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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1935
Page
2
The text lists BENJAMIN F JOHNSON as President and Treasurer and Mary MELVIN as Vice President and Secretary. It also notes the publication is entered at the Denton Maryland post office as second class matter on Saturday morning February 23, 1935.
The piece reflects on George Washington as a model of broad nonpartisan leadership. It contrasts his cabinet of four with Federalist and Democrat members to argue for judging issues on merit rather than partisan appeal. It calls for a return to Washington's spirit of considering all viewpoints and seeking competent input from all sides.
The Senate defeated the World Court participation bill, sending a clear rebuff to Roosevelt. Republican and Democratic opposition centered on foreign policy fears, with twenty Democratic senators deserting the President. The piece notes concerns over social security plans, public works funding, and patronage as contributing factors to congressional resistance.
Economists report stronger industrial activity with steel shipments up 61 percent year over year as January production rises. Domestic farm prices hit four year highs while foreign demand for U S products falters and exports fall to about half last year. Wholesale and retail prices climb as drought relief boosts freight car loadings despite trade pact worries.
Business Week notes a divide between Hull and Peek over free trade versus government regimentation. Hull backs reciprocal agreements while Peek advocates government charter control. The outcome could revive export flows, aiding American recovery as construction and motor industries push toward higher production and sales in 1935.
The article portrays George Washington as a lasting genius whose power grew with time. It credits his heroic faith during the Revolutionary War, belief in human potential, and reliance on divine aid. It also notes his balance of brilliant vision with patient attention to detail, arguing he belongs in the Hall of Fame of world influencers.
The early 1935 business upswing supports optimism at year start. Confidence grows that recovery forces are ascendant. A cooperative stance toward government efforts to lift the economy is echoed by trade and industry leaders, including Henry I. Harriman, president of the United States Chamber of Commerce.
Harriman, long a proponent of cooperative government, told Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce that social control is necessary to ensure orderly development. He cited a 16 percent rise in retail sales, farm income gains, and rising dividends as signs of a new era, while noting unemployment remains high and federal benefit expansions could reach 17.3 million people, funded by taxes.
Merryle Stanley Rutkyer says the sustained business upturn stems from higher farm incomes after the drought. He argues domestic crops can lift national income toward pre-depression levels, with farm price gains aiding employment and a broader recovery in industry and services.
Congress fears growing penalties upon thrifty citizens as federal aid expands. Senate hearings cite figures from Noel Sargent of the National Association of Manufacturers showing 7,920,000 regular recipients of federal funds, including 950,000 federal employees and 3,500,000 on straight relief.
Clark M. Eichelberger, national director of the League of Nations Associations, states that World Court defeat will not alter American peace efforts. He says the program for U S entry into the League of Nations, disarmament, and international cooperation will be vigorously pursued, with the peace movement re-energized and active despite the court setback.
Twenty five years ago on Tuesday G S Raleigh and Somers Blake were elected directors of the Peoples National Bank. G T Redden Co contracted for tomatoes at eight dollars per ton. Judge William H Adkins was badly disfigured after a fall on an icy Easton sidewalk. Roads work slowed by severe winter. ten miles of stone road expected this year amid labor concerns. Marie Steward and Daniel R Link wed at a Friday ceremony. Clement Fountain and Elma Scott also married. Harmony school honors noted. several local deaths reported including Mrs Isabelle Scott and Mr Thomas Mitchell. multiple local obituaries and upcoming patrons meeting at Boonsboro School.
Government regulates railroads to fix rates and compel service, yet many lines barely break even and insolvencies loom. A policy that provides revenue, funds grade crossing elimination, credits past expenditures, and offsets valuation costs would boost railroads and the public interest alike.
The piece discusses the 1935 farm stored corn loan plan as part of the corn hog adjustment, its goals to stabilize prices and livestock output, and the weather factor in production. It also covers Chief Justice Hughes on gold clauses, government rights to cancel private gold obligations, and Wall Street reaction with a securities rally and silver impact on Main Street.
