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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1913
Page
2
Denton Journal page 2 dated Saturday morning September 6, 1913 lists publishers Johnson and Johnson with a publishing note. This brief item records the issue details and the paper’s masthead. It anchors the historic issue in Denton with the 1913 publication context.
A historic call urges Democratic voters to cast ballots next Monday in the primary. The piece frames the vote as critical for selecting nominees and strengthening the party for November, invoking past champions and urging broad participation to build a strong Democratic majority.
A Cecil senatorial candidate pledges strong national aid and progressive policies after a Democratic legislature. Secretary Bryan addresses Chestertown and Easton Chautauquas on moral awakening. President Wilson notes international altruism toward Mexico. Farm prices rise, monopolies falter, and prosperity grows nationwide. In Baltimore Lorraine cemetery the Heptasophs honor Samuel H. Tattersall. Paine in Porto Rico describes mapped territories, lush landscapes, and mixed views on island inhabitants.
Agricultural notes extol lime as the surest cure for stiff clay soils and as a moisture retaining aid for sandy soils. Lime accelerates humus formation, fills pore spaces, and boosts yield, especially when applied to green crops. A hardware ad follows urging a limited time offer on Majestic ranges after a demonstration week.
A mass meeting of Democratic voters will be held at Preston with speakers T Alan Goldsborough Henry R Lewis W Brewer Deen and Calvert Merriken presenting duties and details for attendees.
Letters from Denton and Federalsburg clarify that multiple individuals did not authorize their names to be used in a Caroline Sun political piece titled Democrats Ponder Well These Things. Signatories include Bayard Nichols E J Hammond John T Porter and others deny involvement and condemn the use of their names.
In Denton and Preston Maryland dated Sept 1 1913 citizens C J Everngam T H Everngam and C Harvey Towers deny signing or authorizing their names to an Aug 30 Caroline Sun article titled Democrats Ponder Well These Things and express opinion on their district's progressive stance.
A letter accuses the old Machine in Caroline County of deceitful campaigning and spreading false rumors to mislead voters. It criticizes actions by Thomas A. Smith and others while urging retirement of those using questionable tactics and placing the party in the hands of men with higher ideals.
August 26 1913 declaration states several candidates are nominated by certificate for the Maryland primary under the 1912 Acts. Thomas Parran of Baltimore County seeks U S Senator as a Republican, Blair Lee of Montgomery County seeks U S Senator as a Democrat, August M Denhardt of Baltimore County seeks Clerk of the Court of Appeals as a Republican, Caleb C McGruder of Prince George s County seeks Clerk of the Court of Lee, Olin Metzerott of Prince George s County seeks Comptroller as a Republican, Emerson C Harrington of Dorchester County seeks Comptroller as a Democrat.
Arthur J. Messick of Bethlehem Maryland Republican runs against Harvey L. Cooper of Denton Maryland Democrat for a Maryland State Senate seat, presenting a contested primary contest between party nominees.
Lot of choice seed wheat and seed rye available. Write or phone for prices and samples. 9 6 4 W. J. Massey Price's Maryland.
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