Re-registration bill sparks tax fears and safety claims
Editorial notes a Baltimore Senator's bill to require driver re-exams and new licenses, predicting $100,000 state revenue but mostly spent on exams and clerical work. The piece argues such a law is unnecessary, cites Caroline County auto accidents, condemns tax-raising waste, and questions motives before discussing President Hoover, farm relief, and Washington's farming legacy.
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Senate
Baltimore
Meyers
Caroline County
General Assembly
From Washington plows to modern harvesters in rural progress
A discussion contrasts Washington era farming with today’s mechanized methods. It notes tractors, combines, and hired efficiency that lets one man harvest 30 acres daily, citing Wakefield and Point Pleasant as examples. It also reflects on public opinion about prohibition and the value of youth education and advertising in shaping change.
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Washington
Point Pleasant
Virginia
Wakefield
United States
Rotary Peace Effort Seen Growing Worldwide
I B Sutton of Tampico Mexico, president of Rotary International, marks the 24th anniversary of Rotary noting real progress toward international goodwill. He cites 46 countries with clubs promoting the Sixth Object, peaceful arbitration, Kellogg pacts, and expanded League of Nations usefulness as evidence of a world moving toward lasting peace and mutual cooperation between business leaders and nations.
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Rotary
I. B. Sutton
Tampico
Mexico
Rotary International
Mr. Sutton
League of Nations
Europe
South America
Tacna-Arica
Chaco
Paraguay
Brotherhood of Man
Denton News Roundup Sees Ice Delays And Local Events
Twenty five years ago in Denton a busy page reports the Joppa steamer stuck in ice near Oxford and a near zero week. Public schools reopen Monday and Rev Giles B Cooke leaves Christ Church for Lexington. Postmaster appointment at Preston and jail plans surface as smallpox fears fade. Coastal travel stalls, marriages unfold in Cheswold and Talbot, with church services resuming and neighbors gathering for a large wedding reception in Delaware. Fire devastates Charles H Clark store at Greensboro, insurers cover losses.
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Hardy
Joppa
Oxford
Mercury
Denton
Greenley & Mason
Blackiston
Stewart & Jarrell
Hillsboro Canners
R. C. Rice
Bower’s Beach
Jarrell
Board of County Commissioners
Baltimore
Love Point
Susan Seby Cooper
Richard M. Cooper
Oram Thomas Baynard
Henderson
Cheswold
Del
W. G. Koons
Mr. Goodhand
la France
Clara Boggs
Dover
Cooper
Clarence Baynard
Frank P. Olmstead
Philadelphia
J. Cooper
Easton ‘Star Democrat
Zimmerman A. Cooper
Minnie May Davis
Talbot
P. R. Fisher
W. D. Uhler
Fourth Maryland
Pearl Griffin
Washington College
Roberta H. Hobbs
Girard College
Jones
Denton National Bank
Wm. E. Brown
Lewes
Henry C. Fisher
Charles H. Clark
Greensboro
George H. Moore
Addison A. Christian
Formerly of Greensboro Fire Destroys Noted Peninsula Mercantile
The fire wipes out a leading mercantile stand once run by Satterfield and Moore, a site with over a century of history. Tomato growers set minimum prices, and Caro line county appointments include Justices of the Peace, Notaries Public, a School Commissioner, and Supervisors of Elections reflecting party representation.
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Greensboro
William C. Satterfield
George H. Moore
Satterfield
Caroline County
Justices of the Peace
William G. Smith
William H. Cohee
Hutchison Trice
Thomas M. Green
Ernest G. Cooper
Denton
William W. Williamson
Preston
J. Jerome Frampton
Federalsburg
William T. Temple
Ridgely
Thomas W. Jones
Harry W. Temple
William H. Thawley
William H. Beauchamp
Meals for the Invalid Patient in a Hospital Tray
A nurse notes the appeal of a well presented tray, describes Orange Bread Panada and Lemon Mist recipes, and praises homey dishes like Eggs Nests as appetizing options. The guide emphasizes color, linen, and fine tableware to tempt the patient’s appetite.
Vernon News Briefs Reflect Local Incidents and Events
Vernon reports include a farm wagon collision injuring one horse and killing another, with the occupant Benjamin Donephan unhurt. Mrs. B. ONeal hosted Lincoln Birthday pancakes and a six oclock chicken dinner for Mrs. R. W. Ross and Wm. ONeal. Clayton Luff relocated from his parents farm to Burrsville to run an automobile and blacksmith business. Mrs. Annie S. Anderson remains ill after grippe, under no physician care. B. Frank Ross named trustee of the Kent County House during a Wyoming visit. Mrs. Adelia Bowers and Mrs. Alice Ross visited Townsend. both teach nearby. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jester hosted their daughter Rebecca visiting from college. Patterson School pupils performed a Lincoln Day program.
