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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1927

Page

4

Treasury Surplus Estimates Stir Tax Cut Debate

Editorial notes say projected next year surplus of about 214 million raises questions in Republican ranks over a possible first session tax cut. Democrats argue for tax revision next winter, citing past Treasury miscalculations and Congress's budget discipline, while noting flood relief and Navy costs may erode any surplus. The piece also mocks overreliance on Treasury figures and mentions past deficits and surpluses under Mellon and Coolidge.

Coolidge Lord Budget Bureau Geneva Congress Treasury Mellon Mr. Mellon President Coolidge House Ways and Means Committee Senate

Convention May Have Far Reaching Benefits in Nut Growth

The Eighteenth Annual Convention of the Northern Nut Growers Association will meet in Easton Maryland on September 15 and 16. President S W Snyder of Center Point Iowa sees the event as the potential nucleus for a national cooperative selling association for nut meats.

Northern Nut Growers Association Easton Cooperative Selling Association S. W. Snyder Center Point Iowa Snyder

Build Good Teeth Then Take Care of Them

The weekly Health Talk from the Nutrition Department urges early dental care and good nutrition. It stresses six month dental checkups, brushing after meals, and foods like milk and leafy vegetables to supply calcium and minerals for strong enamel. The adage Take care of your teeth and they will take care of you emphasizes preventive care for lifelong health.

Philadelphia Inter-State Dairy Council Ife

County tomato tour set for September 1 in Maryland

The annual county tomato tour to inspect variety tests will be held Thursday September 1. Farmers and canners are urged to attend to observe relative yields quality and bearing season of tested varieties. Schedule includes meetings in Federalsburg Caroline County Denton Ridgely and State farm with a lunch and speakers from U S D A Del Mar Va Association and National Canners Association. A good turnout is anticipated.

del- Mar-Va Talbot County Christian Nagels Federalsburg Maryland Baltimore Tri-State Indiana Livingstone Stone Norton Marylebe Columbia Stokes Bonnie Best Caroline County Denton Marylnd Ridgely Maryland Experiment Station Pritchard Marglobe Bomberger Del-Mar-Vay Association C. G. Woodbury National Canners’ Association State Farm

Summer Poultry Feeding Demonstrations Boost Yields

County Extension reports show profitable summer poultry care. Walter Lyden of Smithville doubled egg production in three weeks on 142 Barred Rocks. Claude Howard of Federalsburg increased 800 Leghorns by 60 eggs daily. Key tips include thorough coop disinfection, mite treatment, balanced mash and grain, greens management, and milk as a tonic during molt.

Walter Lyden Smithville Claude Howard Federalsburg

Dairy Judging Team Competes in State Event at Timonium

A Dairy Judging Team led by John Dean Jonathan Harrington Rufus King and Jesse Zeigler will compete in the State Judging Contest at Timonium Fair on Monday September 65th. They will judge cows and heifers across Jerseys Guernseys Holsteins and Ayreshires.

John Dean Jonathan Harrington Rufus King Jesse Zeigler Timonium Fair

Clothes Drive Away The Blues for Modern Women

A newspaper passage notes that modern women seek mood relief through shopping and fashion rather than solely religious or medical means. H Bellas Hess cites shopping expeditions and new hats as a feminine armor, arguing attire boosts confidence and mood, countering blue moods with personal vanity and tailoring.

Lucy Will Webster

Fractured Thigh From Tomato Load Incident at Federalsburg

Ellick Richards colored, suffered a thigh fracture after being thrown from a tomato wagon. He was en route to town when horses suddenly started and he tumbled to the road. Mrs. A C Brower and her daughter Vera Brower of Palmyra New Jersey have returned home after a Charlottesville summer visit. Mrs Charles Farley of Baltimore visits Alonzo Elliott family on West Central Avenue. Nellie Hackett of Daytona Florida visits her parents Charles and Mrs Slackett of Federal Hill.

