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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1935
Page
1
A damaged excerpt reflects on a tormented artist who sheltered sorrow and sought to express a perfect rhythm the world could not hear. The speaker portrays a man haunted by isolation, hunger, and a locked soul, a lifelong puzzle whose art remained mostly unseen.
Nearly two and a half centuries after his birth, Abraham Lincoln’s life is celebrated as a sacred heritage. His founding principles liberty and equality guide the nation, and his memory endures beyond his mortal dust as his spirit continues to inspire the Republic toward eternal freedom.
Lincoln’s writings and speeches now in print exceed the Bible and Shakespeare in word count, says Dr. Louis Warren of the Lincoln National Life foundation. The Bible totals about 926,877 words and Shakespeare about 1,024,000. Lincoln’s words sum to roughly 1,078,565, excluding private letters and anecdotes.
Entrance view of the Lincoln memorial on the site of the old Hodgenville farm in Kentucky. The cabin where Lincoln was born is housed inside the imposing memorial, which serves as a shrine for visitors from across the country.
Maryland Farm Bureau Federation secretary C E Wise Jr criticizes Governor's Tax Commission plan to divert about 700000 in gasoline tax funds to back an eight million dollar bond issue for unemployment relief and other needs over the next two years. He urges adopting income and inheritance taxes and warns road funds raised from motor fuel taxes should improve roads not be diverted. He notes 60 percent of Maryland farmers still ride on dirt roads and fears road program damage.
The Merchants Section of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce declares Wednesday February 18 as Spring Dollar Day with affiliated stores displaying the Chamber emblem. The event, a twenty year tradition, offers up to the minute merchandise at unusually low prices across Wilmington and surrounding areas. Attendees are urged to arrive early for full stock and note there are no advance sales or reservations.
A Greek proverb labels it disgraceful to trip on the same obstacle again, urging caution and learning from past errors. It emphasizes consistency and personal growth.
General Ulysses S. Grant leads Union forces to capture Fort Donelson near Donelson Tennessee, marking a pivotal Civil War victory and boosting Union strategic position in 1862. The action consolidates command strength and opens Tennessee to advance toward Nashville.
A severe sleet storm wrecked forests from Piney north of Denton to the Dorchester line, with about 25 percent of area destroyed and losses around 50000 dollars. Pin oaks pines and evergreen varieties suffered most, two weeks needed to clear debris near Federalsburg and Denton areas, leaving many trees as firewood and vast root and toppled debris snarling woodland markets.
M K Newnam, Frigidaire dealer, returns from Richmond confidential pre show indicating unparalleled 1935 refrigeration demand. He notes earlier launch, massive ad campaigns, Dayton plant retooling costing 1.6 million dollars, and large raw materials purchases to stock 1935 models for immediate delivery.
A compact quotation piece reflects on discipline and gratitude, contrasting Greek proverb wisdom with Christian Science Monitor reflections. It emphasizes appreciation as a key to recognizing opportunities while envy blinds. The snippet reads like a brief philosophical note on mindset guiding action.
Funeral services held at Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church Chestertown for Richard Harrison Collins editor of the Chester Town Transcript age 77. He died after brief illness at his home last Monday. Survived by widow Elizabeth Harding Roberts and four sons Stephen Richard Jr William S and John Harding. two sisters and a brother. He was a longtime Maryland newspaper man and former member of the Maryland House of Correction board. Interment in Chester Cemetery.
Rotary International, pioneer service club organization, has grown in three decades from one club with five members to 3 738 clubs in more than seventy countries with 156 000 members. Since July 1 1934 there has been a net gain of nearly 4 000 members and about sixty new clubs. Paul P Harris, founder of Rotary, notes in Rotarian Magazine that the service club movement is still in the early morning hours with growth worldwide including Lithuania Chile Greece Colombia Cuba Sweden Australia Canada United States Peru France Japan and Iceland.
A letter from an Eastern Shoreman to the Denton Journal argues for a four mile tunnel to replace the four mile Bay Bridge route during blizzards. He imagines safer travel avoiding eight miles of snow drifts and two open draws, urging editors to consider the tunnel idea for the Eastern Shore.
On Sunday some items are valued highly while Monday brings a retreat from the gold standard, signaling a market or pricing change as traders adjust assessments from weekend optimism to weekday caution.
The Boy Scouts of America mark their twenty fifth anniversary with a nationwide celebration from February 8 to 14 1910. activities include Scout Sunday School Day Pioneer Day Lincoln Day and a First National Boy Scout Jamboree in Washington from August 21 to 30 expecting 30000 Scouts. A year of events continues with national honors Mothers Day Flag Day and pilgrimages to Theodore Roosevelt’s grave with local observances by troops and sponsors.
Washington opinion holds defeat stemmed from distrust of European debt defaulters. Senators rebuke nations that scrapped treaties and built up arms, while the split between the two old parties suggests limited political significance in the result.
A fragmented line from an old advertisement notes Floor Coverings in Larger Se jections or better values. The maker M. K. New Inam, Furnisher of Homes appears as the attributed source amid garbled text, suggesting a trade promo missing clear context.
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