Baltimore City Sunday laws debate in Maryland Legislature
Two bills introduced by Baltimore City delegates seek to liberalize blue laws allowing local Sunday observance rules. Opponents warn of open Sabbath for Baltimore and statewide commercialization, citing a Court of Appeals opinion that general laws cannot be delegated to substate bodies. Local sentiment in Caroline County leans against such changes.
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Baltimore City
Maryland
City Council
Baltimore
Lord’s Day Alliance
Court of Appeals
Caroline County
Annapolis
A Very Real Danger on City Streets During visits
A writer warns of danger from children on bicycles and roller skaters invading busy streets. Motorists must dodge unpredictable play on public highways, as drivers rely on extreme skill to avoid accidents amid dense traffic. The piece laments lack of concern for others and calls for safer street play.
The League's Test and the Disarmament Dilemma
The piece argues that ratification of the Kellogg Briand Pact condemns war yet reveals little progress in armament reduction. It notes League of Nations aims on cooperation and peace, cites limited naval progress, and warns that a 1932 world disarmament conference may prove the League’s fate. Foreign Minister Curtius calls it a decisive test for the League.
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League of Nations
League
Curtius
Germany
Profitig Through Service and the Idea of Fair Exchange
A historic business note argues merchants expand stores and improve service to serve customers. It contrasts labor with wages, capital with returns, and production with taxes, underscoring the enduring motto Fair exchange is no robbery as a guiding business principle.
Narrow farm roads threaten motorists on rural routes
The article argues for roads at least eighteen feet wide with waterproof durable surfaces. It cites the National Conference on Street and Highway Safety and warns that narrow farm-to-market roads invite accidents, especially in wet seasons, and shoulders are unreliable. It says full width, long lasting asphalt roads are cheaper over time and should be planned for future traffic.
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National Conference On
Roosevelt Urges Lower Taxes to Aid Business Recovery
In a talking news reel shown nationwide, Governor Roosevelt of New York calls for holding down state taxes to aid business recovery and urges focus on municipal and county governments as major tax promoters. He promotes broader public reach while touching on regional China and Japan references that add context to fiscal policy debates.
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Roosevelt
New York
China
Manchuria
Shidehara
Japan
Armament Talks and Balkan Snapshot in Editorial Notes
Editorial notes survey the 1932 Disarmament Conference draft treaty with aims to limit land, sea, and air forces, ban chemical and bacteriological weapons, and establish a Permanent Disarmament Commission. It warns of possible catastrophe if talks fail and contrasts Balkan pessimism with Japan's liberal foreign policy stance as Diet reopens.
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Japan
China
United States
Acting
Association Information Service
Americontain
Iris
London
Soviet Russia
League
Geneva
Cecil
Service precedes success in business says old guide
The text argues all professionals and merchants trade for others and thus serve society. It claims each businessperson is socially employed by the public, with public recognition earned by genuine service. A thriving trade reflects public trust and confidence, asserting service as a prerequisite to success.
Stray Cats and Dogs Teach Kindness Across Society
A New York women's organization reports 667 homeless dogs and 649 stray cats found homes in a year, with 68 dogs and 10 cats returned to owners via tags. Bronze medals honored two men who saved a dog. The piece argues humane treatment of animals reflects broader human compassion and the value of teaching kindness to children through example.
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New York
Too Far In 1912 a trust executive warned on centralization
In 1912 George F. Baker warned that money and credit centralization had gone far enough. The article notes that since then centralization has grown, with giant corporations dominating banking and other sectors. It argues prosperity created billionaires yet wealth remains uneven, and labor unrest rises as workers lose wages.
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George F. Baker
Great Trust
Treaty and tensions mark early 1931 League actions
In January 1931 Greece and Turkey agreed to arbitrate further disputes at Geneva, aligning with the 1930 pact. The exchange highlights ongoing border friction from postwar shifts, while a Polish minority school issue in Upper Silesia reveals postwar language disputes. 1931 also clears naval parity between France and Italy and hints at a five power pact, with Czecho Slovakia concluding 13 treaties at Geneva alongside several European states.
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Greece
Turkey
Belgrade
Stamboul
Bulgaria
The
League
Geneva
France
Italy
Czecho-Slovakia
Roumania
Jugoslavia
Poland
Germany
Austria
Atwater Kent Radio Hour and local notes mix
A local column lists Berlin local option law a Seaford lights and a tin shop opening. Farmers plant peas for packing houses while the steamer Emma A Ford is remodelled. Fisherman James Andrews catches a shad. Property sales and telephones expand in Talbot. A farmers lecture train runs stations Denton to Hickman. Obituary for Robert R. Edgell near Federalsburg mentions family, funeral at Nichols M E Church. Miss Jennie Dill and John Gravatt marry in Philadelphia. Grace Moore to perform on Atwater Kent Radio Hour March 15 with conductor Josef Pasternack, featuring Stephen Foster songs and operatic pieces.
