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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1933
Page
2
Mary Melvin named Vice-President and Secretary in a Denton Maryland post office notice dated Saturday morning February 4 1939. The entry records second class main matter status and official duties as required by postal regulations. The notice appears in the local periodical section of official communications from the Denton post office.
The author argues that rising costs beyond what people can bear will curb revenue from taxes and fuel use. He warns gasoline and property taxes will shrink demand, increasing deficits. Governments must cut public expenditures and lower taxation to fit citizens’ reduced income, like families already doing.
Economists argue that nations cannot survive in isolation as global ties deepen. Tariff wars and embargoes have crippled American exports, costly defaults followed, and demand for U S goods remains worldwide. A liberalized, cooperative foreign policy is essential for recovery and sustained prosperity through mutual trade.
The author condemns widespread economy propaganda as having worsened the depression by making the public economy minded, depressing prices, eliminating jobs, cutting wages, and paralyzing business. The appeal calls Congress to stop the menace and invest to counter the tide with broader messages.
A column urges high frequency advertising in every newspaper to counter the economy mindset. It argues that economizing on ads reduces sales and production, which in turn lowers employment and consumer spending. The piece contends sustained advertising fuels sales, production, and jobs, and invites America to return to work through advertising.
A 1933 business pledge outlines facing facts about property and finances, cutting junk production, embracing quality over cheapness, and aligning sales force with factual service. It emphasizes amortization, fair pricing, debt honesty, and competitive striving to profit for buyer and seller. It calls for disciplined management and staff to focus on the business and its goods.
Readers are urged to check for reprints in magazines and not feel cheated if the same stories appear again. The piece explains publishers may hold second serial rights and invites readers to write to editors about what they enjoy or dislike, supporting writers through fan mail.
The life insurance field reports a record year for 1932 with sound financial structure and timely obligations. Companies paid large sums to beneficiaries and living policyholders through annuities endowments dividends and surrendered policies. Millions were lent to policyholders often unable to borrow elsewhere.
A sweeping 1930s style briefing notes steadier hopes for recovery with mixed signals. Farm prices edged up on grain strength while cotton and meat markets improve. dairy prices stay unsettled. Retail sales fell sharply, wholesale odd lots rise, buyers expect modest 1939 gains. Oil overproduction cuts gas prices, autos forecast 10-30% gains, steel shows moderate gains.
The passage notes the rising importance of life insurance in everyday life, citing that fifty years ago annual sales were $200,000,000 and that 1932 monthly sales exceeded this amount. It argues life insurance serves as protection for dependents, old age, an investment, and estate creation, and concludes that buying it has been wise.
Thoughts on leadership, specialization, and practical idealism mark a 1930s reflection. The piece argues leaders need real direction beyond politics, praising ambition while warning against relying on evangelists. It also notes 1932 iron ore output down, bankers opposing scrip money, and global trade shifts in Indo China and Chile.
The States Department said on January 20 it would cooperate to prevent premature collapse of the world economic conference to meet in London in spring 1933. The preparatory commission in Geneva outlines six main points including monetary policy prices and production. debt settlement is deemed essential to reconstruction. Henri Cheron, France finance minister, faces a large deficit and calls for economy and tax hikes, while veterans pensions may be cut. Austria warns of bleak new year with high unemployment and lower trade. Senate bill seeks Reconstruction Finance Corporation support for hospitals facing closures in 1931.
Twenty five years ago notes report prices for wheat corn eggs and local trades. Denton Canning Company sale. ice on rivers threatens boat service. Ice rescue saves two boys on the Choptank. society notes include a wedding in Smithson and teas for visitors. Lighthouse district and local churches plan expansions and polo matches draw crowds.
Ridgely Mrs. Carroll Meredith attended the graduation of her nephew, Carter For rester, in Wilmington, last week. Mrs. Carroll Bright of Denton visited here on Wednesday.
Folio style diary entries recount a week of family life and school banter. Notes on cheap Ford rides, a Book of the Month club, a deaf friend cured by a trapeze mishap, and school mistakes. Observations include the Symfony orchestra link and a paper editor moving desks for scenery.
America's oldest entertainment returns as John A. Van Arnam presents a bridge from old to modern minstrelsy with familiar songs, dances, and a Joe E. Brown film You Said A Mouthful. Special Sunday midnight show February 5th and shows February 6-7 with low admission prices and unreserved seating.
Smithville mourns the death of Charles Hignutt at about 78 after a period of illness. He leaves a widow and two children Annie Cavender and Willie Hignutt, along with two brothers Burt and Ben and two sisters Tillie Cheflins and Dorie Dicker son. A large local gathering shared condolences at a Sunday supper.
Mrs Harry Robinson returned from Federalsburg with a young granddaughter. Mr and Mrs Harvey Cole and Mr and Mrs Roche of Clayton visited Mrs Laura Smith on Sunday.
A Denton Maryland farmer, A G Gelletly, writes to County Commissioners arguing taxes should be cut from .67 to .40 to ease farmer burdens. He condemns costly schools and salaries, cites low crop prices, and urges county tax relief or local school control for farmers. He references state figures and a Pathfinder article proposing farm parity, urging exemption from burdensome taxes.
Mrs George McCormick 49 formerly Miss Alice Todd died January 26 at her Wenonah home after a brief illness Survived by husband two sons Lawrence and James and daughter Marion plus two sisters and two half siblings Funeral services were held in Wenonah with interment there
Burraville reports a series of social gatherings with many local families hosting or attending bingo events. Notable guests include Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Baughley and extensive visits from relatives to residents such as Mrs. Henry Stafford and Mr. Clayton Stafford of Wilmington. Also noted are a 16th birthday surprise for Catherine Noble and upcoming Union M P Church revival services starting Sunday February 8.
The Hills borough Community Club schedules its February meeting for Monday evening the sixth at the Club House. Other notes report Miss Ella Pennington and Mrs. H. J. Covell at a turkey supper at Wye Mills Church House on Wednesday.
The Smithson Homemakers Club held its monthly meeting in the club room on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. A Prager presenting a shoes demonstration and Mrs. H Shivery showing hose. After adjournment, refreshments were served by Mrs. F Quidas. Next meeting set for March first.
Rev S L Hanbey and wife with Miss Reba Adams visited Mr and Mrs W I Hubbard for a turkey dinner. Mrs John Adams and daughter Marian visited Chestnut Woods Aid meeting. Mrs W I Hubbard hosted Bloomery Aid. Edna Adams and Ola Scott visited Federalsburg relatives. Hanbys spent time with Hubbard family. Devore hosted by Adams family. Mrs Lewis Lockerman and sons visited her father. Blanche Adams visited Anna Robinson. Ola Scott weekend with Chestnut Woods friends. Bill Jones moved to new home.
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