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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1929
Page
2
Benjamin F Johnson is listed as vice president and secretary. The paper notes it is entered at the Denton Missouri post office as second class mail matter and dated Saturday morning August 31 1929.
The Graf Zeppelin completes the first nonstop air crossing of the Pacific, flying 5500 miles from Tokyo to San Francisco in 67 hours 49 minutes, despite stormy conditions. Captain Eckener leads the journey, proving dirigibles can shuttle people and messages quickly across vast oceans.
The piece denounces a Republican Senate Finance Committee tariff bill, saying it worsens the House version and benefits steel firms tied to Soviet Russia. It cites figures from Chairman Jouett Shouse and Congressman McClintic, arguing the tariffs raise prices for workers while offering odd perks like cheaper diamonds and free tapestries.
A critical overview denounces the new tariff as a boon for the rich and a burden for the poor. It highlights shifts in duty bases from bushels to pounds and then to 100 pounds, masking a 45 cent per bushel impact on a staple. The piece warns of log rolling and double charges in leather goods, noting a 75 cent duty on cow hide and inflated shoe prices.
A. W. Wetsel argues investors should distinguish direct and indirect stock fundamentals. He notes modern corporations fund expansion with borrowed money but can schedule growth in advance, making interest rates less decisive. Published stock averages rise despite rediscount rate moves, warning against selling on weekly broker loans or rate shifts and urging long term investment focus.
Psychologists and musicians note the Atwater Kent Radio Hours influence on reviving old home life through beloved songs. The Sept 1 program features the Atwater Kent Quartet and Concert Orchestra with Turkey in the Straw Harlequin ballet serenade Largo Handel and Oh Dry Those Tears and The Sunshine of Your Smile sung by the quartet, inviting audience participation.
Miss Mary Louise Dadds returned home after a week with friends on Kent Island. Winfield Pinder of Chester spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Howard Dadds. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Rice and son Herbert visited Cambridge with Miss Ida Rice. Mrs. Oswald Callahan and children of Longwoods spent Wednesday with Mrs. Edgar Blades. Edward Wheeler and wife of Baltimore called on Miss Ella Pennington. Mrs. Elizabeth Evans and grandson N. E. Knott Jr. spent part of last week at Rehoboth. Miss Catherine Skinner dined with Mrs. Edgar Blades on Thursday. Mrs. Lay Beaven Jr. and Miss Roberta Rowe spent Wednesday in Federalsburg.
Mrs S E Hignatt and daughters Frances Virginia and Mary Louise with Mrs O M Hignatt visited friends in Wilmington Claymont and Philadelphia last weekend. Mrs Elmer Wheeler plans a Niagara Falls Canada trip with friends. Mr William A Wheeler visits Baltimore and returns home this week. Mr and Mrs Bennett Todd of Baltimore stay with Mr and Mrs W C Todd. Mr W N Vogel Mr and Mrs Wm Wallett and son Billy of Baltimore are guests at Memory Lane. Dr Gustafson to preach at three Sunday with Sunday school at two. Mrs Henrietta MacMahan visited her son Wm MacMahan near Chestertown last Sunday. Mr and Mrs James Howard of Wildwood N J guest of Mr and Mrs Wm Love. Mr Roland Wheatley and Mr Seward were in Wilmington and Philadelphia on Sunday. Mr Nathaniel Frey of Baltimore was at home here over Sunday.
Victor's half hour radio concert features Ted Weems and his orchestra on Thursday September 6 from 10 30 to 11 00. The program highlights saxophone oriented swing with hits like What A Day Sleepy Valley Piccolo Pete Am I A Passing Fancy and Morin Low among others. Weems known for pioneering sax appeal brings a lively jazz vocal and woodwind ensemble to the airwaves.
Success in life hinges on health says this ad for Hera Tonle a tonic sold and guaranteed by druggist W J Evans. It promises relief from indigestion constipation gas and post meal pains and claims improved sleep and daytime energy.
The Methodist Ladies Aid will meet at the Church House on Thursday evening of next week.
A past review covers local droughts and weather, harvests and prices for crops like wheat, corn, tomatoes, and peaches. It notes escaped prisoners, lightning losses to horses, and thunder storms. Social visits, golf notes at Bell Mont course, and Denton club ball game are also described along with community gatherings and notable residents.