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Berlin
Seaford
Emma A. Ford
James Andrews
John Garey
L. B. Towers
Seventh Street
Farmers and Merchants Telephone Company
Talbot
Hillsboro
Denton
Hobbs
Andersontown
Denton Depot
Downes
Hickman
Robert R. Edgell
Chas. W. Edgell
Federalsburg
Sussex County
Delaware
Caroline County
B. Frank Edgell
Thos. H. Nichols
James C. Collins
James C. White
Charles W. Edgell
L. K. Edgell
Frank H. Wright
Emil Balinger
Amanda Edgell
Thomas H. Todd
Ridgely
Barcelona
Spain
Louisville
Jennie Dill
Eugene Dill
Goldsboro
John J. Gravatt
George W. Gravatt
Philadelphia
Gravatt
E. Norris Street
Grace Moore
Tennessee
Lillie M. Dean
United Tor
Lizzie
States
Europe
Louise Johnson
Bertha
Carrie
Atwater Dean
Baltimore
Kent Radio Hour
Atwater Kent
Josef Pasternack
Miss Moore
Paris Grand Opera
Mimi
Metropolitan Opera Company
Washington, D. C
Giovanni Martinelli
Broadway
Grand Opera
America
Atwater Kent Radio Hour
Stephen Foster
Athens
Beethoven
In Memoriam and Denton Sewer Referendum Update
An In Memoriam notice honors Elijah Griffith and Mrs Elizabeth L Murphy, noting survivors and funeral details in Denton. A town meeting discusses Denton sewer plans with a proposed $3000 bond, 30 cent per foot sewer assessment, three dollar annual rent for tapped properties, and a referendum to be held next month. The piece mentions community figures and local church ties.
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W. H. Willey
H. C. Hobbs
T. F. Chaffinch
Ella Collison
Caro Redden
Virginia
John Redden
Elizabeth L. Murphy
John Wesley Murphy
Trenton
N. J
J. W. Field
James T. Richardson
Murphy
Denton
Methodist Church
William H. Murphy
J. H. K. Shannahan
W. E. Harris
George W. Hopkins
Field
Keyport
In Loving Remembrance of Louise Mae Collins
A sister recalls Louise Mae Collins who departed two years ago. She speaks of longing and hope, saying she will plant a flower when spring returns, and that Louise remains fondly missed by Blanch, her sister.
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Louise Mae Collins
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Tributes and Flora
The Perry family expresses gratitude for the kindness shown after the loss of a loved one. They acknowledge the heartfelt support of relatives, neighbors, and friends, and praise the generosity of flowers and tributes. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Perry and Family, by his loving wife, and Mrs. Earle Perry.
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Gue
C. E. Perry
Earle Perry
Slats Diary reveals a noisy week of family, school, and mishaps
The diary entries recount a child’s week with parents and neighbors. Highlights include a neighbor’s husband’s death revealed via an X ray image, ham sandwiches gone wrong, a bridge party, a surprising birth, a school superintendent’s distraction, a failed show plan, a joke about doctors and apples, and a teacher’s assessment of the child’s class standing.
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Shock
Smithville Ladies Aid Organized at Bloomery Church
The Ladies Aid of Bloomery M. E. Church organized with officers led by President Mrs. Horace Robinson and Vice President Mrs. Blaine Bullock. The next meeting will be at the parsonage with Mrs S L Hanby directing the program. Various local residents visited, church services were held, and several residents were noted as visiting or recovering from illnesses.
