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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1935
Page
2
Denton Maryland postage notice lists Mary Melvin as US Vice-President and Secretary with entry and second class mail matter designation dated Saturday morning March 2 1935.
Federal Coordinator Eastman presents a two volume report to the President and Congress outlining three plans to reform transport policy. The favored plan promotes voluntary collective action with extended federal regulation to all transport modes and aims to modernize equipment and reduce unnecessary competition. Legislation to implement these measures is expected this session.
Rotarian Magazine notes how hobbies shape careers from Cyrus Curtis’s boy newspaper to Helen Hoskinson’s caricatures. Examples include Boucher’s miniature boats leading to a major company, the kid diekar, Al Foss Minnow bait, and Dodson bird houses. The piece urges parents to foster engaging, lifelong hobbies.
The piece explains the Roosevelt recovery program through the NRA and AAA. It notes AAA overreached by curbing production to lift farm prices, causing overall price rises beyond pre war levels. It discusses consumer hurt from higher meat and butter costs, upcoming policy shifts, and likely removal of crop restrictions as prices retreat.
The piece notes a return toward pre war tones with the AAA and NRA under review. It highlights Roosevelt seeking a new setup, wage and hour protections, and collective bargaining while curbing NRA power. A Borah led anti price fixing drive grows in the Senate as anti trust laws may return. Critics warn of rapid upturn risks and a sweeping plan for Pacific bases, including an $11 million Hawaiian air base.
A compact political piece argues that taxation funds government salaries and attacks on industry erode private business and constitutional rights. It warns that government competition with private enterprise harms liberty and property, stating that citizens must resist bureaucratic overreach to preserve personal freedoms and economic vitality.
Business observers forecast continued upswing as demand for durable goods grows. B C Forbes cites an accumulation of pent up demand across houses, machinery, rail cars, farm implements, furniture and autos. He notes that low mood reduces nondurable purchases but durable goods demand rises with time.
Business optimism rises across 10 states as demand for lighter-weight cars grows. forecast calls for about 100000 orders yearly to keep the industry busy for eight years. Westinghouse official predicts 1 750 000 domestic refrigerators in 1935 after a record 1 400 000 last year. distant tour reports strong consumer confidence with no black spots spotted in multiple states.
A column argues small town investors deserve support as dynamic citizens. It stresses that taxation should not harm welfare and that community industries drive personal prosperity. It cautions against chasing magic fixes and notes cities improve when balanced leadership and public cooperation prevail.
A Dallas conference of nine oil producing states led governors Allred and Marland and delegates from eight states to endorse a compact to curb waste and illegal production. They seek federal action to prohibit movement of hot oil, with penalties for waste and rules targeting improper gas oil ratios and overproduction. The Senate had already passed a related bill. the House approved it and sent it to conference.
A long analysis notes parallels between Italy's Abyssinia move and Japan in Manchuria, detailing Italian aims, Ethiopian resistance, and international reactions. It cites Wal-Wal bombardment accounts, League diplomacy, and US envoy Hanson's dispatches, alongside co op movements in Yugoslavia and a Pacific air route concept.
The fragment cites Proverbs 13 4 about diligence and wealth. It presents a brief biblical verse snippet noting that the soul of the diligent shall be made fat while the sluggard desires.
Denton area notes report street improvements near the railroad depot, a tight postmaster race between Thomas R. Green and Lawrence B. Towers, and a Greensboro theater group visit. Hobbs firm acquisitions expand interests while a store and livery fire hits Hurlock. Local marriages, hospital news, a Washington’s Birthday party, and the Chaffinch funeral mark a week of civic and social activity.
Evelyn Wright, aged one year and two weeks, of Denton, died of pneumonia. Funeral held Sunday with Rev. Frank T. Benson presiding. interment at Denton cemetery. Senate appointments for Caroline County include Justices of the Peace, Notaries Public, School Commissioners, and Election Supervisors. Inndersontown school exam results list pupils averaging above 80 percent.
Jean and Mary travel from England to Australia and witness the Duke of Gloucester name the ship Orion in Brisbane City Hall. Uncle Dan notes how global links grow via ships, canals, and communications, predicting closer neighborly ties and friendship across the world.
The Christian Science Monitor notes that the deepest lessons of human existence affirm God’s unchanging goodness, present both on earth and in heaven. The reflection links moral constancy with everyday life and spiritual hope.
A humorous diary style summary from Slats noting young Herman Mindberg’s antics and family matters. The week covers a lawyer father, a potential lawsuit joke about an irresistible force and immovable object, discussions of marriage to a wealthy companion, Ladys Aid gossip, Helen Blacks marriage hopes, a collar button neck surprise, a photographer’s skill, and a Swisher couple puzzled by a baby heritage misunderstanding.
A collection of brief inspirational quotes from Meredith Edward Young Christian Science Monitor Einstein Lincoln Cervantes Plantus Seneca and others. The passages praise mind body harmony faith joy moral living and thoughtful counsel.
Hofer critiques modern merchandising in a large store noting repeated price manipulations. He cites chairs and vases sold at inflated prices then discounted to same or higher figures on different floors, and compares this to unregulated utility pricing and politicians ignoring such tactics.
An observer notes that disarmament discussions have revived since 1932 with renewed will to peace in European councils. The message also shifts to farming repairs offering quick service for implements and tractors, plus sale pitches for Quick-Meal Majestic Kitchen ranges and Superfex oil appliances from Denton’s M. K. Newnam.
Superintendent Thomas L. Andrew must survey the town water system by visiting every home and business to inspect service extent and condition and to suggest adjustments or repairs. He may not perform repairs. Householders should grant access and assist as needed. By order Commissioners of Denton Walter Sparklin, Clerk. 8-2
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