Restore Maryland shad fisheries by clearing river mouths
United States Commissioner of Fisheries and scholars warn hedging river mouths harms spawning shad. The text urges immediate removal of obstructions to let shad reach upper waters and deposit roe. It denounces predatory pound fishermen and calls Maryland’s General Assembly to restore a once thriving industry for the public good. Absent are dates or specific places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Bowers
United States
General Assembly of
Maryland
Delawareans vow to curb bribery and reform state ethics
Governor Lea leads a stern pledge against vote buying promising jail for offenders and no pardons. He cites Section 50 allowing compelled testimony and argues for stronger election bribery laws. Also notes tunnel work under the North River and tariff views by John Sharpe Williams. The new Child Labor Law enforces certificates for workers aged 12 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea
M. G. Ellzey
Maine Republicans Lose Ground In State Race
A compact roundup notes Maine Republicans slim a 25 000 lead to 7 000 and warn Democrats may gain a working majority in the next session. It mentions Roosevelt's stance and other political quips, alongside weather alert notices and local classified ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauine
Devoe Paint Ad Letter From F W Devoe Co
A Denton Maryland letter extols Devoe paint and muslin cloth like cloth as a wide durable garment. It argues wider cloth and paint save money by reducing needed quantity and increasing longevity. The note promotes Devoe paint through Smith & Walls in Denton Maryland as a local seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
F. W. Devoe & Co
New York
P. S.—Smith & Walls
Denton
Property Auction List From A Smith Trustee Sale
A detailed auction notice lists livestock and farming equipment including a Jersey bull Broad sow seven pigs Dayton Top Buggy multiple harness cultivators plows harvest gears and tools. Terms offer cash under five dollars and six month credit on larger sums with note and security approved by the trustee. Purchaser must not remove property until sale terms are met. Auctioneer J W Clark conducts the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
A. Smith
J. W. Clark
Denton National Bank
Skirt and Corset Cover Sale Described in Advert
The notice lists umbrella style skirts with wide tucks and embroidery edges, priced at 1.00. Fine cambric skirts with umbrella ruffle and deep flounce offered at 1.50. Nainsoo corset covers 50c to 1.00 with bead trimming and inserted beading in four styles.
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Denton Journal
Howard Melvin Ben
Johnson Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
Congress
Thomas A. Smith
Caroline County
North River
New Jersey
North River Division
Pennsylvania Tunnel
House of Representatives
John Sharpe Williams
Democratic Huer
Democratic Po Ilinn
Roosevelt
Josh Billing
China
Gen. Trepoff
Maine
Jours
Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Willis L. Moore
U. S. Weather Bureau
Leroy C. Loxere
Denton, Md
Thomas & Messer
Baltimore St
Baltimore
J. £. Everngain
Dexton
William E. Ayres
Greensboro
Talbot Savings Bank
Easton
P. O
J. L. Everngam
John H. Dever
Dolly Madison
Clement & Ball
W. L. Douglas
Boston Duck Boots
Best Store
Hela
Howard and
Lexington Streets
McCall Bazar
Lexington Sts
Frederick FP. Roe
Harry A. Roe
William E. Ayers
Bob
Dan
Tobe
Jule
Jimmie
Julia
Klondyke
Barney
Madge
Harrison
Acme
Johnson
Ontario
Deering
Hamilton
Estes
Frederick P. Roe
Joan W. Clark
Mullins
Wilmington
William LD. Uhler
Denton, Mad
T. W. Smith & Son
Sawyer’s
Journal
Fouling Creek
G. Lacey Butler
Preston, Md
John Hubbard
R.F.D
Preston
D. A. Smith
Denton, Mareland
Jonn Coates
Hamburg
I c
Arnold
Denton, Maryland
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