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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
2
A political summary contrasts U S road needs with Philippines policing costs, arguing Taft's approach worsens waste abroad while Bryan favors domestic road building. It notes Farmers and Denton residents at Democratic meetings, calls for election reform, cites Bryan's Pennsylvania stop, and Maine Democratic gains. Alaska wireless link mentioned.
Hon William Jennings Bryan spoke at the Maryland State Capitol to a crowd on the Maryland College campus as thousands gathered at St Johns College for a mass meeting. He addressed campaign issues including expenses, popular Senate election, tariff revision, trusts, and bank deposits with naval officers in attendance and a reception at the Maryland Hotel.
The Fifth Regiment Armory crowd in Baltimore heard William Jennings Bryan explain that if elected there would be an extra session of Congress and a revision of the tariff without harming business. He contrasted Democratic and Republican platforms, urged that Maryland lean Democratic, and argued for government serving all people and ending special privileges. Governor Crothers and other state leaders attended, with Bryan accusing Republicans of ambiguity and Roosevelt overstepping his platform.
Address to the Democracy of Maryland urges Maryland Democrats to support William Jennings Bryan as the party's presidential candidate. It emphasizes party loyalty, discipline, and unity, arguing independents may vote freely but loyal party members must back the chosen ticket to secure party triumph and future victories in Maryland and beyond.
The piece argues for Democratic leadership under Bryan and Kean, praising their public service, independence, and platform. It asserts that a Bryan administration would advance tariff revisions, curb trusts, and resolve interstate commerce issues, urging Marylanders to support the party in the campaign. It also notes optimistic views on industrial growth and national prosperity under Democratic reform. The Tomato Crop section reports rising tomato prices in Baltimore, drought and rains hurting vines, and forecasts a smaller national pack with 1908 futures at 75–80 cents and open market offers around 80–85 cents.
A list of names remaining uncalled for at the Denton post office invites inquirers to say they are advertised. Names include Alma Urdman Addie Pritchett Alice Spicer Tithe Dumph fast Bulah Butler George Slaughter John D. Fox J Johnson Martin Dickerson Wm Wright Eorin Saulsbury. Mail to Dead Letter Office September 20. Tomas R. Green.
Chestnut Grove hosts an oyster supper and box social on Saturday night September 26 to benefit the cemetery fund. If stormy, the event moves to Monday night. Next Sunday services are September 20 with Sunday school at 2, preaching at 3, Epworth League at 7:30. The piece notes recklessness causes accidents and urges caution with kerosene, trains, and street crossing despite common risks.
Jenni Staploid states the purchaser of her millinery store failed to meet sale terms and announces she will continue business at the same stand inviting continued patronage.
At the Caroline County Maryland supervisors of election meeting in Denton on September 8 1909 the board selected election judges and clerks for 1908 across district precincts. Names include William H Goodwin Democrat Henderson MD and many others with party designations and towns like Greensboro Preston Federalsburg Ridgely and Denton listed among judges and clerks.
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