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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1936
Page
2
Publication note for Denton Maryland issued Saturday morning January 18 1936 by Melvin Johnson Inc. publishers Benjamin F Johnson president and treasurer Mary Melvin vice president and secretary. Entry filed at the Post Office as second class main matter.
J Barton Weeks of the Keystone Automobile Club calls for stronger enforcement and more patrols to reduce road casualties. He cites wartime style training and center dividers, arguing visible policing prevents crashes rather than only reacting to them. He points to New Jersey labor day patrols as proof.
Economic highlights show a growing federal payroll tax with 1 percent by 1936 rising to 3 percent by 1938 and ultimately 9 percent by 1950. Employers bear most of the burden while states discuss matching funds, potential sales taxes, and legal hurdles as Congress debates clarifications amid optimistic hopes for higher profits and employment.
The commentary on the President’s Congress speech touches on social security concerns and a proposed town send plan demanding 200 a month for all over 60. Economists fear threats to social security, while defenders urge defense and neutrality. The article notes new 1935 production records across radios, washing machines, refrigerators, power, nickel, gasoline, shoes, aviation, rayon, and air burners.
A bleak assessment notes that attempts to scramble an economic policy resembles prying out a precious resource, the so called golden egg, whose supposed abundance could imperil the nation's financial stability and long term solvency.
Roy H H Faulkner, president of Auburn Automobile Company, proclaims in an address that the nation’s strength lies in fearless individualists. He asserts no caste, and that a child born in tenements can rise to national leadership, citing railroads, mountains, and farms as paths to achievement.
Nature. Rightly or wrongly, many of them feel that this power is being arbitrarily exercised and should be curbed. The comment reflects widespread concern about how authority is used and calls for limits to executive action.
Weekly Business Survey shows substantial retail gains across 33 cities aided by January promotions and heavy clothing demand, with Boston, Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta among leaders. AAA decision creates confusion delaying some wholesale markets while New Year activity and WPA work relief push employment and industry momentum across banking, construction, and transport sectors.
The company president says total 1935 taxes will be about 23 million dollars, seven times the 1931 dividend, five times 1931 profits, and half of 1935 operating costs. He warns such taxes will force price increases or industry collapse, calling out politicians for hurting industry by tax boosts.
The piece critiques Fletcher of the Republican National Committee describing the President's address as a challenge to a straw man while urging positive action. It questions campaign control by industrialists, cites Roosevelts reforms, and discusses the Supreme Court's AAA ruling and the broader trial of the New Deal in public opinion. It emphasizes accountability, constitutional limits, and the court’s role in shaping policy.
Spokesmen for the Republican party denounce Democrats for raising funds via Jackson Day dinners nationwide. Henry Fletcher and the American Liberty League fault the tactic as ostentatious and coercive while noting that most ticket proceeds fund the party debt.
Charles Michelson of the Democratic National Committee summarizes the Liberty League's 1935 finances noting receipts of 183 175.46 and expenditures of 389 979.92 with most income from large corporations and little under 100 sums. The piece accuses the group of political activity under the guise of education and philanthropy.
Caroline County Poultry Producers shine at the Fourth Maryland Poultry Products Show held at the Lord Baltimore Hotel January 14 to 17. W H Irons Greensboro wins County Producers Class with 9814 points for best dozen eggs. J R Eddington Federalaburg takes first and sweepstakes in the Barred Rock dealer class. Baby chicks and egg displays draw strong classes, with 209 dozen eggs and 1400 chicks shown statewide.
The Bethlehem Club will meet next Tuesday afternoon January 2 at 2 o'clock at Mrs James B Todd's home. Miss Bessie Spafford will demonstrate China and Breakfast. A covered dish supper is planned at Bethlehem Community house Friday evening January 24. Proceeds go to the parsonage. supper costs 25 cents and begins at seven.
Apple dessert by Betty Molloway combines apples with sugar butter and bran packed in a Pyrex dish. Bake at 376 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours until tender. serve with whipped cream or lemon sauce.
A compact reflection contrasts Bacon's admonition to guard the injured with a Christian Science Monitor view that human beings are divinely protected. It frames the idea that people are conceived by God, safeguarded by divine Mind, and immune to harm in principle.
We acknowledge the prompt response of Denton Volunteer Fire Company on January 6 when our property tenanted by Carl Baker burned. We appreciate the splendid efforts to save the place. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cannon.
R. H. Stafford and Son advertises Firestone tires for tractors trucks and cars offering the best price and urging customers to see them for farm and home needs.
The piece cites Channing Pollock on wealth and desire, arguing that zest for living surpasses material riches. It recounts a wealthy man who values experiences over possessions, saying a canoe, wind and sea thrills beat buying things, and urges women to seek zest rather than lavish purchases. Neti Sopa -WNU Ecryice.
Twenty five years ago Denton saw a new steam laundry project start soon. Local business and farm deals include Waddell farm sale for 10000 and local bank earnings reports showing strong growth. A fox chase fight between white hunters and nearby black men led to trials. Lin Matthews and Alex Matthews found guilty of assault with clubs, fines set.
Lowell quotes a proverb about friendship and enemies noting that a person with many friends harms none unless misused and a single enemy appears everywhere. It argues that making friends is wise and no excuse is needed for friendship while fault lies with the individual.
Mottier's Cook Book notes fruit soups gain favor as nourishing starters for dinner, with prunes raisins figs bananas and persimmons boosting value. Recipes include Strawberry Orange Soup, Prune and Peach Soup, and Apple and Rice Soup, plus a cream cheese stuffed prune teaser. served hot or cold.
A 19th century style passage describes the codfish as easily identified by five fins and a chin barbule. It notes a typical weight up to 100 pounds, high egg counts in roe, and a wide habitat across northern seas. The fish is famed for voracious appetite and omnivorous diet, living near rocky coasts, ledges, sand-banks, and green depths at depths of 150 to 200 feet.
Gold was first found in Alaska in 1843 in gravels of the Kenai River by P. P. Doroshin, a Russian mining engineer working for the Russian American Company. In 1850 51 he led 14 men probing gravels of two streams entering the Kenai and a tributary to Skilak Lake, finding gold nearly everywhere but not in commercial quantities.
A garbled diary entry recounts family antics and school scenes from a child’s perspective. It notes Uncle Hen’s quarrel with Lige Grubbs, a skeptical aunt, and a satire of Christmas expectations with fragments about peeper costs and a dog wish. The voice mimics a young diarist with phonetic spelling.
Hobbs Mrs Frank Wright and Mrs M red Scott to host the Andersontown Hobbs Homemakers Club on Thursday afternoon next Jan 28. Various local residents visited friends and families across Burrsville Greenwood and Marcus Hook. remarks include farm bureau Baltimore trip and Sunshine Workers class plans. local hosting duties assigned.
In sad but loving remembrance of our dear child Margaret Alice Bonney who passed away January 23 1935 She is gone but not forgotten In that cold and silent grave We hope some day to meet her In that beautiful home above She was a bright affectionate child and all the folks who knew her loved Margaret s smile Sadly missed by her parents and sisters
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