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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1931

Page

2

What is Hitlerism and its rise in Germany

The Foreign Policy Association explains Hitler and the National Socialist movement. Born in Austria in 1889, he led a six member group to power after a 1919 cafe meeting. The movement seeks a Great Germany with twenty five points including self determination, equality in rights, abolition of unearned income, and wealth distribution. The bulletin notes uncertainty if the movement will fade as the economic crisis eases.

Foreign Policy Association Hitler Germany Upper Austria National Socialist Party Munich Versailles St. Germain information _ bulletin National Socialist Movement

From Sheep to Wolf Gas Tax Debate Grows Across States

The piece argues rising gas taxes across about half of the 44 states meeting this year will strain motorists and force a shift in political power. It notes taxes have funded highways but are now used for broader aims, provoking revolt as motorists liken themselves to sheep becoming wolves. It warns drastic action is needed to prevent further tax shifts.

Darkest before dawn says Morristown Daily Record publisher

Norman B. Tomlinson urges optimism amid national gloom noting past panics like 1903 1907 and 1921 as precedents. He argues enduring values such as health over wealth and service clubs mottoes can unite people across races toward international peace and warns that without action another world war would be catastrophic.

Norman B. Tomlinson Morristown N. J Daily Record

Fragment of a racist essay fragment from a historical page

The readable text shows a passage arguing hierarchies among races and civilizations with emphasis on white supremacy. It references people nations and civilization and frames the white race as central to progress and benefit. The excerpt reflects extremist rhetoric typical of illiberal discourse.

Auction of Unsatisfied Goods Sparks Odd Town Reply

An Omaha wholesaler threatened suit after a shipment was rejected by a customer in an Iowa crossroads town. The railroad agent, bank president, and mayor replied in turn, with the mayor saying he would send them to hell if not for being the town pastor and the sole lawyer in the area.

Omaha Iowa Cross-Roads

Do Valentine greetings still bind hearts in St. Valentine era

In Caroline county, Valentines flood stores as the practice persists though with less passion. Youthful loves no longer spark extreme tremors or fatal heartbreaks as before. Yet the holiday’s influence remains enough to bring people together and anchor social life.

St. Valentine Caroline County

Gandhi’s Release Sparks India Pressure and Swaraj Tide

Editorial notes assess global reaction to Gandhi’s release from Yerawa prison and the London Round Table outcomes. It emphasizes non-violent resistance in India, tax refusal, and mass migrations of Gujarāt peasants seeking Swaraj. It highlights Khaddar volunteers, hunger fears, and global wheat shortages fueling unrest and calls for reforms to avert revolution.

Gandhi Yevada India Gujajet Mahatma Gandhi Bengal U. P Gurajet Maharajah of Baroda Khaddar

International conference urged on wheat crisis and peace

Discussion notes that eastern Europe Canada and the US face wheat surpluses and hunger linking world needs. A Rome conference in spring 1931 is proposed to study wheat and cereal production and distribution and to explore international cooperation. Pan European federation shifts focus from politics to economic questions including agricultural credits in southeast Europe amid the crisis.

Russia Europe Canada United States New York London China Rome M. Briand

Notice To Duck Hunters Seeks Removal Of Duck Blinds

A notice warns duck blind owners across the state to remove all blinds by season end under Federal War Department rules. Blinds must be temporary, display owner names, and be removable or lighted at night if left. Officials advise reenacting state laws to ban blinds on state waters.

United States Harry O. Tunis United States Engineer's Office Custom House Baltimore Maryland

Caroline County Tuberculosis Work Receives $792 In 1930

The Maryland Tuberculosis Association reports in Balti more that Caroline county spent $792 on anti tuberculosis activities in 1930. Chest clinics cost $440 monthly and four county children were cared for at the Miracle House costing $220. An additional $150 was allotted for nursing service with health education for residents. Despite Christmas Sea Sale receipts totaling $563.92 the county did not raise enough to cover anti tuberculosis work, though clinics will continue and Miracle House care for county children will persist.

Maryland Tuberculosis Association Baltimore Caroline County

Garden club talk promotes home flower garden design

Mrs. Orland Closson led the first meeting in the club room on Tuesday focusing on flower location and arrangement to maximize beauty. An additional session is planned for Thursday afternoon February 19 with outsiders invited, and Mrs. Fred Fountain hosts the Ladies Aid Society this month. Little Betty Meredith is reported on the road to recovery.