An informal diary notes Friday through Saturday entries about relationships with Ester Blink and Jane, plus a Sunday outing at a local ice cream stand. The piece shifts to a promotional section advising cautious advertising practices and the psychology of sales, stressing honesty and customer trust.
The Denton National Bank records the death of director Thomas Frederick Towers on August 15, 1929. The board notes his sound judgment, long service as depositor and stockholder, and as a valued official. The bank will be draped in mourning for fifteen days, copies sent to his relatives, and published in the county press.
Mrs. Sidney Collins receives a Vecto Heater prize from the Caroline County Farm Bureau. A letter from Federalsburg thanks the bureau for the award noting fuel savings and health protection as key benefits for their home.
The Orphans' Court met with Judges West Harper and Shawn approving matters. Mary E. Conroy was granted letters of administration on Robert F. Conroy’s estate with bond filed and creditors notice ordered. Everett Nuttle filed inventory for Adaline O. Tantum’s estate. A bill of complaint was filed for Charles Petersen’s real estate. J Spencer Lapham filed final account for Mitchell Jones. Manning Merriken released Mary Merriken as legatee for Louisa Moore.
Personal mentions list Mrs. George Horsey of Greensboro and Mrs. Fannie Shields in Baltimore last week. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Watters of Philadelphia visited Shields, with H. T. Pickering and Raymond Smith also in Baltimore Tuesday. Isabel Shields returned from Philadelphia. Mrs. A. Matthews visited Ridgely and Mrs. C. Williamson hosted by Mrs. A. W. Betts of Grove. Cathell Harris visits grandmother near Burrsville.
Choptank M P Church Ladies Aid enjoyed a pleasant gathering on the 6th at Edward and Lou Williamson's home. The next meeting is set for September 3 at J F Spence residence for an important session. Twentieth Century Community Club will not meet in September. October details pending.
Mr W E Bullock of near Federalsburg spent three weeks visiting Dover Wilmington Philadelphia and Brooklyn. He attended a Brooklyn conference with about one hundred delegates from several states and Canada. It was decided to hold the 1920 conference in Philadelphia for two days and one day in the mountains near Hershey Pa.
The Journal notes an error listing John H. Love as drawn to serve as a juror from the Eighth District for the October Term 1929. The correct name is John H. Love.
Order of worship at Burrsville M E on September 1 lists church school and preaching at 10 11 2 and 3 with themes The Golden Moment and Loyalty A number of residents including Thawleys Bullocks Cahalls and others attended camps visited relatives and returned home The area continues dry with poor corn crop Paintings and visits noted several local families and farm businesses listed
A long list of local families and visitors shared crabbing near Booker's Beach and fishing in the Delaware Bay, noting trips by Knotts, Carter, Moore, Davis, and others. Social visits include Middletown and Rising Sun residents. church services announced with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and a 8 p.m. sermon.
Kenneth Corkran of Federalsburg defeated Wilbur Bennett of Denton 25 19 and 29 19 and beat Carroll Laramore Downes 25 5 25 12 before defeating Earl Thomas Bridgetown 26 17 26 6 to win the Caroline county championship at Denton. He threw 38 ringers and six double ringers and will compete in Baltimore September 13 14 for the state title.
In sad remembrance of Edward N Kelley departed life September 2 1928. A family note of gloom and longing marks the first anniversary with tears and memories. He died with his head on a shoulder as loved ones recall a gentle husband and father taken to the eternal shore.
Mrs W F Murphey welcomed a party from Baltimore to her Seaford home, entertaining friends during their visit before returning home.
In memory of Fannie Griffith who died August 31 1928. Messages from Hazel and Harvey Baker G L Griffith Olaf Elva Smith and Edward Eunice Smith honor a beloved wife mother and grandmother. The poems reflect grief, lasting love, and the ache of loss.
Caroline Council No 175 Jr O U A M mourns Francis E Yeoman who served 24 years and recently died on August 6 1926. The charter will be draped for 30 days, a copy sent to his family, and resolutions published in the Denton Journal.
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