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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1928

Page

2

The Heard of America Is Sound in Presidential Choice

The editorial lauds the presidential and vice presidential candidates as a showcase of American ideals. It compares Hoover and Smith, notes the merit of leadership from humble origins, and argues the ballot sustains equality and private rights. It endorses peaceful aims via Kellogg and outlines State Department enhancements for future diplomacy.

Progess Hoover Smith United States of America Herbert Hoover Alfred Smith New York East Side America United States

State Department Urged to Expand Its Role in Peace

A Washington letter argues the State Department leads in preventing or causing war, not the Navy or War Department. It cites Hughes as authority and notes Congress has considered expanding the department with higher funding, despite the department costing only two to three million dollars after fees.

Department of Peace Kellogg Hughes United States State Department Foreign Service Ropers Washington Navy War Department War and Navy Departments Departments of Defense Congress

Ways of Serving Ice Cream Delights for Warm Months

A vintage guide lists many ice cream varieties and serving ideas. It details plain ice cream options with fruits, sauces, and toppings plus recipes for meringue shells and chocolate sauce. The text explains how to prepare and store the sauce for long use and broader culinary use.

Philadelphia

Enigma aA Goal To Strive For

Puzzle style column presents a sequence of numbered clues about unity and country, referencing states and the world. The closing line credits last week’s enigma with a proverb about fools and the wise learning from others.

Business drive to improve workers aids American success

The note emphasizes that employers' efforts to raise living standards for employees and uplift humanity broadly form a powerful factor behind the growth and prosperity of American business in the nation’s economy.

Ten States Adopt Uniform Vehicle Code to Regulate Traffic

Records show automobile accidents reduced in ten states after adoption of a uniform vehicle code to regulate traffic.

Quiet wedding of Miss Bullock and Mr Murray at Burrsville

Miss Frances Bullock daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Bullock of near town married Mr C W Murray at the bride’s parents home on Saturday July 14 by Rev Henry Caldwell Wesley M E Burrsville. After a trip to Ocean City they will reside in Washington D C where Mr Murray has a new position.

Frances Bullock Elmer Bullock Near Town C. W. Murray Henry Caldwell Wesley M. E. Church Burrsville Harrington High School Ocean City N. J Washington, D. C Murray Annie Porter Marrington Milford Hospital Wesley E. Thawley Louise Gray Denton RB. HW. Thawley Rehoboth Wesley Thawley Pauline Parker Fred Parker Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia Clayton Kinnamon Goldsboro Emma Masten Harrington Charles Messick Louise Richard Collison Milford G. L. Blades Harlan Blades Willard Blades C. N. Fountain Harry Murphy Andersontown Marcus Hook Pauline Mildred Parker Harry Larrimore Near Felton Johnnie Dill Pauline Hopkins Norwood Pawan Smyrna Houston Brown Thawley Floyd Baker Marydel

Two Year Old Swallows Open Safety Pin

Richard Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Harris, swallowed an open safety pin on Friday. He was rushed to Dr. Goldsborough in Greensboro and then advised to go to Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. Local households hosted weekend visitors including Langford Sanders, Mabel Swann, and Mrs. Riggins. Several residents attended summer schools at Johns Hopkins University and Delaware College.

Richard Harris John Harris Goldsborough Greensboro Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia Wm. Saunders Langford Sanders Mabel Swann Riggins Wilmington Sara Gooden Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Billy Pritchett E. C. Gooden Norwood Katherine Melvin Delaware College Newark Carroll Johnson Wester Clark Messrs Paul and Robert Dill Silver Bickling Chester Marcus Hook Alice Sweeney S. S. James New York City T. TI. Gough Virginia Case Felton Pearl Jones Loren Pritchett

Smithville Carnival Notes and Local Visits

Smithville residents report a Federalsburg carnival crowd and premiums won. Nearby families, including the Thawleys and Dews, visited Denton area relatives. New purchases include a Ford sedan by Charlie Lyden and a Whippet by Frank Adams. Intermittent visits span Tuckahoe Neck Williston Rehoboth and Hickman areas.

Floyd C. Smith Denton Federalsburg Norman Thawley Concord Charlie Lyden Frank Adams Earl Pennypacker Smith Floyd Smith Blaine Bullock Mildred Blanche Thomas Hickman George Tucker Williston Rehoboth Henry Neal

Public Health Committee Appointed in Caroline County

Mrs. J. Frank Short leads a two year public health committee with chairman Mrs. Fred Roe and secretary Mrs. H. H. Nuttle. Miss Jackson county nurse reports May and June work including school and clinic visits, immunizations, tonsil removals, and 202 nursing social service visits.