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Benjamin Donephan
Harry Luff
Burrsville
Annie S. Anderson
B. Frank Ross
Kent County House
Wyoming
Adelia Bowers
Alice Ross
Townsend
Walter Jester
Rebecca
Patterson School
Valuables Restored. Hera Health Tonic Praised in Denton
Dr. W. J. Evans, the Denton druggist, reports local residents recovered health after taking Hera. A man claims relief from bilious spells, headaches, and stomach issues, with gas and indigestion improved. The ad promises money back if Hera does not benefit you, as shown by scores of Denton folks.
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W. J. Evans
Denton
Hera
Adv
County Extension News Promotes Canning Crop Meetings
Growers invited to extended sessions next week with Canning Crops Specialist L M Goodwin and Pathologist IH Hunter. They will share experimental findings on varieties fertilization and disease control for canning crops like tomatoes and corn. John W Howard, 1928 Maryland Ten Ton Tomato Club Contest winner, will attend at several meetings. Slides on Tomato Industry in Maryland to be shown where electricity is available. Meetings: Ridgely Town Hall February 25 2 pm Friendship School 7 30 pm. Denton Court Room February 26 2 pm Greensboro High School 7 30 pm. Smithville February 27 2 pm Preston High School 7 30 pm.
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L. M. Goodwin
IH. A. Hunter
John W. Howard
Maryland
Ridgely Town Hall
Friendship School
Denton
Court Room
Greensboro High School
Smithville
Preston High School
Demonstration Poultry Flock Yields Profits in Greensboro
Mr E R Deaner of Greensboro reports success with the Grow Healthy Chicks brood plan. His brooding loss was 10 percent, far below average, and his pullets have held over 50 percent egg production since last fall. The results are linked to disease and parasite free rearing, suggesting Caroline poultry raisers adopt this 1929 brood method for profit.
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E. R. Deaner
Greensboro
Deaner
Caroline
Top Dressing Wheat Yields Reported by Local Farmers
Farmers in the Preston area top dress wheat in spring using nitrate of soda or sulfate of ammonia. Applications occur in March or early April, typically 100 lbs nitrate or 80 lbs sulfate per acre, sometimes with super phosphate. Notable gains include J A Fuchs near Hynson with 30 percent more wheat on 10 acres from 80 lbs sulfate. E W Thieroff of Preston reports a spring oats variety yielding 46-50 bu per acre over two years, sown at 3 bu per acre.
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Preston
J. A. Fuchs
Hynson
E. UW. E. Thieroff
National Demonstration Week Big Success
Ten thousand Chevrolet dealers and over twenty thousand salesmen conducted nationwide free rides to showcase the new Chevrolet six. The program highlighted speed on highways, smooth riding, climbing ability, four wheel brakes, and fuel economy while emphasizing there were no obligations. Management praised dealer prep and public reception, calling the six epoch making and a strong sales aid.
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Chevrolet
Detroit
R. H. Grant
Crippled children in Maryland gain care through service groups
A Western Maryland baby girl with club feet benefits from medical attention funded by Rotary Kiwanis Lions Masons Elks Knights of Columbus and local health workers. A Baltimore hospital clinic fits casts and treatment and family visits every two weeks. Dr Riley notes such stories reveal care possibilities for crippled children.
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Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions Clubs
Masonic
The
Elks
Knights of Columbus
United States
Maryland
Baltimore City
Baltimore
R. H. Riley
State Department of Health
Rain or Shine comes to the Maryland Theatre in Baltimore
Joe Cook in Rain or Shine brings a breezy two act musical to Baltimore for a week starting Monday night after a 48 week run in New York. The show features Cook as a bankrupt circus manager performing high wire stunts and clubs while a large cast, dancers and the Fuller Construction Company Orchestra appear in a flashy, mechanical revue.
