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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1930
Page
4
A column argues for promoting American made goods to counter the belief that imported products are superior. It urges readers to visit U S factories to see laboratories, design studios, modern machinery, and quality inspectors, then ask for products born of American schools, brains, and skill.
The piece warns that gasoline taxes rose to 550 million this year, up from 450 million last year, driven by higher consumption and ongoing state rate hikes. It notes Idaho’s cent increase and planned rises in many states while Missouri and California show no tax rise. By 1930 motorists would have paid about 1.744 billion in five years, with funds diverted to schools and debts. It urges motorists to resist further tax hikes and forecasts possible ten cent rates soon.
The piece argues that rough roads raise vehicle costs and depress trade. It cites Iowa State College estimates that driving 10 000 miles on poor roads costs 2437 more than first class pavement. Indirect costs include higher repairs, depreciation, slower trucking, and higher prices, urging highway spending.
An analysis noting advertising value in modern merchandising and the growing necessity for merchants to use local newspapers to reach customers amid competitive conditions. The piece emphasizes the practical benefits of print ads for regional businesses.
Editorials applaud steps to improve Indian board ing school conditions and child diets. Commissioners Rhoads and Scattergood push for adequate nutrition, clothing budgets, and broader reforms while confronting past tribal claims and land/resource governance. The piece also notes social and political items including a Maryland governor race and local society updates.
More than 10 000 communicable disease cases have been reported in Maryland this year. Cases split roughly between counties and Baltimore City. Notifiable diseases include typhoid fever typhus tuberculosis influenza pneumonia measles whooping cough scarlet fever diphtheria and others. Responsibility lies with attending physicians superintendents of institutions and householders with teachers asked to report suspected cases.
The piece argues the local newspaper drives community activity and should be a key advertising medium. It notes national firms back local papers and cites Governor Ritchie as a reformist figure, with 1928 conventions and Maryland politics referenced. It mentions a Mennonite colony in Chaco and readers abroad missing ads amid international affairs.
A compact editorial reflects on 21 years of rapid change in communication since Peary reached the North Pole in 1909. It contrasts the silence of distant exploration then with today’s radio, wireless, and daily newspapers that deliver global adventures, instantly and nationwide.
Europe’s famed contralto Maria Olszewska makes her national radio debut on the Atwater Kent Hour on April 13. The Chicago Civic Opera star presents operatic and concert selections, backed by Josef Pasternack and orchestra, including works by Bizet Wagner Strauss Verdi and Borodin.
The Capital Theatre schedules a week of return engagements chosen by patrons. Sunny Side Up with Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell opens Monday and Tuesday, followed by Rio Rita on Wednesday with matinee at 2.30 starring Bebe Daniels and John Boles. Thursday brings Peacock Alley starring Moe Murray, then They Had To See Paris with Will Rogers Friday. Saturday features Troopers Three with US Cavalry and a 2.30 matinee.
In a Saturday game at Ridgely Caroline High School fell 9 to 7 to a rival squad. Alumni gathering announced for next Friday evening March 14 at 8 o clock at the high school with an entertaining program planned.
The passage argues advertising is vital for business success and urges cooperation with newspapers. It claims rapid stock turnover with reasonable profit beats slow turnover for high profit, cites failures avoided by consistent ads, and promotes newspapers as friends of business. Four ad types exist. newspaper advertising is best. use plenty.
A juvenile diary recounts schoolyard feuds with Pug Stevens and Stinky Tubbs, church ballots, a lunch debate with a newspaper man, a sick neighbor, a tense letter to Jane, and a teacher accusing Slats of shellac in Virginia’s hair, with blame cast on Slimy Grant.
A guide to warming school lunches at home or in a lunch box using hot soups and milk drinks in thermoses. It suggests varied fillings, peanut butter dishes with milk, and using metal lunch boxes to carry jars of desserts and salads. Includes ingredient lists and quick prep tips for appealing, varied sandwiches and sides.
The Caroline County Poultry Association held its spring meeting in Denton on April 1. Officers elected: President Harry H. Rieck Preston. Vice President L. E. Holsinger Denton. Secretary Wyatt Pickering Denton. Treasurer W. H. Irons Greensboro. Directors include Victor Dean Federalsburg and others. A 1930 program targets 100 members, healthy chicks, certification and B W D testing, a two day tour to New Jersey, and egg marketing under Caroline brand along with chicken-pox vaccination guidance.
Ridgely residents hear Ridgely Theological preacher B A Behrens of Lancaster Seminary. visitors include Mr and Mrs Wilson Jackson and son Wilson from Wednesday to Sunday. Irma Imber of Elmira visiting her mother Ida Imler and sister Mary Wharton. Mrs C P O Day and son Edwin of Bridgeville guests of sister Mrs Willard Jones. Dr and Mrs M A Brackett entertained nephew Raymond Townsend of Baltimore. Rev R L Tawes and family occupy the Methodist parsonage since Monday. The Methodist Ladies Aid raised about twenty five dollars at their bake sale last Saturday. The W C T A will meet next Thursday at the president Miss Margaret Swing's home. The Good Will Bible Class hosts a social at Mrs James Simons's home Saturday evening. Mrs C W Moore visited her husband at the sanitarium Sunday. he is improving. Mrs Alice Bennington attended a telephone meeting in Salisbury midweek. Mr and Mrs Leo Lynch of Washington announced the birth of a son to Ridgely relatives. Mrs Arthur Peacock of Jamaica Long Island visiting her mother Mrs Charles Starkey. Mr and Mrs Charles Keeneman of Houston Del spent last weekend with relatives. Mr and Mrs I E Mason expected home from Florida. Mrs A W Saulsbury returned from a visit with relatives in Centerville. Miss Helen Hollingsworth visited her mother in Church Hill Tuesday. Mrs Fred Flounders and James Lewis Jr on sick list. Mr and Mrs Cary Callahan visited in Baltimore last week. Mrs William Davis recovering from measles. Mr Chris Holsinger employed in the post office.
Mrs J F Raughley and daughter Isabel attended a birthday party for her niece Alfreda Blackburn in Greensboro. Families from Burrsville and Brookline Pa visited relatives in town. A new minister Rev Shultz from Boston is expected next Sunday. The stork brought a son to Mr and Mrs Harvey LeGates. Mrs Virgil Morris and Miss Hazel Golt visit Wilmington Del. Lola Biddle and children visit Cambridge Md. Wm Lowman visits son Fletcher near Kenton Del. Sunday School at 10 a.m.
Invitations are sent by the University of Maryland for its annual South Atlantic scholastic meet and field day at College Park on May 3. Special events exclude five high school restricted contests, with regulation events listed, and medals awarded to top finishers. Maryland also hosts a dual meet with Virginia, plus games against Catholic University and a lacrosse clash with St. John's of Annapolis.
Facetious quotations lead into church schedules and local notices including Epiphany Mission Preston St Andrew's Mission Hurlock and Old Trinity Church Church Creek Lenten services Good Friday hours Three hour service at noon and sermons Bishop Davenport to preach Tri State Canners Association Rotary Club Denton meeting and bake sale parish Ladies Aid event plus farm equipment ads and a used refrigerator bargain for a non electric family.
Public sale of the Cool Spring farm in Caroline county Maryland with improvements and appurtenances. in front of the Denton Courthouse door between 2 and 4 pm, terms ONE THIRD CASH and balance in two equal installments at six and twelve months with interest. or all cash on day of sale. Assignee T Alan Goldsborough. Auctioneer James Temple.
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