J. Frank Short Federalsburg Caroline County Federation of Women’s Clubs Fred Roe Greensboro H. H. Nuttle Andersontown D. W. Davis Denton K. E. Ramsdell Jackson American Red Cross of Washington Mt. Zion Marydel Preston Hillsboro Ridgely T. T. Burger Bureau of Child Hygiene Johns Hopkins Hospital Claiborne H. Ruth Jackson

Del Mar Va Investors Attract Attention From East

A Salisbury based Del Mar V a Eastern Share Association press clippings shows hundreds of property transfers linked to its efforts. Alfred P Jaques of Davidsville Pa writes and plans to visit the peninsula this fall to buy a farm home and asks similar courtesy for his brother IT Jacques.

Del-Mar-Va Eastern Share Association Salisbury Alfred P. Jaques Davidsville Peninsula Chambers of Commerce IT. R. Jacques

Ford praises prohibition aims to go worldwide

While abroad Henry Ford voices high approval of prohibition and predicts global adoption. In a Forum article he argues the Eighteenth Amendment saves the country and future generations, noting many boys have never seen a drink and asserting the liquor trade abolition is as historic as slavery.

America Henry Ford Ford Forum United States

In Loving Remembrance of My Father Thomas Carroll

In Mentoriam Carroll recalls dear father Thomas J Carroll who died July 22 1922. Six years have passed since that sad day and the vacant seat remains in memory. The daughter signs with enduring love and hope of reunion on the golden shore.

Carroll Thomas J. Carroll Etnir

Local social notes from Ridgely and surrounding towns

Ridgely and nearby communities host a parade of visitors and gatherings. Names include Jones and sons in Baltimore, Friedel sisters from Greensboro visiting Diefenderfer, Robertson of Oxford with the Pearsaul family, Seward and Dean relatives entertaining, Croll of Hickman with Goodwin, Cecil and son Daniel visiting, Diefenderfer and Bloxton in Newport, Del, Mason hosting Mason sisters from Greenlock, Hammond hosting a niece from Wye Mills, Wilson entertaining Eva Bachtell Western Maryland, Harry Smith of Marydel representing a brush company, Hammond girls visiting Easton, Wilkinson hosting Philadelphia cousins, Cahall of Centreville visiting McKenny, Anne Smith entertaining Mary Ann Sledges of Annapolis, Peggie Plumner of Baltimore visiting Davis, Rev Matthews’ house repainted, B F Richards repaint, Mrs.Uniford Porter in Baltimore for treatment, Potts on sick list but improving, Ludwig visiting Preston, and a rain interruption to a ball game last Saturday.

T. W. Jones and Sons Thomas and Landers Baltimore Myrtle and Delia Friedel Greensvoro Maud Diefenderfer B. Pearsaul Jane Robertson Oxford Ruth Wheatley Denton Anna Frances Seward Robert Dean ‘T Martha Culver Philadelphia Blanche Croll Hickman L. M. Goodwin Earl Cecil Daniel Wihlington Ridgely Norris Diefenderfer Irwin Bloxton Newport Del J. E. Mason Ray Mason Greenlock N. d Herbert Hammond Porter Wye Mills Catherine Wilson Eva Bachtell Maryland Harry Smith Marydel Winnifred Hammond Jean Easton Burton Wilkinson Cahall Centreville Rachel McKenny Anne Smith Mary Ann Sledges Annapolis Peggie Plumner J. D .Davis L. S. Matthews B. F. Richards Uniford Porter Potts

Ilot Weather Lowers Egg Contest Records

Weather and season reduce egg yields in week thirty six of the Maryland State Egg Laying Contest at the University of Maryland Experiment Station. Roy H. Waite reports overall production at 60.73 percent, with leaders including Marshall Farm Mobile Alabama and T. B. Proctor Preston Maryland holding top totals. Rhode Island Reds led by Homer R. Rowell Massachusetts and the Pratt Experiment Farm from Morton Pennsylvania lead class totals. individual records include 209 eggs by an Maryland white Leghorn hen and a Pennsylvania barred Plymouth Rock hen.

University of Maryland Experiment Station Roy H. Waite Marshall Farm Mobile Aln T. B. Proctor Preston, Md L. R. Douglas Kinsale Dr. L. E Lynn Iteasley Grand Rapids Mich Rhode Island Homer R. Rowell Groveland Mass Pratt Experiment Farm Morton, Pa Maryland Pennsylvania Brooklandwood Farms Lutherville Morton

Telephone Service Extends to Switzerland Across Atlantic

Switzerland becomes the latest European country linked by long distance telephone to the United States. Beginning July 18, customers in the District of Columbia Maryland Virginia and other U S points can call to Switzerland from 5 30 a m to 9 p m eastern standard time which equals 10 30 a m to 2 00 a m in Switzerland. The 800 mile four wire circuit connects London Paris and Geneva the Red Cross mother city and the League of Nations. Switzerland is the ninth European country connected to American cities by telephone.

