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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1935
Page
2
Walter R. Rudy Maryland Motor Vehicles Commissioner urges safe travel for Independence Day. He warns against speeding dodging traffic lines and neglecting signals. He stresses courteous shared road use by motorists and pedestrians to make the holiday safest on Maryland highways.
The current Congress is expected to drag into summer amid unfinished business affecting economic policy. Key items include Social Security reform stalled in the Senate, a Banking Bill facing banker opposition, a sharply contested Holding Company Bill, TVA powers expansion amid disclosures, and a motor buses regulation proposal advancing through committees.
The nation faces a year of relief spending after a $4 billion fund but red tape and inter-bureau fights delay disbursement. Hopkins pushes quick cash for leaf-raking jobs while Ickes favors major public works to spur private payrolls. The clash centers on direct handouts versus funded projects and political optics.
The Adjustment Administration Act moves to floor debate with supporters and opponents. AAA constitutionality looms as an issue, but administration pressure and farm groups backing benefits signal stronger backing than opposition.
The Young Democrats of Texas oppose any change that would destroy the Constitution while backing reforms within its framework such as abolition of child labor and ethics codes. Governor Murray of Oklahoma warns that centralization of government threatens liberty, wealth, and class equality. The debate extends across states, framed as a defense of personal liberty against autocratic tendencies.
A Southern delegation complains of federal funds without need for a new post office. Senator Norris proposes a constitutional test requiring a two thirds Senate vote and a six month window to declare acts unconstitutional. The piece notes opposition to Norris and changes in Senate power dynamics, including Long’s influence and an all night session.
The piece argues two dollars spent for every one earned leads to bankruptcy and asserts government spending must be cut to balance income. It warns inflation as a shortening path and stresses reducing costs as the only safe, lasting remedy for nations and individuals.
A satirical tale likens tax experts to doctors treating a sick man. It argues higher taxes harm the patient while taxpayers push for tax cuts. The piece urges families to follow taxpayers’ prescriptions to aid recovery and warns of fatal delay if advisers prevail.
The President announces that each state administrator has access to money to employ idle areas, with about 4 billion dollars released to aid 3.5 million men. This federal program aims to meet the needs of distressed Americans nationwide.
Intensive efforts to enlist club women across the United States in calendar reform proceed. Advocates argue the Gregorian system is defective and outmoded and urge serious consideration of a balanced, regular calendar.
Spectacular audacity of the Old Guard in turning a grass roots conference into a decorous elder statesmen convention. Jim Watson addressed the platform as Edward A. Hayes replaces William Allen White as chairman of the resolutions committee, a move seen as understandable strategy.
The piece analyzes the 1936 Springfield convention tone and contrasts Hoover Lowden influence with Roosevelt era policies. It notes Hayes and White as key figures, criticizes Old Guard farm policy, and recalls Lincoln and Dred Scott context to argue consistency in Republican stance.
Field Supervisor C R Hare in charge of Emergency Crop Loans on the Del Marva Peninsula says extra collectors and inspectors were added. He promises vigorous action against fraud and bad faith, and tougher reporting compliance by buyers and borrowers to the Governor, Farm Credit Administration, under the crop lien laws of Delaware and Maryland.
Denton based M. K. Newnam markets Quick-Meal Majestic Kitchen ranges Perfection oil stoves Chunk stoves Superfex oil burner heaters and Superfex oil-burning Refrigerators to customers through this local advertisement.
Twenty five years ago Wickman appointed J W Peters postmaster and a new fruit store opened between banks. A boy fromfyn son cut his throat playing ball. a doctor sewed the wound. First new wheat arrived in Baltimore from Virginia at 1.10 a bushel with more shipments expected locally. County Treasurer elect Joseph N Carroll to assume duties. William H Anderson to become levy court clerk. Local entertainments include Jacob E Elwanger hosting a phonograph on the Law Building. Lightning damaged Mr Everngam’s dwelling. insurance covered repairs. Several weddings, notably Miss Lucy Jump and Walter Stevens at Sadlersville, and Judge Edward W Liden marrying Miss Ella L Dukes. receptions followed. Various marriages noted including Harvey Fleetwood and Elizabeth Young in Federalsburg and Clarence Dukes wedding in Philadelphia. The School Board appointed teachers across Preston, Federalsburg, Hillsboro, Henderson, Caroline High. Brethren Church to be finished by Sept 1. Local visitors include Levi Myers from Siddonsburg and R N Hitchens undergoing appendicitis surgery in Philadelphia. Cadet hopeful Lawrence K Blades in Annapolis for mental exams. Todd siblings visiting. Armour Company bookkeepers in Frankford. several locals traveled to Philadelphia by auto. State road inspector R Earle Greenlee noted. Rhoda Marine returned from Ambler.
A fragmentary diary from Slats by Ross Farquhar covers a week of family life and small town concerns. It records parental reactions to marriage plans, school memories, newspaper obsessions, a raucous dance scene and a hopeful note on Anniebell Fisk practicing singing to keep wolves from the door.
The Federal Land Bank of Baltimore announced an all time low loan rate of 4 percent for new loans through National Farm Loan Associations. This follows a 1 percent total three month cut and aims to boost applications, which dipped to the lowest since 1933.
The passage of the Farm Credit Act of 1935 promises refinanced debt for farmers in our region through Federal Land Bank loans. A new 4 percent rate reflects lower costs on Federal farm loan bonds, aiming to strengthen farmers financially with non emergency loans.
The article argues railroad efficiency is shown by lower freight costs, noting a drop from 10.66 to 6.48 dollars per 1,000 revenue ton miles between 1920 and 1933, a 39.2 percent reduction. It cites regulation as a major hurdle, calls for coordinated facilities, and criticizes subsidies for road and waterway rivals, urging a fair nationwide transportation policy.
R A Baldwin of Slaton Texas describes Rotary as a rebirth for the town boosting cooperation and ethics in business. He details sanitation, street and park improvements, beautification, and protection of public welfare through joint efforts with civic bodies.
Albert E. Buckley of the Keystone Automobile Club outlines Nova Scotia New Brunswick Ontario and Quebec parks. He cites Point Pelee Thousand Islands Georgian Bay Islands Fort Anne Fort Beausejour and Fort Chambly as premier vacation and historic sites with fishing boating and bird life.
A national distributor introduces Betty Pudding as a ready canned dessert for home cooks. The four individual flat circular pud dings mix apples bread raisins and shortening with sugar and spice. Heat briefly in oven and serve with optional hard sauce or whipped cream.
A newspaper note extols convenient desserts for busy households as a safeguard against scarce domestic help. It suggests ready-made options to please guests and make planning meals easier for housewives facing unpredictable cooks and labor shortages.
A pithy meditation on dreams and virtue. It contrasts frivolous wishes with practical reform and cautions against wasteful revenge while urging wiser responses to enemies. The piece uses paradox and moral reflections to critique self indulgence and promote restraint.
A collection of concise quotes on peace preparation, service as rent for life, and raising thinking standards. It contrasts thoughts on noble life with remarks from Goethe about looking forward rather than back. The compilation emphasizes mindful living and personal responsibility.
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