Federalsburg Ellick Richards A. C. Brower Vera Brower Palmyra N. J Charlottesville Charles Farley

Daffins Enjoy Visits From Maryland Friends

Mr and Mrs A S Daffin of near Williston hosted friends from Thurmont Maryland over the past weekend The visitors motored to Ocean City for a time Mrs A S Daffin also enjoyed a pleasant trip to Cambridge last week

A. S. Daffin Near Here Thurmont Frederick County Mr. Daffin Ocean City Cambridge

Educational Convention At Walbrook Church October 1927 Baltimore

A major educational convention for religious training will meet October 20-21 at Walbrook Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore. Yale educator Luther A. Weigle will speak, with other leaders including Hugh Magill, E. H. Bonsall, Robert Davids, and Catherine Miller. A luncheon on October 20 and Friday night youth rally on October 21 are planned to boost religious education across Baltimore and the state. Pastors and superintendents urged to mark dates and bring delegations.

Walbrook Methodist Episcopal Church Baltimore Luther A. Weigle Yale University Weigle North American Hugh S. Magill International Council of Religious Education E. H. Bonsall Robert Davids Catherine Miller Maude Junkin Baldwin Baltimore Council of Christian Education Magill Davids

No Open Season on Reed Birds and Yellow Legs

Maryland imposes no open season on reed birds this year due to federal regulations. Squirrel and dove seasons vary by county, with Garrett Allegany Washington Howard and Baltimore delaying until November 10th except Dec 31st. violations carry fines. Wardens will enforce, urging sportsmen to obey and avoid killing other species during closures. See Lecompte, State Game Warden.

Maryland Garrett Allegeny Washington Howard Baltimore United States Squirrel Dave Lecompte

Orphans' Court Proceedings in Caroline County

The Caroline County Orphans Court met, with Judges West, Harper and Shawn presiding. Letters of administration on Sewell N. Pilchard and Paul W. Pilchard were granted to S Norris Pilchard and the heirs named appraisers. Executors of John Z. Stevenson filed first and final accounts. Administrators of Jacob D. Smith and Thomas R. Green filed inventories and lists, with orders to sell. Final accounts for Granville W. Outten approved.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West, Harper and Shawn Sewell N. Pilchard S. Norris Pilchard Harry M. Thompson H. P. Flowers Paul W. Pilchard Cr H. P. Flowers Fr. M. Stevenson Charles Stevenson John Z. Stevenson Floyd C. Smith Earl W. Pennypacker Jacob D. Smith

Social round of guests and visitors across multiple homes

Hobbs Ar and Mrs Summers Carroll hosted Monday guests including W H Lord Hobbs Edna Cutler Mae Johnston Pittsfield Mass Charles Jeslin New York and Walter Lord Concord on Sunday past Walter Lord entertained Ferdinand Fleming and David Philadelphia and Norman Thawley and Myra Concord while Cutler Johnson Pittsfield and Josling New York State spent ten days with William H Lord. Sunday guests included Sarah Davis Edward Louis Hopkins L I Thomas and son Hopkins L A Dukes Roy Hetzer were dinner guests with Lelia Lucas. Carolyn Norton Landonburg Linwood Walridge Newark were weekend guests of F N Smith. Roy Hetzer Kemp Baltimore spent ten days at E M Willey. F N Smith Esther Carolyn Norton Linwood Walridge spent Sunday at Rehoboth L H Thomas Hopkins Edward Louis Davis were at Tolchester. C T Williamson family spent Sunday with Alfred Lord near Goldsboro B B Cohee entertained W W Cohee Philadelphia Miss Verna Henzen was guest of Marietta Butler last week A W Betts returned from Crisfield.

