Native plants for Maryland home grounds a practical guide
Widespread prejudice against native plants hides their variety and toughness. W R Ballard of the University of Maryland notes natives like dogwood and mountain laurel deserve wider use. The piece lists oaks maples elms and many shrubs and vines suited to diverse sites, with guidance on sourcing and transplanting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ballard
University of Maryland
Allegany S
Maryland
Virginia
Light and visibility under different lights in daily work
The article explains how natural daylight versus artificial light affects vision. It notes invisible ultraviolet light in sunlight supports health and germ killing, while artificial light lacks it and emits heat rays that tire eyes. Filtering artificial light with violet or blue glass can improve comfort and approach daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fred Andreae
McConn Defends Colleges Dialogue on Inspiring Men
Lehigh University Dean McConn agrees with Van Loon that only a half dozen men in several universities could truly inspire boys to do noble things. He notes few professors embody Socrates or Christ or Abe Lincoln qualities. He warns a faculty full of such figures would be shut down by an enraged public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean M. McConn
Lehigh University
Hendrik Willem van Loon
Dean McCann
Socrates
Christ
Abelard
McConn
Value of college life stressed by Dean McCann
Dean McCann argues colleges benefit students beyond grades. He says dull teachers still guide course work and recitations while some professors spark critical thinking. He notes alumni recall certain professors and that broad knowledge remains useful. Social life builds self confidence and leadership, increasingly vital in a socialized world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean McCann
Dr. McCann
Think what a change if newspapers bar bad news
Colonel Easterwood of Dallas cites a Pine Bluff editor who would remove depressing items from print. He argues that widespread fear and caution depresses commerce, urges readers to prepare for an upturn, and to file this note for rereading in a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Easterwood
Dallas
Texas
Daily Commercial
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
United States
How to Develop Rural Roads
An article on advancing farm to market roads through fair, citizen-led county plans. Norman M Blaney of the American Farm Bureau Federation advocates unbiased road committees to identify projects serving the most people and employing asphalt for durable, low cost highways, driven by drought, unemployment, and need for year round access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman M. Blaney
American Farm Bureau Federation
1936 Aviation Statistics Show Growth Across US
A Rotarian survey reported air passenger traffic in 1930 rose fourfold from 1929, with new transcontinentals, expanded beacons and landing fields. It notes over 20 million Americans benefit financially from aviation, more than 10,000 manufacturers, and $200 million spent annually on thousands of items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Halsey Dunwoody
Universal Division
American Airways, Inc
Dunwoody
Prosperity and the Golden Rule in 1981 outlook
James A. Farrell of United States Steel favors 1981 growth through improved demand for quality goods, modernized plants, and cooperative business culture. He argues the Golden Rule underpins fair play in economics and public welfare, foreseeing stronger trust and service-driven gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
Mr. Farrell
Farrell
Fire safety under east winds urged for property owners
A western city report notes fire department activity rises with a strong east wind and urges property owners to consult local fire departments about fire hazards. It argues fires and chimney neglect are common and preventive steps save lives and money, as 1930's waste from fires was already high and likely to grow without awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Maurois on Tourists in Rotarian Magazine
Andre Maurois, now in the United States, comments on tourist foibles. He notes Americans judge France after Paris landmarks while the French suspect Americans after Chicago slaughterhouses and New York cinema. He sees France as calmer with strong family life and the American visitor as lively, generous, and curious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andre Maurois
