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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1930
Page
2
Entry lists the Denton Missouri post office as a second class mail service with Saturday morning Dispatch dated January 25 1930. It notes routine mail logistics and timing for the local office.
A Denton editorial urges citizens to support the 1930 census, predicting a possible 15,000,000 national population increase driven by opportunity. It cautions towns to work for quality over mere headcount, noting pride in a fine town cannot be measured by statistics alone.
Ramsay MacDonall argues that sober behavior cannot be legislated. He dismisses proverb logic and asserts that every global experiment shows Parliament cannot force sobriety on people or nations.
The era's diplomacy traces a possible Mediterranean pact dubbed a Locarno for non aggression and mutual guarantees, aiming to ease the London conference. US Britain and Japan press preliminary talks amid market fevers labeled Coolidge and Hoover eras.
Editorial notes that large turnout for Jackson Day events signals strong Democratic prospects in the upcoming elections. Rep. Joseph W. Burns argues Democrats could gain control of the House and Senate, aided by districts won in 1922 and 1926, and rising discontent with the current administration. A Mediterranean treaty idea linked to Italy and France is also discussed as a potential diplomatic move.
The State Game Department interprets laws on taking fish above tidewater and in non tidal waters. Trout may be taken April 1 to June 30 while black bass and other game fish run July 1 to November 30. It is unlawful to sell black bass from non tidal waters in July. Restrictions cover taking game and fresh water fish above the tide line June 1–30 and December 1–January 31. Suckers carp eels and gar may be taken by rod and line February 1 to May 31 and by dip nets February 1 to March 31, with Washington County Potomac River window February 1 to April 30. Licenses required for rod and line and for each dip net. Non-residents forbidden to use dip nets. Limits: no black bass under 10 inches, pike under 14 inches, or trout under 7 inches. Daily bag: not more than 10 trout or 10 bass.
Twenty five years ago in Dorchester County local notes report weddings in Burrsville and Denton, a sale of an ice plant, court cases testing constitutional amendments, and many small community updates. Sizable health data show 1929 communicable diseases totaling 60,722 cases with influenza leading, plus detailed county city splits.
Albert Spalding, famed American violinist, hosts the Atwater Kent Hour on Sunday January 26 with Josef Pasternack conducting. The program includes Brahms Wieprenlieh, Mozart Andante, Schubert Ave Maria, Sarasate and Moussorgsky numbers, highlighting Spalding’s classical repertoire and unique Stradivarius lineage.
A 1920s analysis notes prosperity ran alongside falling commodity prices since 1926 and predicts a turning point this year. It argues declining prices curb production, but a reversal could raise prices and spark a broad business uptrend, with farm crops like grains, cotton, and wool leading the rebound.
Mr Fred Madara forms an association with Shehan and Marshall in Easton. Grace Mooney and Margaret Collier spent last weekend in Baltimore. Mr and Mrs John Hoffman recently entertained H E Reed of New York. Mrs I T Saulsbury visits her daughter in Stratford Pa. Ed PearsauL and family visited their daughter in Centerville. A dirigible passed over Ridgely en route east. Mr and Mrs William Davis visited in Queen Anne. Chris Hoffman ill with a carbuncle. Mrs Thompson Swing visiting Philadelphia. Subscribe for the Journal.
Dr. L. D. LeGear warns poultry keepers that worm infestations in chickens cause growth stunting, reduced lay, and disease. He outlines symptoms, detection by post mortem, and nicotine-based remedies for mature birds, plus sanitation measures to curb spread.
Mr Robi Jarrell Sr slipped on icy pavement last Saturday and broke a collar bone. Mrs Sallie Johnson and son Paul of Snow Hill visit Mrs Emma Johnson. Mr and Mrs Monroe Saunders and children from Viola Del spent the weekend with relatives. Mr and Mrs A Clark Smith entertained relatives from Harrington Del on Sunday.
Burrsville church services set for Sunday January 25 include Wesley Sunday School at 10:00 AM and preaching at 11:00, Whites Sunday School at 2:00 PM and preaching at 3:00, Hickman preaching at 7:30 PM. Local visitors include Harlan Blades family and Fountain family at Murphy of Andersontown, Stokes and Price households, and Thawley family visiting relatives. Leonard Voss injured cutting wood and hospitalized in Marshall. Mrs. Harvey Griffith visiting Maryland and Mrs. Lewis Slaughter in Baltimore.
Mrs Lavenia Corkran Noble aged 79 was found dead in her bed last Sunday at her son's home Raymond Noble where she lived. Death attributed to heart disease. Widow of John H Noble she is survived by her son Funeral services were held at 2 p m Tuesday at the home with burial in Hillcrest cemetery Mrs Annie Schuyler recuperating in Easton Hospital from a serious operation and expected to return Sunday to her home near Andersontown.
Late of Caroline county deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are warned to exhibit the same to the subscriber with vouchers legally authenticated on or before the 8th day of August 1930 or they may be excluded from all benefit of said estate. All persons owing this estate are required to make prompt settlement. Given under my hand this 22nd day of January 1930 T. Alan Goldsbogrough, Executor.
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