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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1935
Page
2
Benjamin F. Johnson serves as President and Treasurer in a notice stamped for Denton Maryland. The document records postal mailing status as second class matter and dates the notice to Saturday morning August 17, 1935.
Indications in late July point to improving business across sectors. Chicago hog prices hit 11 dollars per hundred pounds for the first time since 1930, while steel activity remains strong due to improved farm conditions. Omaha notes rising land values and a back-to-the-farm trend, with real estate advancing 15 to 33 percent over last year. Kansas City reports wheat, corn, oats, and benefit payments totaling 170 million dollars more than last year, based on current yields in three states. New York’s Standard Statistics Co. estimates farm production value at a billion dollars more, up 12.6 percent, though cash income trails. The firm notes rural-focused businesses may enjoy larger fall and winter sales, potentially signaling several years of improved business for Caroline county.
The piece argues thrills come from doing work well not sensationalism. It contrasts escapist thrills from crime books social life and sport with enduring thrills from mastery in science athletics gardening birds flowers and craft. It asserts superior effort at work yields lasting excitement.
The House crafted a new tax bill aligned with the President in general aims but diverging in four key areas. It seeks to raise federal revenue by about 270 million dollars and follows Share-the-Wealth ideas. It raises rates on high incomes, replaces the flat corporate tax with a graduated levy, and imposes new taxes on inheritances and gifts while taxing excess corporate profits up to 20 percent. The differences include a narrower corporate tax graduation 13 to 14 percent, allowance of tax-exempt charitable gifts up to five percent of income, no new tax on inter-corporate dividends, and an incomplete provision on corporate-to-corporation dividends.
The article notes the excess profits tax debates, House amendments, and strong opposition from industry leaders like Harper Sibley of the U S Chamber. It warns that high prices and government policy hurt cotton exports, with U S share dropping from 60 to under 45 percent as Brazil emerges, risking $150 million in lost value and a shaken global position.
Dr. C A Duncan of the Association of American Railroads argues that government ownership would cost taxpayers hundreds of millions and that progress can continue under private management if railroads receive equal opportunity. He calls for regulation parity, removal of subsidies to competitors, protection from onerous legislation, and reduced spending on waterways and highways to avoid diverting traffic from railroads.
Washington readers are told of chemurgic, a new term for an evolving effort to balance farm economics. Behind it is a practical trio of agriculture, industry, and science, aimed at using farm products through applied science to boost industrial use, led by hardheaded business-backed advocates.
The piece explains farm chemurgy as a plan to raise farmer income through surplus land and crops, backed by a 300‑strong business group and a Roosevelt campaign outlook. It notes Roosevelt plans to campaign early, possible southern swing, and Byrnes dam funding in South Carolina, framing 1936 as uncertain.
The piece argues that a 3 cent per pound excise tax on Philippine coconut oil for industrial use is unjust as the Philippines move toward independence. It notes support in Congress for bills to repeal the tax, cites Quezon and political leaders, and mentions the State Department and Philippine legislature opposing the tax as inconsistent with the Philippine Independence Act.
The text discusses Washingtons Farewell Address urging caution in constitutional powers. It warns against encroachment by one department on another and calls for constitutional amendments when distributions of power are wrong, condemning changes by usurpation as a path to despotism.
Editorial notes describe Robert H. Lucas, once Commissioner of Internal Revenue and close Hoover adviser, promoted to executive director of the Republican National Committee. The move eases political strain and promises comic relief, easing Senator Simeon D. Fess of much responsibility and routine duties.
The piece traces Lucas and Fletcher energizing party factions through grassroots meetings and mail campaigns, promoting anti red sentiment and a push for reform tied to Hoover era calls. It notes plans for a Mountain States conference, Stirring public interest around Wall Street and big business influence, and hints at broader transportation and power projects in North America.
European notes discuss debt repayment by Finland, unemployment trends, and growth in trade while reflecting on adjustment needs. The Anglo German naval accord, Finland’s social reforms, and Spain and Italy’s fisheries woes are mentioned. Other items joke about etiquette for soft lemon pie and poke fun at banking, taxes, fingerprints, medical cautions, village gossip, and choosing a wife or cantaloupe.
A short health note urges readers to improve longevity by following Dr Thomas D Wood's simple rules. Eat less and chew more while smoke less and breathe more. Ride less walk more and waste less give more. Scold less laugh more and preach less practice more. The piece closes with a Bible proverb on strength and wisdom.
It is estimated that nearly one sixth of the U S population is on relief rolls. Twenty two million trees were planted last year for shelter belt and forestry purposes. In the Battle of Jutland English and German torpedoes totaled 183 with only 21 hits sinking vessels. The Naples Mole lighthouse in the Mediterranean has been extinguished for the last time after six hundred years of nightly burning.
For Rent. Farm for rent for 1936. One mile from a town, excellent land with 88 acres arable and no ditches. Good buildings and a fine house to be kept on. Address Box 66 Centreville Md. B 17 21.
Twenty five years ago notes report Mr Samuel Lewis aiding at Field and Willis grocery. Concrete sidewalks progress on Fifth and Sixth streets. George C Plummer harvested 3313 bushels per acre from 32 acres with good corn yields. T H Draper also produced over 3000 bushels. Bridges at Watts Creek and Herring Run attract attention below Denton. Williston dam sees a new concrete bridge under construction. Local residents travel to Atlantic City and Philadelphia. A Federalsburg fire destroys shirts. loss exceeds 5000 dollars. Burglar steals gold watch and cash from the Johnson home. Several weddings take place in Federalsburg and Hillsboro with plans for journeys and future residences. Steam plow demonstrates six furrows on A C Reber farm.
The Sixth district display featured steam plows and a favorable test of propelling power. Irish cobbler potatoes, grown by R H Dill, filled a truck basket with many weighing a pound or more. J Boon Dukes brought Reeves Favorite peaches to town on Tuesday.
A long reflection on the three year conflict known as Green Hell between Bolivia and Paraguay. It explores causes from access to the sea and Chaco resources to arment sales fears, notes the impact on nations and peoples, and recalls humanitarian costs and failed peacemaking efforts before an armistice in June.
Miss Leo Evans spends week with aunt in Clayton. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Stufft hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Stufft. Birth announced for son of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Nashold on August 11. Cyrus Stufft returns from Philadelphia. Miss Rebecca Gottwals of Hoboken visits father George Gottwals. Miss Barbara Ensor of Sparks Md visits Wheeler Ensor. L. W. Taylor and Effa Plummer visit Baltimore. Grace Gottwals of Dover visits Mrs. John Wyatt. Catherine and Ellen Billbrough at Ocean City Md. Abe Gottwals weekend at College Park.
A Spurgeon quote notes that when a household is governed by scripture, even angels would feel at home staying a night. The remark frames domestic life as alignment with divine guidance, suggesting heavenly companionship rests on daily obedience to biblical principles.
Friday to Thursday notes recount a string of local rumors and anecdotes. Tales include romance hopes, a needle found in a haystack, a birthday date mix up, and minor misfortunes. The entries mix humor with everyday life in a close community.
Two boys, Billy and Jack, imagine an island in a rain-pool under an apple tree. Billy fantasizes building a private realm with turtle eggs and coconuts, while Jack playfully envisions huts, pearls, and a bustling village. They debate solitude versus helping others as they plot playful adventures.
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