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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1935
Page
4
Benjamin F Johnson serves as President and Treasurer while Mary Melvin is Vice President and Secretary. The item was entered at the Denton Md post office as second class matter on Saturday morning April 6 1935.
Mr Anthony Eden travels to Warsaw as an honest broker amid uncertain Polish policy and fragile European balance. Observers fear Poland may bargain with the highest bidder while Britain seeks a path to a broader Eastern Locarno, risking a fragile security pact built on shaky alliances.
An essay argues a slogan can express a group’s genius and focus energy. It notes family and school use short, powerful mottoes like Do It Now to curb procrastination and instill energy, speed, zeal, and verve for better behavior and effort.
The United States News notes protests grow against restrictive legislation as business discouragement hits Congress. Public sympathy for the last Congress gave way to today’s sharply different climate with extraordinary legislation passing amid limited business opposition and scant presidential criticism.
Congress debates the Rayburn Public Utility Act 1935 amid fierce opposition from utilities and investors who warn of mass company failures and federal control. The piece notes growing anti-government sentiment, calls for regulation over destruction, and looming battles over social security and farming policy as drought and dust clouds threaten wheat country.
Washington snapshot notes President Roosevelt leaves for a Southern fishing cruise to regain vigor and a better demeanor as Congress debates a large relief bill and federal interventions provoke state reactions. The piece highlights a pending Supreme Court appeal in the Belcher NRA case and other political tensions shaping the session.
The Justice Department withdraws its appeal as Supreme Court review of NRA and related legislation is avoided. Washington watchers say new laws on a 30 hour work week and a permanent Labor Board should wait to confirm current statutes. President Roosevelt had listed must pass measures but omitted key Wagner and agricultural acts.
A debate over government ownership of railroads features two arguments: a Federal Coordinator of Transportation Eastman urging eventual state control and fears that loans to weak lines could lead to vast public mileage. The piece recalls wartime government operation, poor service, and deficits, arguing private ownership has provided better rates and service. It warns that public ownership could hit taxpayers and degrade efficiency.
A National Bureau report lists eight leading driver mistakes and four pedestrian errors that caused most fatal accidents in 1934. Key driver faults include speeding for conditions wrong side of road and ignoring right of way. pedestrian errors feature crossing at intersections and street play.
An Rotary editorial notes that Boy Scouting channels teen energy into directed action. Sir Robert Baden-Powell started the movement a quarter century earlier, extending worldwide with local adaptations and broad support from individuals and organizations. The piece predicts continued growth in coming years.
A Hotpoint electric range offered for sale in good condition by D Ralph from Horsey Hardware in Denton Md.
A satirical tale recalls a tyrant who hails tax collection as supreme. He tests officers including Chief and Assistant Tax Collectors and Torturers, boasting of draining every penny. When two prisoners fail to pay, the Dictator orders their clothes removed and their heads struck, and children enslaved.
Treasury reports for the first 20 days of March show 270,935,659 deposited, a 33 percent rise from the previous year, lifting the March total to 26,561,438 and the Jul 1 to Mar 20 period to 737,888,493. President Roosevelt says new taxes depend on Congress appropriations, not current receipts. Officials welcome the gain in corporate and individual incomes for 1934.
A New Jersey tale shows relief payments draw applicants away from private work. A farmer’s ad offering $10 monthly and board drew over 300 replies in two weeks, with some offering more. A citizen, citing a similar ad for a poor friend, said 280 plus responses followed in a week as jobs were filled elsewhere.
Editorial cites Federal Farm Credit Administration and Reconstruction Finance Corporation reports to argue that credit is sound and Americans are meeting obligations. It highlights 83 percent of distressed farmers making interest payments, full loan repayments totaling 2.68 million dollars and 2.94 million in principal, and RFC’s positive cash flow with lenders repaying more than borrowed. Policy makers Jesse H. Jones calls the trend proof the country is getting well again.
