Ten Thousand Percent Dividends Amid Fire Start Warning
A fragment notes a claim that a venture could pay ten thousand percent dividends if a fire begins, implying a hazardous or speculative financial instrument.
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1932
Page
2
A fragment notes a claim that a venture could pay ten thousand percent dividends if a fire begins, implying a hazardous or speculative financial instrument.
Carroll County doctors urge immunization against typhoid fever diphtheria smallpox and annual medical exams to detect slow developing diseases early They promote a shift from viewing physicians as repairmen to service stations and cite state support for preventive medicine in a July 1982 resolution.
A radio address by Rep. Robert Bacon highlights abuses in Federal subsidies to states. He cites 1931 figures where 14 states paid no net taxes yet received 24 million dollars, 18 others paid little, leaving 93 percent of the tax burden on 16 states. He argues subsidies fuel higher taxes and wasteful spending.
The government barge line claims $197,000 yearly earnings and $200,000 in the first quarter of 1932 while omitting taxpayers fund tens of millions for waterways and maintenance. Its tax free status contrasts with taxed rivals, as railroads struggle postwar and face rising individual taxes to cover deficits.
The article urges residents to regularly review their fire department’s performance and equipment. It warns that undertrained personnel or substandard apparatus can turn a small fire into a major disaster, potentially saving a town money now but risking citizens’ lives later.
An analysis of life insurance safety notes diversification across 2000 investments. It argues reserves protect policyholders during market stress, with high quality government bonds and top industrials. Claims life insurers endure wars and panics with solid legal reserves and experienced management.
The piece argues that price and advertised quality determine demand, with foreign goods often winning despite superior home products. It urges action over economy talk to aid business and notes poultry mortality on country roads as a curious observation about feathered pedestrians.
The piece surveys German conditions under the Nazi movement, noting mass hunger and unemployment, a shift toward social meaning in the movement, and calls for international cooperation. It argues for revisions of reparations, freer world trade, reduced nationalistic tension, and release of political prisoners to ease unrest. Editorial notes critique government bureaucracy and warn of expansion into private life.
The article argues there is not enough gold to sustain world commerce and notes most gold is controlled by France and the United States. It urges an international agreement on gold and silver values to restore trade, raise purchasing power, and release money into industry, stressing the urgency for the United States with its mineral riches.
The piece argues that postwar policies and global forces drive national troubles and demand attention to international concerns. It cites the Lausanne accord cutting reparation figures, mentions the Dawes and Young plans, and notes optimistic yet cautious views from Dr. Mary Woolley on disarmament progress. It also reports on Germany under Hitler and foreign aid to unions amid unemployment.
A mother recounts teaching her young son Billie to love flowers without destroying them. She avoided scolding, using patient guidance to redirect his impulse from ripping petals to smelling blossoms, while Charles shows similar tendencies. The method focused on gentle repetition and positive reinforcement to foster care for plants.
Advice for a smooth vacation driving experience. Start with a well prepared car, fit good tires and carry a spare tire, extra spark plugs, an extra quart of oil, fresh gasoline, and proper lubrication. A steady pace gets you there quicker than bursts of speed.
A roundup of local farming yields including I T Fleetwood threshing thirty three bushels per acre from fourteen acres and I A De Ford threshing 3200 bushels of wheat from 100 acres. Fires destroy a Whiteleysburg dwelling and store. Local obituaries note deaths of Samuel Nichols and Ernest Van Winkle. Community notices list weddings, travels, and a busy political primary with sheriff contenders.
The blaze at Dixon's Tavern Sunday around 3 am consumed the landmark, with Albert Porter and family and Charles Jones escaping in night clothes. The structure, once a noted Eastern Shore voting place, had been converted to a dwelling and restaurant. A separate fire destroyed Hynson Cole's threshing machine near Easton, damaging straw stacks and injuring Cole's foot. loss $800, insurance $300.
Dr. R H Riley warns picnickers to keep foods fresh and simple and avoid rich salads. He recommends carrying safe drinking water and using thermos containers to prevent water contamination during hot weather.
A dated diary style recounts a week of small events among Boy Scouts and local residents. Entries mention insects and worms, marital friction after a political convention, church talk about Blisters, a fishing-related arrest joke, nail poisoning rumors, a laughing Pa over a noose paper add, a bridge prize won by Ma, and a sack race with a woman dressed for the part.
The Caroline County Orphans Court met in regular session with Judges West Towers and Fleetwood. It approved ten guardianship accounts for W Arthur Sculley guardian to Joseph H Perry Jr and ordered payments to Thomas Cox Jr. by Celeste V Clark guardian to Adaline V Clark. Administrative orders covered William E Cox estate and William H Lord estate with executors, appraisers, and bond reviews. Adjourned to Friday August 12 1932 at 1 PM.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Wright moved from Pennsylvania to the former Wright home and spent the weekend with relatives. Francis Lawless was a visitor at his parents home with Mrs Turney Miss Rose Turney and John and Owen Turney. Rev W Dawson of Reading with his sister Mrs S C Atherton and her daughter Mildred visited the Lawless. Mrs Hanley entertained the Ladies Aid of Chestnut Grove and served pie and ice cream. Estella Reynolds and John Hughes of Harrisburg visited. Robert Slamon and Hugh Scott of Philadelphia spent part of their vacation at the Lawless home. Old home picnic at Chestnut Grove drew Concord people. Elsie Scott visits sister in Pennsylvania. See 3 piece over stuffed living room suit at $49.00 M K Newnam Furnisher of Homes.
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