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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1929
Page
2
Farm youth seek city work and warn against urban drain
A teen former farm boy recounts moving to the city for a $28 weekly job with a large firm, noting costs erase gains but praising advancement. The piece argues cities pull talent from farms, harming rural communities, urges home advertising and local purchasing to sustain towns and prevent urban dependency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears-Roebuck
Epoch-making Age and the Challenge of Real Change
The author reflects on living in a pivotal era, noting that epochal achievements emerge from opposing currents and practiced engagements. History reveals the struggle behind major changes, such as the American Constitution, colonial tensions, and the Magna Carta, illustrating that judging one's time is difficult yet the era begins anew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runnymede
Kellogg pact proclaimed as Hoover hails world peace
A July proclamation by President Hoover declared the Kellogg pact in force renouncing war. He joined former President Coolidge and Kellogg in the White House East Room for a ceremony praising international cooperation. The address stressed the pact as a conscience led step in international law and urged faithful observance by the signatories and their citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Coolidge
Mr. Kellogg
White House
United States
France
Arrowe Park
England
Crusaders
Universal Youth
Duke of Connaught
Scout Movement
Editorial notes on tariff bill and Hoover policy
The piece criticizes Senator Swanson and the Republican tariff plans, arguing the Year Book of the Department of Commerce shows high prosperity and low unemployment under Hoover. It notes rises in cement sugar and glass sectors, claims tariff hikes would harm agriculture, and describes administrative moves to adjust rates despite department findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paign
Senator Smoot
Simmons
North Carolina
Lewis
Utah
Tariff Commission
Smoot
Swanson
Virginia
Department of Commerce
Hoover
Congress
House
Hawley
Senate Finance Committee
Department
United States
Finance Committee
David J. Lewis
Pacific Coast
Central States
Nathan Inter-County Cup Displayed At Cambridge Fair
The Cambridge Fair August 7 features the Nathan Inter-County Cup won by Caroline county girls 4-H judging team now on display at Davis Drug Store. Ridgely chosen Edna Crouse and Louise Smith of Bridge Town were selected August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Fair
Caroline County
Davis’ Drug Store
Ridgely
Edna Crouse
Louise Smith
Bridgetown
Caroline 4 H Girls Win Places in State Contests
Caroline county 4 H girls earned multiple places at the Boys and Girls Club Week August 8 to 13. Awards include Dorothea O Connor second in cotton school dresses, Edna Crouse second in children's garments, Vivian Holsinger first in complete outfit and wool sport dresses, Cornelia DeWilde second in bread judging, Edna Cheezum third in bread judging, Anna Frances Seward second in clothing judging, Edna Crouse first in canning, Mary Brumbaugh first in afternoon dresses, Louise Smith third in school dresses. Vivian Holsinger of Ridgely to represent Maryland at the national congress in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Dorothea Q O’ Connor
Edna Crouse
Vivian Holsinger
Cornelia DeWilde
Edna Cheezum
Anna Frances Seward
Canning
Mary Brumbaugh
Louise Smith
Ridgely
Maryland
Twenty Five Years Ago Highlights Denton County News
Twenty five years ago notes from Denton area cover crops and markets. Wheat prices amidst statewide reports. Virginia Peninsula sweet potato crop to market. Local families marry and relocate. J A Trozzare plans a grand Fifth Avenue dwelling. Canteloupes peaches and market quotes from New York and Baltimore implied. Denton commissioners open North Eighth Street and a street north of the railroad to aid building. Several residents visit relatives in Queen Anne’s and Western Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Woodford
Cumberland
Caroline
Free Book Fund
J. A. Trozzare
Fifth Avenue
Virginia
Denton
Samuel W. Price
Bertie W. Saulsbury
Burrsville
North Eighth Street
Journal
New York
Baltimore
Earle Smith
Mr. Smith
W. D. Smith
Queen Anne's County
Hardcastle
Nardcastle
Sadie Nuadain
Alexander Hardcastle
City
Rehoboth
Edith Truitt
Mayme Wilson
Philadelphia
Jennie Wyatt
Ada Sullivan
Tilghman’s
J. PF. Roop
Hobbs
Wm. HL. Garey
B. B. Brumbaugh
Chalmers Brumbaugh
Maryland
Pen-Mar
Henry R. Lewis
Annie
Winnie Liden
Fred B. Nuttle
Dawson George
Norman Stevens
St. Louis
May
Myrtle Beauchamp
Lulu Downes
Fruests
Anna Wilkinson
Elsie Green
Minnie Thawley
Fred R. Owens
Atlantic City
Social Roundup of Visitors and Family News
Mr Joseph McCarthy returns to New York City after visiting with friends here accompanied by his wife and daughter Catherine. Several others from New York City and nearby areas are noted visiting family, including Freidley and Willoughby households, with various relatives spending time together across Baltimore Delaware and Trenton areas. A birth is announced for Karl Worm family as others attend Cambridge fair and local Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McCarthy
New York City
Catherine
Francis Freidley
A. Prager
Norman Outten
Roy Kennedy
Frank Collins
A. R. Willoughby
Albert Sehmick
Baltimore
Schmick
Ernest Dukes
Joseph Berger
Joseph Worm
Clinton Marshall
Trenton
N. J
Charles Prettyman
Algie Willoughby
Harold Dew
W. S. McCarty
Harry Towers
Philadelphia
Harry McMahan
Fred Quidas
Catherine Lasair
Harmony
Harry Hurlock
Karl Worm
Cambridge
Charles Perry
Bridgeville
Denton Druggist Promotes Nora for Health
W J Evans the druggist in Denton urges readers to try Nora for bloating constipation bad mouth taste and restless sleep. After six days if no improvement customers may return the bottle for a refund. Evans offers to explain Hera for good health at his risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Evans
Nora
Diary style fragments from a neighbor’s baby visit and weekly events
A neighbor notes a visit to a new baby and family talk about looks and behavior. The following days describe dinner plans and manners lessons, a school repents lesson, a reception, a mistaken identity about Alice Cary, a nickel found then lost, a joking optimism about marriage, and observations on a woman’s dressed appearance reflecting financial independence.
