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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1928
Page
4
The nation honors fallen and living veterans, noting Memorial Day began to mark Civil War graves and now spans World War I and later conflicts. Veterans groups like the American Legion keep the day meaningful, urging continued dedication to peace and democracy through example and remembrance.
Editorial argues Coolidge vetoes on farm policy show Republican leadership favors industry over agriculture. It contends the veto disrupts farm prices, aligns with broader tariff subsidies, and spurs farm protests and a 1928 election shift toward Democrats, urging farmers to push for a square deal at the GOP convention. It notes Nebraska calls for 100000 farmers to Kansas City to demand agricultural aid.
The piece argues that a GOP convention backing Coolidge and Hoover could alienate farmers in Indiana Illinois Nebraska the Dakotas and other farm states risking Democratic gains in November. It also lauds retail merchants for better pricing and service through advertising and distribution. It surveys fly control health lessons and June’s poetic celebration of nature and weddings.
The article advises families to forecast costs for June through September, listing all expected expenses such as vacations school clothes books and tuition. It suggests using the Bureau of Home Economics guidance to prepare a complete budget and avoid shortfalls during peak spending months.
The piece advises comparing monthly totals with income and four month sums, choosing what to cut when needed. Fixed costs like rent, telephone, and insurance limit savings, while groceries can be cheaper without sacrificing nutrition. It suggests lowering summer spending, reusing clothing, and getting family cooperation to cover upcoming September bills, with government guidance and an affordable account book offered.
The Maryland Bureau of Communicable Diseases reports 7289 cases in January through April 1928, down from 6646 in 1927 but up from 2798 in 1926. Measles led with 2570 cases, pneumonia 995, scarlet fever 631, and tuberculosis 502, with influenza, mumps, and diphtheria also noted. January was most favorable with 1397 cases, March least favorable with 2270. April 1304 in 1927, March 2205.
The National Community Pay Up Campaign promotes timely credit payments, claiming 906 percent of world business is on credit. In its sixth year it aims to reduce old debts by training staff to contact long overdue accounts in Cecil Kent Queen Annes and Caroline counties with promises of audits and payments.
Mrs Blaine Bullock and Mrs Blanche Adams are named to attend the Short Course at College Park from June 18 to 23 to represent the Smithville Community Club. Mrs Sidney Collins entertained the Bloomery Aid at her home near Smithville on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Pauline Wright of near Hickman spent the weekend with Miss Bernice Adams. Mrs Earl Adams entertained New York relatives on Sunday. Sunday School at Bloomery Sunday morning at 10 o clock. School days are over for this term.
A promotional notice invites readers to subscribe to The Journal for comprehensive daily news coverage. The offer highlights constant reporting, broad topics, and ongoing access to local and national stories. The message emphasizes staying informed through regular subscription.
Five county alfalfa program advises soil sampling before planting to perfect lime amounts. Tests show many fields require lime between 600 and 3000 pounds per acre, while some need none. County agents offer free testing to prevent wasted lime and promote productive alfalfa. It also includes home canning tips for asparagus and general food preparation instructions.
County Extension notes coccidiosis in chicks detailing symptoms causes and two feeding methods for treatment and sanitation steps to prevent recurrence. Also a New Dover Opera release preview features Aileen Pringle in Wickedness Preferred with multiple costumes and La Jolla caves backdrop.
Cut worms trouble plants, especially tomatoes. Apply poison bait around plants when injury appears. For one acre mix 25 lb wheat bran 1 lb Paris green 2 qt molasses 2-3 gal water. Dry mix bran with Paris green, then molasses water with citrus, combine moist but not sloppy. Keep away from poultry. For potato beetles dust plants with 1 part calcium arsenate to 7 parts hydrated lime.
A concise pledge to use only fresh firm fruits and vegetables without preserving powders. It outlines selecting simple sealable jars, choosing clear smooth glass, testing for leaks, inspecting rubber gaskets for elasticity, buying seasonal supplies, and storing jars in a cool dark dry place with proper labeling.
The fragment lists a rhubarb lemon orange nut conserve method and a berry conserve process. It details slicing rhubarb and citrus, mixing with sugar, overnight standing, slow cooking until thick, adding nuts near finish, and a berry method with boiling syrup, sterilized jars, filling, sealing, and settling steps.
Ridgely society reports weekend visits among local families and guests from Marcus Hook Smyrna Wilmington and Philadelphia. The Home for the Aged rummage sale continues this Saturday and next. Donations include about five dozen books to Community Library. Jubilee Week celebrations draw down state Delaware visitors with merchant and theater specials. Mrs Dill assists ill Mrs Walls hospital stay noted.
Stanley Theatres will mark Jubilee Week across its chain starting in June with special programs at Aldine Queen Arcadia and Garrick in Wilmington. Partnering with the Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association, events include melodrama and stage hits on screen and live acts by Hub Whites Californians and other acts.
Denton Primary School presented A Pageant of Our Home Town on Thursday evening to a packed auditorium at the High School, delighting an audience that overflowed the seats.
In sad but loving remembrance of our dear husband and father Richard John Satterfield who departed this life two years ago May 28 1926 by his loving wife and daughters.
An English ornithologist journeys to the Vetchora valley in the Ural mountains. He describes a tundra stark with life after early April thaw, where a vast bird population depends on Arctic summer berries stored beneath snow. Snow preserves fruit until spring sun reveals it, feeding the birds.
The piece argues that happiness does not decline with age and that youth’s vanities fade. It asserts we are happier than when seven and would be happier at forty, presenting a reflective stance on human progress and contentment drawn from The Letters of George Eliet.
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