The piece surveys the global panic from a recovering banking system to Germany’s Versailles breach. It weighs two paths for Germany: war through swagger or renewed peace within the League, and notes Britain France shifts, Gandhi's village industry notes, Afrikan Bible translations, and Brookings data on U S income. It cites Cannes munition makers meeting and Nye accusing arms vendors of stoking rearmament to boost sales.
In Caroline County crops trade and travel rise as wheat sells for 1.19 and corn 73c. Irish Cobbler potatoes expand near Federalsburg Ridgely and Greensboro. Local obituaries note Mrs Eliza Ann Saulsbury of Ridgely dies at 83 and Mrs Emily Carroll near Dover Bridge. jurors are summoned for April term across eight districts.
Mrs Helen E Moore of Swarthmore spent ten days visiting relatives. A turkey dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs John Moore of Burrsville welcomed Mrs Moore and her children Christine and Allen. Local families traveled to Easton and Federalsburg for a Thursday outing. A two week revival at the church ended with prayers led by Rev Archer. Ladies Aid met and Sunshine Workers plan a meeting with Miss Catherine Willoughby. A piano was purchased for the church.
University of Maryland extension expert Herman A. Hunter urges growers to produce healthy young tomato plants for transplanting. He warns against thick seed beds, recommends certified seed, weekly or ten day spray for flea beetles and leaf spot, and Bordeaux mixture or copper lime arsenate dust until transplanting. He also notes second pulls cause stem canker and collar rot, so produce enough plants for full acreage.
The Smithson Homemakers Club met in the community room on Wednesday afternoon. After the business meeting, refreshments were served. The next meeting is May 8. Various local visits and weekend trips are listed including Mrs. T Ferrins and others visiting W. McCarty family and trips to Preston Federalsburg Salisbury Baltimore.
In Equity the court orders the sale reported by W Brewster Deen Assignee ratified unless objections are shown by June 6 1985. A copy of the order must be published weekly in four consecutive issues before May 6. The report states sales amounting to 4790 dollars. T Clayton Horsey Clerk. True Copy.
Frid ay Carry Polk recalls a rumor about an accessory to keep people from a risky seating, though she questions its merits. Sat urday Mrs. Pick reports her husband resists advice and Pa jokes about his habit. Sunday Joe Hixmobby aims for a truck driving job at Mr. Plout’s sawmill. Monday Slim Ferguson spoils marbles. forgiveness delayed. Tuesday Pa mixes with Lodge pants pockets reveal a small loot. Wednesday Ant Emmy’s deputy studies conditions in the underworld via New York subway. Thursday Arlie Crunch angrily returns home to find a stranger in the dining room with his wife and the last bottle of beer consumed.
County Agent Clendaniel explains that land kept from corn under the 1935 corn hog contract may be used for pasture hay or feed grains but not corn for fodder. The contract allows signers to plant crops other than corn while maintaining a 10 percent adjustment of the 1932-33 base. US farmers may plant about 95 million acres, with normal yields producing a feed margin of at least 200 million bushels.
The Bloomery Aid enjoyed a Tuesday afternoon meeting at the Adams Cross Roads Community building with all members present as hostesses and a spread of refreshments. Upcoming event planned at Mrs. Elsie Savitz’s home on April 17. Several locals visited kin and attended a conference, with multiple Adams family members noted in weekend visits and gatherings.
Community meetings to elect corn hog committeemen for local oversight of the program will occur in Henderson Eden Hall on April 8 at 9 00 am Greensboro Fire House at 10 30 am Denton County Agent's Office on April 9 at 2 00 pm Preston Ledman Hall on April 10 at 3 00 pm Ridgely Fire House on April 8 at 7 30 pm Sartain's Store American Corner on April 10 at 1 30 pm Eligible voters are those who signed corn hog contracts The first elected committeeman will be permanent chairman and a director of the County Corn Hog Control Association
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