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Joe Cook
Maryland Theatre
Baltimore
George M. Cohan Theatre
New York
Alexander Leftwich
A. L. Jones
Morris Green
Greenwich Village
Fuller Construction Company
Rube Goldberg
Mr. Cook
Tom Howard
Greenwich Village Follies
Neil Roy
Ethel Norris
Joe Lyons
Dave Chasen
Warren Hull
Elsa Petersen
Hazel Verger
Rosie Moran
Ernest Lambart
James Hawkins
Paul Brack
Fred Gregory
Margaret Sullivan
Buddy Goodrow
Pat Walshe
American Rockets
Tom Nip
Prominent Stars Lead Paramounts Interference at New Dover
Four top screen actors Clive Brook Evelyn Brent William Powell and Doris Kenyon headline Paramounts Interference coming to New Dover Opera House Monday and Tuesday February 25 and 26. The London and New York stage hits inspired the film version adapted by Hope Loring and Louise Long with Lothar Mendes directing. Powell plays a roguish hero who earns audience sympathy while Brook Lincolnshire surgeon and Brent Kenyon portray a scorned lover and a harassed woman in a tale of drama and clever resolution.
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Paramount
New Dover Opera House
Clive Brook
Evelyn Brent
William Powell
Doris Kenyon
London
New York
Roland Pertwee
Harold Dearden
Hope Loring
Louise Long
Powell
Lothar Mendes
Subscribe for The Journal and County News Access
A local notice urges readers to subscribe to The Journal to receive comprehensive county news coverage. It highlights ongoing reporting on county events, public notices, and community updates delivered through the newspaper.
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Journal
Smile Philosophy Advice for Daily Life
A quirky Exchange aphorism urges constant smiling as a remedy for hardship and mood, claiming that smiling shapes perception, fortunes, and outcomes. It links smiles to resilience, future optimism, and even financial perspective, ending with a call to cultivate the habit.
Local Social News Highlights from Easton to Philadelphia
Mr and Mrs James Walker hosted his uncle Luther Walker of Easton. Sewing Circle marked St Valentine s Day at Mrs E F Pearsual s home. Mrs Frank Matthews returned from Hickman with her ill mother. Mrs Thomas Cooper of Philadelphia visited her parents the Lew Lanes. Washington s Birthday celebrated by Ladies Aid and friends. Mr J F Wright sold Armour plant to Lawrence Towers. Frank Matthews spent part of week in Wilmington for eye treatment. Mare Smith visited sister Heather in Marydel. Linnie Swann recently had an operation in a Philadelphia hospital. A new curtain for the theater was donated by the firemen.
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James Walker
Luther Walker
Easton
E. F. Pearsaul
Frank Matthews
Hickman
Thomas Cooper
Philadelphia
Lew Lane
Washington
Ladies Aid and Friends
J. F. Wright
Armour
Lawrence Towers
Wilmington
Mare Smith
Heather
Marydel
Linnie Swann
Big Holiday Vaudeville Bill at New Dover Opera House
Manager Schwartz of the New Dover Opera House presents a major vaudeville bill on Washington's Birthday February 22 and Saturday February 23 with a 2 30 matinee. Opening act Arnold Grazer from Big Boy and the Oliver Hayden Trio headline a show featuring Alpine Romance and Victor Company recording artists with exceptional singing and music.
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Schwartz
Dover Opera House
Dover
Washington
Arnold Grazer
al. Jolson
Oliver & Hayden
Victor Company
Hudson to Spend $1,000,600 on Newspapers in March and April
The Hudson Motor Car Company will allocate one million dollars for newspaper advertising during March and April. Courtney Johnson, general sales manager, announced this as the company’s largest campaign yet. A national Essex Challenge Week begins March 4, with Essex cars undergoing tests to prove the Challenger claim.
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Hudson Motor Car Company
Courtney Johnson
Hudson
Essex
Adams Cross Roads P T A Meeting and Spelling Lesson
Adams Cross Roads invites residents to a P T A meeting at Woodenhawk school house on February 27 featuring a spelling lesson with new methods and a musical evening. All are welcome to enjoy the young people's entertainment. The Smithville Community Club met with strong attendance on Tuesday. Mr Watson Moore is hospitalized at Marshall following an accident last Friday morning. Miss Lillie Adams visited sister Mrs Charlie Neal part of last week. Mr and Mrs John Adams entertained Wilmington friends on Sunday. Sunday School at Bloomery begins at 10 o'clock.
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Woodenhawk
Smithville
John Adams
Wilmington Friends
Bloomery
In loving memory of James E. Spence
In loving memory of our father James E. Spence who passed away February 19 1928 one year ago. Our dear father who was true and beautiful memory he left behind. For all of us he did his best. Sweet Jesus grant him eternal rest. Sadly missed by his daughter Mrs Maud Long.
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James E. Spence
Jesus
Maud Long
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