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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1928

Page

4

The American Flag observed on Flag Day origins

The article recounts the 151st Flag Day, tracing the Betsy Ross origin, Congress approval in 1777, and the 48-star flag as of 1912. It notes claims about Fort Stanwix and Coochee Bridge, 13 stripes, and star arrangements, plus 10 Army guidelines for honoring the flag.

Congress Philadelphia Betsy Ross George Washington Cooch’s Bridge Fort Stanwix Vermont Kentucky Arizona New Mexico Secretary of War Secretary of the Navy United States United States Army America

Editorial notes on Coolidge era spending and commencements

The piece argues that under President Coolidge federal spending rose sharply, despite claims of thrift. It cites Byrns’s figures showing large appropriations for the next government year, compares with 1921 levels, and notes that stated economies are not borne out by actual expenditures. It also discusses commencements and the true meaning of the word as a beginning of further achievements.

Coolidge White House Calvin Coolidge Jos. W. Byrns Tennessee Congress Harding Treasury Department Budget Bureau Mr. Coolidge Jiast Congress Merchant Marine Melion

The United States Grows Up and Stuns Elders

The United States has matured rapidly, moving from a precocious youth to a nation that now astonishes its former mentors. Once pattered as a developing child, it has become the center of attention for its grown status and swift advancement.

United States Nations

America’s rise to world leadership in industry and finance

The passage extols America’s transformation from the nursery to a global industrial power. It lauds the blend of old world strength with new shrewdness and foresight, claiming dominance in oil, copper, automobiles, telephones, railroads, gas, and electricity, and crediting high wages and mechanical power for a high standard of living.

America

Graduation Luncheon and Caroline County at State Olympiad

Graduation day ideas propose an outdoor luncheon with a simple, elegant setup using class colors, flowers, and a central silver display. Caroline County places sixth in the Maryland State Olympiad at Baltimore Stadium, with detailed results across junior and senior divisions and team events including dodgeball and volleyball.

Caroline County Stadium Baltimore Frederick Prince George's Caroline Herman Phillips Pocomoke High School Pocomoke Worcester John E. Rhodes Allegany High School Cumberland Allegany County

Fairbanks Stars In The Gaucho At Arcadia Wilmington

Douglas Fairbanks appears as The Gaucho in the new film at Arcadia Theatre Wilmington for the week of June 18. Lupe Velez stars alongside him in a romantic adventure with Latin flair. The Vitaphone program features Abe Lyman’s Band and Visions of Spain in dance.

Arcadia Wilmington Douglas Fairbanks Arcadia Theatre Fairbanks Lupe Velez Abe Lyman Spain

Why English Pronunciation Defies Spelling Rules

Bangalore Magazine questions why English sounds do not align with letters. The poem cites rhyming quirks such as break with freak, few with few, beard with heard, cord with word, cow with low, and many more. It asks why tense and past forms like paid with said differ from paid and said, noting numerous spelling-pronunciation mismatches and seeking an explanation.

Bangalore

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A compact promotional note urging readers to subscribe to The Journal to receive comprehensive, up-to-date news coverage regularly.

Journal

State Firemen Meet At Elkton

The thirty sixth annual Maryland State Firemen Association convention met in Elkton with sessions in the courthouse and officers chosen for next year. Mayor McKenney and former State Senator Henry M. McCullough welcomed visitors as John M. Minster led the opening. The Thursday parade was the largest ever, with companies from Maryland Delaware New Jersey and Pennsylvania plus numerous bands. Cities and towns represented included Denton Frederick Annapolis Leonardtown Bethesda Mount Airy Cambridge Milton Dover Belair Rock Hall Easton North East Reisterstown Kensington Salisbury Elkton Havre de Grace Rising Sun Seaford Centreville and others. Nine bands performed during the night concert.

Maryland State Firemen’s Association Elkton John M. Minster Henry M. McCullough McKenney B. N. Ford Crisfield Maryland Washington New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Denton Frederick College Park Annapolis Leonardtown Abingdon Bethesda Lonaconing Mount Rainier Pocomoke City Rehoboth Beach Del Union Bridge Mount Airy Hurlock, Md Cumberland Delaware City Bridgeton N. J Glyndon, Md Belair, Md Perryville Rock Hall Brentwood Mad Media Brunswick

Choptank Announces Children’s Day Services at Local Church

Choptank residents are invited to M. E. Church Sunday night June 17 for Children’s Day services starting at 8 o'clock. A strong program will entertain attendees. Mr and Mrs Earl Nichols and child return to Chester PA after visiting Mrs Nichols father. The stork brought a daughter to Mr and Mrs Alpheus Andrews. Mr and Mrs Jackson visited with Mr and Mrs C E Andrews over the weekend.

