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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1935
Page
2
The Journal urges Caroline county students to continue schooling this fall rather than seek immediate earnings. It warns that leaving school may offer short term gains but sacrifices future money potential, stressing the long term benefit of completing high school and college for financial stability.
A parable about a millionaire and an architect shows the danger of chasing wealth with cheap materials. The architect’s greed-built house ends as a gift to the owner, revealing that we all build the homes we will live in. The lesson asks whether our foundations are sand or rock with virtues like love and honesty.
The Congress that just adjourned enacted far reaching laws expanding federal authority, while shifting mood from rubber stamping to occasional resistance. The last eight months solidified the admin agenda, setting stage for a hard fought election and a campaign over centralized policies. Roosevelt sought to explain to the nation as Congress closed.
The piece surveys opposition to New Deal measures and predicts court challenges to the Wagner Labor Disputes Act Social Security taxes and AAA reforms. It notes NRA ruling effects, potential limits on federal power, and hints at a brief upcoming Congress with tax avoidance and a likely soldier bonus passage shaping the political landscape.
The High River Times reflects on Will Rogers as a widely loved figure whose humor, kindness, and simple living comforted people. His appeal crossed age, status, and nationality, making eyes brighten and lives brighter, a true elixir in the land of make believe.
Business conditions and outlook are reportedly improving with several industries ahead of 1929 levels. Businessmen largely credit recovery to market forces rather than government policy, though opinions vary on Congress and administration influence. Some expect a conservative shift could speed gains. Here are brief notes of interest.
Retail trade runs well ahead of last year with J C Penney setting first half sales records and NAASS forecasting a fall rise of 10 to 15 percent. Construction and farm equipment show strong activity, while electric power faces earnings doubts amid tax fears. Italy presses toward Ethiopia, seeking natural resources amid supply shortages.
The piece argues that Calvin Coolidge stayed in Northampton and rose to high office, while many seek distant cities for success. It warns that going far from home wastes energy, and that local support often powers early achievement. few succeed by leaving home unless a special skill requires it.
A persuasive piece warns that about seventy percent of men lack enough retirement funds and rely on charity or relatives. It urges youths to prepare via life insurance annuities trust funds and similar devices to build an estate that lasts into old age and avoids ruin from unforeseen calamities.
Patrons cringe at promotional previews between films and say trailers misrepresent upcoming releases. The pieces often irritate audiences and theaters pay about $1.50 to show them, with reports of pressure to accept trailers.
The Seattle Community Press Association denounces misleading tobacco ads claiming cigarettes aid athletic success. The editorial argues such claims corrupt public taste and complicate roles of coaches, teachers, and parents, stressing public sentiment can curb exposure to dangerous messaging.
Congress pledged to stay out of war for six months to cool hot heads and let Italy and Ethiopia settle their own conflicts. The remark warned against a repeat of past aggressions while the nation evaluates its stance during the lull.
Former President Hoover and ex Secretary Mills meet to discuss the state of the union with Theodore Roosevelt aiding. Hoover pushes for Roosevelt to state constitutional changes on tax exempt bonds, but constitutional steps require two thirds in Congress and ratification by 36 states, not action during a recess.
The piece cites Hoover, Mills, and Knox warning of fundamental government change under Roosevelt while big business grows. It notes a United Press survey of 23 major companies with combined assets of over 41 billion, led by Metropolitan Life and American Telegraph, and discusses insurance, railroads, banks, and oil firms. It includes a safety note about stopping distances at 40 mph and ends with a reflection on contentment and ambition.
A column reflecting on living a balanced life between contentment and ambition, urging belief in a larger purpose. It cites 1935 pension data for Civil War veterans and widows, projects World War II era pension payments to 2065, and muses on politics, nuclear era warnings, and public figures like Mussolini, Stalin, and Huey Long. It critiques personal responsibility and ends with a quip about Huey Long’s claim on New Orleans’ vice district.
Miss Miriam Holsinger visits sister Mrs H B Artemus and family in Wilmington. Orville Wright of Chestertown guests sister Mrs J Walter Mitchell this week. Mrs Alice Lane entertained Mr Robert Fisher Wilmington last week. Will Bailey entertains daughter Helen from Syracuse New York.
A collection of brief aphorisms and quotations from diverse authors and thinkers. The passages urge trust in God, pursuit of truth, forgiveness, kindness, and the beauty of doing good. Prominent voices include Longfellow Napoleon Pascal Emerson Carlyle and others.
A sweep of brief items from Denton and surroundings shows small misfortunes and travels. The coat of Alphonso Meredith was stolen from his carriage near Hobbs Tuesday. Several locals bought or sold land in Laurel Grove and South Denton. A group of friends from Betterton returned from a camping trip. Baltimore visitors stayed with relatives on the Shore. Public officials and teachers were noted for moves and appointments. A fatal cancer operation claimed James R. Griffith of Concord. The Talbot fair opened with thousands attending and notable cattle and swine displays. School Board scholarships and teacher appointments were announced. Mrs. Frances Holmes, wife of Barckly Holmes, died in Baltimore after surgery. interment planned for Odessa New York. Subscribe for the Journal.
The writer records a string of family misadventures and small events over a week. Friday touches Emmy and a Tellagraft message mishap. Saturday covers a plane trip attempt and life insurance concerns. Sunday notes conflicting prayers for rain and fair weather for a Sunday school picnic. Monday describes Pa angry at a Springdale bank over identification and a pitcher of ice. Tuesday laments Tam’s age and speech development. Wednesday hints at Lem Pitts’ disagreement at Simsons Garage. Thursday recalls Pa’s nostalgia for past times without modern tech.
A call for a congressional probe into lobbies and pressure politics. The piece warns that organized groups seek to influence national legislation, risking a shift from republican government to tyranny if outside forces control education, business, and culture. It urges destruction of pressure politics to preserve unorganized, self reliant citizens.
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