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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1929

Page

4

Chautauqua Bring High Arts To Salisbury Community

The article urges concerted civic effort to maintain constructive arts in towns through Chautauqua programs featuring music oratory and drama. It notes Salisbury Md awarding a medal to Miss Helen V Wise for community service and laments limited recognition for trained nurses, highlighting their sacrifices and underappreciated contributions. It also offers advice on planning and credit, then reports the Denton Shirt Factory opening and Maryland Company plant details.

Rome Denton Shirt Gay Street Fifth West Denton Maryland Company Denton Virginia Luray Shenandoah Mt. Jackson Elkton Woodstock Huntington W. Va Baltimore

New Factory Aims At 750 Dozen Shirts Weekly In Caswell

Mr Sneider treasurer drives new quarters with Willoughby Nowell as contractor and Harry A Roe as inspector. One hundred operators likely, output 750 dozen Casey Jones shirts weekly under Albert Satterfield management with Ida Neighbors forelady. Also opening of America’s longest Cascade tunnel, eight miles, cost 14 million, Tacoma to Spokane, plus Florida Mountain Lake bird sanctuary dedication by President Coolidge funded by Edward Bok.

Sneider Willoughby Nowell Harry A. Roe Casey Jones Albert Satterfield Ida Neighbors America Cascade Mountains Tacoma Spokane Washington State Cascades Mountain Lake Florida Coolidge Edward Bok

Health talks schedule on WBAL and WFBR stations

Dr R H Riley announces weekly health talks broadcast from WBAL and WFBR in Baltimore under the State Medical Society committee. WBAL Monday at 3 45 features topics and Johns Hopkins speakers from February to March including Hay Fever skin care school health diet and infant care. WFBR Friday at 7 45 covers Whooping cough and blood pressure with Johns Hopkins physicians. Earlier season topics include influenza care of the baby pneumonia diphtheria overweight body tumors and tonsils and adenoids by noted doctors.

R. H. Riley State Department of Health WBAL WISBR Baltimore Committee On Public Instruction of the State Medical Society Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland WFBR Sydney R. Miller Johns Hopkins University Lloyd W. Ketron Walter F. Cobb Public’ 'Schools D. C. Wharton i Smith Union Memorial Hospital W. F. Zinn University of Maryland E. V. McCollum School of Hygiene Benjamin Tappan Babies Milk Fund Asso Norman B. Cole J. H. M. Knox, Jr W. L. Ellic

The Rural Carrier's Lament and Pennies in the Box

A humorous poem from a rural carrier laments the practice of receiving pennies in the mail box. It contrasts pleasant seasons with biting cold and recalls a west coast carrier swearing over the pennies. The speaker urges readers to buy stamps and stop dropping coins in the box to avoid delays at the gate of St. Peter.

Uncle Sam St. Peter

Cabbage recipes and tips from a vintage guide

A vintage cooking guide extols cabbage as a year round staple with caution against soda. Recipes include Cabbage a la Huntington with vinegar olive oil eggs and spices, escalloped cabbage with cheese, and cabbage leaf rolls with mutton or beef rice and lemon juice.

Local notes from Harrington and area in brief

Patterson School pupils receive one year and two year pins from the Delaware anti tuberculosis society. Mrs Alice H Ross earns a gold pin with ruby cross for four years of health work. Obituaries include James Andrew Smith at four score, a respected Harrington Democrat, survived by widow and daughter Mrs Hugh Morris. Various visits and family news: Mrs Alexander L Harrington aids ill mother Mrs William H Wooters in Seaford. Mrs Warren Moore remembered for civic work. Miss Jeannette Miller of New York operated in Brooklyn Trinity Hospital. Mr and Mrs Harry Van Ormer hosted birthday dinner. relatives and friends visiting or traveling between Greensboro, Denton, Golts, Delmar and Norristown. A fine son born to Mr and Mrs Monroe Saunders. B Sapp and a daughter noted.

