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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1936
Page
4
Political clubs unite people with shared ideas to support a larger party. They teach parliamentary law debate and presenting views. Club work fosters better citizenship and understanding of constitutional principles, aiding future officials and statesmanship.
The August survey from the Department of Commerce shows general trade strengthening nationwide. Rain improved crops in many regions, with Louisville reporting a better tobacco outlook and Georgia's cotton sale of the first bale. Building activity remains high in cities like Atlanta and San Francisco, with steel orders emerging for 1937 autos in Pittsburgh. The drought zones affect some wholesale orders, but overall activity stays robust.
In Pittsburgh a WPA project proposal seeks to spend more than 20 million dollars on lands in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Administrators approve, with Federal coordinator backing. A railroad from Grants Pass to Crescent City would cost over 7 million and create homes for over 10,000 families from drought areas.
Britain reduced road deaths and injuries in the year and a half, despite more cars and tighter road space. Transport Minister Hore-Belisha cites safety measures, driver tests reducing risk, and school safety education as turning points in cutting incidents.
The Annalist headlines a broadly upbeat mid year survey with two brief tables. Industrial production in June shows strength at 102 relative to 1923-25 baseline, while consumer expenditure rises to 163.9 and department store sales reach 89. Employment and payrolls advance from 1935, though not as rapidly as production. Real wages hold, living costs at 84.5 of 1923-25. Farmers show slight weakness with national income at 82.5 and cash farm income at 78, though 1986 cash farm income is forecast to rise despite lag.
A late 1930s business snapshot notes drought costs near 8 percent higher than 1935 totaling 7.5 billion. An Annalst table cites recoveries in low mood losses, with consumer expenditures up 71 percent, industrial output 64.7, department store sales 6.61, construction 2.79, employment 5.16, and payrolls 5.15 percent. Analysts see no wage cuts, demand for steel and autos stable, and optimism driven by a surplus since 1935 and stock gains. The report suggests surplus may not be tapped this year.
J J Pelley president of the Association of American Railroads argues railroads show resilience amid downturns. He cites lowering freight costs from 1921 to today, sustained high wages, improved service, and a strong safety record, asserting railroading remains vital to American welfare as the nation moves forward.
Teachers keep life insurance at a far higher rate than other groups, says C F Cros of Lincoln National Life. He notes teachers lapse at 50 percent of normal, while professionals lapse 70 percent, business people 75 percent, office workers 112 percent, and farmers 75 percent. The teacher’s steady income and awareness of insurance value drive careful retention.
Emma May Hobbs, seven, died while trying to rescue her younger brother from drowning in the Choptank river at Greensboro. Her unhesitating act showed a noble spirit and remarkable maturity for a child, as parents mourn this heartbreak and the community notes her courage.
The piece criticizes the vagueness and apparent sincerity of the relief plank in the Republican national platform, noting many earnest men reject it as insufficient or unclear. It reflects a skeptical view of party promises and the need for concrete policies.
A sprawling, fragmented report mixes political critique of relief policies with a European war warning. It notes Governor Landon and party reluctance on relief, cites Pennsylvania airport controversy, and threads in looming questions about Danzig, Austria, Czechoslovakia, and a broader search for peace as nations edge toward new confrontations.
In Maryland statistics for January to June, Dr. RO H. Riley reports 13 50 births in the state and 11 061 deaths, with Baltimore City and counties showing notable rises in heart disease and kidney disease deaths. Communicable diseases rose to 28 565 cases, measles led with 6 373, while venereal diseases and pneumonias also contributed significantly to the total illness burden.
The report lists seven Tularemia cases in Tulare, seven Rocky Mountain spotted fever incidents, one undulant fever case from unpasteurized milk, six malaria cases, and rising poliomyelitis and Vincent’s angina plus trench mouth figures. Tetanus appears eight times, with the figures higher than last year.
The piece laments the dimming of earthly light and extols Isaiah's vision of Jerusalem, where the Lord becomes an everlasting light. It urges inner spiritual illumination over material pleasures, wishing the reader a soul dwelling in Zion with heavenly serenity and salvation as its walls. The tone is devotional, urging personal sanctity and divine guidance.
A compact old fashioned recipe using flour baking powder salt shortening milk crab meat or lobster, onion, parsley and lemon juice. Mix dry ingredients with shortening then milk, combine with seafood, roll on a floured board, spread filling, roll jelly roll and bake on sheet for about 25 to 35 minutes until served with hot parsley sauce.
The Journal notes that wedding invitations and announcements are printed with neatness and dispatch, highlighting the newspaper's service in producing timely notices for couples and families.
A Denton area column reports property sales including Charles B M Collins selling to John Jones for 1700 in the First District. Town taxes in August offer 5 percent discount. Choptank postmastership resignations and new appointee William K E Dillon. Local wells, water supply projects, and infrastructure plans discussed. Numerous social visits, travels, and regional notices involving residents from Denton, Bridgeville, Rehoboth, and Camden Camp. Democratic candidates file certificates with the Caroline County election supervisor for positions including State’s Attorney Sheriff Levy Court and Orphans’ Court.
Ford V8 cabriolet. 1935 Chevrolet coach. 1935 Plymouth Deluxe coupe. 1935 Plymouth sedan. All in excellent condition. New stock. Contact FE YW IRS. Phone 131 W. Denton Md.
Shoe repairing of all kinds, prompt and satisfactory service, work called for and delivered. Telephone, 76-M- Charles H. Steelman, Franklin street, between 2nd and 3rd, Denton, Md.
Slats diary covers a week with mis-spellings and casual notes. He writes about skipping Sunday fishing, shopping prices, a world trip for health, a cold visit with Jene, a river city lake lacking water, a mayoral weather, a newspaper page, and a lawyer not charging a fee for a nagging wife related tale.
Vice-president Brinton Holloway presided over the Harrington Fire Co monthly meeting. F S Nunis outlined a speedway proposal and a committee will arrange a meeting with the Fair Association to seek a race track. The group also discussed rural and local calls, a county meeting, a year book page, and parade invitations.
Mr. Frank Kibler made a business trip to Philadelphia last Tuesday. Mr. Charles Reese and Florence Ann Porter spent the weekend in Baltimore. Miss Addie Griffin of Greensboro visited friends and relatives here last Sunday. Olin Porter journeyed to Florida this week with a truck load of household goods. Mrs. Harald Fountain and son Dick visited Wilmington this week. A fire escape is being installed at the High School building.
Use printers ink to keep merchandise clean and move stock faster. The tip urges applying ink to items so dust does not settle and products sell promptly.
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