United States
America
Chicago
New York
France
Paris
January Editorial Notes on Global Change and Gandhi
January reflections note Russia China and India as 1930s pivotal changes. It cites Soviet five year plan progress and universal literacy while Gandhi’s non violence push in India shapes calls for Dominion status or full independence amid Britain’s rule. The piece muses on future relations between India and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janus
Russia
China
India
Information Bulletin of
Soviet Union
Soviets
Our
Union
Gandhi
Round Table
London
England
Card of Thanks for sympathy after bereavement
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude from C. E. Farrier and family and R. I. Murray for kindness shown by friends and neighbors during a sad bereavement. Includes a Luther quote about divinity in practice over speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Farrier
R. I. Murray
Luther
Weekend snippets from a family diary in a small town
Friday to Thursday journal entries recount neighborhood happenings. Friday friction between Friday-ma and pa, visits from Mr. Gillem for a checkers game. Saturday Blisters boasts of long life, Sunday vase handdown tale, Monday talk of divorce rumors, Tuesday Ankel Hen buys malt, Wednesday Teether at play, Thursday Jakes uncle starting a drug store stock issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Gillem
P.m
Clem Brant
Ant
Emmy
Wensday
Jakes
Maryland Club Women To Hold Statewide Institute
Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs to host a state wide club institute on January 23 at the Calvert Ballroom Lord Baltimore Hotel Baltimore. The program includes finance discussions with state federation presidents and luncheon speaker Miss Ellen Wilkinson MP on world unemployment. Afternoon talks cover Billboard restriction and welfare division work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert Ball
Lord Baltimore Hotel
Baltimore
Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs
John L. Whitehurst
H. Matthews Gault
John F. Sippel
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Valentine Fuscherm
Colorado
William Wilson
Florida
Jonathan B. Carter
Kansas
John A. Frick
Pennsylvania
Julia C. Hearn
West Virginia Federation
Ellen Wilkinson
J. Horace McFarland
American Civic Association
Saide Orr-Dunbar
Portland
Oregon
Public Welfare Department
Julia Jaffray
New York
Division of Correction
Maryland
United States
Vernon Community Mourns Benjamin Collison Death
Vernon citizens learn of Benjamin Collison's death from heart trouble linked to car crank. Former Vernon merchant and respected resident interred at Bridgeville cemetery.
Reckord named to Olympic rifle committee in 1932 plan
Brigadier General Milton A Reckord Adjutant General of Maryland is named to the executive committee of the American Olympic Association and selected as chairman of the rifle committee for the Los Angeles Games. His role signals Maryland representation in Olympic prep as rifle shooting plans revive at the 1932 event. Reuters notes greater Maryland interest with NRA ties and a push to involve schools and clubs in developing shooters for the team. The piece also covers forest fire protection tips from District Forester Seigworth urging road access clearing on Eastern Shore woodlands and outlines Clarke McNary federal aid guidance for landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton A. Reckord
Maryland
American Olympic Association
General Reckord
Los Angeles
National Rifle Association
Washington
National Guard
Shooters of America
Camp Perry
Ohio
American Legion
Rotary
Kiwanis
Annapolis
Kenneth J. Seigworth
Salisbury
State Department of Forestry
Department of Forestry
Community Club Plans Nutritious Meals For Needy Families
The Community Club led by Mother Briggs organized an economical menu plan to aid needy families. A home talent play funded food budgets, with meals tested at home and designed to stretch limited resources. The program emphasizes milk, meat, vegetables, fruit, and fats to meet daily nutritional targets during winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Briggs
Meedy
Briggs
