War instinct denied by 346 psychologists says survey
Dr John M Fletcher reports that 346 of 378 American psychologists reject any war making instinct in human nature. The Scientific Monthly August issue, in partnership with the League of Nations Association, publishes the survey results contesting the idea that inherited reaction patterns must lead to war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Fletcher
Tulane University
Scientific Monthly
League of Nations’ Association
American Psychological Association
Fletcher
Did you ever stop to think
David Gibson publisher of the Le Rain Journal and Mansfield Journal argues that home building is the true basis of community prosperity. He warns that oversized commercial and public structures sit vacant and burden the poor while underhousing fuels crime and limits purchasing power. He calls for reversing capital flow from grand edifices to housing to restore population and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gibson
Lerain
Ohio
Mansfield
Quote on wealth and neighborly prosperity’s effect
An aphorism notes in business life that those who envy neighbors' prosperity court self poverty by dwelling in light cast by others' success. The saying cautions against letting comparison drive financial decline.
Tax Burden Rise Criticized By Kansas Rep McGugin
Harold McGugin of Kansas denounces rising taxes as the nation’s lifeblood drained away. He cites tax totals from 1918 2.9 billion 1930 12.2 billion and a soaring per capita public debt as evidence. He attributes the surge to expanding government activity and calls for newspapers to mobilize opinion against increased government spending to boost industry and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold McGugin
Kansas
Congressman McGugin
McGugin
Galena
Times
United States
Schools as Fire Traps Warned by Fleming
The article cites T Alfred Fleming who argues that over half of U S schools are fire hazards. It notes surveys finding 37 to 90 percent fire trap rates, with unsafe practices like gasoline storage and inward opening doors. It urges strict fire prevention and drills in schools to protect children and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Alfred Fieming
Ladies’ Home Journal
Fleming
Ohio Grammar School
National Fire Protection Association
Editorial notes on Hoover and the bonus march evictions
The piece criticizes President Hoover for flawed facts regarding the Washington eviction of the bonus army. It cites official Treasury data denying construction plans on the eviction site and corrects Hoover’s claim about veterans’ service records, noting that most marchers did serve. It emphasizes the discrepancy between Hoover’s statements and federal records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
District of Columbia
Supervising Achitect of the
Treasury
American Legion
Boston
Frank T. Hines
Veterans’ Affairs
Multinational disputes and pacific policy in the news
The article surveys Latin American tensions over the Gran Chaco and Paraguay Bolivia dispute, noting UN neutrals efforts, Kellogg Briand pact diplomacy, and calls for arbitration. It cites Hoover era rhetoric debunked, Pan American Union positions, and regional economic stakes in cattle, oil, and quebracho. It also reports North Carolina strike arbitration, and a China friendship gift program for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan-American Union
Washington
Paraguay
Bolivia
Gran Chaco
Hell
Chaco
Edward Lucas White
el Supremo
Pilegmaya
Parana
South America
Manchuria
Asia
United States
Commission of Neutrals
Have Them Vaccinated for Smallpox in Maryland Schools
Dr. R H Riley, director of Maryland Health, reminds parents that state law requires vaccination against smallpox before entering any school. Physicians should vaccinate infants and young children early, with teachers liable for unvaccinated enrollments. Maryland reports only one smallpox case in two years, underscoring preventive success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Riley
State Department of Health
Maryland
Riley
U. S. Public Health Service
United States
Orphans Court approves administration accounts in Caroline County
The Caroline County Orphans Court met with Judges West Towers and Fleetwood approving several matters. Walter E. Lord as administrator of William H. Lord filed an account of sales of the deceased’s personal estate. Katie Charles and Elsie Todd as administratrices of Madison W. Charles filed their first and final account of administration.
