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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1935
Page
4
The piece urges early holiday shopping to avoid crowds and delays. It argues planning ahead saves effort and stress, noting many will face long lines and late deliveries. It encourages budgeting now and mailing presents early with Do not open until Christmas. It also suggests those with funds should shop early to ease pressure on others.
The article argues holiday sales in Denton depend on residents spending at local shops. With more people employed and robust home inventory, a strong home-spending flow could spur months of prosperity, while outsourcing money to distant outlets would hinder local growth. It urges early shopping and neighborly distribution of trade over weeks rather than a last minute rush.
Weekly business survey shows wholesale optimism as December trade expected to exceed last year and reach prewar levels. National figures estimate Christmas trade at 4.5 billion with 500000 extra sales jobs. gains 5 to 30 percent in cities like New York, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and Memphis amid forgiving credit and farm income boosts.
The report notes department store sales ahead of 1934 across cities including Pittsburgh Detroit and Los Angeles with gains elsewhere. Private business competes with WPA for workers as durable goods postings rise and factory payrolls in Cleveland surge to 148 840 000 up 17 600 000 from 1934. Detroit relief rolls drop 3900 families while Maine textile and paper mills plus railroad repair shops show improvement.
Dr. C J Galpin of the Agriculture Department urges rural families to create relaxing rear views at home to distinguish leisure from daily farm labor. He cites George Washington at Mount Vernon as a model with hedges masking barns and crops from the rear, allowing peaceful contemplation of river scenery. He adds city homes should also feature attractive rear spaces and well kept surroundings to avoid neglect.
Isadore Meyer announces reopening of Mill Number 4 at the George M. Gilbert Manufacturing Company in Gilbertville Massachusetts. The 1500 residents cheer as 300 new jobs are promised and plans begin to reopen the other mills after four years closed. Meyer, a former owner from New Hampshire and Massachusetts, spreads the news to former workers.
The Romans failed to breach Troy's walls until a cunning stratagem. A giant wooden horse hid soldiers inside, moved to the gates, and during the night the Trojans admitted the horse. The Romans emerged, opened the gates, and overran the city.
The speaker warns against a defeated mindset that admits fear and doubt, letting internal enemies breach the inner fortress. He contrasts this with effort toward possible success, noting many fail before attempting due to negative attitudes and excuses.
The Boston Braves franchise is being refinanced by the National League after a poor season. Baltimore contemplates a potential transfer to join the big show, but faces hurdles including league consent, a substitute city, and competition from Washington. The outlook remains uncertain.
Winter hazards on the highways raise danger from short days, bad weather, cold temps, and worn vehicle conditions. The piece urges rigorous investigation into accident causes and stricter penalties for negligence while promoting public education on traffic safety to reduce the annual death toll.
An official Washington statement argues that waste in the baking industry drives bread costs, noting producers earn only about two cents per ten cent loaf. The piece likens distribution and sales to methods used twenty years ago and highlights the raw deal for grain producers.
Editorial notes highlight the sharp contrast between New Deal aims and Old Guard doctrine. Justice George W. Maxey blasts Roosevelt as promising an abundant life through legislation and argues life is a biological struggle ordained by Creation. National Republican figures applaud his stance and attack WPA relief as waste in a broader campaign against relief programs.
The piece questions the cost of imperial ventures from Ethiopia to Manchuria, contrasting Republican and Democratic stances on federal relief. It notes Italy's African holdings' limited payback, Italy's rising upkeep costs, and the broader question whether conquered lands deliver profits or mere long term burden. The discussion references figures on Italy's expenditures, colonial imports and exports, and the mounting fiscal strain of sustaining colonies.
Miss Sarah Wambaugh, a noted authority on plebiscites, lectured on Geneva and received an honorary degree from the University of Geneva. The Saar Plebiscite and League sanctions prompted discussion of U S Germany cooperation, trade controls, and policy moves affecting Italy and Abyssinia. The piece ends with a series of aphorisms about going home and old remedies.
Maryland farmers plan to attend the American Farm Bureau Convention in Chicago December 9 to 11. President Roosevelt will speak December 9, in a program described as one of the strongest and best attended. H. H. Nuttle of Denton is Maryland voting delegate. Mrs. Harry T. Williams of Worton is women’s delegate. Maryland group departs Baltimore December 7 and returns December 12.
The Bloomery Epworth League held an organizational meeting at the Concord parsonage last Friday evening with officers elected: President Virginia Horsey. first vice Edna Adams. second vice Virginia Wright. third vice Mrs Glenna Bullock. fourth vice Mrs Edna Collins. secretary Doris Beauchamp. treasurer Reba Adams. Edna Adams to lead next Sunday. Community turnout hoped. Also notices of Thanksgiving visits and local ads follow.
A 689 pound dressed hog killed by Charles E. Mitchell. Local scenes include Williston Reo purchase, June apple fruit, and Ridgely quail and rabbit hunts. Weddings, visits, parties, and social rounds touch Federalsburg, Caroline county, and nearby towns with noted residents and families.
A long comma separated list includes Adams Cecilia Parks Mary Nuttle Minerva Todd Winifred Johnson Edna Shipman Miriam Todd Carolyn Blanche Hudson Irah Bert Smith Pearl Murphy Ruth Vanscoy Esther Willey Emma Cannon Irene Adams Albert Shears Harry Nuttle Ernest Collins Clarence Beauchamp Stephen Shipman Howard Adams Norman Smith Roland Dukes George Weiland Earle Starkey.
Dr James E West chief scout executive of the Boy Scouts of America will be principal speaker at an area wide conference of Boy Scout Leaders in Dover Delaware on Friday December 13 Charles H Gant Wilmington president of the Boy Scout Council announced plans after a council executive board meeting The conference aims to unite 116 troops across the peninsula for discussions on camping court of honor activities civic service sea scouting cubbing training and finance to guide progress in 1936 Mayor J Wallace Woodford Dover chairs the arrangements committee and a Scouting exhibit with films and demonstrations is planned for the event
Bethlehem residents Mr and Mrs Harry Blades and children Jean Billy and Ruth spent Thanksgiving with her father Mr Turner Morris in Centreville. Nearby families from Tilghman Salisbury Royal Oak Matthews Trappe Easton Federalsburg and Wilmington are also listed visiting relatives or hosting gatherings over the holiday.
A fragmented diary outlines a weekend with girls riding a horse, a public rope prank in Badagen, and community reactions. Monday notes paint a rope incident near a parade, with editor remarks about advertisement. Tuesday continues the tale. The week includes school coach comments on football and a classroom exchange, Friday notes on a game warding concept, and Saturday a daughter’s complaint about Lige Kidd.
The Caroline County Orphans Court met with Judges Towers Handy and Dennis. Administrators and executors filed inventories, appraisals, accounts, and orders to sell or settle pending matters for several deceased individuals including Daniel J. Williams Leon Alford Norman M. Vanscoy George W. Connelly Herself Clevenger Edward Hoffman Ada B. Piccolo and others. An order to withdraw a note was granted and a sale or settlement authorized where noted.
In Ridgely last Sunday there was no evening service at the Church of the Brethren due to revival meetings at Fairview Church in Cordova. The community notes multiple visits and social events including turkey supper plans, Christmas Savings Fund distributions of 3022.10 by Peoples Bank, and various families visiting relatives across nearby towns.
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