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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1928
Page
4
A Pontofce Denton Denton second class mail matter notation appears with names Benjamin H Johnson as President and Benjamin F Johnson as Vice-President. Saturday morning February 11 1928 rotary
A directive urging ambitious youths to build success on vigorous health, intellect, character, and energy. It stresses shaping a winning personality, earning trust from teachers and parents, and daily discipline, loyalty, and obedience as foundations for lifelong achievement and happiness.
Editorial notes report Senators and Representatives from the Mississippi Valley States criticizing President Coolidge on flood control while contrasting with his earlier support for selling the Cape Cod Canal in Massachusetts to the federal government. The piece also notes expected remarks from Secretary Hoover on the matter.
The piece discusses the debate over who should finance flood control with critics noting President Coolidge’s stance favoring federal aid while Hoover faces pressure from Mississippi valley supporters. It compares flood relief actions to Cape Cod Canal funding and warns Hoover could bolt the Cabinet if aligned with the floodplain states. It cites rising business failures per Dun and Co data, contrasts with Canada, and touches Senate talk on prosperity. It ends with a note on Caroline county fire drill needs amid recent school fires.
A historical note describes the rise of the Junior Order United American Mechanics in Philadelphia to defend American ideals against foreign influence. It states the order spread from Philadelphia to Caroline County nearly forty years ago and will culminate in a county wide gathering on February 23.
John S. Kelly known as Frank Kelly dies at 69 at his home 1106 West Saratoga Street after ten days of illness. His passing leaves Baltimore’s Democratic machine without a single undisputed leader as several lieutenants vie for control while Governor Ritchie may guide the party for now amid fears of internal strife and a possible shift to a leadership group.
Health officials report two recent smallpox cases among movers to Baltimore and warn unvaccinated residents to seek vaccination. Dr. Riley notes 100000 U.S. cases in three years, 30450 in 1926 with 380 deaths, and explains Maryland’s strict vaccination law, school-entry requirements, and enforcement. He cites Nebraska as a cautionary contrast and emphasizes travel spreads disease. Maryland’s cases total 30 in three years, 16 in counties and 14 in Baltimore City. Vaccination, he says, has protected much of the population and prevails as the key defense against outbreaks.
Premier Mussolini credits his steady health to sound sleep, vigorous exercise, regular hours, and simple food. The piece notes that he maintains high personal standards in business and home life as part of Italy’s image of vitality, reflecting the era’s emphasis on physical vigor.
The article describes a peasant Italian diet with milk cheese eggs meat and bread from home grown wheat. It outlines one dish dinners with large kettles of meat spaghetti vegetables and notes goats for milk. Recipes include pistachio cherry bread toppings and a layered cheese and farina bake with tomato sauce and buttered crust.
Mr. and Mrs. Linwood McKnett and Mrs. Willard McKnett and a daughter of Marcus Hook spent the week end with their mother Mrs. L A McKnett. Several residents attend The Teachers Training School Course at Dover Delaware. Miss Blossom Cooper returned to Philadelphia after two months with Mrs. John Davis. Church services are announced with Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11. Various local visits to Dover Sudlersville Rising Sun and Wye Island are noted.
The William Fox production Monte Cristo features underwater photography of Edmond Dantes escape, aided by John Gilberts diving skill. The reissued drama stars Rene Adoree Estelle Taylor and others and plays at the New Dover Opera House on February 16 and 16.
Snowbound duck hunters on Eastern Neck Island Maryland escaped isolation after a snowstorm when a Baltimore party led by Mr Temple Joyce used a telephone call to Anacostia naval air station and a Navy captain to reach safety. Captain Land from Washington and Major Tipton from Baltimore flew in to retrieve Joyce and Torbert while others waited for melt and road access.
The Edwin H. Knopf production of The Captive remains on stage for a second week at the Auditorium Theatre due to overwhelming demand. Anna Davis continues her portrayal of Irene de Monteel alongside Robert Rendel as Jacques Viricu and Lucile Nikolas as Gissele with the same cast returning, marking Baltimore as a major center for this French classic alongside New York Paris Vienna.
The Ladies Aid of the Denton Methodist Episcopal Church note with sorrow the death of Elizabeth Dukes a faithful member a loving mother and friend. They express appreciation for her Christian character and counsel and extend sympathy to her bereaved family asking God to comfort them. A copy will be sent to the family printed in Denton papers and inscribed on society minutes. February 9 1928 Committee ELIZABETH E. PIPPIN REBECCA I. SPARKLIN HATTIE H. HEGEMAN
Last week Concord endured the deepest snow in years with over two feet of powder straining roads and blocking paths. The stork delivered a baby to Mr and Mrs Roland Trice during the storm while Concord School stayed open daily and several children learned on horseback. Miss Dorothy Beaumont visited her sister in Ridgeley and Rev C H Atkins traveled to Federalsburg and Milford for church and activity.
Disease cases recorded January 81st to February 6th include chickenpox in Denton and near Denton, with additional cases near Preston. Ergebnisse: thirteen near Denton, one at Denton, one near Preston.
Ina Claire, versatile star, will headline Our Betters by W Somerest Maugham at the Maryland Theatre Baltimore on February 13 for four performances with Wednesday and Saturday matinees Messmore Kendall presents in association with Gilbert Miller. Claire is acclaimed for dramatic and musical versatility with a string of successes in stage and vaudeville including The Last of Mrs Cheyney and Polly With a Past.
A recent compilation shows about 4200 Smiths own AT&T stock, Browns 2250, followed by Johnson Miller Williams Jones Davis Clark and Anderson. The leading New York directory names differ, six of ten stockholder names appear among top directory entries. The AT&T stock list exceeds subscribers in all cities except New York and Chicago. Brooklyn Queens lists about 478000 subscribers.
County Extension announces meetings at American Corner and Smithville on February 16 at 7 30 p m in cooperation with the Farm Bureau. E C Jenkins state Boys Club Agent will speak on Maryland club work with a movie on 4 H. A session for publicity chairmen of Home Makers clubs is set February 22 at 2 p m in the Home Demonstration Agent office with Bowers agricultural journalism specialist speaking. Others invited.
In Memoriam for Lillie V. Smith who departed this life one year ago February 8 1927 in Greensboro cemetery. Far away from care and pain lies the one whose loss brought weeping to hearts that cannot be glad again. Never to part on that beautiful shore. Sadly missed by her children.
The chestnut blight continues rapid spread in the Southern States according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Observations by the Bureau of Plant Industry show no abatement in the fungal pest and warn owners to evaluate salvage of timber, especially small trees for poles and tannic acid.
A verse-style piece urges kindness in how one speaks to others and frames politeness as the simple test for gaining favors. It contrasts crude demands with gracious requests and stresses remembering courtesy in everyday interactions.
A study by the American Folk-Lore Society describes a freckle cure based on counting freckles then making that many pebbles, placing them in a bag, and discarding it. The peer who later picks up the bag’s contents allegedly inherits the freckles via sympathetic magic called transfer, contrasting with modern contagion science.
John Noble of Preston Motor Co announces a Fisk Tire Company musical program airing Mondays at 9 30 pm central and 10 30 pm eastern. The WEAF New York City studio will originate it with 36 stations in 35 cities, reaching over twenty million listeners coast to coast. Presented by the Fisk Time-To-Retire Boys.
Lon Chaney stars as Sergei a speechless Russian peasant in Mockery at the Arcadia Theatre Wilmington for the week of February 13. The romance with a lovely aristocrat tests his loyalty amid Revolution. Barbara Bedford and Ricardo Cortez play the lovers in this dramatic tale.
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