Graft in Business and Politics Urges Clean House
John T Flynn argues in the April Rotary that business graft rivals political corruption. He cites Tennessee textile mill bribery and Silk Traveller cases where buyers and sales staff extract tribute, raising costs and squeezing honest firms. He calls for state and federal anti graft laws and public accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Flynn
Tennessee
Silk Traveller’s Association
Silk Club
Mr. Flynn
Ang
Flynn
New York
Better Business Bureau
Rotary Clubs
The
Paint and Varnish Association
Roads in 1932 Will Cost Nation Billions
The nation plans to spend about 1.359 billion dollars on roads in 1932. State departments would use 882 million, with local authorities contributing 471 million. State plans include 36 000 miles of roads, 8800 high type and 17500 sand-clay macadam. Much funding targets new work, with balance for reconstruction and maintenance. Emphasis on rural road improvement and easing mud for farmers.
Road fund allocation between highways and secondary roads
The article discusses the prudent distribution of road funds between main highways and secondary routes. It outlines considerations for balancing network capacity, maintenance needs, and local access, aiming to sustain safety and mobility across regions.
When We Will Start Uphill Again
An editorial argues that public fear about national finances harms business. It urges more commerce over taxes, saying railroads farmers manufacturers and merchants need markets and credit to revive activity and employment, and predicts a recovery once the scare subsides and spending returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Editorial notes on disarmament talks and war veteran costs
Editorial notes tally progress at the Disarmament Conference with focus on civil aviation, abolition of submarines, and equality and security. Spain, Belgium, France favor international aviation oversight while Germany and Russia resist. Debate over capital ships and post 1935 replacements is outlined, plus sharp figures on World War I veteran expenditures and a policy proposal by Senator Capper regarding treaty violations and arms embargoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senor Madariaga
Spain
Technical Commission On Air
Belgium
France
Germany
Russia
Italy
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Thomas Wilford
New Zealand
Capper
Ammuni
Manchuria Debt Fears and Editorial Reflections
Discussion covers international responses to Breach of the Kellogg Pact and Manchuria troubles, Britain’s stance on Pu-Yi’s state, Japan loans, and economic strain on banks and yen. The piece shifts to editorials on sermons, editor roles, human potential, popularity as party entertainment, and a reflection on debt versus wealth and warnings from Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchuria
Manchuoria
Henry Pu-Yi
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Shanghai
Sunday Services and Local Visits in Smithville Area
Smithville churchgoers attend Sunday school at 2 and preaching at 3 led by Rev. S. L. Wanby at Bloomery M. E. Church. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mackeid and children from Federalsburg. Lare and Case families visit. Scott and Southerland moving to Federalsburg. Altha Lare hosts visitors from Milford and near Federalsburg. Rev. S. L. Hanley welcomed back for another year. Mrs. John A. Lare listed as sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomery M. EB
S. L. Wanby
Palmer Lare
Samuel Mackeid
Federalsburg
L. B. Case
New Brunswick
N. J
G. H. Fitz-Randolph
Chester Scott
Sarah Southerland
Altha Lare
Milford
George Tucker
Clarence
Greenwood
Del
S. L. Hanley
John A. Lare
Harmony Hosts Socials and Visits Across Town
Harmony residents hosted a Sunday gathering for Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Marine with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Chas. T. Baker Mrs. Grace Taylor of Denton Mr. Gilbert Thomas Miss Helen Meredith and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Todd. The Community Club enjoyed a home visit with Mrs. Alton Messer last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Marine
Chas. T. Baker
Grace Taylor
Denton
Gilbert Thomas
Helen Meredith
Maurice Todd
Alton Messer
Robert Stanton
Stanton
H. C. Todd
Herman Layton
Twenty Five Years Ago Denton Local Notices Chronicle
Twenty five years ago prices for wheat corn and eggs are listed. Denton residents form Home and School Club to connect teachers and parents. Marriages births and deaths include Captain James Corkrin marrying Miss Anna Lord in Philadelphia and several local residents moving or changing jobs. A county medical society reorganization and nurses changes are noted along with multiple obituaries and cemetery interments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Holsinger
Downes
A. Raughley
Harrington
Denton
Home and School Club
Sallie Fullerton
N. A. Roe
H. E. Ramsdell
James R. Corkrin
Joppa
Anna P. Lord
Brooklyn
N. Y
Wm. E. Lord
George W. Coopier
Philadelphia
Pearl Griffin
Caroline High School
Jamestown
Emma C. Hallett
Milford
Del
Miss Griffin
Saulsbury Hobbs
Hobbs
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Broad Street
W. A. Bell
Baltimore