Grandmother Briggs
Middlewest
Public Auction of Caroline County Land No. 2 and Improvements
A public sale on Tuesday February 10 1931 from 2 to 4 pm at the Court House door Denton Maryland offers two tracts in Caroline County eighth election district. Tract No 2 includes land adjoining J M Clark heirs RR Deen and Clarence Ross with a six room dwelling and outbuildings. Purchaser may pay one third cash with balance in two, or all cash, with title at purchaser expense. Auctioneer James Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence W. Ross
Roxie L Ros
William H. Peen
W. Brewster Deen
Liber L. B. T
Caroline County
Court House
Denton
Maryland
J. M. Clark
R. R. Deen
Thomas Hubbard
Clarence Ross
Thomas E. Ross
R.R. Deen
William Stantford
W. W. Willie
Francis W. Ross
Samuel G. Nuttle
Liber J. K.S
Local Notices and School Updates
Ridgely Miss Mary Laird returns home from Rehoboth sick and will miss school for a time. Mrs. William Voshell of near Millington visits sister Mrs. Elizabeth Elliott. A music appreciation program was held at last week’s high school assembly. Mrs. George Garman is on the sick list. Mrs. Paine substitutes in the store. Miss Stella Matthews leaves the hospital and recuperates at her apartment. Playtime for January will be held in the Church House next Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Nichols & Son
Denton
G. L. Stevens
Philadelphia
Spring Mills
Wolf Company
Chambersburg
Norman Stevens
E. T. Orme
Anne Arundel County
Farmers Institutes
Caroline County
Preston
Greensboro
Ridgely
Princess Anne
Howard Pastorfield
Josephine M. Downes
T. Alan Goldsborough
Tuckathoe Neck
T. B. Sparklin
Robert Jarrell
Florence Cortelyou
Louisa Cooper
Addie Jarrell
Goldsboro
Katie Covey
Robert Patton
J. R. Downes
Alex. Noble
Emily P. Willis
Peoples National Bank
Jarrell
Thither
Kansas
Cortelyou
W. Todd
T. F. Beauchamp
Federalsburg
Burgess
Bertie Taylor
Charley Kelley
Joseph Clark
Harry Taylor
Fred Covey
Howard Todd
Jonathan Longfellow
Whiteleysburg
Ellen Longfellow
Howard Jepsure Clare
Baltimore
Mr. Pool
Church Still
Lydia Hughes
James Thawley
Charles E. Perry
Eva
A. Chambers
Jerome Chambers
Bethlehem
Isaish Christopher
Perry
Choptank
Caroline Redden
Blanche Hobbs
Ella Nuttle
Miss Redden
Horace B. Phillips
Suffolk
F. ©. Ramsdell
Maplewood
C. O. Morgan
St. Louis
Morgan
John T. Morgan
Evan Morgan
F. C. Ramsdell
Charles W. Hobbs
Abraham R. Wright
Thomas B. Sparklin
Harry S. Dailey
Harvey L. Cooper
William N. Deen
J. Dukes Downes
Emory S. Turpin
Thomas C. West
T. C. West
George C. Skirvan
James A. Trazzine
William S. Norris
President Cooper
J. I. Bernard
H. Clay Hobbs
F. R. Owens
Paul Holsinger
T. L. Day
A. W. Sisk
H. T. Nuttle
F. P. Covey
W. C. Todd
A.J .G. Towers
B. F. Jackson
Mr.Jackson
Owens
Mary Laird
Rehoboth
William Voshell
Grace Mooney Visits Grace Beste in Baltimore
Miss Grace Mooney of Baltimore spent the weekend with Miss Grace Beste. Mrs. Robert Dean has been ill with quinty. Mrs. Al Cannon is sick at Mrs. Charles Hammond's home. Mrs. Carroll Meredith suffers from grip. Mr. Frank Seward was in Wilmington last Sunday. Mr. Leroy Sard and family are moving to Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Collison
Vernon
Bridgeville Cemetery
Katherine Ratledge
Alice H. Ross
Townsend Public School
Hallenbeck
Columbia University
Robert K. Jones
Bessie Disch and Sons
Wilmington
Harold Cain
Elmer, N. J
Lewis Slaughter
Harvey Slaughter
Leipsic
Mesdames Furbush
Irwin
Vandyke
Mary Eliza Smith
Philadelphia
Mary Jones
Harrington
Laura Smith
John
Rachel Ross
Floyd Turner
Baltimore
Hazel Ross
Florence Melvin
Emma Cooper
Della Melvin
W. H. Hudson
New Jersey
J. L. Hopkins
Austine Stafford
Robert Dean
Quinty
al Cannon
Charles Hammond
Carroll Meredith
Frank Seward
Leroy Sard
Denton
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Chinese Republic
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Chiang Ksi- Shek
Philippines
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Ligue Des Anciens Combatants Pacifists
Les Partis Militaires
Hoover
Great Britain
Japan
Italy
Gibson
Rome
Mussolini
Panama
Inter-American Highway Commission
Panama City
Central America
Mexico City
Ortiz Rubio
Ross Farquar
Maryland Club
Reckord
James Temple
SUPE
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Grace Beste
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