Why Ridgely Tax Dogs Yet Fail to Enforce Law
A reader writes from Ridgely Maryland August 12 1929 criticizing lax enforcement of the dog tax law. Many dogs wear no tags or collars and some have only leather straps. The letter argues enforcement is inconsistent invites appointed authority or harsher measures to collect the tax and curb dog-inflicted poultry damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely, Md
Ridgely
Social Roundup of Tolchester Beach and Area Visits
A crowded social page lists families visiting Tolchester Beach and local towns. Guests include A Clark Smith and family, Devolston Cartwrights, Ida Mae Roche, and many others from Fredericksburg, Frostburg, Dover, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Church groups, picnics, and weekend visits are noted with brief travel and host details.
Local families- weekend visits and travels noted
Mr and Mrs Earl Adams and others spent Sunday at Oak Orchard. Laura Seely of Golden's College Wilmington vacationing with parents Dean and Mrs Seely. Local residents visited Slaughter Beach and Dewey Beach and Ocean City Md. George Seely hosts relatives from Buffalo New York. Walter and Alpheus Adams purchased new cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Adams
Walter
Clarence Adams
Charlie Neal
Mollie Lyden
Lillie
Bernice
Myrtle
Reba Adams
Mary Johnson
Oak Orchard
Laura Seely
Golden’s College, Wilmington
Dean Seely
Slaughter Beach
Bowers
Horace Robinson
Dewey Beach
Erabe
Winfield Hubbard
Newport News
W. S. Hubbard
George Seely
Buffalo, N. Y
Walter and
Alpheus Adams
Burrsville Marriages and church repairs in Burrsville area
Thelma Collison and William DeFord Jr were quietly married by Rev. Lewis Adams. The Denton Holiness Church reopened August 18 after repainting and new carpeting with services led by multiple ministers. A list of Sunday activities and many local visits follow, including Miss Ruth Skinner visiting Gladys and Anna Chance and several families spending weekends with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Collison
Harvey Collison
William DeFord
Tuckahoe Neck
Lewis Adams
Denton Holiness Church
DeFord
Wun. DeFord
Union M. P
Clark Marshall
Harvey Hufnal
A. S. Pierce
Cambridge
Morrisburg
Carroll
John Colescott
Houston Thawley
John Thawley
Brown Thawley
Tolchester
G. L. Blades
H. R. Blades
Camden
David Ellwanger
C. N. Fountain
Wm. Sykes
Philadelphia
Wesley M. IE
Oak Orchard
Ruth Skinner
Church Hill
Gladys
Anna Chance
Social notes from Philadelphia and nearby towns
Mrs. Clement Clements of Philadelphia visits her confined mother Mrs Hughes. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Meloney of Clifton Heights spent the weekend in Hickman visiting relatives. Mrs. Willard Cohee and children of Darby Pa. visit her brother Mr. Frank Fountain. Miss Violet Noble of Iarrington visits cousin Miss Coretta Noble. Miss Gladys Bowdle and Mr. Fred Torbert spent days with Wilmington friends. Mrs. Laura Torbert visits relatives in Smyrna and Chester. Mr. Frank Hollis and family motor to Oak Orchard. Mr. T A Cleaves and his father and sister spend Sunday at Rehoboth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Clements
Philadelphia
Hughes
C. H. Meloney
Clifton Heights
Hickman
Willard’ Cohee
Darby
Frank Fountain
Violet Noble
Iarrington
Coretta Noble
Gladys Bowdle
Fred ‘Torbert
Wilmington
Laura Torbert
Smyrna
Chester
Frank Hollis
Oak Orchard
T. A. Cleaves
Rehoboth
Denton Social Roundup and Island Lake Picnic Notes
Baltimore travelers and local residents are listed with visits, dinners, and summer outings in Denton and nearby towns. Names include the Bealls, Cass family, Evans, Watters, Shields, Quimby, Merricks, Bunney, Wheeler, and others, with trips to Williston Lake, Baltimore departures, and hospitalities in Philadelphia, Ridgely, Bridgeport, and Jamaica. Also a baking recipe for bran muffins with details and ingredients.