Switzerland District of Columbia Maryland Virginia West Virginia United States Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Geneva Red Cross League of Nations London Paris

Mexican Bean Beetle Appears in Caroline County

The Mexican bean beetle, first reported in the District of Columbia, has spread through Caroline County. It damages stringless beans, lima beans, cowpeas and soybeans by chewing ragged holes and skeletonizing leaves. Adults are about 2 inches long with eight black spots per wing cover. larvae are about 1/20 inch long with spines tipped in black. Last week's Journal covered sprays and dusts for control.

District of Columbia Caroline County

Snubscribe Ad Promises All News All The Time

An advertisement invites readers to subscribe to The Journal claiming constant access to news coverage. The message emphasizes comprehensive updates and nonstop reporting to attract subscribers.

Journal

Keeping The Babies Well Advice On Summer Child Care And Milk Safety

Dr. R H Riley of the State Health Department urges strict baby care to prevent sickness. Key steps include breast milk if possible, pasteurized bottle milk, clean cool covered milk, cooled boiled water, thorough hand washing before preparing food, avoiding sun exposure, fly and mosquito control, mosquito nets, appropriate warm clothing, and prompt doctor visits for diarrheal symptoms. He notes a decline in diarrheal deaths since 1921, stronger in Baltimore City due to milk pasteurization laws.

R. H. Riley State Department of Health Baltimore City

Orphans Court Acts on Estate Matters in Caroline County

Caroline county Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Edward E Nuttle administrator filed inventory and appraisal of William E Cox estate and sale order. Appraisal of real estate filed. Katie Eliott named administrator for Albert C Elliott personal estate. Bond approved and creditors' notice ordered. Appraisers Carroll Elliott and Roland Porter named. Alfred Dowler released Florence B Starr from distributive share. Carrie Deen and W B Deen Executors of William H Deen authorized to release a mortgage. Frances A Jolson will filed for probate. Ella H Whitely will admitted to probate. Charles A Whiteley qualified as executor with bond. Creditors notice ordered and appraisers Joseph H Trice and Clarence Perry appointed.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West Harper Shawn Edward E. Nuttle William E. Cox Albert C. Elliott Katie Eliott Carroll Elliott Roland Porter Alfred Dowler Drucilla B. Dowler Florence B. Starr Carrie Deen W. B. Deen Willian H. Deen Frances A. Jolson Benjamin F. Johnson Ella H. Whitely Charles A. Whiteley Joseph H. Trice Clarence Perry

Flirting essay and hog cholera notes mix in paper

A West Pocket Essay on Flirting by JL. K. Atherton discusses flirting as a perennial social pastime and its playful craft, while a health essay warns hog owners that vaccination alone cannot curb hog cholera without sanitation and criticizes garbage feeding. Local society notices list visits among families in Royal Oak Wilmington and Seaford with several travelers returning home.

JL. K. Atherton

Farm Wages Fall Across All Farm Labor Classes

Farm wages are down this year with the index at 170 per cent of pre war levels on July 1, compared with 172 per cent last July. The Bureau of Agricultural Economics attributes the drop to a larger farm labor supply due to lower industrial employment in early 1928, with supply at 105 per cent of demand versus 100 a year earlier.

Bureau of Agricultural Economics United States Department of Agriculture Farm Bureau Bureau

Denton Firemen Carnival Dates Set for August to September

The Denton Firemen announce the annual carnival will run from August 23 to September 1. Denton has a live organization deserving support.

Denton Firemen Denton

Saginaw guests recall Mrs. War ren era in Denton

Rev and Mrs Tredenny of Sag inaw Mich. are guests of Mrs Mary E Pastorfield and visit old friends who knew Mrs Tredenny as Mary Warren in Denton. Mr and Mrs Gilbert H Rue and children drive to Meriden Conn to stay with Mrs Rue’s mother Mrs Mary Wilson for an extended visit. Miss Frances Lee Cooper visits Miss Mary E Garey on Mt Royal Terrace in Baltimore. Miss Sue K Smith visits sister Mrs Blackiston in St Mary’s county. Mr T Lane Moore and son of Ft Lauderdale Fla visit relatives.

Tredenny Saginaw Mich Mary E. Pastorfield Mrs. Tredenny Mary Warren Denton Gilbert H. Rue Meriden Connecticut Rue Mary Wilson Frances Lee Cooper Mary E. Garey Mt. Royal Terrace Baltimore Sue K. Smith Blackiston St. Mary’s County T. Lane Moore and Son Ft. Lauderdale Fla

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Smithville Caroline Orphans’ Court Proceedings Bethlehem James Robinson Royal Oak George Harrington Fred Messick Florence Legates Reba Legates Esther Harrington Delaware Will McGill John Sands Alva Blades, Jr Seaford Orlando Blades Sobbing Cribblin Che Louise Rice Care Eagle Pencil CO Nisi W. Brewster Deen Frederick Smith Mary Smith Cay T. Clayton Horsey Dorothy Hara P.O. Box Denton, Md Third Street Fountain Avenue W. C. Pastorfield J. H. Williams Magnolia, del Market Street C. V. West
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