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Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
West
Towers
Fleetwood
Walter E. Lord
William H. Lord
Katie Charles
Elsie Todd
Madison W. Charles
Century On Stage and Screen Highlights
Century presents Rio Rita with a 62 person cast. On screen MGM releases Divorce in the Family starring Jackie Cooper Lewis Stone Conrad Nagel and Lois Wilson. Stanley features Blondie of the Follies with Marian Davies Billie Dove and Robert Montgomery. Valencia Parkway bring back Buster and Jimmy Durante in Speak Easily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Jackie Cooper
Lewis Stone
Conrad Nagel
Lois Wilson
Stanley
Blondie
Marian Davies
Billie’ Dove
Robert Montgomery
Valencia
Parkway
Buster Really
Jimmy Durante
Twenty Five Years of Teachers Institute Opens in Caroline County
The Teachers' Normal Institute opened at Caroline High School with nearly all county teachers present after an invocation by Rev J G Gantt. State Superintendent Stephens delivered a talk on Our Schools tracing progress from 1696 to 1865 and discussed current statutes. A long list of teachers by school and assignment followed, showing wide county participation in the two week program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Normal Institute
Caroline County
Caroline High School
Noble
J. G. Gantt
Stephens
King William School
Marydel—Asan J. Smith
Mary Todd
Henderson
Slats Diary recounts a week of small town events
Ross Farquar writes of Emmy considering a State Legislature bid and a suggested platform to repeal an unwritten law. Pa bets on a horse named Mary Ellen and later praises its beauty. The diary then notes school funding, a bridge party, a civic service nomination, a student earning a steam shovel job, broken glass, new pencils, and a shoe purchase.
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Ant Emmy
Nex Falloney
Saterday
Pao
Clem Mullen
Ben
Wensday
Emmy
Pat
Ben Bridge
Evalyn Knapp Stars in New Paramount Comedy
Evalyn Knapp, a former Broadway actress with fourteen recent film roles, plays a leading part in Paramount's human interest comedy drama Madame Racketeer. The film is the Federal Theatre feature for two days starting Monday. The piece centers on natural acting by Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell, with The First Year opening Friday at the Federal Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evalyn Knapp
Paramount
Madame Racketeer
Federal Theatre
Janet Gaynor
Charles Farrell
Mary Ann
Janet
Scotland
Highlands
Social News From Ridgely and Area Visit Highlights
Ridgely residents and relatives from South Orange Denton and Greensboro visited family members in town and nearby areas recently. Local gatherings included Miss Dorothy Turner and Miss Mary Hollingsworth visiting, plus Mrs. Will Cannon hosting her guest. civic bake sale planned at Davis Drug Store on September 3. The Reformed Church filled its pulpit with Mr Boheee Loss from Westminster last Sunday. Mr Irving Downes and family from Linwood Pa were in Ridgely Tuesday. Miss Etta May Webb from Federalsburg stayed with Mrs William Mitchell. Miss Margaret Wilson enjoying a week with her parents in Elsmere Delaware.
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Anna W. Thatcher
Addie L. Willson
Susan W. Saulsbury
Elizabeth M. Murphy
Denton
Dora C. Gelletty
Myrtle
M. Dukes
Clara R. Hobbs
Laura Melvin
Williamson’s
Olivia P. Roe
Oaks
Maranda Holbrook
Williston
Ada R. Fowler
Sallie B. Mowbray
Dora Noble
Eva Wright
Hillsboro
Cora M. Pippin
Mabel Knotts
Hickory Hill
Mary Sparklin
Houston
Rhoda Marine
Smithville
Elizabeth Lawless
Chestnut Grove
Bessie H. Garey
Ethel B. Fletcher
American Corner
Elma W. Cade
John Henry Bullock
Whiteleysburg
Bulloock
Helen F. Douglass
Joseph Douglass
Frederick
Daniel Fields
Caroline County
William D. Zimmerman
George C. Skirven
Zachary
Edwin C. and
Baltimore
J. W
Herman C. E
John Dukes
Philadelphia
Caroline
J. J. Beasley
Coleraine
N. C
Emily DeFord
Leland Russell
South Orange
N. J
Adam Holsinger
Alice Wilson
Cold Spring Harbor
L. 1
T. C. Cahall
Richard Blackburn
Joe Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
Percy Snowberger
Marian Cooper
R. E. Fountain
Will Cannon
Dorothy Turner
Greensboro
M. H. Thomas
Mary Hollingsworth
Church Hill
the Reformed Church
Boheee
Loss
Westminster
Davis’ Drug Store
Irving Downes
Linwood
Ridgely
Etta May Webb
Federalsburg
William Mitchell
Margaret Wilson
Elsmere
Del
In Memoriam for William H. Satterfield
A memorial notice from Emma Satterfield marks the death of William H. Satterfield on August 26, 1926. The verse expresses ongoing grief, memory, and the ritual of scattering flowers at the grave, noting he is dearly missed and fondly remembered by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Satterfield
Billy
Emma Satterfield
Open Season on Upland Game in Maryland
Maryland announces open seasons for railbirds doves squirrels and jacksnipe with varying dates and daily bag limits. Special restrictions apply to Allegany Garrett and Cecil counties for doves and squirrels. Hunters must obtain licenses from county clerks and display tags while hunting. The State Game Department notes abundant game but warns fires threaten forests amid dry weather.