Summers Carroll W. H. Lord Hobbs Edna Cutler Mae Johnston Pittsfield Mass Charles Jeslin New York Walter Lord Concord Ferdinand Fleming David Philadelphia Norman Thawley Myra Cutler Johnson Josling New York State William II. Lord Sarah Davis Edward Louis L. I. Thomas Hopkins Alston Long L. A. Dukes Roy Hetzer F. N. Smith and Tittle Esther Carolyn Norton Linwood Walridge Rehoboth L. H. Thomas Louis Davis Tolchester C. T. Williamson Alford Lord Goldsboro B. B. Cohee W. W. Cohee Verna Henzen Marietta Butler A. W. Betts Crisfield

Local social notes from Marydel and nearby

Marydel society items report visits and departures as families travel between Petersburg West Virginia Wilmington and Cheswold Del. Residents welcome Ruth Arletta Harmon Helen and Catherine Walls plus Marion Seeney and other guests. One appendicitis case and several hospital and home visits are noted with ongoing recoveries.

Foreign Visitors At The State Department Of Health

Foreign visitors at the State Department of Health include Dr. Francis Hofer Dr. Charles Schubert and Dr Kyoge Kuroda from Hungary and Japan. They study rural health child hygiene and organized health activities while impressed by US disease prevention and public health measures. Yolanda Clawson named public health nurse in Garrett county as Maryland counties expand nurse presence.

State Department of Health Japan Francis Hoefer Charles Schubert Kyoge Kuroda Hofer Maryland Schubert Kuroda Tokio Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health John Paul Troy Yolanda Clawson Garrett County Miss Clawson Rhea King Kitzmiller Allegany County Baltimore County Anne Arundel Carroll Frederick Montgomery Washington Calvert Garrett Harford Howard Kent Prince George Talbot Wicomico Calvert County

Ridgely Patchwork of Visits and Local Happenings

Mrs. Roger Ringgold hosts her sister and niece from Altoona while relatives from Georgetown near Philadelphia visit Thompson and Lane families. Wilmington and Baltimore guests stay with Bear and Day families. The Baptist Sunday School holds a Jumptown picnic. bean harvest near end, corn and tomato packing underway.

Roger Ringgold J. G. Harris Margaret Altoona Harold Hatfield Bobby Georgetown A. W. Thompson John Lane Philadelphia Lew Lane Earl Hammond Lucile Wilmington Ridgely Harvey Nolsinger Watson David Kline Florence Baltimore Samuel Bear Maud Alta Millikin Relay Lydia Wilson Marian Wemmons Frances Wheatley Concord William Matthews Smyrna M. N. Wiley Harry Klotz Elizabeth Church Hill Baptist Sunday School Jumptown Emma Day Martha Duck T. L. Day Marguerite Jackson Anna Frances Seward Lee Bennington Chester T. W. Jones Roger Brooklyn Ridgely Post Office John Boone Ernest Jones William Davis Jack and Robbie Centreville Norman Wilson Jack

Local social notes from Smithville area and surroundings

The column lists gatherings and visits among Smithville residents and nearby towns. Families from Wilmington Federalsburg Denton Harmony and Washington attended drives, picnics, and camp events. Notable mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith and relatives, the Laurel Camp attendance, Farm Bureau activity at Green's Point, and residents visiting kin in Bridgeville Greenwood and Rehoboth Beach. John Harris is described as ill but improving.

William Draper Earl MecColley Howard Lacey Wilmington Earl Pennypacker Smith Carrie Hubbard Federalsburg Floyd Smith Katherine Hurley Laurel Camp Raymond Meredith Leon Meredith Edward Ruth Fountain Evelyn Bullock Alice Louise Meredith Harriett Ann Wright Ella Mae Wright Blanche Helen Chaffinch Denton Sara Sutherland Blaine Bullock Rosella Caster Rehoboth Beach H. C. Todd Harmony Farm Bureau Green's Point Mabel Todd George Tucker Bridgeville Greenwood Boyd Custer Washington John Harris

Gold Output Increases In Ontario Mines In 1927

Ontario mines produced gold at about 86 585 dollars per day in the first five months of 1927. The five month value reached 13 071 447 dollars, up from 12 920 460 dollars in 1926, with 1 497 215 ounces mined in that period. Canada ranks third in global production, led by South Africa and the United States.