Russell Clark
John H. George
East Denton
Jonathan L. Hughes
West Chester Normal School
Ralph Thawley
Z. H. Webster
Charles H. Blackiston
Mary Gootee
Peoples Bank
Mary Hobbs
Frank T. Benson
Methodist Prottestan Church
Card of Thanks for Fire Co and neighbors
We express our gratitude to the Greensboro Fire Co and friends and neighbors who helped Friday morning when our home was destroyed by fire. We also thank the community for their kindness since the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro Fire Co
Mrs Pepper Hosts Christie Harringtons at Weekend Visit
Mrs Everett Pepper entertained her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs George Christie, and Miss Katharine Harrington and Miss Doris Mae Harrington, all from Baltimore, as weekend guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Pepper
George Christie
Katharine and
Doris Mae Harrington
Baltimore
Slats Diary reveals odd confessions and daily tales
Ross Farquar records Slats Diary entries noting food obsessions with beans and corn bread, a plan to avoid a grim fate, Emmy chasing a chest of Hope wood, Ike Battys wife’s attempted shooting, Melissa Blunt offering a cold remedy, Joe Hix fearing July layoffs, and Amon Fitch returning from Germany with a pricey violin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmy
Hope Wood
Ike Battys
Melissa Blunt
Enny
Becaz
Wensday
Joe Hix
Amon Fitch
Germany
Ant Emmy
Breads that are Different and church plans noted
Hobbs and Andersontown Hobbs Home Makers Club met at Concord Church House with Miss Spafford presenting Breads that are Different. The fourth quarterly Caroline charge conference is set for Monday afternoon April 2, with Rev. L. B. Smith attending. Various local residents hosted guests and noted visits across Dorchester area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersontown-Hobbs Homemakers’ Club
Concord
S. I. Hanby
Kirwin
Everngain
O. G
O. F. Smith
Emma Payne
Federalsburg
F. N. Smith
Wm. Hopkins
Isaac Starkey
Catherine
W. T. Starkey
Milton
Del
Bill Hopkins
Virginia
Catherine Starkey
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
L. H. Thomas
Christian Endeavor Service
Anderson Redden
Ridgely
J. H. Mark
Piney Ladies Aid
G. L. Blades
Burrsville
Ladies Aid
Manning Merriken
Jas. Hardesty
F. D. Carpenter
Samuel Price
O. S. Smith
South Carolina
R. J. Ashe
Baltimore
Community Club invited to renew Cord visit in May
Ridgely residents note the Community Club will host a return visit from the Concord Club in May. Local social updates report visits among Ridgely, Newark, Greensboro, and Philadelphia friends. Hospital and health news include Mr. Charles Guessford's move to Easton Hospital and mumps affecting Mrs. Harvey Holsinger and Mrs. Leonard Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Club
Hiram Kenton
Ridgely
Cora Butler
Greensboro
Newark
Del
G. W. Wardner
Philadelphia
Reformed Church
Frank Kibler
Francis
Westcott Porter
Charles Guessford
Easton Hospital
William Rieck and Son
Preston
Frank Flounders
Harvey Holsinger
Leonard Dean
Viola Jones
Denton
Addie Griffin
M. W. Wiley
Leroy Detwiler
Wilmington
Luke Andrews
Elmer Crosby
Oxford
Mary Laird
Rehoboth
Edgar Whitby
Easton
Fred Flounders
Baltimore
Harper Lang
Local families visit relatives this Sunday
Smithson Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Breeding and two children Ray and Ruth Patrick spent Sunday with his aunt Mrs. Harry Towers. Mr. and Mrs. George McWilliams have returned home after spending a week with relatives in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. George Breeding and son Ray spent Sunday with his aunt Mrs. Harry Towers. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Willoughby spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Willoughby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Breeding
Ray
Ruth Patrick
Harry Towers
George McWilliams
Philadelphia
George Breeding
Harry Willoughby
A.H. Willoughby
Colonial Gardens in Virginia Bicentennial Theme
The Virginia Garden Clubs showcase historic Colonial Gardens, highlighting Mount Vernon touches and flowers suitable for 1976 bicentennial celebrations. The list includes many plant varieties such as Allium roseum, Campanula species, Dianthus, Erythronium, Gladiolus, Iris, Lilium, Narcissus, Papaver somniferum, and Geraniums among others, with notes on colors and forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Mount Vernon
George Washington
United States
Joseph
Great Canterbury
London Pride
London
Geranium Ibericum
Geranium Phaeum
Marvel
Peru
Good Food For Sound Thinkers
A concise aphorism highlights guidance over coercion and notes that men are more easily led than driven, attributed to Sir John Lubbock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir John Lubbock
Sir John
Lubbock
Baby clinics to be held in Federalsburg next Friday
Religious quotes precede the notice, then Federalsburg hosts baby clinics on Friday April 29. In the Woman's Club room Post Office Building from 1 to 3 pm a free boy or girl examination by a Baltimore Bureau of Child Hygiene doctor. Zion Church will hold morning sessions for colored children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Woman's Club Room
Post Office
Zion BM. E
Bureau of Child Hygiene of
