Denton Journal January 14 1928 Denton Md edition
The Denton Journal second class publication is issued Saturdays by Melvin and Johnson Incorporated with Benjamin H Johnson as president and treasurer and Benjamin F Johnson as vice president and secretary. This issue is dated Saturday morning January 14 1928 and entered at Pontoffics Denton Maryland.
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Melvin and Johnson Incorporated
Benjamin H. Johnson
Benjamin F. Johnson
Pontoffics
Denton
Mellon warns 1928 outlook clashes with 1927 hardship
Editorial notes criticize Secretary Mellon for claiming continued progress in 1928 while detailing 1927 woes. They cite rising unemployment, bankruptcies, and steep declines in railroad traffic, urging caution and opposing immigration quota changes that could worsen farm labor shortages and disrupt interlinked industries.
Farmers Fight Coolidge Tariff Position and Farm Relief
The Farmers Union Hearth attacks President Coolidge over farm relief and tariffs, claiming his message hides a plan to deny American farmers a domestic price level. The piece questions machinery imports and protective iron and steel barriers as harmful to farming.
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Coolidge
Congress
Farmers Union Hearth
St. Paul, Minn
Mr. Coolidge
America
St Johns College of Annapolis and the history of Maryland schooling
The article traces Maryland’s early free public schools founded in 1696 for “good letters and manners” and the evolution into St John’s College in 1784. It notes the college’s aims to modernize with a $1,000,000 equipment fund and a new science building, while preserving historic colonial houses for residence. It lists notable alumni and frames the school within Maryland and national history, then shifts to a health and nutrition feature on carbohydrates and the Food Sextette, outlining carbohydrate sources and the role of fiber and simple recipes like Rice Cakes and Prune Whip.
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Maryland
St. John’s’ College
Annapolis
Maryland Assembly
King William's School
Oxford
Cambridge
St. John’s College
St. John's
Federal Bureau of Education
St. John’s
William Pinkney
Francis Scott Key
Reverdy Johnson
Health official warns mothers to shield children from contagions
Dr. R H Riley, chief of the Bureau of Communicable Diseases in Maryland, urges mothers to protect babies and young children during winter when gatherings in schools and theaters raise the risk of measles, whooping cough, diphtheria and other illnesses. He notes the danger to those under school age and urges avoidance of exposing infants to sick siblings.
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R. H. Riley
Bureau of Communicable Diseases
State Department of Health
Maryland
Dr. Riley
Jack
Betty
Maryland State Department of Health
Enigma Puzzle Says Quote On Treating Others As You Wish
Beginning with any sure definition, write the word defined by placing one letter under each numbered cell. Then align the letters with the top row numbers. The puzzle answers with the golden rule from last week: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Revival meetings at Concord Church under Rev Atkins
A communication describes ongoing revival services at old Concord Church directed by Pastor Rev C H Atkins. Over a score of members have surrendered to Christ while Mr Lewis R Carroll of Easton MD leads gospel singing. Men women and children are being born again and everyone is welcome to attend nightly for nearly two weeks of traditional faith.
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Old Concord Church
C. H. Atkins
Lewis R. Carroll
Easton
Jesus Christ
Radio Program From WRC Friday Jan 20 Feature Calvert Quintette
The program from WRC Washington at 9 30 p m EST Friday Jan 20 features Lord Calvert Quintette directed by Henri Sokolov. Selections include Concert Waltz De Fleurs by Tchaikowsky, Ballad Mother Macree Ball, Cuban Dance Herbert, Cello Solo The Guitar Moszkowski, Intermezzo Goyescas Granados, Slavonic Dance No 7 by Dvorak.
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WRC
Washington
Lord Calvert Quintette
Henri Sokolov
de Fleurs
Tschaikowsky
Mother Macree Ball
Herbert
Moszkowski
Goyescas Granados
Dvorak
Revival At Church of the Brethren in Denton
Evangelist Oliver H. Austin and wife to lead ten days of meetings at the Church of the Brethren in Denton from January 18 to February 5 with nightly sessions at 7 15. Pastor S Ira Arnold urges attendance and notes the shift of revival work to Sunday School and organized programs amid ongoing social ills. New Dover highlights a film event and cooking guidance from the USDA, while poultry production standings and farm notes conclude the page.
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Oliver H. Austin
Central States
Golden Gate
Delaware River
Denton
Church of the Brethren
S. Ira Arnold
Dollar Day Sunday at Methodist Church fundraiser
Next Sunday Dollar Day raises funds for the district superintendent fund at the Methodist Church. Various local residents are noted visiting relatives including Mr and Mrs George Bullock of Federalsburg and Mr and Mrs William Mitchell last Sunday.
