Doors of Janus and Peace Across the World
The author compares old Virginia house doors to the temple of Janus, linking closed doors to danger and open doors to peace. He discusses how nations now forge bars of public opinion and arbitration treaties, foreseeing a world where war doors never reopen and Janus fades from collective memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janus
Virginia House
Christ
Rome
World Court
League of Nations
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
America
China
Russia
India
England
Editorial on gas taxes and global links in 1929 30
In 1929 30 the piece notes gas taxation spread across states from a cent to four cents and beyond, doubting the use of highway funds for non road purposes, while warning of political temptations to raise revenue easily. It adds a second reflection on Christmas New Year 1929 30 linking the world through radio music and Far East affairs, highlighting global ties and peaceful goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Union
District of Columbia
Wall Street Journal
London
Far East
United States
England
Holland
Germany
Madison Square
New York
America
Europe
Australia
Pacific settlement opens 1930 with Far East progress
The article notes two major Far East questions. The China Russia railway dispute will be settled peacefully with a Moscow conference beginning January 26, restoring the status quo and resuming diplomatic relations. It highlights broader world relief at pacific solutions and warns India seeks Dominion status from Britain, with Gandhi pressing for greater independence amid political divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Manchuria
Russia
China
Japan
Moscow
India
England
Canada
South Africa
Ghandhi
Twenty Five Years Ago Weddings and Local News
Twenty five years ago in Caroline County scenes of weddings and community notices are recalled. William T. Elliott wed Maude Estelle Robinson at Roesville Church. Nathan C. Bickling wed Iva D. Newlee at a first district home. Other items note ship movements, business changes, and local hires. Scattered marriages continue in Burrsville and Denton. The Caroline High School Alumni organize, with officers named and plans for future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roesville Church
William T. Elliott
Maude Estelle Robinson
Thomas H. Robinson
Sallie E. Copnage
Iaydens
Lacy Robinson
Alfred Dukes
J. Frank Wright
E. H. Collins
Marydel Church
Magric Smith
Bickling
Marydel
Hardesstle
Masonic
Sammel C. Shawn
Centerville
Caroline County
Ape
Dean
Cambridge
John T. Carter, Jr
Wiliam E. Brown
Douglass
Allen
John L. George
Love Point
J. Edward Douglass
Preston
Denton
Phares G. Crouse
D. K. Crouse
Bessie R. Smith
George W. Smith
Given
Hillsboro M. E
Francis A. Porter
Lida Deweese
Townsend Palmer Rust
Wesley M. E. Church
Burrsville
Nellie Valliant
W. JT. Valliant
Church Hill
Kent County
William Walter Chapman
Chestertown Bank
John Price
Hettie OQ
Layton
T. H. Wright
C. H. Whitby, Jr
Armour Fertilizer Works
Wilmington
N. C
Mr. Whitby
Armour Company
Baltimore
Charles H. Whitby
Caroline
William S. Norris
Denton National Bank
T. W. Jones
Norris
S. P. Addison
Ruxton
W. K. Scotton
A. S. Mowbray
Tuckahoe Neck
Elsie Downes
Queen Anne
William Murphy
Concord
Caroline High School
Dora Gelletty
Harry Nuttle
Mary KM. Bimnhaugh
Elvina Fullerton
Ida Downes
Ethel Anderson
Nellie Fisher
FE. M. Noble
J. Kemp Stevens
Sparklin Turkey Dinner Guests List at Federalsburg
Federalsburg Mr. and Mrs. Victor Sparklin entertained at a turkey dinner last Sunday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sparklin Mr. and Mrs. Robinson Murphy Miss May Sparklin and Mrs. R I Bryant of Petersburg Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Sparklin
Walter Sparklin
Robinson Murphy
May Sparklin
R. I. Bryant
Petersburg
Bereavement thanks from Pratt Taylor family
The Pratt Taylor family extends sincere thanks to friends and relatives for kindness shown during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt Taylor
Week of a young diary narrates chores and plans
A child writes a dated weekly diary describing quiet days at home, errands at the grocery, attempts to earn Christmas money, skating on the crick, skipping Sunday school, a Christmas party, crush on a girl, and schoolroom observations. It notes parental conversations and small mishaps with a light humorous tone.
