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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1937
Page
4
The Denton publication is printed every Saturday by Melvin and Johnson Incorporated with Benjamin F. Johnson as president and Mary Melvin as vice president. It is entered at the Denton Post Office as second class mail matter.
The piece notes Congress ended a turbulent session with modest statutory output yet highlights acts like the Wagner-Steagall Housing Act and Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenancy Act as potential long term impacts. It argues a breathing spell aids assimilation of reform since 1932 and calls for careful adminstration, refinement of farm and wage laws, social security adjustments, and budget redress.
A Business Week survey shows wholesale prices up 9 percent from 1936 in the first half of the year. Raw materials climb 14 percent, farm products 18 percent, and food 6 percent, with living costs up 5 percent. Automobiles remain mostly unchanged until Ford and General Motors announce increases from 15 to 100 dollars, signaling a industry shift likely to raise prices while firms absorb part of the rise to protect sales.
The text notes widespread price hikes to avoid losses, a booming construction season with 42 percent higher residential building, rising rentals, and tight housing. Railways may buy new equipment as traffic surges. Retailing expects a strong fall, power output hits a record, and wages rise slowly while relief rolls remain large. It discusses deploying decommissioned WWI destroyers to South America, declining naval treaty relevance, and anticipated big Navy funding amid a grave world outlook.
Dover Index reports a Republican front pages yet questions if President Roosevelt’s Supreme Court pick Senator Hugo Black will push New Deal loyalties as the standard. Critics call it partisan, while noting past leaders sought aligned judges. The column ponders double standards in political endorsements.
The piece argues Japan’s Manchuria campaign did not yield economic bread for its people and warns leaders face growing pressure as they contemplate further military ventures. It notes the average citizen bears heavy costs and distrust grows over promised gains, with patience wearing thin. Grievances frame a cautious public stance.
The article argues that Japan and China disputes now extend to Shanghai after Peiping, transforming the conflict into a broader war with geopolitical and economic implications. It notes Chinese insistence on China remaining in their view under Japanese pressure and warns that arbitration becomes harder as Japan pursues military solutions.
A 350th anniversary tribute recalls Virginia Dare as America’s first native born English child born at Roanoke Island now North Carolina. The piece celebrates the Raleigh expedition and the nation’s recorded history from the Revolution to present progress, urging continued national growth.
An employee from Standard Oil of California praises employment stability and advancement. He notes 24 years with the firm, a six year no layoff policy, share the work plans saving 3000 jobs, 8 hour days, six day weeks, monthly payroll after one year, full pay vacations, sick pay, a liberal pension, and clear paths to top executive ranks.
The passage notes that nearly all officials started at the bottom, with 64 percent of 12 423 employees having ten or more years of service. Over 58 years there were only two minor strikes, and the firm is praised for fair pay, long earned vacation, worker credit unions, and accessible managers.
Treasury study spotlights capital gains and losses as a key issue in tax reform. Representative Celler of New York urges Secretary Morgenthau to repeal the capital gains tax, arguing it taxes inflation, deters new enterprises, and hurts revenue and recovery. He cites expert opinion and calls for a broader overhaul under Roosevelt. Investments and jobs hinge on a sound solution.
A Canadian broadcasting ban on all alcoholic liquor ads is cited to urge a U S inquiry into radio advertising and FCC policies. Senate committee supports a review of the entire broadcasting field, including liquor sponsorship, amid calls to curb youth exposure and harmonize rules with Canada.
The article comments on United States government spending and tax hikes. It argues that taxes will rise slightly to cover expenses, linking higher production costs to living costs and criticizing Congress for rapid spending. It mentions the Hoover and Roosevelt era.
The statement argues that keeping expenses down would let taxable resources cover budgets and even reduce national debt. It claims many wealthy individuals dodge taxes, says taxpayers aim to pay less, and notes manufacturers could lower prices if taxes were more reasonable. It asserts current taxes shift part of the burden to the public.
A vivid meditation on late summer abundance. The passage praises fields ripe with grain vegetables and fruit, lush gardens and shaded trees, and the wealth of nature while condemning human wastefulness that leaves many in poverty.
Secretary Hull urged rigid respect for treaties, held to uphold obligations, remove trade barriers, and cut armaments to preserve peace. Germany, Italy, and Japan offered no reply, fueling debate on how far barriers should fall. Repeated treaty breaches risk future conflict and labeling as international bandits.
Opinion argues towns falter when they neglect local trade and opportunities. If efforts spent on discussion were replaced with action, most aims would be achieved. The piece warns that busy talk ignores business concerns that must stay visible through advertising.
The speaker reflects on divine compassion as a perpetual source of grace in desolation. Hagar’s well in the wilderness symbolizes God’s sustaining waters, and a favored passage promises that God will supply all needs. Such Well of Promise passages offer strength when life’s trials scorch the soul.
The Caroline County Orphans Court met with Judges Towers Handy and Dennis approving actions including withdrawals from bank accounts for guardians Daisy Nicolai for Ida and Emil Nicolai, filing answers in Thornton versus Thornton real estate case, proving the will of M Carroll Meredith and granting letters testamentary to Lulu Meredith, bond and appraisers named Walter Mitchell and Frank Stevenson, inventory and appraisement filings by Guy White as executor of Francis Loomis, and orders to sell from Mary Raughley administratrix of Annie Raughley estate.
Mary Baker Eddy quotes Jesus as having done his work and abandoned his glorious career to serve as a guiding example for followers. The remark frames Jesus’ earthly actions as a teaching model.
Marydel residents host numerous guests from New Castle Dover Marcus Hook and Philadelphia for weekend visits meals and services. Attendees include John Smith Harold Wink Edward Smith and many others with trips to Rehoboth Delmarva camp Willards Camp and a 77th birthday celebration. Also noted are travels to Dover Atlantic City and Toronto business trip returns.
The American Boy announces a new six man football game designed for small schools as a cheaper faster alternative to 11 man. Developed by Stephen Epler a Nebraska athletics student, the format promises open play with lower injury risk and wide appeal. The magazine previews the Official Handbook for 20 cents and subscription offers with prices for domestic and foreign readers.
Twenty five years ago reports note a strong scarlet clover seed crop with high prices, while Denton Commissioners approve shell repairs on Main Third and Seventh streets. Notices include road petitions in Eighth district, fires destroying a barn near Crouse mill, and social visits across towns. A Towson pastor Rev Herbert F Wright dies, leaving a legacy of church-building in several communities. Lane Lang advance on a new telephone building completes the item.
The ground floor will be a general mercantile establishment with about 1600 feet of floor space for goods. The upper floor will contain company offices and rental offices. The entire building will have heat, water and electric light and should be ready for occupancy in autumn. It is touted as a good investment for Farmers & Merchants Telephone Company and its owners.
Diary style notes by Oliver N Warren cover a week of school woes, crushes, and everyday misadventures. Entries reference Dizzie Deen, a teacher, lodge delegations, and a grand lodge convention while mixing humor with small town life and a funeral interruption.
An old account explains why U S Marines are called Leathernecks not for tropical heat but for stiff leather stocks worn from 1798 to about 1880. The article notes the stocks kept heads erect and prevented powder from brushing uniforms, with Marine leaders like Major General Elliott recalling the gear.
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