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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1929
Page
4
A non advertising merchant argues that successful business relies on public awareness of offerings. Regular home newspaper ads build store reputation, attract new customers, and counter mail order competition by showcasing quality merchandise and prompt service. Square dealing and local promotion are presented as key to growing sales and community trade.
Representative John N. Garner of Texas outlines Democratic stance on revising the Fordney McCumber tariff. He stresses equal protection for all interests, opposition to high tariff walls, and placing agriculture on parity with industry. He denounces secret committee sessions and calls for open examination of each schedule.
The article critiques Republican committee secrecy over tariff rate setting, warns of protectionist embargo risks, and argues for fair road funding. It cites Garner on valuation changes and potential prohibitive protection, plus a call to broaden rural roads and curb wasteful gas taxes while noting editorials oppose excessive levies. It also covers Wheeler’s stance on U S Marines in Nicaragua and opposition to canal plans.
The text argues that improving infrastructure like roads is important but cites that people will endure rough roads to reach advertised bargains. It emphasizes that a community’s future hinges on residents’ beliefs about what it can become, not just its current state.
Bishop William Lawrence of the Methodist Episcopal Church argues that early sex education will curb a national evil. In a Harvard Medical School lecture he cites wartime illness data and criticizes current efforts, urging schools to teach essential information while condemning sexual films as obscene. Bernarr Macfadden signs support for educational reform nationwide.
Antarctic Circle explorers, just back from Byrd's expedition, report daily meals of strawberries and berries, hearty but unusual comforts by wireless contact with home. They note abundant raspberries, radio aids, and modern cooking, while early explorers faced cold hunger and peril.
Reports from Denton and surrounding towns include Talbot Savings Bank boosting capital stock, debris cleared from Baltimore’s burned area, grain prices in Baltimore, land sales near Denton, and the sale of Castle Haven on the Choptank to a Philadelphian. Fires damaged a Spring Mills residence, and cold weather harmed early strawberries. Local marriages, board appointments, bank directorships, visits, and multiple construction projects are noted, with plans for new stores and houses in Denton and East Denton.
The 4 N elub of Smithson met at Blanche Flaherty's home on April 20 to organize an entertainment for Smithson school. After the program, ice cream cake candy and sandwiches will be sold. Everyone is welcome.
Springtime brings colorful replacements for winter. Milk is highlighted as healthy, with recipes for Spring Soup using lettuce cabbage turnip carrot onion and milk, a Wheatena dessert, a Caramel Custard, and a Frosted Chocolate drink. Emphasizes milk as nourishment and energy for growth and happiness.
Bethlehem couple announce the marriage of their daughter Alice Belle Christopher to John Keaton of Hagerstown Maryland on Friday April 19 1929 in Chester Pennsylvania The couple will reside in Chester, Pennsylvania.
A terse observation notes that most productive labor is performed by people kept alert by anxiety rather than idle. While challenging, the environment pushes steady output as workers refuse to slack off. The remark highlights discipline over leisure in daily duties.
A rough, period voice records weekly anecdotes and misadventures. Friday recounts Mrs Slix and her husband’s near tragedy after drink and tainted liquor. Saturday, a married man jokes about changing roles and powdering his wife. Sunday, Ant Emmy recalls Pergatory tales from youth. Monday, Blisters hints at a gift with strings. Teasday notes a savings bride after four weddings. Wednesday reports a Ford deal nearly done then off. Thursday arrives with a drunkard’s quip about waking after drinking licker.
March honor roll lists Robert and Elizabeth Murphy and Anna Lloyd. Good attendance includes Harold Carey George Blanchfield Leon Kulh Earl Hurd Lida Bailey Betty Bailey Pearl and Julia Jones Pear end Dorothy Furbush Kathryn Rousei. 1 H Club met Madison’s birthday celebrated. The school is an honor school in state PTA work and received a window transparency. Mrs Charles Bailey and Mrs R Wesley Ross visited Townsend friends. The PTA of Patterson’s School joined National and Service Citizens of Delaware. We mourn the death of Mrs Anna S Anderson. Rev E T Collins returns to Harrington MME Church for another Conference year. Visitors include Mr Jack Schaffer and daughter Patricia Mrs Andrew Thawley and Mrs Alfred H Ross at A Clark Smith’s in Goldsboro. Rev C C Day of Philadelphia greeted by Starrington friends. Miss Dorothy Iarrington visits with Lyndal Hayman. Miss Alma Calloway attended State PTA Convention in Dover. Andrew Thawley returns from Florida. Miss Mary Anthony of Dover visits Iarrington. Mrs Elizabeth Bringhurst visits West Chester relatives. Dr Bringhurst at Medical Convention in Boston.
On Sunday Mrs. T. E. Willoughby entertained several guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ole Todd and mother Mrs. Dora Tord and Mrs. James Harding of Easton, along with Mr. Edward Willoughby of Centreville and Miss Mae Shoemaker of Ridgely. Mr. Srl Daffin of Lancaster has returned home after visiting his parents. Mrs. Henrietta Frey and daughter Miss Martha are on an extended visit with friends in New York City.
