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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1931
Page
2
President and Treasurer Mary MELVIN, Vice-President and Secretary. Entered at the Postoffice at Denton Md as second class mail matter. Saturday Morning August 1 1931.
The Denton audit report for treasurer Walter Sparklin shows reduced town indebtedness and timely improvements without tax rate increase. A new garbage truck boosts sanitary conditions and convenience, while the Board of Town Commissioners earns praise for diligent, citizen–centered management and relighting contracts.
Denton endures a stray dog era with many large and small dogs roaming city streets day and night. With no dog tax to fund control efforts the numbers rise and owners abandon pets. Concern grows over rabies risk and public disturbance prompting calls to pen and humane disposal if unclaimed.
A warning on road safety links traffic fatalities to defective eyesight. It cites night blindness double vision barrel vision color blindness and fatigue as contributors and notes a Pennsylvania test showing 25 percent of driver applicants color blind. It urges recognition of eye problems and regular vision checks to reduce accidents.
Dr. Julius Klein of the U S assistant secretary of commerce argues in Rotarian Magazine that retailing is a science and profession not asimple job. He cites studies showing many stores fail due to poor location staff and lack of experience, and urges independent retailers to adopt efficient, disciplined methods to survive competition.
A city like a business shows success when started and run right. Truthful continuous advertising builds public approval, highlights resources, and speeds sales. Sporadic ads fail to reach customers. Advertise to let people know what you offer and where to buy.
A public safety appeal calls for a national Save-a-Life motor vehicle campaign this year. It urges rigorous driver examinations, mechanical safeties, and unremitting education to reduce highway deaths and injuries as motorists assume personal responsibility on public roads.
An 1917 Chicago Tribune editorial argues the liquor industry fueled social and political corruption, claiming the liquor trade financed crime and decadence. It contends prohibition would reveal a grim narrative of Rome-like decay and the industry’s grip on American life.
The text appears as a partial quotation discussing crime fostering social evil and alleging bribery of politicians, juries, and legislatures. It lacks full context, names, dates, or clear who spoke and where. The readable fragment emphasizes corruption across branches of government.
A parable about people wasting energy on constant complaint. Lincoln’s story of a small steamer with a big whistle shows that blowing the whistle stirs up steam, slows progress, and prevents success as the boat drifts. Using effort to drive opportunity keeps the paddlewheel turning.
The piece analyzes Republican distress over 1932 prospects with Philadelphia mayor Mackey urging a GOP convention in Philadelphia to aid Pennsylvania, while Curtis and Watson weigh running mates and Senate seats. It contrasts intraparty doubts with Balkan dangers from the World Crisis era, detailing Bulgaria’s reparations burden and Central Powers’ postwar strains.
A Vienna to Balkans traveler notes refugees burden Greece and Jugoslavia, debt from League loans, and displacement woes. He praises Balkan Union and peace education while urging disarmament and US-UK leadership. cites Seeckt’s stance and a GenevaChildren of Africa study establishing a regional information centre for African betterment.
RCA Victor researcher E. B. Patterson describes a color organ that converts music into changing colors and harmony. Operated from Camden New Jersey laboratories, it aims to enhance emotion by appealing to sight and sound. Applications include stage performances with blues singing and fountain lighting with water flow timed to tempo.
Concord camp meeting will be held on August 3. A cow owned by John N. Wright of Reliance died from rabies after being bitten by a rabid dog about 10 days earlier, with several herd mates showing symptoms. The dog remains at large and reportedly has bitten other cattle. Government telegraph officer R. E. Merriken, brother of H. R. Merriken, is in Panama and praises the isthmus and salary. Numerous social notices follow, including weddings, visits, and local obituaries in Caroline county with names such as Hobbs, Passwaters, Messick, Downes, Brown, Philips, Trazzare, and Temple.
Pastor assisted by Rev. T H Wright reports a brutal assault by two negroes on Robert Passwaters near Mersey s Cross Roads. Passwaters died from a head injury before night. The attackers fled and are at large. Maryland constables notified.
In a family scene Bill asks about supper and learns ice cream with fruit sauces is planned. The article lists Recipes for Fruit Sauce Pineapple Sauce and Orange Sauce with steps and ingredients, highlighting ice cream as a nutritious, year round treat in hot weather.
A Denton Journal summary notes foresters praise the red squirrel for planting tree seeds in New York and at Harvard forest, citing its general harmlessness, cone and mushroom diet, occasional nests around birds, and a noted trade mark. The bulletin credits Hart, Johnson, and Dence for field work. It closes with ads and general readings.
A quirky diary style recap covers Friday to Thursday with Mr and Mrs Ember’s on again off again marriage, a cooking mishap causing indigestion, painting disputes, a Sunday school incident, a pin exchange with Slippry Huff, Emmy’s telegram and niece’s Shakespeare job, and a self deprecating Thursday tale of clothing and laughter.
Local society items list visits and stays of numerous residents and guests across towns including Wilmington Philadelphia New Castle Centreville Telchester Rehoboth and Chester. Highlights include Sunday School outing to Telchester revival services in Conowingo and a sale of an Ellis Champion separator and Fordson tractors.
A retrospective on George Washington’s era marks his influence on flags navy and even West Point while noting the great seal’s history. Design work began after independence and spanned iterations in 1841 1884 and 1903 with Barton Thomson and Webster figures. the seal remains a symbol of sovereign authority housed in the State Department.
Smithson and Denker families from Secaucus and Staten Island visit Pra ger and Truitt households. Mundt from Long Island visits parents. Tate family from Pennsylvania spends the weekend with Mrs. Reese. R H Stafford announces store will close at 5 30 Tuesday and Thursday evenings in July and August. offers farm and home items from Burrs Ville Maryland.
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