A country grocer in Marshfield faces licensing absurdity as a sandwich winds up banned by law while a dairy case punishes two producers for milk too rich with a suspended sentence. The piece laments freedoms tested by regulatory overreach and paroled dairymen.
A massive steel gate dam, weighing 3,000,000 pounds, has been placed across the Colorado River at Boulder, Nevada. The structure will take three years to fill its behind water reservoir and will protect lands from floods while enabling irrigation of dry desert areas, turning them fertile for the nation.
A week’s quirky diary notes a man from a York office railing against Prohibition repeal, a stingy dinner table remark about Mr. Crest, Emmy’s Philadelphia nephew buying alcohol hidden in a radiator, holiday sugar smoking, family financial strains, a box of sugar treats, a Book of the Month purchase burned in anger, and Mrs Brenn’s Boston divorce claim over a disliked cook.
A health officer reports a fourteen month old girl died of diphtheria in Maryland after her siblings were immunized. He urges parents to vaccinate as soon as six months old and to immunize all children, noting statewide declines but reminding that some counties still had cases and deaths.
Henderson Mr and Mrs Wallace Jones and daughters Louise and Marion visited Wilmington over the weekend. Mrs Susan Jones returned home with them. Raymond Shultie and George Swanson of Wilmington were weekend guests of Henry Shultie. Charles Cartwright of Richardson Park stayed with T A Montague on Tuesday. Frank Scull of Wilmington visited Hugh Hudson and daughter Helen over the weekend. Winfred Gooden of Milford visited W E Stubbs on Sunday. Eleanor Harmon spent the first of the week with aunt Grifton Heather at Hardy. W F Clark entertained L M Jones at dinner Sunday. Harry Frese of Philadelphia was a weekend guest of Harry Wolfe. Laurine Pritchett is spending the week in Philadelphia. John Long entertained Mrs John Nichols of Greensboro on Sunday. Pearl Jones spent the weekend with Orrell Draper at Easton.
Soil fertility time of planting rotation lime and inoculation are important factors in growing peas for canning. University of Maryland expert Thomas D. Holder says main gain comes from higher yields per acre. Plant seed early from March 1 to 15 on the Eastern Shore and two weeks later on the Western Shore. Maintain soil fertility with 500 pounds per acre of 4-8-5 or 6-6-5 fertilizer, apply lime if needed, and inoculate before planting. Peas do well after tomatoes or other crops. plant once every four years. Contact county agents or the University of Maryland Extension Service for circular 79 The Culture of Peas for Canning. County agents can test lime needs.
The piece attacks the Federal Housing Administration as a flawed scheme pushing Americans to borrow for home modernization. It labels Andrew Mellon as advocating lavish car purchases and warns Congress of loans up to 50 000 for industrial upgrades. It argues banks should resume legitimate local lending without federal meddling and suggests Roosevelt ease competition.
The Caroline County Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges Towers, Dennis and Handy. It authorized guardian Mary P. Cross to withdraw 200 for education of Charles P. Cross from the minor’s funds. Administrators Sparklin directed to collect a mortgage and aid in an assignment to Wilbert L. Merriken. Wright filed account of sale for Alonzo Wright. Kelley administrates releases from heirs Charles H. Kelley, Glencoe K. Kelley, Everett C. Kelley and Orlan T. Kelley.
The speaker assures that U.S. currency remains good and holds its value, asserting there is no reason to doubt the dollar while the government functions. Only a government collapse could devalue it, a scenario the speaker says will not occur.
Notice to creditors late of Caroline county deceased warns all with claims to exhibit them with vouchers authenticated by Sept 24, 1996 or be barred from benefits of the estate. Debtors must settle promptly. Dated February 21, 1935. Joseph H. Bernard, Administrator of Lida Sharp Bernard, deceased.
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