Party Platform Adopted by Maryland Democratic State Convention
The Maryland Democratic platform declares loyalty to fundamental democratic ideals and highlights fulfilled pledges under Governor Ritchie. It advocates a strictly business, economical administration, administrative consolidation, expanded Baltimore representation, fewer elections, and robust road and education programs while pledging support for agriculture, public schools, labor, conservation, prison reform, and women’s political rights.
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Democratic Party of
Maryland
Democratic Party
Ritchie
Baltimore
Maryland Industrial School For
State Department
Reorganization Commission
N. Charles Burke
Baltimore City
Public Service Commission
State Tax Commission
Conservation Commission
State Board of Agriculture
Maryland Agricultural College
State Law Department
State Board of Prison Control
Annapolis-Claiborne Ferry
Rock Hall Ferry
Baltimore and
Love Point Ferry
Central
University of Maryland
The
State Board of Labor Statistics
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Republican National Administration
Democratic National Administration
Republican Congress
State Department of Agriculture
Antiquated Affection Tales From Distant Lands
A compact overseas miscellany reports a Hiroshima policeman wooing a restaurant maid with violence by sword thrust. It relays a Guruvayur case where two Nair women accuse youths of dumping a crocodile carcass into a room over rejected advances. An ironic comparison cites atavistic impulses and cultural contrasts.
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Matnich
Hiroshima
Shanghai Times
Chonghai
India
Guruvayur
Kiss Through History Traced By French Scientist
Dr Emile Malespine of Lyons argues in the Forum that the kiss began as ceremonial homage in ancient literature. He cites pagan idol worship and classical statues, noting three Latin terms for kisses: osculum for friendship, basium for relatives and couples, and savium for lovers.
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Emile Malespine
Lyons
France
Forum
Malespine
Agrigenta
Cicero
Forest Fire Peril and Costs Threaten Maryland Homes
A historic editorial urges strict forest fire prevention, noting timber loss worth billions nationwide and a yearly 30 000 acres burned in Maryland with $85 000 in direct property losses. It links fires to carelessness by hunters, motorists, farmers, and mills, warning that small neglects ignite large disasters.
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United States
Maryland
Protecting The Farm From Fire Threats And Insurance Risk
The article notes farm properties are commonly rated as poor fire risks by insurance men. It cites frequent destruction of houses barns and outbuildings by fire and argues many fires were preventable. It lists old causes like lightning hay mow ignition lantern accidents and even tramp-related incidents, then notes modern improvements bring new fire causes and insurance policy clauses requiring new precautions.
And She Didn't Say Goodbye
An airman tired of passengers in short trips asks two ladies to remain silent while he pilots. He enjoys loops and stunts until a voice taps him to relay that Annie has gone, prompting a reluctant awareness of an unseen situation aboard.
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Annie
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Balmore
General Assembly
Carville D. Benson
Agriculture
Fed
Virginia
Willam S. Gordy, Jr
Salisbury
Orient
J. A. Cope
Burley
Asgein
Owever
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Horsey, Roe & CO
Greensboro
Henderson
Burrsville
American Corner
Hickman
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Andersontown
Hobbs
Denton
Sixth Street
S.G. Nutior
Wesley Collegiate Institute
Henry G. Budd
D.D
Dover
Delaware
James J. Ross
WM. Denny
Sec’y-Treas
Kent County Mutual Insurance Co
Carter & Deen
L. Irving Jones
Agt
John
W. Payne
Preston, Md
Cooper, Wright & Cooper
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