Patterson School Squire Hugh Morris Willmington Alexander L. Harrington Seaford John L. Everagain William H. Wooters Warren Moore Thomas Qlancey Jeannette Miller New York Trinity Hospital Brooklyn Harry van Ormer Norristown Walter C. Coverdale Robert Dill Greensboro James Voss Monroe Saunders Stork B. Sapp

Lead Arsenate Controls Weeds in Grassy Lawns

Entomologists with the U S Department of Agriculture report lead arsenate mixed into soil tames hard shelled beetles such as the Japanese beetle while not harming common lawn grasses. It also controls crabgrass chickweed dandelion and dock, favoring desirable grasses. Application rates: 1600 pounds per acre before planting and six pounds per 1000 square feet as top dressing on established lawns, with an effective six year window.

United States Department of Agriculture

Pneumonia Prevalent as Community Notices Accumulate

Twenty five years ago reports highlight pneumonia in the county with deaths and illnesses. Obituaries mark the passing of Mrs. Mallie Sewell at 47 and William F. Liden at 65 with funeral details. Local figures attend events and travels. weather notes call January the coldest in 33 years.

Poultry Education Meetings in Caroline County February

County Extension News announces a series of poultry educational meetings the week of February 11 led by W H Rice Poultry Specialist. The Grow Healthy Chicks plan aims to cut brooding losses from about 25 percent to around 10 percent, with demonstrations showing reduced mortality. Meetings include Friendship School Denton Court House Greensboro High School and Preston High School with times listed.

Caroline County Friendship School Court House Denton Greensboro High School Preston High School

Dairy Meetings Draw Local Milk Producers

Seven dairy meetings held last week in Caroline county drew many local milk producers. Interest centered on Dairy Feeding and Legume Growing with Maryland Extension Service figures noting Western Shore cows average more hay per animal. Plan 1.5 tons of hay per cow for peak milk production to boost profit.

Caroline County Messrs Conover Land Oldenburg Maryland Extension Service Conover Maryland Western Shore

Sweet clover pasture gains favor among farmers

Mr Warland Harrington near Ridgely pastured 16 head on 5 acres until June with sweet clover becoming a common pasture. Mr Zeth Weaver near Greensboro used 40 acres last year. Sweet clover feeds dairy animals, enhances soil, and supports more animals per acre than other pastures. It is sown in wheat, lasts two seasons, and requires non acidic soil inoculated seed about 15 lb per acre. Use light soil coverage with a seeder.

Warland Harrington Ridgely Zeth Weaver Greensboro

Forestry Exhibit Shown At Denton Motor Company

A forestry exhibit prepared by the Maryland Extension Service and USDA is displayed in the Denton Motor Company show window. It aims to spur planting of idle lands to loblolly pine, a profitable timber crop. A contest will name the varieties, with the farmer identifying the most trees winning 50 loblolly pine seedlings from the State Department of Forestry.

Maryland Extension Service United States Department of Agriculture Denton Motor Company State Department of Forestry

In Memoriam Verses for Nellie V Smith and Frances S Hignatt

A collection of tender memorial notices for Nellie V. Smith and Frances S. Hignatt. Remembrances express child and sibling grief, missing loved ones, and faith in reunion in heaven with quoted lines and personal dedications. Dates referenced include February 8, 1927 and February 5, 1926. The messages name families and dedicators: Laura Covey and Edith Lankford.

Frances S. Hignatt

Thanking Friends for Kindness After Our Loss

We thank friends for the kindness shown during our bereavement in the loss of husband and father Harry M. Hubbard and for the flowers sent to Mrs Hubbard and children. The note reflects on kindness as a universal language and its power to unite people and nations.

Harry M. Hubbard Mrs. Hubbard

What Kind of Lime Should I Buy Bulletin Details

The latest lime bulletin on agricultural liming materials for Maryland is available from the University of Maryland or the County Agent in Denton. F. W. Oldenburg contributes an answer to what kind of lime to buy and explains how to determine the most economical lime form.

Maryland University of Maryland College Park Denton F. W. Oldenburg

Two Lovers Ends Colman Banky On Screen Pair

The article notes the likely final film pairing of Ronald Colman and Wilma Banky in Two Lovers a Samuel Goldwyn production shown at New Dover Opera House on February 11 12 and 13. It traces their screen history from The Dark Angel through The Magic Flame and The Night of Love noting their star status and the anticipated dissolution of the duo.