Coleman Cohabitation: Ruth Coleman Weds Joe Jester in Elkton
Mr and Mrs Rock F Coleman announce the marriage of Ruth M Coleman to Joe Jester of Linwood Pa The wedding occurred in Elkton Md on December 21 The couple will reside in Wilmington Various relatives from Navarre de Grace Trappe Bridgeville Federalsburg and near Federalsburg visited or attended events including a turkey dinner hosted by Philip McConnell Also noted Mr N C Todd is better and church business meeting is planned at Mrs J W Cohee's Tuesday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock F. Coleman
F Or
Harmony
Ruth M. Coleman
Joe Jester
Linwood
Elkton
Jester
Wilmington
Helen Messick
Howard
Ntavre de Grace
Carroll Warner
John Robert
Trappe
J. W. Cohee
Orville Banning
Bridgeville
W. R. Thomas
John Cohhee
Mr. Cohee
Rame
Federnisburg
New England fare and Atwater Kent Opera Hour notes
A window into regional dishes like brown bread and Indian meal desserts with recipes and instructions, plus a feature on Beniamino Gigli, premier Met Opera tenor, appearing on the Atwater Kent Radio Hour with a biographical arc and program lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beniamino Gigli
Metropolitan Opera Company
Atwater Kent Radio Hour
Caruso
New York
St. Cecilia’s Academy of Music
Rome
Enzo
Ponchielli
Italy
Europe
South America
Toscaninni
Faust
Gigli
Gloria Swanson’s Trespasser Fashion Showcase at Dover
Gloria Swanson’s The Trespasser costumes dominate the New United Artists release at Dover Opera House. Edmund Goulding’s modern life drama centers on Chicago upper society with Swanson’s ten wardrobe changes and bespoke French designs, hats, jewelry, and unique coiffures enhancing her talking and singing debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Swanson
United Artists
Dover Opera House
Miss Swanson
Edmund Goulding
Chicago
Playright
Economics of stock trends and future markets
The piece explains that stock trends lead business trends by one to two months because published figures lag. It discusses how earnings reports reflect past performance, while insiders know current progress, and cautions investors to discount past data. It notes a funeral and various social mentions, finishing with a classified rental notice and hospital update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Smith
Silver Lake
Dover
Oscar I
Morris
New York
Annie Cahall
Philadelphia
Mary Vanced
Smith
Je. J. Brannock
G. H. Ward
Wilmington
Seeney
J. Frank
Easton Hospital
Wright
Denton
Local Residents Share Social Visits In Maryland Towns
Queen Anne Mrs. Howard Flowers spent Thursday with Mrs. Howard Knotts at Chestertown. Mrs. Howard Eley visited in Easton on Wednesday. Mr. Howard Sewell is on the sick list this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Flowers
Howard Knotts
Chestertown
Howard Eley
Easton
Mr. Howard Sewell
Local updates on residents’ health and travel
Ridgely Miss Cora Allen is improving after a siege of whooping cough. Mrs. Elizabeth Flounders has been very ill, but is improving. Mr. Harry Hemmons is spending a few days in Wilmington. Mr. and Mrs. David Swing have been visiting in Baltimore. Mrs. Harvey Holsinger is out again after a short illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Cora Allen
Elizabeth Flounders
Harry Hemmons
Wilmington
David Swing
Baltimore
Harvey Holsinger
Notice of Letters of Administration in Caroline County
The subscriber of Caroline County Maryland has obtained from the Orphans Court for Caroline County letters of administration on the personal estate of the deceased. This public notice serves to announce the appointment and invite any creditors or interested parties to present claims under applicable lawful provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Journal of
Federalsburg
J. H. Nichols & Company
Ross Farquar
Jake
Washaton
Linken
Geo
Eleys House
Jane
New England
Rakowizky
Brelioz Orchestra
Bonizetti
Mr. Gigli
Quanda le
Valdez
Balfe
Tormento
de Curtis
Gighi
Mozart Mr. Gigli
Strauss
Lohengrin’s Narratives
Lohengrin
Wapner
Mr. Gighi
Swanson
Maryel
George H. Wilson
Anna P. Wilson
C.t. A
Natural Line
Marl Company
Rosnoke
Valerio
San Francisco
Moco
Dillon
Jersey
THAS
Windsor Bazaar
Milford
Delaware
Dickerson Bros., Auctioneers
Wilmington P. O
Struth
Pindar
John “Ducky” Rhoads
Crooks
Masonic Hall
Dei
Week Nton
Westinghouse
Eastern Shore Public Service Co
Denton, Maryland
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