Roosevelt Urged to Expand Refugee Aid Plan
Secretary Hull's plan for care of political refugees gains support in several capitals. The piece argues for widening scope to include Russians, Chinese and Spaniards under Franco and Loyalist rule, while noting quotas limit US aid. It praises immigration options and funding for transport, framing refugee assistance as a test of American democratic values and international responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Dorothy Thompson
Russia
China
Spain
Roosevelt
Franco
Barcelona
United States
John Stuart Mill
America
The Season of Hope
A spring brings courage and renewed effort as nature's renewal boosts confidence for love, marriage, and business. Hope, tempered by judgment, carries people over obstacles to achievement and quiet peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Tennyson
Household items wanted for spring cleaning sale
A reading notice offers a solution for disposing old stove chairs bed and other furnishings. Advertisers propose listing items for sale to attract buyers via small classified notices and earn cash while others find bargains.
Government Reorganization and Presidential Power Debate
A 1920s style column argues for sweeping government reorganization while criticizing Congress and President actions. It notes Taft, Wilson, Hoover, and Roosevelt in debates over efficiency, patronage, and political machines, claiming chaos persists and the White House may centralize control. It reflects persistent calls for reform and warns of political self interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Department of Commerce
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Capitol Hill
Washington
Heaven
Back to Boots and Saddles on Monopolies Debate
Bernard Baruch told a congressional committee that monopoly differs from mere bigness which under mass production lowers prices and raises living standards. He argues big business can be efficient and benefit consumers, provided competition remains and monopolies are not allowed to stifle prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Baruch
Baruch
America
Too Many Rascals Prey on Farmers with Auto Theft Rise
An editorial warns farmers face heightened theft as autos enable large fowl heists. It laments growing criminal activity on rural property including orchards gardens hog pens and kept perimeters and urges legislators to study and enact rural protection measures against the rising horde of rascals.
Automakers Push Car Sales For Recovery in Spring
A coordinated effort by major car dealers and manufacturers spurred a nationwide Used Car Sale that doubled usual volumes and reduced surplus. President Knudsen of General Motors warned of a spring pick-up, and now production and marketing align as all principal automakers pool interests to drive demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knudsen
General Motors
Senate
Start Something That Could Ripple Across Markets
An exhortation mirrors broader business confidence as leaders seek momentum to spur growth. Executives envision new ventures, investments, and partnerships that could reshape regional and national commerce in the near term.
Federal aid and highways and spending debate
Federal aid and highway spending are questioned as misused gasoline tax funds. California official C B Purcell argues the federal role must expand to extend road development, citing rising car ownership and higher gasoline use since 1933. State highway officials push to maintain federal support without lowering aid levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Cc. H. Purcell
California
Washington
American Association of State Highway Officials
Lost Art of Blushing and Modern Modesty in Chicago
A Chicago beauty expert laments that modern girls have stopped blushing, leading to less facial blood and perceived loss of beauty. She notes past blushes indicated modesty and social restraint, while today young women tolerate behavior that would have shocked previous generations, suggesting a return to a hint of old time reserve could restore allure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Quetico Superior International Sanctuary Proposed
A committee of Americans and Canadians asks President Roosevelt to create a ten thousand acre Quetico Superior International Sanctuary from Lake Superior westward through Rainy Lake and Pigeon River region uniting Superior National Forest with Quetico Park. The plan emphasizes peace, wildlife, and forest management with cross border governance and preservation of wilderness values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Quetcc-Superior International Sanctuary
Lake Superior
Rainy Lake
Pigeon River
Superior National Forest
Quetico Park
France
Germany
International Joint Commission
United States
Canada
Park Forest
Minneapolis
Winnipeg
Chicago
Fort William
America
Americas
Christ
Andes
Argentina
Chile
Peace memorials span border to honor harmonious ties
The text lists several international landmarks and projects on shared borders including the Peace Garden on the Turtle plateau, the Arch of Peace between Washington and British Columbia, Waterton-Glacier International Park, the Peace Bridge over the Niagara River, and the International Bridge across the St. Lawrence from New York to Ontario. It emphasizes the message Hail Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Garden
