beyond this term.
The passage discusses that if the Democrats lose control of the House in 1918 they will gain a larger Senate majority, asserting the Wilson administration has secured its legislative achievements. The tone reflects a political forecast with emphasis on party control and continuity of policy.
William Jennings Bryan argued that prohibition will dominate the 1920 campaign if Congress fails to submit a constitutional amendment. He credited prohibition states for Republican gains and suggested Western and Southern Democrats would push it as a top issue. He noted anti liquor sentiment growing nationwide and aligned with public opinion on the 1920 question.
In sad but loving remembrance of Howard Austin who died November 16 1913 his mother Mrs Austin and family recall his life with aching hearts They affirm faith that he is free from pain and hope to reunite after life ends Also remembered are Clarence Aaron Vickery aged six who died November 7 1916 and Cortland Norman Vickery aged sixteen who died November 15 1916 Their families send sorrowful tributes and vow to keep their memory alive Included are short items about relatives returning home and a note on campaign betting during closing hours.
This sale offers 100 head of cattle including milking cows and heifers, many fresh or near fresh, with stock from local herds. No reserve sale by W A Pusey Farm near Federalsburg MD, credit terms available, two auctioneers MOL Whutians and Leonano Covey, Bayard Nichols Clerk 1916.
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