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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1930
Page
4
Dr Bloodgood of Johns Hopkins lauds newspapers for public health service by spreading health facts. He notes 70 percent of cancer-threatened patients seek timely care due to such coverage, a rise from under 3 percent before press dissemination. He urges biannual dental X rays for those over 40 and extols preventive measures as lifesaving.
Federal Board for Vocational Education urges extended instruction in machinery and electricity for farm boys. Southern regional agent notes electricity growing on farms, especially where water power exists, and calls for teachers to train students in electrical equipment for practical farming. Department of Agriculture cites mechanical power costing less than half animal power, boosting labor saving machines. Future farmers need mechanical knowledge, start with power-operated machinery early.
A survey finds tiny towns harbor large stores. Strassburg Garver Brothers with 1,000 residents nets about 1 million yearly. Winner South Dakota Outlaw sells 850,000 and Lyden Washington 1,250 people moves 750,000. Temple Oklahoma B and O Cash Store with 1,000 people earns 735,000. Devil's Lake North Dakota 1,300 residents have 500,000 in sales. They succeed by stock, service and steady local newspaper ads.
The Agriculture Department rejects planting by the moon and other farm superstitions as archaic and unscientific. It notes no lunar influence on animals, weather, or soil, though old sayings persist, with France’s pre revolutionary tree cutting law cited as an historical example of superstition.
The Baltimore pastor of St. Pauls Catholic Church marks seventy eight years in public ministry. In the American Issue he argues that shouters for personal liberty fail to deny the saloon harms civilization and is a menace to society.
The text denounces restoring the saloon while endorsing temperance and liberty. It argues against light wines and beer as a remedy, warns that promoters aim to revive saloon excesses, and invokes resolve to oppose loss of individual rights. It also discusses gasoline taxes as tolls and notes a Massachusetts ruling on a state insurance fund as unconstitutional.
A historical view argues that medical, dental, and legal professionals should abandon obsolete ethics and openly advertise in newspapers. It contends the public deserves plain, timely information about diseases, discoveries, and qualified care to avoid quacks and improve health outcomes.
The Bureau of Vital Statistics reports Maryland shows fewer births and infant deaths in the first four months of 1930 versus 1929. Infant mortality dropped from 85.6 to 69.2 per thousand live births statewide, with white and colored rates falling. Maternal deaths also declined from 6.0 to 4.8 per thousand live births. The note urges better pre and perinatal care to further cut stillbirths and early infant deaths, as about half occur in the first month.
A county scene of crops and autos with fruit and garden news. Notables include ripe tomatoes, large strawberries, a cottage project on Second Street, and a railroad expansion to Rehoboth. Obituaries and marriages recur, with weddings in Preston and Greensboro noted among many social updates and local visits.
Music critics praise Gilbert and Sullivan satire and beauty of music as Wilfred Glenn leads the Atwater Kent Concert Orchestra in excerpts from The Mikado Pinafore and Pirates of Penzance along with pieces from Ruddigore Iolanthe and Princess Ida. The program airs Sunday June 8 with Glenn a noted basso of the Revellers Quartet and director Josef Pasternack creating a national English school of music contrast between sublime music and grotesque lyrics. Glenn, originally from California, rose to radio prominence on WJZ and builds a nationwide reputation as a concert and operatic artist.
A protest against local critics labeled town growlers. The author, Thomas J. Sullivan, denounces small groups who vocally oppose progress, mocks their intellect, and warns they undermine public policy and independence. He calls for removing perpetual growlers to save communities.
Lee Tracy rose to fame on Broadway in Broadway and The Front Page before signing with Fox Movietone. His first talkie Big Time earned strong reviews, and Born Reckless marks his screen lead in a John Ford gangster drama alongside Edmund Lowe and an all star cast.
Goldsboro residents and visitors are cited in a series of social items. Cathryn Buckholz and her Philadelphia-based child visit Mrs. Bertie Schaube near town while Miss Josephine Moore of Philadelphia stays with her sister Mrs. Alex Butler. Nearby, Linwood Bennett and family host relatives in Linwood, Pennsylvania, and Walter Elliott and Houston Kinnamon host at Clayton, Delaware. Bryan Shockley and his in laws visit Thos. Shockley parents, and Chas. Cartwright and family visit D. Cartwright’s home. Joseph Roche entertains his brother and wife over the weekend. A group attends an Irwin’s Chapel memorial service, and Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Ballengee attend the Missionary Conference in Baltimore.
Rainy night cooking ideas offer warm, savory dishes for drizzly evenings. Recipes include Baked Peas with bacon and cream sauce, California Chicken Pie with tuna, and Escalloped Eggs and Cheese. Each dish aims to stretch ingredients into filling meals for six, using steady oven temperatures and quick prep steps.
The Orphans' Court for Carolina County met with Judges West, Harper and Shawn. Wills of Charles M. Nichols, Harriet E. Murphy, William Miley, and others were admitted to probate with executors named. Bond and notice to creditors were ordered, appraisers named, and inventories filed. Also reports of sales and debts filed. Local society notes follow detailing theatre improvements and assorted residents’ visits.
A humorous essay mocks brain fuel from snacks like oyster crackers and salted peanuts while segueing into a practical guide on hog cholera prevention. It notes century-old spread through swine practices and urges Maryland hog raisers to follow four strict biosecurity rules to prevent infection.
In loving memory of J Paul Moore who departed life April 25 1930. Peaceful rest dear Paul. I loved you in life and miss you in death. Our babies share the loss. I hold your memory, picture, and hope of meeting in heaven. By his loving wife.
At the Church of the New Jerusalem on Sunday June 8, church school begins at 10.16 a m with divine worship at 11 a m. Lesson is Micah and his Idols. Morning theme is The Battle of the Kings. In Williston church school at 11 a m and young people's devotions at 8 p m. The Williston Young People Club meets at Mrs Towers on Friday at 8 p m. Preston sets August 6 to entertain children sent by the New York Tribune. Committee includes Rev O A Bartley Rev Louis Geiger and several members.
Women express desire to attend a one day Rural Women Short Course in College Park on June 17. A $1 deposit is required to reserve a seat, due to Miss Bessie M. Spafford in Denton by June 10, with name. Cards must reach the Home Demonstration Agent by June 6 for 600 visitors and best accommodations.
Ten Red Cross life saving institutes begin nationwide this month to train athletic directors camp leaders swimming teachers and others in water safety. Five eastern sessions run June 18 to 28 in Brimfield MA Chautauqua NY Narrowsburg NY Annapolis MD and Brevard NC with a 30 fee covering board lodging books and incidentals.
Sun Gil Co local manager Robert Weir Jr states decades of attempts to make an artificial motor fuel fail to match gasoline. He recalls Liberty Fuel’s gummy deposits and starting issues, noting such substitutes prove gasoline’s superiority. He touts Blue Sunoco as a high quality fuel offering power, economy, and knock resistance at normal price.
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