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Ladies Aid of
Bloomery M. E. Church
Horace Robinson
Blaine Bullock
John Adams
Sidney Collins
S. L. Hanby
Fred Fountain
Arthur Collison
Norman Loffen
Norma
Shirley Anne
Greenwood
L. N. Todd
Helen McMahon
John Taylor
Wm. Parker
Federalsburg
Edna Collins
Concord
Walter Kelley
Denton
Walter Lyden
Bloomery M. E
Mary Johnson
Bernice Adams
Blanche Thomas
Gladys Meredith
Elbert Liden
Mollie Liden
Orland Closson
Lynn Case
New Brunswick
N. J
G.H. Fitz-Randolph
Clarence Torbert
Hickman
T. Thomas
J. H. Spence
Kathryn
George Tucker
Seaford
Nathan Morris
Philadelphia
Charlie Lyden
Mildred Scott
Milton
Fred Scott
Chester Scott
Frank Adams
Clayton Covey
Chestnut Grove
Charles Meredith
Wilmington
Floyd Smith
Elmer Robinson
Theodore Hall
Church Hill
Geo. Redman
Centreville
Wm. Golt
Louise
Burrsville
John Long
Eden Hall
W. G. Carrow
Cape Charles
W. F. Clark
Chas. Cartwright
Alice
Billy
Dora Melvin
Busic
M. E. Church
Harvey Hufnal
Lloyd Minner
Masten’s Corner
Morris Sylvester
Walter Buck
Collegeville
Harry Gough
Frank Gruwell
Magnolia
Wm. Gruwell
Leslie Maxwell
Darius Pippin
Town
Annabel Clark
Wilbur Andrew
Augusta Bright
Edward Bright
Kenton
Mina Jarman
Harry Melvin
Voss
Emma Newlece
Marydel
Greensboro
Herbert Hudson
Baltimore
Edgar Stubbs
Harrington
L. M. Jones
Chester
Local notes from Goldsboro and area events
Goldsboro and surrounding communities report returning travelers funeral attendance and visits from relatives. Guests include Linwood Bennett and family from Linwood Pa and Philadelphia visitors. Pupils at Patterson School show perfect and good attendance. Married couple R Wesley Ross celebrate March 5 anniversary and March 8 birthday with dinners and trips. Farmers begin pea crops as spring work starts.
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Patterson School
R. Wesley Ross
K. Gorton
W. Wright
M. Smith
Longwood
Edward Wyatt
Jennie
Denton
George Wilson
Mr. Kates
Harrington
Felton
Choptan Improves Main Street Preston Road Crossing
The graded and widened crossroad from Main Street to Preston Road is noted as a much needed improvement for appearance and convenience. Local social notes report several visits: Lloyd Deneau and daughter from Hurlock with Clifford Carroll from Bethlehem to grandparents for dinner. Wade Rumbold and son from Philadelphia and Mrs. White from Federalsburg visiting Mrs. James Butler. Lee Turner and children from Federalsburg visiting Mrs. James Cox. Francis Kelley and children from Harmony visiting Mrs. J. Jones.
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Main Street
Preston Road
Lloyd Deneau
Hurlock
Clifford Carroll
Bethlehem
Wade Rumbold
Philadelphia
White
Federalsburg
James Cox
Francis Kelley
Harmony
Kelley
J. Jones
Birthday Surprise for Mr Pliny Todd and Local News
A Saturday birthday party for Mr. Pliny Todd hosted by his wife and relatives featured games music and gifts. The town mourned the death of Harry Wood janitor of the local school native of St Johns Newfoundland. Community updates note social visits from Philadelphia Willow Grove Vienna and Cambridge and a tomato growing expansion by Swing Brothers. A county religious education institute for teachers is planned March 20 at St Pauls M E Greensbor o with sessions and a fellowship dinner.
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Pliny Todd
Norman Taylor
Olin Thomas
Wilbert
Lloyd Brodes
Roland Towers
Chester
Cora Todd
Mr. Todd
Todd
Harry Wood
Easton Hospital
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Thomas
Robert Shults
Philadelphia
Wm. Myers
Willow Grove
Clayton Taylor
Preston
Helen Messick
Howard
Harmony
Ray Deen
E. Willey
Carl Willey
Linnie Willey
Vienna
Jennie Stanton
Federalsburg
H. C. Todd
Earl McConnell
Caroline County Council of Religious Education
St. Paul's M. E. Church
Greensboro
State Office
Lillian E. McCormick
Baltimore
B. F. Wentworth
Marydel
Pauline Albertson
Salisbury
Eastern Shore
Ladies’ Aid
Linsey Bahney
Morristown
N. J
Leo Meginney
J. S. Potts
Wyoming
Del
Topkis Brothers
Frank Matthews
St Patrick Party At Briggs Hosts Shamrocks For Card Night
A small St Patrick's Eve bridge party at the Briggs home featured two tables of players from local families. Rules required clubs to be called shamrocks and forfeits for violations while Mother Briggs announced shamrock trump events. Refreshments included mint ice cream fruit delights hot chocolate and a warm festive mood with planned desserts and beverages.
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Briggs
Martin
Harris
Brown
Mother Briggs
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Rimsky-Korsakoff Orchestra
Pasternack
Old Kentucky
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Griffith
Elijah Griffith
Ross Farquar
Smithville
S. I. Sylvester
Florida
Wm. Dennison
Dover
Linwood Bennett
Linwood
Luther Bennett
James Detwiler
Grant DeWitt
Collingswood
Randolph Quillen
Bridgeville
Mrs. Carroll Elliottt
Vernon
Greensporo
Stevens
W. W. Bowdle
James Jester
Fitzgerald
Cambridge
Lewis Wright
Gifford Bowdle
A. W. Thompson
Luke Andrews
Swing Brothers
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Lawrence
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Radhive
Henderson
Saint Patrick’s Bridge
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