Words that shape the world and a Rhodes note
Editorial notes urge dusting off dictionaries and practicing words, celebrate Yale's Webster exhibit and the centenary, and discuss Rhodes Scholarships, German renewed eligibility, and world peace hopes. Also cited are postwar settlements, Irish education vs army spending, and Institute of Politics programs in Williamstown. It closes with pithy maxims on effort, money, and kinship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale University
Noah Webster
Oxford
England
Prince of Wales
Rhodes
Insect Killing Week Mentioned in Desk Letter
A letter on my desk notes a National Insect Killing Week starting July 7. It recalls a Pullman conversation about a magazine article by a renowned scientist predicting civilization could be obliterated by insects. The travelers mocked the idea as sensational rot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman
California
Insect pests armies threaten health and home defense
The author argues for vigorous use of insecticides against mosquitos, flies, fleas, bedbugs, roaches, and rats, noting their disease risks and economic damage. He recalls General Gorgga's mosquito campaign, highlights dangers to livestock and poultry, and urges nationwide offensive measures to curb pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorgga
Panama Canal
Nicaragua
Mankind
M. A. Reasoner
United States Army Medical Corps
Twenty Five Years Ago in Denton and Milington News
Grain markets report wheat at 82 83 and corn 56 as heavy shipments continue. Local fire gut Milington, and lightning damages several properties. Numerous residents relocate or repair homes while church events and camp meetings draw crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Ghingher
Rolph
Queen Anne
Caroline
Talbot
Queen Anne’s
Julia Day
B. W. Parker
Main
Fifth Streets
Denton
Ben Welch
Williamson
Welch
James D. Neul
Concord
Norman Vanscoy
Warner Mjignutt
R. E. Jones
Goldsboro
James H. Covey
Fowling Creek
Thomas L. Day
Caroline County
Madara
City Hospital
Baltimore
Chambers
Cerulia Dumm
Mary
Nellie Fisher
Ridgely
Thomas F. Garey, Jr
People’s Bank
Emma Fisher
New York
Caroline Short
Harrington
B. H. Johnson
Catherine Willis
W. K. Scotton
Orrie Jester
William B. Gootee
Carroll Dunning
Marie Voyt
Lydia Hughes
S. P. Shipman
PF. P. Covey
C. T. Johnson
I. Fp.stevens
T. H. Everngam
S. G. Nuttle
W. E. Liden
W. I. Wubbard
W. SH. Deen
F. 8
Todd
W. C. Todd
A. ‘Meredith
O. B. Smith
George F. Smith
Milington
Kent County
Economic Trends A. W. Weisel on broker loans and deflation
The article argues broker loans have risen to early-year levels yet reflect normal growth in corporate ownership. The expansion in listed securities and collateral value supports loans, with stocks up about 5 percent while broker loans stay near four months prior levels. The balance sheet shows deflationism easing, a strong, liquid American business base, and less room for aggressive central bank action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve ‘Board
Denton Volunteer Fire Co. Dues Due July 1
Honorary memberships in the Denton Volunteer Fire Company were due by July 1. Members should bring or mail their dues promptly to Mr. E. D. Kimmey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Volunteer Fire Co
Leak Before You Buy Bedding Warns Health Chief
Dr. 8 N Riley Maryland health director warns buyers to check for official stamps on bedding. He cites deceptive labels from vegetable fiber to chopped feathers and notes inspectors found vermin heavy stock in a religious institution renovation operation before it reached markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. N. Riley
State Department of Health
Department
Maryland States Department of Health
Templeville News Roundup and Sunday Services
Miss Yatel Golt returned home from Beach Haven New Jersey last Friday. Mr and Mrs George Kype of Newport Delaware spent Sunday with Mrs Amos Wyatt. Mrs George Leeds of Newport Delaware visited sister Mrs Gurney Knotts. M B Kinnamon and spouse spent Sunday with parents Owen Purnell. Dorothy Knotts visiting cousin Elizabeth Knotts in Sudlersville. Roland Knotts Mary Knotts and Katie Stafford with J T Carter in Hamilton Maryland. Hyland Seamans of Millington spent Sunday with Medford Starkey couple. Sunday School at 10 am and preaching in the evening at 7 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yatel Golt
Beach Haven
N. J
George Kype
Newport
Del
Amos Wyatt
George Leeds
Gurney Knotts
M. B. Kinnamon
Owen Purnell
Sudlersville
Dorothy Knotts
Elizabeth Knotts
Roland Knotts
Mary Knotts
Katie Stafford
Allen
J. T. Carter
Tamilton
Hyland Seamans
Millington
Medford Starkey
Harrington Kent and Sussex Fair Opens Next Week
Harrington hosts the Kent and Sussex Fair for five days with Children’s Day free admission for under 16, Governor’s Day with state officials, and daily free shows. Highlights include horse and auto racing, cattle parade, seven racing events, mule racing, fireworks, and a very low general gate price as thousands prepare to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent and Sussex
Delaware
Kent & Sussex County
Harrington Fair
Clara Bow
Clara
