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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1933
Page
2
Listing of officers Benjamin F. Johnson as President and Treasurer Mary Melvin as Vice President and Secretary. The notice indicates mail matter entered at Denton Maryland for second class delivery on Saturday morning August 19, 1933.
Denton launches Golden Opportunity Week on Monday morning August 28 with President Roosevelt’s call for renewed confidence. Local merchants promise unheard of values to attract visitors, offering substantial savings and forging new and renewed friendships. The Dentonia Theatre, aided by Denton businesses, will award 350 dollars in cash and merchandise prizes nightly at 8 15 p m and Saturday 7 15 and 9 p m with prizes displayed in theatre and shop windows. Only merchants displaying Golden Opportunity banners participate. Buy and prosper in Denton.
The piece outlines a shift in 1930s profits with Chrysler posting $1.80 a share in the June quarter, U. S. Steel turning a $4.88 million profit in the last quarter, and General Motors delivering 90 cents per share in the latest report. It notes broad improvements in heavy industry and small business earnings, while retail trade remains weak and farm policy worries persist.
The piece outlines two options for currency inflation. One lowers the gold content of the dollar to keep value steady, the other has the Federal Reserve buy large blocks of government securities to expand credit. Critics warn of Germany’s inflation lessons, while supporters urge patience amid technical confusion.
The London Saturday Review says the Bible remains the world’s best seller. It notes the book’s permanent consolidation and indispensable language treasures. It argues modern readers often misread or partially know the Bible despite its literary and spiritual value.
A discussion extols truthful advertising as essential to success in commerce. It argues that honest, value driven messaging attracts buyers, boosts profits, and sustains growth by creating community trust and steady returns.
The editorial notes focus on South America amid global economic talks. Secretary Hull sees renewed U S engagement, bilateral deals, and a December Pan American conference in Montevideo, marking closer hemispheric ties since 1824. Bolivar’s legacy frames renewed aspiration for Americas unity.
The article argues the NRA has moved 2,000,000 from unemployment into jobs, boosting purchasing power by about a billion dollars annually. It envisions a world unit and Western economic integration, urging consumer support for codes, wage rises, and shorter hours, while noting the broader aim of ending unemployment and reviving commerce. It also asks why the Chinese Eastern Railway loses value amid conflict, outlines regional war impacts, and cites hopes for peace and reconstruction in China aided by League efforts.
Twenty five years ago in Adelphia social ties flourished as the Ellwanger McMahan Neal and Crane families hosted gatherings. The note spreads across Denton to Crisfield and Baltimore with mentions of weddings, health, and local deaths including Mrs. Ella Liden and Mrs. Mary R. Brown. The reminiscence records visiting kin, farm notes, and early road improvement plans in Caroline county.
The court reports numerous adminis tration filings including Robert Fleetwood and Octavia Moore handling estates of Isaac T Fleetwood and Joseph P Anthony. Noble W Kelley granted administrations for Bertie N Kelley and William T Kelley with bonds, appraisers named. Mary E Butterworth and Sallie C Green estates appear, with accounts filed. Sarah E Williams will admitted to probate next Tuesday. G Edgar Williamson vs W Fletcher Williamson triggers witness summons.
A fragmented diary notes Mrs. Clara Coke and her husband dissolving their marriage and seeking a devotee. The entry mentions a preacher summoning the writer, a baby arrival at the Foot home, a husband named Lafe Poe fearing home, and a reflection on vaccination and smallpox in Maryland with quotes from Dr. Riley. It highlights community concerns about health mandates and school enrollment requirements.
The exhibit shows a one-quarter size restaurant with fifty seats and a U shaped counter. Electric refrigeration, warming ovens, concealed lighting, color play on the ceiling, and a viewable electric grill illustrate efficiency and appealing display for future shops and dining spaces.
The piece defends railroad capitalization arguing that net outstanding capital is less than invested in properties. It notes Joseph Eastman, former Federal railroad coordinator and ICC member, supported this view. It counters claims railroads are overcapitalized and predicts values will recover as markets improve.
The National Recovery program moves forward with oversubscribed $850,000,000 bond issue and broad blanket regulations. Officials push ahead in Washington, noting many codes completed and industries covered though some squeaks exist as the government oils the machine.
The report states there were no cases of communicable diseases in Caroline County from August 5th through the 7th, reflecting a stable health status for the period. No outbreaks or new health incidents were recorded, and local health officials confirmed the summary.
Federal statisticians outline an adjustment using a three-year average of 1930–1932 for individual farmers, scaled to county five-year totals to compute allotments. Bottineau county, North Dakota, illustrates a 200 percent adjustment when the three-year average is half the five-year figure, yielding a fair 64 percent of the adjusted total. The scheme smooths drought losses and requires no full five-year records. August hunting seasons in Maryland outlined for railbird, reedbird, dove, and squirrel with licenses, dates, and limits. non-resident five-day license available.
A mother steadies her sons during a risky brookside climb. Mrs. Vance calms Gerard on a limb while Charles asserts the limb is safe. She guides them toward safe, controlled exploration, teaching sane caution and faith to meet children's natural energy with poise.
New York City visitors including Mr F Friedly and the Bergemans spent time with Mr and Mrs A Prager. Camden pair Mr and Mrs Fred Berth and daughters Lois and Pearl visited the Willoughbys. Preston sisters Louise and Frances McBrahan stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs J Worm.
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