Division of labor shapes modern economic life
Economic Trends by A W Weisel argues most people reach thirty without definite training and must adopt specialized skills to avoid poverty. The essay links division of labor to higher living standards, steadier profits, and a lasting bull market, while stressing the need for the younger generation to gain definite skills for modern business demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Snappy store news blurbs boost ads and sales impact
Short, snappy window cards and store bulletins grab attention by highlighting distinctive features and price reductions. Careful planning yields better results than hurried ads, with readers returning weekly for concise, sale focused summaries. The Denton line urges fire prevention as part of public safety messaging.
Local Socials and Visits Across Towns
Mrs. Frank Kibler hosts her brother Walter Ness from Camp Hill Pa. Abbott of Summit Pa visits Mr. and Mrs. E Pearsaul and daughter Ella. Thomas McCloud of Philadelphia visits his mother Maggie McCloud. Rev Bow en Moore of Parksley Va visits his parents. Walter Mitchell returns from a vacation to New York and New Jersey. Carroll Bright of Denton to reside in Ridgely with wife. I E Mason spend two weeks at Atlantic City. Mrs T D Holder of Denton visits L M Goodwin. Reformed Sunday School Picnic planned at Tolchester on the 22nd. Mrs I T Saulsbury returns with her party from Rehoboth. Mrs Thompson Swing stays at Rehoboth for two weeks. Madge Thomas returns from Johns Hopkins. Julia Moore visits Long Beach New York. C W Moore in Easton on Monday. Will Lynch Istely visits Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Beall
Baltimore
Williston Lake
Denton
Miller
Jamaica
Howard
Jane
Patricia Beall
Charles K. Evans
Bridgeport
N. J
Mays Landing
Edith Norman
8S. C. Watters
M. Merrick
Church Hill
Maryland
S. S. Fairfax
Merchants and Miners
Boston
Mass
R. H. Bunney
Mary Lewis
Burton Wilkinson
Ridgely
Gerald M. Pine
Canada
J. A. Wheeler
Helen Wheeler
Wilbert Merriken
Walter Howard
Harrison Young
Douglas Fleetwood
Billy Short
Rehoboth
Sam Young
Wilmington
Laura J. Covey
Chester
Sara Baynard
Philadelphia
Frank Kibler
Walter Ness
Camp Hill
Abbott
Summit
E. Pearsaul
Ella
Thomas McCloud
Maggie McCloud
Bowen Moore
Parksley
C. W. Moore
Walter Mitchell
Thompson Swing
Madge Thomas
Johns Hopkins
Julia Moore
Long Beach
N. Y
Easton
Will Lynch
Ridgely and nearby residents in brief notes
Miss Mary Callahan of Ridgely visited Mrs. Oscar Bricce. Miss Florence Blades spent a week with relatives in St. Michaels. A Union prayer meeting was held Wednesday evening. Rev and Mrs Lee H Richcreek were Atlantic City visitors this week. Mr Fred Luck and Miss Dora Sewell spent Sunday at Tolchester. Miss Jane Stayton is recovering from a recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Callahan
Ridgely
Oscar Bricce
Florence Blades
St. Michaels
Lee H. Richcreek
Atlantic City
Fred Luck
Dora Sewell
Tolchester
Jane Stayton
Miss Hattie Stevenson Leads Sunday School Party
Miss Hattie Stevenson and eight boys from her Sunday School class stayed at Bowers Beach last week. The party also included Miss Hazel Passwaters Frances Stevenson Ruth Ledbetter and the Rev J C Ledbetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Stevenson
Bowers Beach
Hazel Passwaters
Frances Stevenson
Ruth Ledbetter
J. C. Ledbetter
Man’s Hasty Speech Warns of Foolish Consequences
A compact moral note cites Proverbs about quick words and folly, warning readers that rash talk reflects poorly on the speaker and invites trouble, urging restraint and measured speech.
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County Extension News
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Alice Cary
Indy
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Tolchester Beach
A. Clark Smith
Betty
Ruth
Goldsboro
Luther Bennett
Linwood Bennett
Frank Jenkins
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Buchholtz
Charles E. Schaube
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Elbert Saunders
Larry Gibson
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Grant DeWitt
Alfred Dennison
Edith Lane
Elkton
Adams Cross Roads
New England
A. W. Weisel
Greensboro
Chas. H. Lewis
King Solomon
Wesley BE. Thawler
J. Owen Knotts
Trustees
Doris E. BoWdle
Circuit Court
Doris Bowdle
Wesley E. Thawley
Thomas J. Keating
Teste
T. Clayton Horsey
Niansparer Hk Chiy
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