Orland Closson Fred Fountain Ladies Aid Society Betty Meredith

Twenty-Five Years Ago in The Dover News

The Dover News notes the death of John T. Dailey aged 47 from pneumonia after a neglected cold, a wealthy Kent County property owner and son of the late John Dailey. It also lists social items from Burrsville to Preston including weddings, visits, and a jail escape recapture of Thomas Biddle, with school exam praise across many communities.

Dover News John T. Dailey Dailey John Dailey First District Messrs Harry S Joseph T. Dailey Kent County Geo. Blades Burrsville Wesley League Lena Thawley Florrie Dill Florence Chase Elma Blades Roy Delong May Thawley George W. Kelley Celia M. Whiteley Preston Elmer Todd Etta Orme Cannon Elma Edgall Federalsburg Maggie House of Correction Seward Caroline Delaware Smyrna Biddle Denton Goldsboro Addie Bennett Alan Temple Mae Price John Brumbaugh Bryan Shockley Gaylor Dhue Bee Tree Harry Bickley James Clough Katie Bickling Baltimore Elizabeth Laramore Florence Steele Clayton Hughes Walter Steele Laura Hughes Wenderson Eddie Bright Mildred Gooden Isabel Carrow Greensboro Earle Greenlee Harvey Shockley Grace Greenlee Jennie Cannon Alice Legates Samuel Knotts Maggie Reed Woodie Dill Cedar Grove Virginia Pepper Murray Spicher Charles Shawn Melvin Pepper William Blankenship Garey’s School August Kibler Annie Greenlee Susie Flowers Carrie Spicher Allie Keefer Avery Long Ridgely Harrison Holsinger Harold Fountain Irene Neff Hilda Turner Roland Weaver Wm. Lynch Earle Nichols Carlisle Bennington Mary Breeding John Shallman Wesley Thawley Ruth Cannon Bertha Cornish Marie Pardo Whiteleysburg Edyth Dill Mary Stewart Byron Dill Eva Pritchett Elizabeth Carter Catherine Schaube Charles Plummer Mamie Statum Arthur M. Ramsdell Claude Griffin Annie Carter Muriel Ramsdell Winfield Nichols Florence Statum Sallie Zeigler Williamson Emerson Reed Willie Maloney Gilbert Clark Esta Roe Emma Wright Lemuel Reed Williston Walter Strickland Ralph Strickland Pauline_ Horsey Ruth ‘Meredith Marjorie Todd Camp Grove Annie Roe Katie Russell Elsie Lister Florence Russell Long’s Margaret Carroll Elva Perry Arthur Perry Grace Saunders Harry Himziker Nina Bishop Dobbs Cathell Ward Harold Nuttle Charles Whinney Frederick Smith Ella Weiland Oaks Carl Collison Ethel Paisley Ursula Slaughter Mary Draper Marjorie Anthony Elmer Knox Luther Knox Smithson’s Clara Todd Clara Hopkins Roland Todd Marie Gallagher Poplar Neck Maud Stevenson Alice Lubba Carleton Dulin Conrad Fuchs Roxie Corkran Florence Chambers Thawley Mary S. Ross Natalie Shawn Wendell Shawn Mary Cook Julia Willis Leroy Hubbard Pauline Willis Bethlehem Elva Cheezum Claude Hubbard Lucy Phelps Clinton Carroll George Burklew Harmony Agnes Brades Lawrence Deen Fred Lewis Elbert Deen Lee Butler Gravelly Branch Andrew Christopher Sallie Welley Lillian Fulton Alton Messenger Walter Willey Grove Nellie Taylor Nora Covey Norman Taylor Nettie Bradley Elwood Lewes Del Fannie Todd Bertha Clark Hurlock L. E. Cole East New Market

Slats Diary Chronicles School Week Oddities

Slats records a rough week with mislaid Christmas file, a visiting animal painter, and peers mocking a new student. He narrates snowball mischief that nearly angered his father, a quiz misstep on oxygen, and a joking encounter about a bootlegger arrest, noting teacher quirks and social tensions.

Frederick Jagel to Sing On Atwater Kent Hour

Brooklyn born tenor Frederick Jagel, star at the Metropolitan Opera, will headline a February 15 Atwater Kent Radio Hour program with a diverse mixed-genre selection including grand opera arias, light opera, and ballads. Josef Pasternack conducts the Atwater Kent Concert Orchestra and provides orchestral numbers.

