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Newspaper
Cambridge Tribune
Location
Cambridge, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1939
Page
7
Advertisement lists mailing rates for Cambridge readers. Single copies cost 8 cents. By mail three months cost 40 cents, six months 1.50 dollars, and one year. The notice references second class mail status and Cambridge post office handling.
The article argues that US foreign trade, though small in volume, acts as a balance wheel for prosperity. It cites postwar trends, warns that continued war may shift markets to Europe and Asia, and notes fragile relations with Italy, Germany, Spain, and Russia while highlighting potential risks if Japan expands in China on January 26th.
A 1909- era discussion cites Admiral Peary and Commander Byrd using a lucky coin on polar feats. It notes Napoleon, Peter the Great, Nelson, Johnson, Lincoln, Washington, and a corporate magnate relying on luck talismans like elephants and tied symbols to influence fate and success.
The text questions whether unemployment among workers and farmers facing fluctuating markets is wise. It weighs the advantage to workers who depend on steady jobs in steel mills and oil fields where profits hinge on foreign market conditions.
The text argues Americanism is not Communism Fascism Nazism or any system giving government power over thoughts or conduct without citizen consent. It defines Americanism as a government framework rooted in the Declaration of Independence asserting governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed.
The Star Still Shinesi garet Matthews aunt of the groom and Miss Lowene Sim eons sang. The bride's mother wore amethyst alpaca sheer dress with gardenias. Mr and Mrs Stewart hosted a reception at Vietel Cambridge after the ceremony. The couple plans a Dec 25 homecoming at 90 Oakley Street. Mrs Matthews a former Phillips Packing stenographer and Mr Matthews a Phillips employee. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Howard Matthews and Gretchen of Baltimore and others from Harrisonburg and Baltimore.
Washington notes outline how lobbyists prepare for the 2nd regular session of the 76th Congress beginning Jan 3 and the mix of influence and high principles among lawmakers. It highlights tax debate, defense program costs, and public welfare considerations guiding votes, plus a detailed wedding notice for Jennie Mae Stewart and John W. Matthews Jr. at Zion Methodist Church.
Moody A Robinson 48 former Staunton Military Academy faculty member died suddenly Monday at Walter Reed Hospital Washington D C He had been in ill health for some time and lived with his brother J Oscar Robinson in Hyattsville Born June 1 1891 at Toddville he was educated in Dorchester County and at Wesley Collegiate Institute Dover Del and the University of Maryland He served in the U S Army starting December 1917 and saw overseas service
From July 1918 to May 1919 he served in World War I earning corporal in April and sergeant in November. He fought in Avecourt Troyon and Meuse Argonne with Company D and Company C. Survived by wife Gertrude Grant Robinson three brothers and a sister. Funeral services were at Ft Myer and burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Mrs Mary Richardson widow of Webster Richardson died at 113 Muse Street on December 12 at 6 45 in the evening after a lingering illness. She was 83 years old and the daughter of the late William W and Sarah C Davis. The family has lived on Muse Street for nearly fifty years. Her husband died in 1931. She is survived by two daughters Mrs Walter E Bonner of Cambridge and Mrs Lola M
Stevenson of Baltimore and relatives from Cambridge and Chicago survive. Funeral services were conducted from the LeCompte Funeral Home Thursday at 2 30 PM with Rev Frank Lambert officiating. Interment followed at Cambridge Cemetery.
Jefferson D Henry aged 78 died Tuesday at 6 30 at his home in Secretary Md after one day illness. He was born at Ennalls Mills and lived in Secretary 45 years. Survived by wife Maggie Newton and three daughters Eula Wright Pearl Cohee Doris Henry, one nephew William Charles. Funeral Thursday 2 pm at St Luke Church Secretary with Rev Charles Butler, interment East New Market Cemetery.
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