Ontario Ontario Department of Mines Canada South Africa United States Dominion Rouyn Quebec Manitoba Nova Scotia British Columbia

Preston church plans two sermons this Sunday

The Preston Methodist Church will hold a Sunday morning sermon titled The Kind of Religion the World Needs and an evening sermon on The Second Coming of Christ. Sunday School starts at ten. Bethlehem church hosts Sunday School at two with preaching at three.

Preston Methodist Church Christ Bethleehem

Mrs Kate Knotts Eightieth Birthday Dinner at Tolchester

Mrs. Kate J Knotts widow of Dr J W Knotts of Templeville celebrated her eightieth birthday with a Sunday dinner at Tolchester hosted by her children. A picnic lunch beside the bay, a large birthday cake, and group photographs featuring four generations marked a joyous event. Attendees included J T Carter Irvin Moore Hamilton Md. Neflie Knotts Baltimore. several Knotts family members and local residents from Ridgely Chestertown Sadlersville Harty Del Templeville and nearby communities.

Kate J. Knotts J. W. Knotts Templeville Tolchester J. Moore Billy Knotts Gurney Knotts Amos Wyatt Doris Ann J. T. Carter Irvin Moore Hamilton Neflie Knotts Baltimore C. O. Starkey George Shaughter Ridgely James Sides Chestertown Milton Hunter Hope Roland Knotts Harty Del James T. Knotts Bess Sadlersville Kate O. Knotts Mary Dot W. H. Knotts Harry Mary Katherine Kate Stafford Allen and Temple E. T. Spencer Ralph Biddle Cooper Davis

Cabaret arrives at New Dover Opera House this week

Gilda Gray stars in Cabaret at New Dover Opera House August 29 and 30 with Owen Davis as author. The Broadway revue drama centers on a midnight show dancer loved by a detective, a gang leader, and a dramatic self defense shooting. Chester Conklin, Mona Palma co star. Robert G. Vignola directs.

Broadway Gilda Gray Paramount New Dover Opera House New York Owen Davis Gilda Tom Moore Cinderella Chester Conklin Mona Palma Robert G. Vignola Yolanda

Rotary Executives' Conference Attendees at Annapolis

Personal mentions record Mr. Charles L. Dukes Mr. M Kemp Newnam and Mr J Owen Knotts attending the Executives Conference of the 34th District of Rotary International in Annapolis this week Guests included Messrs David and Edgar Stayer of New Orleans La and Miss Thelma Replogic of Washington DC staying with Mr and Mrs G A Pentz Miss Ruth Noble left for Hagerstown after a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs W W Noble Mrs John C Rutter of Washington DC visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Percy Dunning Mr Wilson M Tyler of Easton visited friends in Denton last Tuesday

Charles L. Dukes M. Kemp Newnam J. Owen Knotts Rotary International Annapolis Messrs David and Edgar Stayer New Orleans Thelma Replogic Washington, D. C G. A. Pentz Ruth Noble Hagerstown W. W. Noble John C. Rutter Percy Dunning Wilson M. Tyler Easton Denton

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

We thank relatives, neighbors and friends for kindnesses during our bereavement and for the many beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. John W. Wiggins and Daughters.

John W. Wiggins

Fourteen Points of a College Wardrobe for Freshwomen

The article depicts Madame Vignette of National Bellas Hess outlining a college wardrobe plan for new students. It lists fourteen essential items from coats and suits to shoes and underwear, stressing that freshwomen will need to assemble a grownup, university-appropriate wardrobe rather than rely on outfits worn in high school or finishing school.

Mary Madame Vignette National Bellas Hess Company National Bellasess Company

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