Mass Meeting at Preston for Congressman Smith
A mass meeting is planned in Preston on Saturday evening November B where notable speakers will address the public in support of Congressman Smith. Posters announce the event and invite attendance.
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1906
Page
2
A mass meeting is planned in Preston on Saturday evening November B where notable speakers will address the public in support of Congressman Smith. Posters announce the event and invite attendance.
The piece critiques Republican control since 1897, praising Democratic obstruction of imperfect Hepburn bill fixes and urging reliance on Democrats for full reform. It notes political corruption concerns, debates over Taft and Rayner, and calls out figures like John Sharp Williams, Jackson, and local Dorchester efforts. It also cites a Walnut Street Theatre disturbance and election dynamics in Maryland.
The article notes growing interest in restoring popular sovereignty in American government. It describes the National Federation for People’s Rule as aiming to end political corruption and open paths to political and legislative reform, outlining its objective to empower voters nationwide.
A National Federation for the People's Rule endorses direct legislation and asks Maryland voters to judge candidates by their stance on restoring direct national voting on issues. It cites Thomas A. Smith as pro direct vote and William H Jackson as allied with trusts, urging voters to back the candidate who pledges to empower the people.
The Wicomico News urges State Central Committees of Democrats and Republicans to form a county wide anti bribery alliance in Wicomico. It calls for decisive action to arrest corrupt practices, proposes a six man enforcement group, and warns of penitentiary penalties for bribe givers if honest elections are not achieved.
An exchange notes the rise in Bible production yet questions whether the Good Book is as widely read as in former years. It argues that many in Bible land are not readers and that parents who do not read the Bible set a poor example for their children.
A letter to the editor criticizes Republican campaign tactics in the congressional district. It argues that registration and ballot-marking patterns favor Democrats and disputes GOP claims of a Jackson majority, urging Democrats to stay united and vote for their candidate to vindicate district integrity.
Thirty Berkshire and Poland China pigs for sale from JOAN F BATLMY, Queen Anne, Mid. 10-27-82. Also opportunity to learn German from a native speaker. Apply to MR THIGELER at Mrs. ycdd, Second street, Denton, Arkansas. (10-27-51).
The piece argues for expanding intensive farming to utilize waste lands and boost output as the population grows. It notes vast unused acres and urges applying intellect to till or lease land, warning against neglect while predicting ample food from combined farming, ensuring cheap bread, fruit, and staples even as time passes.
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