Baltimore
H. Ruth Jackson
Williston Club Meeting At Mrs Gelletly’s April 14
The Williston Club met at Mrs A I Gelletly’s on April 14 with calls, roll call, and minutes read then approved. Four visitors attended and several members prepared crumpets and cakes for refreshments. The report notes several members visiting Philadelphia and New York with social updates and upcoming garden topic for May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston Club
A. I. Gelletly
St. Mary's
Jennie
Dryden
Frank Depew
New York
Bessie Spafford
James Collins
O. M. Hignutt
Rahway
N. Y
A. G. Gelfetly
Mildred Crane
J. W. Thawley
Clarence Rice
Philadelphia
Raymond Dukes
Dukes
J. M. Baer
Sadie Ritter
William Waters
Federalsburg
Julia Boczon
Jack Boeczon
Mount Wilson
Ella Harrison
Celian Kelley
Preston
Reese
Smithson
Garment Meetings for Mothers in Caroline County
Meetings for mothers of young children are planned in Caroline county the week of May 9 through 14 to view comfortable simple garments and obtain patterns. The schedule is incomplete with Federalsburg hosting Wednesday afternoon in the Woman's Club room, and further venues to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Federalsburg
Woman’s Club
Goldsborough and Redden Take Southern Motor Trip
Ave. T. Alan Goldsborough and Miss Caroline P. Redden spent a week traveling by car to Chatham Virginia where they visited Miss Eliza Hall Goldsborough a student at Chatham Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ave. T. Alan Goldsborough
Caroline P. Redden
Chatham, Va
Eliza Hall Goldsborough
Chatham Hall
New Silk Dresses Arrive in Large Sizes at $5.95
New lot of printed silk dresses arrives featuring large sizes in attractive Evern gam models priced at 5.95 each. This shipment highlights bold patterns and comfortable fits for fashion minded shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everngam’s
Ladies Aid elects officers at April meeting
American Corner Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Evelyn Willey's home on April 18 with nine members and six visitors. New officers were elected for the year: President Sallie Towers, vice president Lulu Beatchamp, secretary Evelyn Willey, treasurer Lily Daffin. Guests and social readings noted. May meeting planned at Mrs. Bennett's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Evelyn Willey
Lydia Nichols
Sallie Towers
Lulu Beatchamp
Lily Daffin
Amanda Connelly
Lula Lewis
Elva Smith
Bennett
Betty Burke
Hazel Baker
Federalsburg
Harry Burke
Camden
Del
George L. Griffith
Olas Smith
Olaf Smith
Medford Walls
Denton
Gertie Morgan
Virginia
Anna Robinson
Ethel Bowdle
Flowers and seeds shared at Choptank club meeting
The Twentieth Century Community Club met in the Choptank club room on the 6th with Mrs. John Hopkins giving a talk on flowers and distributing seeds to members. The next meeting is on the 27th at the same place, with a demonstration led by Miss Spafford. The Ladies Aid of the M. P. Church met with Mr. and Mrs. John Spence for a pleasant gathering. The May meeting is tentatively the 3rd at the home of Mrs. Linnie Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Community Club
Choptank
John Hopkins
Spafford
M. P
John Spence
Linnie Cox
Arbor Day stamp honors J Sterling Morton centennial
Postmaster General Walter F Brown announced a new two cent Arbor Day stamp issued April 22 marking the 100th anniversary of J Sterling Morton Nebraska who began Arbor Day in 1872 The stamp design aims to focus youth on the duty to plant trees for each generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F. Brown
J. Sterling Morton
Nebraska
Family News From Noble Family
Mrs Addie Stuart and daughter visited her father and mother Mr and Mrs G F Noble on weekend Mr E W Noble of San Diego and Mr and Mrs Walter Harrington left Tuesday for California We are sorry to report that Mr and Mrs George F Noble are still sick
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Stuart
G. F. Noble
E. W. Noble
San Diego
Cal
Walter Harrington
California
George F. Noble
Cedarized moth-proof storage bags promo
Winter woolens will be protected against moth and dust when stored in Cedarized white lined moth-proof bags. Visit today for the offer and view our line of storage solutions from The Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Journal
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New York Times
Veterans’ Administration
Arthur Henderson
Galsworthy
Smithville
Caroline County Medical Society
Theodore Saulsbury
Geo. F. Galloway
J. R. Downes
W. W. Goldsborough
Alexander Hardcastle
Enoch George
P. Roland Fisher
Frederick N. Nichols
Frederick R. Malone
H. W. B. Rowe
Hillsboro
John du Hadaway
Harmony
Elizabeth Agnes Kimmey
Alcade Kimmey
Maryland University Hospital
Kim
Bethlehem
John H. Reese
Samuel L. Payne
J. Ed. Nichols
F. N. Nichols
W. C. Pastorfield
Mary Ann Ross
Charles W. Gibson
North Washington Street
Ross
Richard Ross
Henderson
Olivet
St. Michaels
James Beck
Emma Cohee
Willard H. Thawley
Denton Cemetery
I. W. Poole
Henderson, Md
Ross Farquar
Christian Science Monitor
MacDonald
J. Edwardson
God
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Williston
Bateman
Joe
Punch
Hickman
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