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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1914
Page
2
The slate lists Senatorial candidate Hon. John Walter Smith of Worcester County and Representative candidate Hon. Jesse D. Price of Wicomico County. Voters are urged to support these Democratic nominees.
The St Louis Republic praises President Wilson for achievements under his term less than a year and a half old. It notes tariff and banking acts, Canal repeal, improved South American relations, and world peace amid European war. The piece honors his public service and prays for strength to continue guiding the nation.
A London Spectator writer argues Germany started the war to achieve world power and naval dominance. Germans deny this, claiming British jealousy fuels the conflict and that the war is Teuton against Briton, not Teuton versus Slavic races.
In response to the President's call to prayer for peace millions attended Sunday services. Sermons and prayers expressed deep sympathy for sufferers and collections were taken for the Red Cross and relief funds. Pastors urged zealous prayer and generous giving as Americans support Europe's distress.
Editorial notes quote Congressman A Mitchell Palmer warning that Senator Penrose would not be seated by the Senate if re elected. Palmer cites alleged violations of Federal and State corrupt practices acts and says he doubts Penrose will win, though opponents are mounting strong arguments against him.
A collection of notes reports Barroll offering free help to recruit German workers for Eastern Shore farmers. Maine’s Democratic victory strengthens state legislature control on joint ballot. Easton and Talbot County plan a Confederate memorial follow by a project for Union soldiers. Court judges in black gowns, cotton buy movement grows, and Anti-Saloon League predicts Maryland will adopt prohibition next.
Mrs Clara M Walker recalls a three week visit to Valley View Orchard Farm near Round Hill Loudoun county Virginia describing the Blue Ridge setting elevation about 140 feet and two feet above the valley. She notes the area as an apple region with ideal climate soil and growing trees. She mentions the Torrey home a log bungalow with stone chimneys and city conveniences and details viewpoints from the front porch spanning Harpers Ferry Round Hill Purcellville Hamilton Snicker's Gap Blue Mont and Shenandoah and Loudoun valleys. Wildlife rocks and the Bear's Den are observed. soil described as clay subsoil humus and decayed stone dressing. Farmers grow corn wheat and livestock with tomatoes possible though not common and no local canneries.
Citizens must help prevent spread of typhoid and scarlet fever especially on farms producing milk. Sick families should isolate members, keep visitors away, and ensure milk isn t contaminated by unboiled water or ill caregivers. Inspectors link outbreaks to sick producers and prompt isolation protects neighbors and routes.
An ad from J. H. Pastorfield Co. offers Engtist Slip-ons raincoats for fall. Highlights a large range of patterns and prices to choose from.
A traveling salesman at the Arlington Hotel extols Maryland’s Eastern Shore as the country’s best balanced by farm wealth and business. He cites strong crop conditions, bank liquidity, automobile purchases, and real estate growth from Willington to Cape Charles.
Elder R. T. Baer, president of the Chesapeake Conference, urged unity and renewed effort as the Adventist delegates met in Walbrook. He cited signs of the times, noted recent evangelistic campaigns in Baltimore Cambridge Frederick Wilmington and Pondsville, and reported five new church buildings dedicated and strong finances.
A silo links farm and market interests, aiding producer and consumer profits. It fosters enterprise and ownership spirit, urging Maryland farmers to build silos. A $200 to $300 silo can yield about 46 percent dividends when operated at capacity.
The funeral for Luther Edwards, son of the late Jonathan Edwards, was held on Tuesday. Mel Edwards and several children survive. An unrelated ad touts Fairfield's Broad Tonic and Regulator for horses and Fairfield's Bloody Tonic and Flesh Producer for hogs, attributed to John Clark, Greensboro and Greensboro hardware.
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