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Maryland
Allegany
Garrett
Cecil
Circuit Court
Court of Common Pleas
Baltimore City
State Game Department
Community Notices From Denton and Vicinity
Barraville residents attend funeral in Philadelphia for Edith Parris with extended families from Deniton Greensboro and Hillsboro. Chester guests of John L Chance family. Pittsburgh visitors stay with John Colescott family. Myra Phleger visiting Harrington sister Austine Stafford. Will Wilson hosts supper for J Ed Nichols. Dorothy DeFord visits Catherine Chance Burrsville. Local Del Mar Va camp attendees from area. John Thawley visits Denton relatives.
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F. Baynard
Willoughby Nowell
Culver Smith
Deniton
F. Ellwanger
Greensboro
John Parris
Fred Lewis
Henry Stafford
John Thawley
Brown Thawley
Edith Parris
Philadelphia
William E. Andrew
Louis
John William
Harrington
Austine Stafford
Will Wilson
J. Ed Nichols
Dorothy DeFord
Catherine Chance
Burrsville
Del-Mar-Va
Denton
Remembrance Keepsake From Satterfield Family
A heartfelt note in memory of William H. Satterfield, who died August 26, 1926, honoring his dedication and urging forgiveness of ignorance. The daughter M Pearl Voss adds a sweet remembrance line expressing enduring love and longing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Satterfield
Garfield
M. Pearl Voss
Card of Thanks for William A Stafford
To all those who with their kind words and deeds and with floral tributes assisted us when sudden death came to our dear boy William A Stafford we express our sincere thanks. Mr and Mrs Austine Stafford and daughter.
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William A. Stafford
Austine Stafford
Tomorrow Never Comes Says Christian Science Monitor
The Christian Science Monitor notes that most stress and strain springs from doubting and seeking tomorrow, while reality is that tomorrow never arrives and each day remains a sacred gift from God.
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God
Christian Science Monitor
Family thanks friends for support after Thomas Roe death
The family of Thomas F Roe deceased extends grateful thanks to kind friends who offered service and sympathy during his illness and at the time of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Roe
Kitchen mysteries shared with a child learning to cook
A mother recalls guiding her son Edward from sifting flour to cracking eggs and mixing batter, noting his growing skills and eager independence. As he helps with breakfast, muffins, and dinner, she reflects on early kindergarten lessons that fostered curiosity, responsibility, and family bonding in the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Mr. Rainier
Lessons From a Southern Cook
A family introduces Mabry guests into southern cooking secrets with dinner notes on serving temperatures and butter flavor. The menu includes Chicken Mousse and Southern Corn Pudding with detailed preparation steps and measurements for stock, gelatin, and custard like coatings.
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Mabrys
Alabama
Briggs
Mother Briggs
Mrs. Mabry
Thanks to Preston Fire Co for timely aid
Mr and Mrs Clifford Carroll express sincere thanks to the Preston Fire Company for their prompt response and assistance during a time of need.
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Preston Fire Co
Clifford Carroll
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