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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1935

Page

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Mothers Learn Fresh Health Practices From Club Network

The county health nurse notes mothers using spring Mothers Clubs to seek prenatal and postnatal guidance from family physicians. Advice covers hand hygiene, bottle feeding safety, boiling water and milk, rapid cooling, and protection from flies. Tuberculosis testing and vision checks are pursued during school break. local clubs donated over 180 dollars to support five Caroline county children admitted to the Claiborne Preventorium on July 9.

Health Department Caroline county Claiborne

Memphis study shows drivers overestimate stopping distances

A Memphis survey reveals drivers misjudge stopping distances at 40 mph with four wheel brakes. Only a small minority correctly cite 80 feet while many estimate far shorter. The article urges ongoing driver education, noting both new and experienced motorists need knowledge of car limitations to prevent accidents.

Memphis

Petrified flea said to be 5 million years old found in East Russia

Report claims a flea fossil estimated at five million years old was unearthed in East Russia. The find is described as exceptionally ancient and raising questions about prehistoric ecosystems in the region. A local paleontologist notes the specimen’s preservation appears remarkably intact for its age.

East Russia

First ascents and feats mark early science and war

A list of historic milestones includes AVAUDI noting the first ascent of a hydrogen balloon in France 1783. Burroughs patents his adding machine in 1888. Vesuvius erupts destroying Pompeii in 79. Captain Webb first to swim the English Channel in 1875. English defeat the French at the Battle of Crecy in 1346.

France Captain Webb Crecy

Farm Boycott Of Packers Is Predicted

Edward A. O Neal president of the American Farm Bureau Federation predicts retaliatory boycotts by farmers against packers millers and processors who oppose the processing tax He cites actions in Wichita Kansas and urges farmers to check buyers before selling livestock grain and other farm produce Alabama Farm Bureau resolutions favor retaining the AAA Bankhead Cotton Act and the processing tax reflecting a fighting mood among farmers

AAA Edward A. O'Neal American Farm Bureau Federation Wichita Kansas Mr. O’Neal United States j organized agriculture Mr. O'Neal organized agriculture O'Neal Alabama Farm Bureau

Orphans Court Proceedings on Estates and Guardianships

The court granted letters of administration on John A Bilbroughs estate to Harry Bilbrough with bond approved and creditors noticed. Guardianship of infant Joseph H Perry Jr was amended to allow cancellation and new bond. Real estate sale suit for Walter Towns proceeded with testimonies and decree. Accounts filed for Atley E Lord and Roland B Griffith estates.

John A. Bilbrough Harry Bilbrough Thomas L. Bilbrough T. Clayton Horsey W. Arthur Sculley Joseph H. Perry Jr Walter Howe Towns Bertha L. Wright J. Edward Lord

Farmers Picnic at Garland Park Denton County

The Caroline County Farm Bureau hosts its annual picnic at Garland Lake 2½ miles northeast of Denton on Tuesday August 20. Morning events include bathing and horseshoe pitching contests among eight district reps. At 2 PM a grove meeting features Farm Bureau speakers and prize awards from the membership drive.

Farm Bureau Caroline county Garland Lake Denton C. S. Richardson University of Maryland Herbert Smoots Ohio Farm Bureau

Dentonia Theatre Attractions Feature Shirley Temple and Action Stars

Shirley Temple will not appear in person or in newsreels due to health safeguards. Her film Bright Eyes comes to the Dentonia Theatre by special request on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 2021. John Mack Brown, famed Western star, appears Friday and Saturday, August 16-17 in the first chapter of Rustlers of Red Dog as Jack Woods. The program also showcases Lands of the River, Alexander Korda’s jungle adventure based on Edgar Wallace, with dates August 16-17.

Shirley Temple Fox Film Corporation Shirley Dentonia Theatre John Mack Brown Johnny Hollywood University of Alabama Jack Woods Nugget

Caroline County Schools Set to Open in September

Caroline county announces the 1936-37 school year opening on September 4 with regular sessions. A countywide opening meeting for high school and elementary teachers will be held September 3 at Caroline High School. Schools for colored children begin September 17.

Caroline county Caroline High School

Detective Interrogation Over Typewriter Theft Case

Detectives questioned a Black suspect charged with stealing a typewriter. The accused claiming the object was actually a cash register, exclaiming it as lawzee and arguing the misclassification during the interrogation and seizure of the device.

Lawzee

Denton to Get Pennsy Branch Rail Line Upgrade

The Maryland and Delaware Coast Railroad line from Denton to Lewes is being abandoned with bridge reconstruction at Choptank River. Denton will join the Oxford Clayton division of the Pennsylvania System. other segments will be served by the Delaware division after track work near Ellendale to Milton. About 75 thousand dollars to reconstruct a 135-foot draw span. land and scrap steel to be sold. over fifty workers employed.

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Mussolini’s Ethiopian Gamble Sets Europe on Edge

The article outlines Mussolini’s openly prepared invasion of Ethiopia, aiming to restore Rome’s glory and expand Italy’s reach. It notes plans to develop Eritrea and Italian Somaliland, questions the impact on Japanese trade and Central Europe, and warns of costs and a test for Italy’s dictatorship as Europe watches.

Italy Ethiopia Duce Rome Adowa Africa Mussolini Eritrea Italian Somaliland Europe Austria

Son argues twenty pay life as best policy in class

A teacher cites honesty as the best policy while a student, the son of an insurance agent, counters that twenty pay life insurance is the preferred policy. The exchange highlights differing notions of value and protection.

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