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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1936
Page
4
An exploration of how political parties support rights and public policy. Parties function as voluntary citizen associations with self governed rules guiding campaigns, membership, and shifts in allegiance as individuals align with evolving principles.
The article reviews repeated U S droughts since 1880, arguing that modern news may exaggerate conditions but recent droughts pose serious challenges. It details 1936 losses across North Dakota and South Dakota wheat, Montana, Wyoming, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and declines in cotton and tobacco in the South, plus crop damage and locusts and rabbits worsening hunger.
Federal action provides immediate relief to afflicted farmers though experts warn of long term drought risks. They say most of the drought region is unfit to sustain life without moisture preservation, advocating less dry wheat farming and more grass to curb evaporation and soil erosion. Some place total losses over 500 million dollars while the Pacific Northwest may see higher grain prices.
The weekly business survey reports that extreme heat and drought have not derailed wholesale and retail activity in much of the country. Minneapolis saw June sales up 24 percent year over year. country stores up 14 percent. Kansas City noted gains in wholesale activity, while Omaha reported adverse effects from dry weather. Birmingham welcomed rains improving crop conditions and bank clearings rose over 23 percent. Atlanta and Georgia saw gains in agricultural implement sales and a bumper feed crop. Charleston wholesale trade rose 2 percent, and Chicago hosted a large home furnishings exposition. Cincinnati and Louisville reported solid wholesale gains though drought softened pace in some areas. Houston wholesale activity showed notable increases. employment rose due to industry, construction, and rural demand. Pittsburgh recorded record plate glass output for the first half of 1936, Portland reported peak tourist traffic, and Dallas, Fort Worth, and Cleveland attracted crowds to expositions. Oranges reached a new June sales high in Los Angeles.
A campaign feature highlights a supposed sample poll of American voters. It claims Roosevelt holds a popular majority of over 2,000,000 while Landon leads by six in the Electoral College. The poll allegedly canvassed 105,000 voters, with further details hinted as speculative.
The piece discusses how fashion fabrics have evolved and how consumers, both ready made and home sewists, should learn about new summer fabrics. It highlights wrinkle resistant linens and synthetics, care guidance, and labeling promises about shrinkage and color fastness, plus notes on suitable uses and stitching tips.
Dr. R H Riley reports 53 typhoid cases in the first six months of this year, the lowest midyear total on record despite flood aftermath. 17 cases in Baltimore City and 36 in counties, with six counties Carroll Cecil Howard Prince George's Queen Anne's and Somerset reporting zero. Continuous prevention efforts and water disinfection credited, but vigilance remains essential.
Dodge official W R Bamford explains a step by step method to fit a car into a space three feet longer than the vehicle. Start parallel to the car ahead, 1 1/2 feet to the side, align rear hubs, then back up with wheels turned toward the curb until your seat lines up with the rear of the car ahead.
Directions describe straightening wheels, moving two feet, aligning front wheels from curb, braking until bumpers touch, shifting through first gear with clutch, turning wheels away from curb then moving forward to center, backing into space in reverse for 18 inches, ending with six inches from curb to avoid contact.
Miss Loretta Paskey leaves for summer school at the University of Virginia accompanied by Mrs. Mary Dolby. Numerous visits and guest stays chain through Wilmington Claiborne Rehoboth and Philadelphia. Kent Shirt Company employees take an outing after a week long strike. Riverside cottage purchase on Indian River. Fire department responds to a truck fire near Felton. New York license noted. Arley Wix hosts relatives from New Jersey.
The Ladies Aid of the M P Church in Choptank enjoyed a pleasant gathering at Mr and Mrs W F Whiteley home on July 7. They welcomed their new minister Rev Clift and wife. The August meeting will be at Mrs Q C Blades home on the 4th evening and all members are urged to attend.
In memory of my dear husband Ar He C Hobbs who died August 1 1935. I sit and think of him when alone, memory the only friend grief can call. Like ivy on the withered oak my love will stay green and never fade away. Sadly missed by his wife Mae Hobb Marcus Hook Pa.
A Denton Maryland shoe repair ads prompt prompt service by Charles H Steelman on Franklin Street. Delmarva farmers plan an all expense rail and boat tour to Boston August 24 to 27. Commentary on League of Nations and moral judgments ends with a subscription call for the Journal.
A life prisoner known as Little Phil Alguin, who killed Los Angeles Detective Sergeant J J Fitzgerald in 1923, is jailed on new murder charges against Frank Rudeen. He has been brought back from Folsom and faces possible death if convicted.
On shipboard, the crew is divided into two watches for discipline and fair duty. The day starts at noon, with seven watches including the dog watches from 4 to 8 p.m. Bells mark time every half hour, guiding watch changes and rest. The system, described by a Cleveland Plain Dealer writer, explains how noon to 4 p.m. etc. are allocated and how the bells sequence progresses through the day and night.
Ancient and medieval writings describe beds of great luxury with silver and gold. Athenian and Roman aristocracy used maple bedsteads, ebony inlays, and ornate supports. In the Middle Ages four post canopied forms faded to carved panels, gilding and marquetry.
The great dome of the Invalides church, built in Grecian style by Mansart, houses Napoleon’s tomb beneath two cupolas. The tomb, placed in 1940 with a grand ceremony, is sheltered by a sunset glow from tinted windows. The sarcophagus, a single Finland granite block, rests on green Vosges granite and was crafted by Visconti.
Twenty five years ago the Easton fair featured aeroplane rides with a Curtis biplane to be offered free, while peach orchards hint at good prices. Dorchester bridge work progresses, plans include a two story county barn with hydraulic ram, 16 stalls and hay shafts to improve road teams and feed efficiency.
Sunday shows a chaotic view of life with bath time grudges and a harsh neck washing, while Monday recounts a traffic stop that Ma evades and shifts blame. Daily mischief follows with Jane and watch rumors, then mathematical musings on leep yr and pedestrian leaps, Friday notes a social mishap at a party, and Saturday describes a gossiping wedding plan and a practical exchange about business.
The tribute honors Sallie E Saulsbury longtime president of the Denton M E Church Ladies Aid. Despite years of ill health she remained close in spirit and service praised as loyal earnest and unostentatious. Committee notes her as well loved and a faithful servant.
In the absence of the pastor Rev T J Turkington the Sunday services in August begin tomorrow the 2nd with Rev W L Jump presiding Denton. Wednesday prayer meetings will be led by Christian Endeavor Missionary Auxiliary Loyal Sons Bible Class Sunday School and Friendship Circle. Epiphany Mission Preston will have morning prayers and sermon at 11:00 a m Sunday. Masses Sunday August 2 at St Elizabeth Denton 9 30 and at St Benedict 8 Confessions at St Benedict Saturday 7 00 and Sunday 7 15.
Poignant memorial note for Wim Wilson Dennis who died July 31 1933. The speaker recalls his memory and voice and face, expressing ongoing love and absence. A closing line notes the person is missed deeply by family.
The Journal notes that wedding invitations and announcements are printed here with care and efficiency.
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