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George Bullock
Federalsburg
William Mitchell
J. C. Glessner
Lee Bennington
Chester
Alice Bennington
Baptist Church
Robert Pippin
George Slaughter, Jr
Marcus Hook
Burton Wilkinson
New York City
Ida Dyer
Princess Anne
Vernon
Gilbert Swann
Media
Ronald Lane
Bethlehem
Frank Kibler
Texas
Mexico
John Davis
Persian City Leads in Production of Henna
Persian City Yezd dominates henna production in Persia with 80 mills operating in enclosed spaces. Henna leaves arrive mainly from Bam, with Yezd supplying dye to Persia and nearby regions. Mills run by camels laboring in dust, a view of a primitive, circular mill scene cited by Bernhard Kellermann.
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Yezd
Persia
Bam
Bernhard Kellermann
Preston Entry Holds Second Place In Egg Laying Contest
In week ten of the third annual Egg Laying Contest at the University of Maryland Experiment Station, 1000 pullets produced 2875 eggs, a bit over 41 percent. Rhode Island Reds led the week with 54 eggs from Homer R. Rowell’s Lyden Farm in Groveland Massachusetts. Pratt Experiment Farm, Maple View Poultry Farm, and Marshall Farm also posted top scores. Leghorns continue to lead overall with L. R. Douglas of Kinsale Virginia holding first with 467 total eggs. a tight race develops for second as other pens close.
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T. B. Proctor
Preston
Mapleview Poultry Farm
Confidence Farms
Anacostia
D. C
Homer R. Rowell
Old Pickards Farm
Concord Junction
Mass
L. R. Douglas
Net
University of Maryland Experiment Station
Rhode Island Reds
Lyden Farm
Groveland
Pratt Experiment Farm
Morton
Maple View Poultry Farm
Reisterstown
Marshall Farm
Mobile
Ala
Leghorns
Kinsale
Altogether Too Busy to Seek Prosaic Work
A large healthy-looking man asks for food at a kitchen door but the woman refuses. He claims he is too busy tearin round from house to house to find work. She challenges him, and he argues that getting a bite would waste hours, remarking his nerve saved him. London Tit-Bits quips at the encounter.
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London
Honey as Stimulant and Medicine at British Show
Speakers at the British honey show claimed honey is used by US doctors as a stimulant to treat pneumonia and related illnesses. They praised honey with hot milk as a tonic and noted one pound equates to 28 CEES in food value.
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United States
Mosque Fine Specimen of Arab Architecture
Describes the Umayyad mosque as a premier example of Arab religious architecture. Notes rebuilt after fire during Damascus conquest by Tamerlane, decline of Damascus swordmakers, lack of central dome, vast interior halls, luxurious carpets, and minarets, with a cue to its magnificent ambience. Also mentions production details for the early film Wings with synchronized sound and a large accompanying orchestra.
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Damascus
Tamerlane
Edward J. Bing
Current History Magazine
Weavers Weaving at Audubon Park Bird House
In the tropical bird house at Audubon Park zoo New Orleans workers label the transvaal south asian and australian weavers as the most industrious. Withheld ratna palm fiber triggers the birds to idle then resume weaving when material returns. They tear down and rebuild nests as they work.
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Audubon Park Zoo
New Orleans
Ives
Transvaal
Lake
Africa
Asia
Australia
Ttle
Wedding gowns of Plantagenet and Tudor queens
A historical note on bridal color trends in Brittany and ancient royals. It recalls Mary Stuart changing bridal fashion at her 1558 marriage to Franz II of France, with a white brocade gown and a pale blue velvet train.
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Brittany
Mary Stuart
Francia III of
France
Notre Dame
Wings at Ford's Next Week
The aviation epic Wings opens a limited engagement at Ford's Theatre in Baltimore on Monday January 16th. The film, touted as the most extraordinary photoplay, uses a seventy foot baggage car and complex equipment to deliver amplified sound effects and spectacular aviation visuals.
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New York
Criterion Theatre
Paramount
Wings
Ford
Baltimore
Sudden Death of Mr James Collison Leaves Community Mournful
The community mourns Mr James Collison who died Sunday morning after a brief illness at his 80th year. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Epworth Church with burial at Bridgeville. Sympathy to the bereaved family. Also notes of visits and illness among locals including Alice Robinson Reba Adams Marian Adams and others.
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James Collison
Epworth Church
Bridgeville
Alice Robinson
Chestnut Woods
Reba Adams
Marian Adams
Pennington Horsey
Denton
D. F. Johnson
R. F. Adams
Vienna
Dean Seely
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Henry King
Ronald Colman
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Goldwyn Forces
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Wilma Banky
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Miss Banky
Bureau of Home Economies
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
E B. Proctor
Preston, Md
Sanger Farms
Anacocua
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Lynden Poulty Farm
Robert
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Boxford
Massie
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