Harrington
Warrington
Kent
Sussex
Buck
Kent & Sussex Fair Association
Social Visits And Local News Roundup In Federalsburg Area
Ridgvely reports a sequence of social calls and visits among residents. Miss Mary Frieze Ringgold met Miss Mariam Bullock in Federalsburg. Mr Harvey Sewell entertained Mr A L Hess of Reading Pa. Mrs Josiah Shaw hosted Mrs Matthews and Mrs Samis of Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frieze Ringgold
Mariam Bullock
Federalsburg
Harvey Sewell
A. L. Hess
Reading
Josiah Shaw
Matthews
Samis
Easton
Elizabeth Lynch
Millsboro
L. Callahan
John Thomas
Linwood
John Davis
Peggy Plummer
Baltimore
Gertrude Wheatley
Denton
Louise Wilson
Chaarles Starkey
Ired Sewell
Frederick
Martha ‘Taylor
Walter Mitchell
John Starkey
Philadelphia
Dorothy Saulsbury
Virginia
Harmony Picnic At Choptank Draws Neighbors
Harmony Community Club held their annual picnic at Choptank on Wednesday with two weenie roasts and ample ice cream. Attendees praised Choptank as a pleasant outing while families noted visits from John Coahee and kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Community Club
John Coahee
Philadelphia
Merrick
Raymond Wright
Sharon Hill
Belle Dean
New Currency Redesign Rolls Out Across Banks
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing and Federal Reserve Banks move hundreds of thousands of money-filled boxes as the U S shifts to a new two-thirds sized currency. Legal tender dates July 10, old bills exchanged or kept as legal but unused. The Treasury projects large savings in production and labor while bank tellers guard the new notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Banks
U. S
Washington
Treasury
Jefferson
Lincoln
Hamilton
Stas Jackson
Grant
Franklin
McKinley
Cleveland
Madison
Mellon
House of Representatives
U.S
Treats For Tea Time A Midday Menu Preview
A vintage recipe snippet describes a tea time plan featuring molded gelatin fruit salads served on lettuce leaves with colorful garnishes and whipped cream. It outlines gelatin mixing, chilling in molds, and adding assorted fruits, plus tea party sandwiches and milk drinks to balance color and flavor.
Walter Nuston Leads Paramount Dialogic Stage Drama
Walter Nuston, noted for lead roles in Eugene O Neill plays, headlines Paramount all talking production Gentlemen of the Press. The Ward Morehouse stage success features Nuston alongside Huston, who has recent talking picture success and played Jean Valjean in The Bishop's Canilesticks directed by George Abbott. Gentlemen of the Press shows at the Dover Opera House Wednesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Nuston
Eugene O'Neil
Desire
Barker
George Abbott
Paramount
Gentlemen of the Press
Dover Opera House
Del Mar Va's Benefits Praised In Peninsula Feature
The Del Mar Va Peninsula gains a 48 page descriptive section in the Vacationist and Del Mar Va Supplement, with cooperation from the Eastern Shore Association and civic bodies, distributing over 500000 copies. It extols Ocean City and Rehoboth Beach as ideal getaways, praising natural beauty and leisure experiences, and urges future visits to share Del Mar Vian hospitality. It also notes an accompanying feature in Atlantic Coastal Trails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del-Mar-Va
Registered Service International
Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore
Canada
Florida
Peninsula
Vernon Wrenn
Registered Service
Peninsula Paradise
Ocean City
Rehoboth Beach
Isaac Walton
America
Del-Mar
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Kicks and Emotions in a West Packet Essay
An editor compares a kick to an emotional stimulant, exploring various kicks from a mule against a business end of a Missouri canary to a gaffe with a No 11 shoe and irate father. It notes thrills of shopping, a gulp of prewar gargle, and the patriotic sting of Maryland My Maryland sung by a daughter of the Old Line State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mule
Indianapolis Speedway
Maryland
Denton Woman Promotes Hera Tonic For Youthful Look
A prominent Denton woman urges women to try Hera Tonic to combat indigestion and sluggish bowels. She claims it restores vitality and attractiveness, promising a five day trial with guaranteed refund if not improved. Dr Evans will explain the medicine to local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Hera
Dr. Evans
Adv
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Julius Klein
United States
Irish Free State
Institute of Politics
Williamstown
William E. Rappard
Geneva
Andre Siegfieid
Paris
J. W. Hendlam-Morley
London
Round Table
Latin-America
Europe
John R. Mott
Japan
Dr. Mott
Orient
China
Love
Newspapernl O
Saterday
Ant Emmy
Sat
Belton
Severil
Ima
Ferand
Wensday
Jane
Mose Ashby
A. W. Weisel
Templeville
Ridgvely
Hilda
Dorothy
Elizabeth Wright
John Cohee
Courtland Baker
L’envoi
Lamp
Standard Oil Company
Automobile Motors
General Motors Research Laboratories
General Motors Laboratory
Willie
Journal
West Packet
Nusband
Shakespeare
THE
Denton Journal
Denton, Md
Nisi
Fred R. Owens
John Kent
Circuit Court
Muly
T. Clayton Horsey
Clayton Horsey
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