Turtle Plateau
Washington
British Columbia
Waterton-Glacier International Park
Rocky Mountains
Niagara River
International Bridge
St. Lawrence
New York
Ontario
Slats Diary Highlights School Life Pranks and Mysteries
Oliver N Warren presents Slats diary style notes from a boy named Slats. He recounts a Sunday lesson on Jacobs ladder and angels, a missnomer assignment, views on beauty and girls, a school team game, family dinners, a talking clock query, a humorous laugh from the teacher, and a garden workday with worms and Napoleum reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the .S. S
Jacobs Ladder
Jake
Jane
B. B
Empire
Government endorses certified Easter egg dyes
By custom children expect bright eggs but dyes often used are artificial. University of Maryland nutrition specialist cites FDA and USDA that most manufacturers use government certified colors. Labels stating certified color reassure buyers. 16 coal tar dyes on permit list with varied shades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McPheeters
University of Maryland Extension Service
Food and Drug Administration
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Four Quarts a Day Milk Diet Revives Washington Man
Abraham Satz of Washington aged 65 says a milk only diet restored health after two years. He drank four quarts daily, avoided water and other foods, and now reports no hunger while walking miles daily. He cites milk as a completely balanced ration with water and nutrients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Satz
Washington
Washington Evening Star
Satz
In Memoriam Geo E Taylor Died March 31 1931
In sad but loving remembrance of our dear husband and father Geo E Taylor who died March 31 1931 He is gone but not forgotten We shall see him here no more but some day we hope to meet him over on the other shore Loving Wife and Children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Taylor
4 H Girls Federation Banquet Highlights World Club Work
John Nobie of Preston presented an illustrated talk on his Haiti trip at the eighth annual 4 H Girls Federation banquet in Federalsburg M P Church on March 25. Virginia Dew introduced the toastmaster with the theme 4 H Club Work Around the World as delegates from many clubs shared early 1900s origins and global reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nobie
Preston
Haiti
M. P. Church
Federalsburg
Nancy McConnell
Virginia Dew
Chesnut Grove
Virginian Jarrell
Ridgely
China
Denmark
Finland
India
Latvia
New Guiana
Norway
Poland
Sweden
Young Farmers
Australia
Canada
England
France
Germany
Lithuania
New Zealand
Scotland
South Africa
Noble
Clark's Dairies
War on Household Pests discussed by Delaware entomologist
Houston Club Notes report a meeting of the Houston Senior Cardinal 4-H Club at Marilyn Hayes home on March 24. John M. Amos assistant entomologist at the University of Delaware spoke on household pests and control methods. Four members were appointed to assist with a voc ational guidance address for next month. Seventeen attendees included county club agent Helen L. Comstock and local leaders. The next meeting is set for April 28 at Joe Purvis home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Club
John M. Amos
University of Delaware
Houston Senior Cardinal
Madalyn Hayes
Amos
Betty Prettyman
Joseph Parvis
Hummel Sapp
Joe Purvis
Jane Scott
National Negro Health Week in Caroline County
Caroline County organizes clinics across the county during Negro Health Week from April 2 to April 9 to examine and vaccinate prelabeled school entrants and at risk children. The program includes free hot lunches in schools, Wednesday night board of health clinics, and a health mass meeting on Field Day led by Dr H L Small with a follow up at Leckerman School featuring a notable health speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Lockerman School
Small
County Board of Health
Board of Health
Preston
Jonestown
Federalsburg
Greensboro
Denton
Lockerman
Ridgely
H. L. Small
Leckerman School
Oyster supper at Thawley's M P Church Hall
Ladies of Thawley's M P Church announce their annual spring oyster supper at Thawley's Hall on Thursday April 7th. Don't miss it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thawley’s
M. P
Thawley’s Hall
Twenty Five Years Ago in Denton and Vicinity
A fire destroyed George Eaton's home in Denton with no insurance. Weddings included James Monroe Dean and Millicent Dark in Philadelphia, and Henry Fletcher and Arlene Vaughan in Aiken. Local obituaries honored Rev. Dr. J. S. Smith of Pittsville and Ralph Cleaver of Marydel. News notes report visits, travels, and social events across Easton, Greensboro, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eaton
Denton
James Monroe Dean
Millicent Emily Dark
Philadelphia
Church of St. Simeon
Lulu Miller
Carlton M. Short
Henry W. Fletcher
Sarah M. Fletcher
J. B. Fletcher
Preston
Arlene Vaughan
North Augusta
Aiken
S. C
Fletcher
Riverside Cotton Mills
Augusta
Elizabeth Gingrich
Annville
Florida
M. F. King
Tuckahoe Neck
Everglades
Della Greenlee
Maryland University Hospital
Baltimore
William Hill
C. H. Stewart
M. E. Hill
Harry Waldorf
David Bryan
Easton
Walter Lord
Concord
G. C. Roane
Charles Parnelle