Colman Banky Ronald Colman Wilma Banky Samuel Widwyn New Dover Opera House Francis X. Bushman Beverly Bayne Dark Angel England Barbara Worth Arizona America New York Ronald Wilma

Take My Advice at Denton Chautauqua Friday

Denton Chautauqua will feature the new comedy Take My Advice on Friday night February 15. The Belmont Theatre in New York praised its brisk humor as a clever prep school professor exposes two swindlers while guiding Bud Weaver toward maturity and a rightful path.

Denton Chautauqua Belmont Theatre New York New York Journal Weaver Bud Weaver Bud Jhas Itcht Clement

White Lilacs at Maryland Theatre features star cast

The Shuberts present White Lilacs at the Maryland Theatre Baltimore next Monday evening the 11th with an all star cast led by Guy Robertson Odette Myrtis and De Wolf Hopper. The score includes Chopin themes in lavish settings with notable performers Allan Rogers Marion Marchette Charles Crocker Louise Beaudet and others. The Boston press calls White Lilacs superior to Blossom Time.

Shuberts Maryland Theatre Baltimore Dauntless Guy Robertson Odette Myrtis de Wolf Hopper Heine Liszt Meyerbeer Balzac George Sand Dubuisson Chopin Allan Rogers Marion Marchante Charles Crocker‘King Louise Beaudet Charles Brown Maurice Holland Mary Silveira Katherine Allen Marguerite Wells Frank Horn Boston

Old Dominion Soy Bean Trial Describes Local Hay Potential

The Old Dominion SOY bean, trialed in Caroline over two years, shows slender stems, less woodiness, and leaves that do not shatter as with other varieties. After tests by E. H. E. Thieroff Preston and F. D. Zeigler Denton, a limited seed supply is available in Caroline for trial this season.

Old Dominion Caroline Messrs. E. H. E. Thieroff Preston F. D. Zeigler Denton Oh Dominion

Ancient Quotations on Charity and Industry

A compilation of short proverbs and quotes about neighborly help, global citizenship, mercy with balance, idle harms, and the role of industry in all social ranks. Notable voices include Isaiah Bacon Grove Patterson Chaucer and Gay.

Chaucer

Fall egg production boosts farmers income with hens

An Ohio experiment shows farmers who produce 25 percent of yearly eggs during October to January raise their year round price to 38.7 cents per dozen and earn 70 cents an hour for poultry labor, compared with 30.8 cents and 24.5 cents respectively for those missing the fall peak. Hatcherymen endorse the plan, urging early chicks from top stock to hit October production and higher prices.

Ohio

W C T U Meeting Set For February 11 At Rue Home

The W C T U will meet next Monday night February 11 at 8 oclock at Mrs G H Rue s Third Street home. A busy meeting is expected with reports from the recent Tri County executive meeting and work with the young folks. Members urged to attend and bring notes on Frances Willard whose birthday is this month.

G. H. Rue Third Street Tri-County Frances Willard

Denton Chautauqua Promises Best Ever Run in February

Judge Lindsay calls the Chautauqua America s fourth great institution after the Home Church and School. The Denton program runs February 14 15 and 16 with a three day lineup of events and speakers.

Lindsay America Denton

Preacher Sets Topic On Marriage And Divorce

On Sunday evening February 10 Rev J W Kirk will preach at the Methodist Protestant Church on the subject Marriage and Divorce. The public is invited to consider the serious question with the pastor.

J. W. Kirk Methodist Protestant Church

Freezing Pancake Supper At Greensboro Baptist Church

Greensboro community hosts a freezing pancake supper at Greensboro Baptist Church on Tuesday evening February 12 from 6 30 to 6 30. Tickets 35c and 50c with proceeds benefiting the Greensboro Community Club.

Greensboro Baptist Church Greensboro Community Club

Gainful Sacrifice in Sport and Business

A concise Americoun Magazine reflection argues that sacrificing current advantages can yield greater future gains in sport and business, framing discipline, strategy, and patient risk as core competitive traits.

Americoun Magazine

Big Rosiclare Fluorspar Mine Leads U S Production

The Rosiclare fluorspar mine in the southern Hiinolg region is described as the largest fluorspar mine in the United States and possibly in the world, reflecting its dominant output.

Hiinolg United States

How Light Helps Life balance of light and shade

A trimmed note from Wanian's Home Companion reflects on light and shade shaping facial expression and human disposition, suggesting mood and perception tie to illumination.

