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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1920
Page
4
A historical lesson outlines Good Trees and Bad Trees with emphasis on temperance and the fruits of the liquor traffic. It frames salvation as narrow gate but inviting, warns against false teachers, tests spirits by fruits, and urges active obedience to Christ as the solid rock foundation.
The article describes future dirigibles carrying single seater airplanes for defense against air attacks. British experiments show airplanes suspended beneath giant airships, accessible via trapdoor and ladder, released to pursue targets while the airship risks a second enemy strike if the aircraft cannot return.
A 1920 Maryland proclamation authorizes Caroline County to issue up to 60000 in bonds to fund a Denton public school building and equipment. A Building Committee is named to oversee plans, bids, contracts, and construction with annual tax levies to cover interest and debt service.
An act details bond issues, tax collection, and fund management for a Denton School Fund. It outlines deposits to a separate account and payments to contractors, architects, and plans via warrants from the Building Committee, with strict oversight by the County Treasurer. It also covers equipment purchases, land title, and emergency status for public health, plus a constitutional amendment proposal on legislative compensation.
A short religious supplication asking God to wean the speaker from earthly attachments and to enkindle ardent desires for heaven, requesting participation in blessings and promises through Jesus Christ. The petitioner prays for divine hearing and guidance from the Good Lord.
A quotation cites H. R. Hawels praising the genius of Christianity for transforming a creed into its opposite through administration, noting the paradoxical reversal as a moral or doctrinal effect. The remark reflects a period voice on religious interpretation and modern faith.
At the January 1920 Maryland General Assembly session two acts were passed. Chapter 319 proposes an amendment to Section 16 of Article II to regulate compensation of General Assembly members. Chapter 565 proposes an amendment to Section 37 of Article IV to regulate pay of clerks of courts.
The draft amendment to Section 37 Article 4 would create elected clerks for Baltimore City courts with a $4500 annual salary, allow vacancy filling by the Baltimore City Supreme Bench judges, and require a six year term after election. It would be submitted to voters on the 1920 election ballot with “For Constitutional Amendment” or “Against Constitutional Amendment” options.
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