Frederick Jagel Brooklyn Europe Metropolitan Opera Company Atwater Kent Atwater Kent Concert Orchestra Josef Pasternack Capitol Rivoli New York Italy Jagel The Metropolitan Caruso

Death of William H Hudson, Seaford merchant

Vernon relatives mourn the passing of William H. Hudson a Seaford merchant due to throat trouble. Funeral preached by Rev James Lord of New York City. Widow Mary Lord and son William survive. Also notes social events, local visits, and agricultural business prospects including Del Mar Va Hatchery securing exclusive Brown & Mann S C W Leghorn stock for the Eastern Shore of Maryland with projections of higher egg production and farm profits through pedigree breeding.

William H. Hudson Seaford James Lord New York City Mary Lord William Rebecca H. Clancey Hotel Biltmore Salvation Army William Randolph Hearst Whalen Franklin D. Roosevelt R. Wesley Ross New Castle County Warvey Hopkins Rehoboth John L. Hopkins Grippe Del-Mar-Va Peninsula Lloyd E. Holsinger Del-Mar-Va Washington Brown & Mann Mr. Holsinger Great Leghorn Glen Ellyn Hinois United States American Poultry Association State College of Washington Brown & Mann S. C. W Holsinger America

Public Health Nurse Reports Emphasize Well Baby Care

The 1930 county child health conferences urged regular visits to family doctors to keep infants and older children well. The February County Health Board meeting reviewed routine work, school inspections, and a busy calendar including a Preston baby clinic and Baltimore nurse meetings. Data show high rates of dental, tonsil, and nutrition issues among examined children, with 3,486 eligible for school admission and many not vaccinated. 398 conferences were held across 22 locations led by Allegany, Harford, and Cecil counties. Local high school girls may win a university scholarship via the Eighth National Meat Story Contest, with cash awards and university endorsements, entries judged by home economics authorities.

Loca Health Officers Bureau of Chile Hygiene State Department of Health County Public Health Board Roland Fisher J. W. Smith Federalsburg Greensboro Denton Deere Preston Catherine Goodson Baltimore National Live Stock and Meat Board Chicago Bureau of Home Economics U. S. Department of Agriculture Teen Margaret Justin Kansas State Lars Agricultural College Jessie Alice Cline University of Missouri Kathryn Niles University of Minnesota Caroline B. King The Country Gentleman

St Valentine Dinner Host Tom Jr Plans Beach Season Menu

Tom Jr hosts a St Valentine dinner for friends and classmates with a heart themed menu featuring St Valentine canapes and a chicken spaghetti casserole. The piece also notes spring fashion trends and notable visitors arriving at a coastal Army Navy colony including General Sommerall and Admiral Byrd, plus several locals arriving for the summer season.

Tom Panama Milan Charles P. Summerall Army Navy T. Trexier Allentown Trexler John Garland Pollard Virginia Pollard Harry Flood Byrd W. S. Orme C. H. Sylvester Denton Emma C. Locke Hillsboro Thomas L. Day Edna Detwiler F. E. Mason J. P. Temple Ridgely

In Remembrance of Jean Alice Cahnll

Poem of remembrance for Jean Alice Cahnll who died three months ago in Concord cemetery. Aunt Nellie Seeders expresses grief and love with lines about folded hands, silent breast, and a heart that rests. The verses note her brief life, momentary sorrow, and memory kept alive by family.

Jean Alice Cahnll Concord Nellie Seeders

Card of Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Wright

We extend our thanks and appreciation to our kind friends who gave assistance and sympathy in our time of trouble.

W. S. Wright

Funeral services for Mrs Harriet Phillips at Bloomery Church

The funeral for Mrs Harriet Phillips, known also as Mrs Williams and Mrs Morgan from her three marriages, was held at Bloomery Church Saturday afternoon with burial in the adjacent cemetery. She leaves three sons and two daughters plus sisters and grandchildren. Mr and Mrs Earl Robinson hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Dave Devore and others. the evening featured games and refreshments. Mr and Mrs George Seely and Fred Seely returned from a Florida visit. Preaching followed Bloomery service Sunday afternoon.

Harriet Phillips Bloomery Church Williams Morgan Phillips Earl Robinson Dave Devore John Adams Fred Fountain Charles, Thurman Herman Fountain Samuel Mitchell George Seely Fred Delaware Florida Bloomery

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Athens Smithville Cal Ross Farquar Min Emmy Jake Pug Ted Enny Elsy Atwater Kent Radio Hour Mr. Jagel Sylvia Schubert Mr. Jagel Merry Bea Vilin Vernon del- Mar-Va Public Health Nurse's Report Selico Tne Bureau of Child Hygiene J. H. M. Knox, Jr Box Allegany County Harford County Cecil Tom Jr St. Petersburg Journal Memoriam Adams Cross Roads fAbHlye
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