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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1931
Page
2
A reflection contrasts Maryland and North Carolina landscapes with fences that guard property. The speaker notes fewer barriers there, linking carefree farming life to broader issues of militarism and rising public spending on weapons. He cites 1931 fencing costs at 6 billion dollars worldwide and questions why society builds walls when basic needs persist.
An appeal urges farmers orchardists and those in forests to protect and feed beneficial birds to combat pests. It notes widespread scientific support and cites drought 1929-1930 reducing wildlife in Maryland and the eastern U S. It calls on sportsmen teachers students rural carriers scouts and others to continue winter feeding to preserve brood stock for next season.
The piece urges farmers to aid birdlife year round with inexpensive feeding methods such as teepee shelter stations and corn stalk feeds. It notes birds help pest control and weather resilience, and cites Maryland Game Division support offering gratis feed. It also discusses road quality impact on costs and land value, urging road surfacing improvements for farm progress.
A note on the harm of idle rumors about neighbors and peoples alike. Skepticism toward evil tales protects individuals and nations, urging verification from credible sources and allaying war by withholding belief until proof is found. The argument promotes measured judgment to pursue peace.
Editorial notes discuss League of Nations reactions to Britain's Palestine mandate, growing Jewish and Arab communities, Zionist influence, and hopes for cooperative development. It covers Sir Arthur Salter in India, China's reforms and Rajchmann’s health administration advice, US student internationalism plans, M Briand's Pan-European influence, bilateral treaties counts, US Marines withdrawal from Nicaragua after 1932 elections, and the European Union inquiry commission starting in Geneva.
A Cor nell University survey by J. L. Tennant shows year round surfaced secondary roads boost farmer income by saving time lowering expenses and improving marketing. Poor roads raise costs and reduce profitability.
United States Senator Harry B. Hawes of Missouri argues that millions hold hunting and fishing licenses and that vast public funds go to roads shaping access. He warns that without national and state cooperation the next generations will have no place to enjoy nature and wildlife.
We extend sincere appreciation to our friends for kindness and tender sympathy during the death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Thomas Shockley and children.
Lists 1905 era events including local business notes from J H Nichols, wage reports and market quotes for wheat and corn, church matters, minister suspensions and restorations, builders Pilchard and Furniss completing banks and a town hall, obituaries and funeral notices for Walter Melvin and Mrs Elizabeth Massey, and details on local directors and officers of the Bank of Ridgely with names and positions.
Slats writes in a humorous diary from Friday to Thursday recounting school mishaps misread questions about the plural of child, insurance talks, Christmas shopping at Ina's, a bank overdraft suspicion, a classroom scolding for paper wads, Glint quitting insurance, and a beltless moment described as feeling like old time martyrs. The misspelled narration captures local color and childlike perspective.
Fifty one county nurses operated across Maryland in the prior year under county health officers. They completed 56 019 visits to 26 786 homes assisting clinics and physicians in tuberculosis, maternity, crippled children and mental health work. They examined 69 156 children with 24 701 needing care and educated 129 groups on home care.
Easton district telephones reached 3428 in service with 99 net gain for the year. Increases reported include Centreville 274, Denton 1614, Federalsburg 2217, Greensboro 22164, Hillsboro 192, Oxford 169, Preston 3122, Kingston 22111, Ridgely 8228, St Michaels 39, and Tilghmans 123. The Maryland Kennel Club hosts its eighteenth annual dog show February 6–7 at Fifth Regiment Armory Baltimore to aid the unemployed. Entries close January 28. Governor Albert C. Ritchie and Mayor William F. Browning lead the sponsoring committee.
Mr. and Mrs. William S. Lord of Hobbs marked their fifty fifth wedding anniversary. Born near Cedar Grove Delaware and Irwin's Chapel respectively, they wed January 25 1876. They have eight children forty one grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. They enjoy good health and a retired life at their Hobbs home.
Stockholders meetings held at Preston and Cordova banks feature elected directors and officers for 1931. Albert W. Sisk presided at Provident State Bank meeting with eight members and five visitors amid social readings and a prize contest won by Grace Sullivan. The Hillsboro Queen Anne Bank directors and officers were elected, with Charles Jarrell as president and C S Brinsfield as vice president. The Bank of Ridgely named J M Short president and R R Ringgold vice president for the year.
The American Red Cross requests 1 400 from Caroline County Chapter for drought relief districts. Public contributions urged without solicitation as towns show varied giving. Checks made to The American Red Cross and sent to Mrs Fred R Owens or given to local representatives in Greensboro and Federalsburg, Denton, Goldsboro. County has raised substantial cash and aid for home needs.
Edsel B. Ford announced last Saturday reductions in Ford cars and trucks from 5 to 45 dollars on 150 models. Prices lowered for coupes and sedans by 5 and 10 dollars, with larger cuts on DeLuxe models. Reductions take effect Monday as part of a recovery strategy tied to broader business improvement.
Vernon A most wonderful revival of religion is in progress at the Apostolic Church in Harrington with six ministers at times. The meetings are well attended and many are blessed. The Hopkins family attended the funeral of Joseph Voshell at Mt. Olive cemetery. The Rosses recently visited friends in Maryland. Plans are underway to build a new Peoples Bank in Harrington. Clarence Lofland has installed a new radio.
A granddaughter recalls Roger E Adams who died four years ago today on January 26. She expresses enduring love and remembrance, signing as Marian Y Adams Robinson.
Judge Coleman presided over the Denton session of the U S District Court with 102 cases on the docket. Prohibition violators received jail terms and fines including Samuel Carroll, Henry Marr, James Land, Pyson Lee, and others, while several sentences were suspended or not pressed. Dr P B Marden of Preston, once Maryland Medical School professor, was sentenced for morphine sale but paroled after case cited age and lack of profiteering.
A daughter memorializes her father P Wright Sullivan who died February 25 1922 and her mother who passed January 15 1929. The poem expresses enduring grief, fond memories, and faith in reunion in heaven with repeated lines about love and remembrance from Nellie.
Mr Frank Stevenson visited his sister Mrs Harry Gibson in Delmar over the weekend. Mrs Calvin Lynch and daughter Hazel and son James were in Baltimore on Saturday. Mr and Mrs A D Stanton moved into Mr Frank Kiblers house on First street. Herman Mitchell and Herman Jr of Warwick visited relatives Thursday. Mrs Nina Muller of Easton visited her sister Mrs Carolyn Mancha on Wednesday. Applebams Store and Bears Store host bargain sales this week. Miss Alice Ferrick of Swarthmore spent the weekend at her home near Ridgely. The Community Club meets next Monday afternoon in the fire house. Mrs Day in Florida reports improvement. Mrs Roger Ringgold and Miss Cora Allen are on the sick list. Mr Walter Mitchell employed at the State capitol.
Adams In sad but loving remembrance of our father Roger E Adams who departed this life four years ago today Jan 26 1927 Gone dear father gone forever How we miss your smiling face But you left us to remember None on earth can take your place A happy home we once enjoyed How sweet the memory still Death has left a loneliness The world can never fill By his loving children
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