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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1930
Page
2
A quirky narrative blends birds and baking with Dorothy the five year old helper. It describes secretary birds with quill like head plumes and long legs hunting snakes, then shifts to a domestic scene where Dorothy answers a dusty telephone and a pie recipe section offers latticed crusts and a novel Xocoro Pie made with corn syrup, coconut, and custard.
The article praises colored tile for outdoor and indoor use, emphasizing versatility and durability. It notes tile’s beauty and ability to harmonize with simple home furnishings, and describes kiln-fired clay tiles as unfading and practical for floors walls steps and seating areas.
Edwin F Hill reports that telephone rate reductions effective January 1 will cut toll and long distance costs for Maryland Virginia West Virginia and the District of Columbia by about 256000 annually. The cuts apply mainly to station to station calls 0 to 300 miles apart and reduce report charges for distances up to 2200 miles. Overall Bell System toll reductions over 1925 to 1928 boost service and savings nationwide to approximately 5 million dollars yearly.
A painter urges a two coat job for homes to endure dirt and provide long lasting protection. He notes that labor costs are steady while paint longevity varies with coating, and that the right painter can tailor mixes to surface conditions for a satisfactory spring exterior.
The Leviathan and Bell System inaugurate ship to shore telephone links, enabling passengers to call home while crossing the ocean. Walter L. Giffard of American Telephone and Telegraph Company presides as officials and naval leaders test the new service from New York to Commodore Cunningham aboard the Leviathan.
William A. Radford presents a compact two-gable home design 22 by 26 feet with five rooms. The layout places living room fronting dining room and kitchen behind, open stairs to second floor with two corner bedrooms and a bathroom, plus generous closet space due to roof pitch.
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