Newport News
Emily DeFord
Wm. Bullock
Anna May
Andrew Dill
Greensboro
Winfield R. Wright
Georgetown
Del
Ruth Cooper
Anna May Bullock
William Chambers
William
Estella Sennett
Sennett
Albert Willis
Henderson
Talbot
J. S. Smith
Pittsville
Bethesda Methodist Protestant Church
Rebecca M. Shockley
Methodist Protestant Church
Mount Olivet
Dr. Smith
Caroline
Marydel
Ralph Cleaver
Ralph
Thos. H. Draper
Nellie Morgan
W. A. Roe
John McFarland
John Wilson
Emma Voss
Maude Wilson
Bertha Longfellow
Edna Roe
Farmers and Merchants to Unite Telephone Firms
Stockholders of the Farmers and Merchants Telephone Company and the Peninsular Light and Power Company formed a new corporation, the Farmers' and Merchants' Telephone and Electric Company, to take over both entities. Harry M. Thompson was elected president and manager, with T Pliny Fisher and George S Raleigh as vice presidents. Directors include Thompson, Fisher, Raleigh, Drake, Crouse, Smith, Towers, Cooper, Stevens, Nichols, Smith, Saulsbury, Jones, Nichols, and Holsinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey L. Cooper
J. Kemp Stevens
James H. Nichols
Thomas A. Smith
Albert G. Saulsbury
Thomas W. Jones
Fred N. Nichols
D. P. Ilolsinger
Hopalong Cassidy Film Brings 150 Cowboys to Ridgely Theatre
North of the Rio Grande stars William Boyd with 150 real cowboys in a Hopalong Cassidy screening at Ridgely Theatre on April 1 and 2. The plot features a locomotive chase and a battle with train robbers Worried by a public gift night on Monday, the same venue promotes Tarzan tales from Edgar Rice Burroughs in Tarzana California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely Theatre
Tarzana
California
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Executor's Sale of Real Estate in Denton Maryland
The executor of the last will of Robert W. Knotts offers 55 acres with improvements at public sale. The property lies in Caroline County Second Election District on the west side of the Greensboro to Burrsville road, adjoining Gus Wootens and Caroline County Bank lands. Sale details reference a 1927 deed to Knotts and occur at the courthouse door between 2 and 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Maryland
Greensboro
Burrsville
Gus Wootens
Clifton Mitchell
Caroline County Bank
Bryan Meredith
Louis Kibler
Improvements Offer For Comprehensive Farm At Greensboro
A large dwelling, a small tenant house, garage, barn, sheds, smoke-house, poultry houses and corn crib are included. Immediate possession is offered on terms. Located on an improved stone road about 2% miles from Greensboro near canneries, railroad and markets. About 35 acres tillable with remaining land in valuable young timber. This presents a prime home and farm opportunity for spring and summer crops this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Terms of Sale for Knotts Estate Auction
Terms of sale require one third cash at sale and balance upon final ratification with interest on deferred payments. Purchaser may pay all cash. Title papers at purchaser's expense. Executor: J Owen Knotts for Robert W Knotts deceased. Auctioneer: James Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Owen Knotts
Robert W. Knotts
James Temple
Tarzan’s Revenge opens at Ridgely Theatre
Twentieth Century Fox presents Tarzan’s Revenge opening Monday April 4 at Ridgely Theatre starring Glenn Morris and Eleanor Holm. Thrilled millions know Tarzan as fiction’s top character and the film promises the mightiest thrill yet for audiences of all ages worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarzan the
Ape-man
Fiction
Tarzan
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Twentieth Century-Fox
Ridgely Theatre
Glenn Morris
Eleanor Holm
Valuable farming implements sale notice in Carroll County
Pursuant to an Orphans Court order dated March 31 1938 the executor will offer at public sale to the highest bidder on the premises formerly occupied by the late Robert W Knotts. The sale site is on the county road from Greensboro to Burrsville about 2 1/2 miles from Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
Robert W. Knotts
Greensboro
Burrsville
Large rural sale lists furniture and farm tools
On Saturday April 16 1938 a public sale offers a long list of household items and farm equipment including stoves beds chairs tables bedsteads dishes lamps and sewing machines plus a batch of farming gear such as plows cultivators rakes and hay equipment. Cash on day of sale with no removal until terms are met. Immediately after the household sale 125 Plymouth Rock laying hens will be sold.
Auditor's Order Nisi in County Proceedings
The order ratifies and confirms the Auditor's report unless a contrary cause is shown within three weeks from April 2, 1938. A copy of the order must be published in Caroline County newspapers twice, before April 11, 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Circuit Court
Equity
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Oliver N. Warren
Memoriam
Greensboro, MD
Court House
WFBR
de Pence
P. S
Plymouth Rocks
Auditor’s Order
Nisi
W. Brewster Deen
John Irwin
Lucy Irwin
T. Clayton Horsey
T, Clayton Horsey
John Lord
T. Guston Horsey
Ruth Walker Reynolds
Primrose Grill Tea Room
Market Street
Miss
Denton, Maryland
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