Wanian

Judges Term of Service for Supreme Court Justices

The article states that United States Supreme Court justices are eligible for retirement at age seventy with full pay. It emphasizes the term of service and retirement provision for high court judges.

United States Supreme Court

Hern Tonic Advertisement by Druggist Evans

No man can be successful if he has indigestion constipation gas or pains after meals. If he does not sleep well or wakes tired in the morning he is sleepy during the day. Keep fit. Get Hern the new tonic sold and guaranteed by Druggist W J Evans. Ask him about Hern.

Hern W. J. Evans

Tam a Man and Humanity's Concerns

Quote attributed to Terence claiming a man is concerned with all that affects humanity, expressing a universal duty to broader human issues. The line reflects classical views on empathy and public interest transcending personal boundaries.

Tam Terence

Impressed by 1929 Imperial Landau ride and comfort

A letter from a car salesman in Denton Maryland praises the 1929 Imperial Landau for rugged durability and exceptional riding comfort. He notes Chevrolet’s miles per dollar advantage and claims the Imperial offers smooth six cylinder performance, likening it to the top-priced cars and planning to show friends its comfort.

Local Social Notes Highlight Easton and Nearby Visits

Mrs Frank Matthews returns from Hickman to be with her mother. Mr and Mrs A W Thompson and Mrs Harold Hatfield visited in Easton on Sunday. Miss Mary Frieze Ringgold has recovered and is back in school. Rev Sarkis Papajian was a guest of Mr and Mrs James Simon last weekend. Mr and Mrs Ed Roop with her mother who is very sick in Easton. Mrs Roy Sard recently visited sister Mrs Stevens in Queen Anne. The death of Dr Whisler is a keen loss to Ridgely residents. Clifton Wheeler spends two weeks in Wilmington. Paul Hemmons returned from Lancaster Pa. Mrs Milton recently had an operation in Easton Hospital. Mrs D M Swing visiting Washington this week. T L Day visited in Baltimore last week. Mrs Leonard Dean suffers grippe. Miss Viola Jones now walks without a crutch. Mrs Thompson Swing visiting Mount Joy Pa. Frank Kibler recently visited Baltimore. Annie Hevalow on sick list.

Frank Matthews Hickman A. W. Thompson Harold Hatfield Easton Mary Frieze Ringgold Sarkis Papajian James Simon Ed. Roop Roy Sard Stevens Queen Anne Whisler Clifton Wheeler Wilmington Paul Hemmons Lancaster Milton Easton Hospital D. M. Swing Washington T. L. Day Baltimore Leonard Dean Viola Jones Thompson Swing Mount Joy Frank Kibler Annie Hevalow

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Salisbury Helen V. Wise Red Cross Spaperna Lewis Carroll Vernon J. A. Davis Peninsula Horticultural Society Goslin Provident Savings Bank H. W. Stayer Baltimore American M. Bates Stephens Alfred Smith Dover New Jersey Trenton Mallie F. Sewell This County Clayton John Wesley Wooters Lewis Cook Tuckahoe Neck F. R. Owens President Richardson Diamond State Telephone Company Richardson James H. Nichols Burton W. Parker Georgia Jennie Stafford J. B. Port Huntingdon William F. Liden Williston Wm. M. A. Liden Liden Kelly Thomas Williams County Extension News Nellie V. Smith Laura Covey Frances S.hignatt William Bullock Edith Lankford The Christian Science Monitor New Lime Bulletin Lilacs Isaiah Bacon Grove Patterson By A. D. Howden Smith Constantinople the Journal Den-Mar Mobile Co Denton, Md Share Shine Products CO Robt E. Colister Riverside Theatre Tom Tyler Dolores Costello and Conrad Nagel Marion Davies William Haines John Gilbert Douglas Fairbanks Charlie Chaplin Renee Adoree William S. Hart Norma Talmadge Mae Murray Rod la Rocque Leatrice Joy Estelle Taylor Lucy Lou Beauty Parlor Lucy Marshall Market Street Butterfly Tea Room Auditor's Order Nisi Wesley E. Phew Sarah E. Redden Orlando J. Redden Circuit Court Equity T. Clayton Horsey
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