M. E. Church Earl Nichols Chester Joseph Spence L. N. Alford Lacey Spence Oscar Alford Earl Alford Roland Byrant Belle Byrant William Dill Elizabeth and Nuttie Alford Clementine Fountain Stela Phillips Philadelphia Smithville Tennessee Thomas Clarence Torbert Hickman Edith Thomas Farnhurst Del Charles Meredith Sam Meredith Charles Winegar Forbes N. J Walter Fountain W. E. Bullock Messrs Chas. Lyden Walter Fountain, Jr Denton Rufus Nichols Paul Nichols Near Here Horace Robinson American Corner Catherine Fountain Hattie Alford Federalsburg Maude Marine Harmony Raymond Meredith Etta Leeser Owingsburg Ruth Fountain Salisbury Edgar Hines Baltimore

Smithville Social Roundup and Rotary City Greeting

Smithville residents hosted Sunday suppers with extended families and friends while many prepared for the Smithville Community Club meeting on Tuesday June 26. Across the region visitors arrived for the Minneapolis Rotary gathering noted for record attendance and elaborate decorations.

Public Health Aspects of the Drug Store

A state health department report finds most drug store practices satisfactory after inspections in Anne Arundel Baltimore Caroline Dorchester Frederick Harford Washington counties and Baltimore City. 227 establishments visited. main aim to ensure drug quality standards and licensed pharmacists in prescription departments.

Bureau of Food and Drugs State Department of Health Robert L. Swain Food and Drug Commissioner Anne Arundel Baltimore Caroline Dorchester Frederick Harford Washington Counties Baltimore City Swain Maryland

Rotary Convention Opens in Minneapolis With Global Messages

Ten thousand business and professional leaders from 44 countries gather in Minneapolis for the Rotary International convention. Speakers from abroad and prominent Americans address arms and ideas as radio broadcasts reach nationwide audiences. Most visitors expect arrival by Monday evening for the opening.

Rotary Minneapolis Rotary International

Norma Shearer in The Latest from Paris at New Dover

Norma Shearer stars in The Latest from Paris a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer comedy drama at New Dover Opera House on June 20 and 21 Ralph Forbes co stars Sam Wood directs a tale of a modern girl who outplays rivals and finds romance after lively mishaps in Paris surrounded by a notable supporting cast.

Norma Shearer Paris Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Dover Opera House Miss Shearer Ralph Forbes Sam Wood

Miss Coffin to Pursue Advanced Degree After Columbia Graduation

Miss Olivia M. Coffin, member of the Columbia University graduating class, received her diploma on June 5. She will continue studies at the University, working toward an advanced degree.

Olivia M. Coffin Columbia University Miss Coffin

Workboat Races At Bay Shore Today in Baltimore

The Chesapeake Bay Championship Workboat Races Association holds its eighth annual regatta near Baltimore at Bay Shore Park. The program features Lilliputian, bugeye, skipjack and schooner classes plus Smith's Island crabbing skiffs and work motor boats with 147 entries. The schooner race starts at 9 a.m. with subsequent races every fifteen minutes, culminating in the President's trophy for the top schooners.

Bay Shore Baltimore Bay Shore Park Smith’s Island Park Pavilion Smiths Island Hoopers Island T. Preston Webster Workboat Association

Polls and Trends in Voting and Poll Tax History

The article traces the word poll from head counting to the poll tax and voter registers. It notes Japan's approaching polls and links poll meanings to voting places and eligibility lists, citing Webster's dictionary and linguistic history. It also explains plural polls as the voting place or vote recording site in the United States.

Japan New International Dictionary United States

How To Catch Sparrows

How To Catch Sparrows offers guidance on baited traps to reduce fledgling English sparrows. Trapping is safer than shooting or poisoning and allows freeing any native birds caught. Suggested baits include canary seed hemp seed wheat oats and bread crumbs. Trapping can start after July 1 when young sparrows fend for themselves.

Farms for Rent in Queen Annes County

Two farms available for rent in Queen Annes County between Queen Annes and Pathabore. One is 300 acres, the other 180 acres, both with fertile land and good buildings. Contact G. D. Neavitt, R. F. D. No. 1 Centreville, Maryland. June 16, 1921.

Queen Anne's County Queen Anne and Pathabore

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