The Christian Science Monitor notes a worldwide trend toward closer nations through increased friendliness, with the younger generation leading the way. It highlights a shared optimism and rising regional cooperation across ages and borders.
Statewide health drive mobilizes early exams for children entering school this year. Bureau of Child Hygiene and partners emphasize weight, posture, heart, lungs, throat, teeth, vision and hearing checks. Among 3516 prospective first graders, many show dental decay, throat issues, adenoids, underweight, and other conditions. vaccination for smallpox is required by Maryland law for school entry.
The piece surveys annual bird migrations north and south, noting regular timing, repeatable routes, and the mysteries of how birds find their way. It highlights bird-banding, seasonal insect declines, and the ecological value of insect-eating birds in controlling pest populations.
A surprise party for Miss Alice Hastings was held at her sister Mrs John Williams home Friday night celebrating her seventeenth birthday. A large crowd attended and she received many useful gifts. Refreshments were served at a late hour. Mr and Mrs Fred Fountain visited Mr Elon Wright Sunday afternoon and reported his good improvement. Miss Katherine Spence of Smithville and Miss Edna Adams visited Mr and Mrs Walter Adams Sunday and Monday. Miss Laura Seely spent the weekend with her parents while attending Golden's College. Miss Bernice Adams visited Miss Alice Hastings of Trinity. Mrs Steward visited her daughter Mrs Jennie Cannon recently.
Concord reverend and Mrs. C H Atkins and family depart for Tilghman Island after seven years in Concord. They improved churches and parsonage, and Mrs Atkins was active in church and club work. The piece also notes community events, a new preacher Rev S L Thawley moving in, a house purchase by Geo Thawley, visits by Mrs Peters, and the birth of a son. It ends with a public notice about Act Section 20 Chapter 668 of 1927 restricting dogs from March 1 to September 1 to protect upland game, urging dog owners to keep dogs leashed or enclosed or face penalties.
Marydel residents hosted visitors from Hardy Boothwyn and Boothwyn including Mrs Howard Schweitzer and Mr Nolan Stafford. Delighted trips saw Ray Smith of Swift and Co Wilmington visit his parents. Several locals attended a Easton Md dance and University of Delaware student Paul Smith joined family over weekend. Sunday School at 10 and worship at 11 noted.
Mr and Mrs William Harrison of Harrington visited at Rev L S Matthews home this Sunday Miss Sue Latcham returned to Milford after wintering with Mrs Will Smith Edgar Lane of Philadelphia spent last weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Lew Lane Carroll Meredith and Ada Matthews were in Greensboro Tuesday morning Norman Wilson and son Davis visited in Wilmington from Friday to Sunday Mary Briscoe of Philadelphia enjoys a month long vacation with her parents here Mrs Frank Matthews visits her ill mother at Hickman D M Swing and Thoms Swing spent part of last week in Philadelphia Ridgely railroad station remodeling to add office space Community Club meets next Monday with Mrs I T Saulsbury Thomas Ryan entertained Mrs Jerry Prior of Rehoboth Mr and Mrs John Sharp of Wilmington visited relatives here recently Hiram Kenton of Greensboro visited Sunday Francis Lynch entertains his brother Owen of Oxford Pa Carroll Meredith made a business trip to Baltimore Paul Holsinger second visits his uncle in Arizona Elizabeth Sparks remains quite ill.
W J Evans druggist in Denton promotes Hera as a remedy for bloating constipation bad mouth taste restless sleep and fatigue. He invites customers to try it for five days and return the bottle for a money back guarantee if no improvement noted and urges visiting him for an explanation of Hera for good health.
General Motors Truck Company executive O L Arnold says business owners demand stylish trucks for advertising value and public perception. He notes GM Trucks enhance a firm’s image through modern appearance and performance, with Pontiac engines for light duty and Buick for heavier tasks during a nationwide Spring Showing.
The motion picture What Price Ignorance, acclaimed by scientists and writers as outstanding on sex issues, plays four days from Monday April 29 at Temple Theatre Dover. German physicians Dr Curt Thomalla Dr N Kaufman contributed to manuscript and supervision while Dr Rudolph Biebrach directed. A large cast of European celebrities is featured as four dramatic life stories unfold.
A collection of aphorisms and reflections on democracy, education, and character. It cites H. B. Stowe, Goethe, and A T Sheppard praising integrity, sound judgment, and the importance of young minds in shaping national destiny.
A collection of remarks praising sports as a breeding ground for lasting friendship and international harmony. Includes Schiller on youth dreams, Lord Lonsdale on sport friendships, and A Corbett Smith praising Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks for fostering peace beyond League of Nations edicts.
Landowner Eli Harrison and Edward Butler declare a ban on fox hunting on their property effective immediately through November 1 due to damage to crops and growing crops. enforcement by property owners.
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