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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1929
Page
2
A civic message urges respect for countryside beauty amid highway and utility expansion. It criticizes ruthless tree removal and straightening projects that favor tourism over local farmers, calling for roads that serve residents and markets while preserving landscapes and land values.
The piece notes that periods of slow retail in summer no longer depress stores as advertising changes shopper behavior. It explains how promoting near-cost closeouts attracts crowds, shifting past dullness to active sales and filling shelves with attractively priced items.
The piece argues that advertising yields multiple returns per dollar. It notes customers buy unadvertised items, develop favorable store impressions, and visit more often, leading to sustained new trade beyond the advertised product.
Editorial observes growing sense of responsibility for tariff policy as it incubates behind closed doors with Republican Senate Finance Committee members. It notes indirect efforts to shape public opinion that the President opposes the House bill, while no direct statement from the President is yet obtained.
Senator La Follette contends the House tariff bill will be recast for Senate debate with claims of improvements and a limited revision. He says Old Guard sponsors will seek Hoover endorsement, while many senators may be branded as obstructionists for opposing the measure amid debate on sugar extortion and building materials graft.
A proposed World Bank for Financial Peace would raise 100 million dollars with triple deposits, to be based in Brussels or nearby, serving as a global clearinghouse for reparations and German annuities. It envisions seadromes, air rail links, and a broad banking role without coercive interference, per Owen Young. Daily air service between New York and San Francisco may begin September 1, under Col Charles Lindbergh.
Songwriters and composers are flocking to Hollywood to score talking pictures at MGM. Gus Edwards Fred Fisher Billy Rose Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed work under long term contracts. The Broadway Melody stars Bessie Love Anita Page Charles King with Harry Beaumont directing. Brown says talkie songs will popularize numbers and film music will rival stage shows.
Twenty five years back notes cover wheat prices, a horse loss, the Ida steamer purchase, and local political reps for Caroline county. Weddings, travels, and job moves appear with Denton and nearby towns, including families like Carrow Clark and Lord Hamilton, plus obituaries for James R. Wilson and Jefferson D Towers.
Nidgely Mr Walter Mitchell spent Sunday and Monday at Rehoboth. Mr John Applebaum was in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Mrs Carroll Meredith recently visited Medina New York. Mr Roy Slaughter has a position in Newark New Jersey.
Friday notes a mother’s swimsuit issue provoking her husband’s embarrassment and a joke about modesty. Saturday Miss Blunt returns from Yurapeen trip and is asked if she traveled first class. Sunday Emmy’s sister’s engagement hints at family ties. Monday father admires a city barber sign while dreaming of luxury. Tuesday Jane argues about vanity and consent. Wednesday Emmy’s mood shifts to blue. Thursday parents delay a portrait session after a photographer’s advice.
The United States rose as a creditor nation after World War I aided by new credit systems. Advancements in transport, chemistry, electricity, and scientific management spurred a new economic era. The analysis concludes that stock gains stem from permanent factors, not inflation, with potential commodity price inflation and more credit expansion as prices rise.
Mrs Edward Gilbert of Seaford spends a week with Dr and Mrs Barton. The group joined meetings at Denton camp. Brack Porter of West Seaford Miss Mary Tracy of Seaford and Everett Wothers of Trappe visited the Bartons. Debora Ebling returns home after nursing. Noble Lynch takes a job in Reading Pa with his wife and Debora spending Sunday at Denton camp.
Ad claims a new tonic by W. J. Evans cures indigestion constipation gas and pain after meals giving energy for mothers grandmothers to bring up children. Assertion that no woman can be good homemaker with these issues unless using Hera tonic.
The article argues that on a declining market merchants must move stock quickly to meet price pressures. It promotes newspaper advertising as the cheapest, most effective way to boost store volume, urging careful copy, home newspaper bulletins, and study of top mail-order catalogs to improve advertising and merchandising.
A garden supper scene promotes a calm atmosphere after a hot day. Recipes include a cheese and tomato canape with bacon, a gelatin salad with whipped cream, a frozen fruit salad with mayonnaise, and Log Cabin Sandwiches with cream cheese and nuts, all prepared for outdoor afternoon tea and served after refrigeration.
In loving remembrance of my dear husband George W Kelley Jr who departed this life three years ago Seth 1928. I recall your memory with tenderness and sorrow as I linger by your grave. Though life grows lonely and sad I hold your memory dear and look to heaven for reunion. Never ending love from your wife Nora Kelley.
A license tag numbered 304 926 was found on Thursday between Easton and American Corner. The finder asks the owner to call John Coursey Drug Store Federalsburg Md at Mr Coursey’s expense.
Cambridge auto races at the 1929 Cambridge Fair will showcase top drivers led by Bob Robinson driving the Miller Special. The event, sanctioned by the AAA, aims for record speeds on the dirt track across two days with fierce competition from Wallace Winn McClure Campbell Hoffman Lenhoist Patterson Cacace and Barr among others. Robinson, a veteran of a dozen years and holder of many track records, will debut at Cambridge after wins at Harrington and will face strong rivals seeking big money and new records.
The male quartet on the Atwater Kent Radio Hour August 4 features timeless songs sung by mothers and fathers incl Love's Old Sweet Song In the Gloaming In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree and In the Good Old Summer Time with orchestral pieces from Old Timers Waltz Georgia Camp Meeting and selections from Robin Hood Also includes a note of Justinian on justice as a theme.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Baltimore announces a $4870 project to replace deteriorated poles on the Hillsboro Denton line with 180 creosoted pine and butt treated chestnut poles. The work will remove 321 poles, 280 crossarms, and 50 miles of wire, aiming to reduce storm disruptions. The board includes C H Carter and others with offices in Baltimore and New York.
In Smithville the Bloomery cemetery is being seeded for fall grass with volunteers from local farms contributing last week. Miss Mildred Scott, recently treated for kidney infection at Emergency Hospital, has returned home improved. Mr. and Mrs. Sid Collins celebrate birth of a son born Monday July 29. Firemen's Parade seen in Denton drew many locals. Brooks Lare anticipates tonsil surgery soon.
Mr R J S Bullock of Rowlandsville stayed with brother W E Bullock then visited Federalsburg and Denton. Francis McBride and wife from Wilmington returned after visiting Edward and Mrs Adams. Helen Melvin visited Philadelphia and Clifton Heights. Women’s Community Club meets at Lidens school on Thursday August 8 at 2 PM. Elon Wright Lena Bullock and family visited Easton Saturday. Many locals attended Harrington fair last week. Area needs rain.
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