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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1935
Page
2
Notice appears in a Denton Maryland postoffice item dated Saturday morning March 16 1935. The brief entry marks second class mail matter handling and source classification for distribution.
A long bequest in Justice Holmes final will bequeaths to the United States all remaining property, with a notable sum of 250000 dollars and a broader message about citizens supporting government. The commentary frames the bequest as a powerful civic exemplar urging taxation and federal funding to serve the common good.
Railroads press for equal treatment with land and water carriers as they note vast expenditures and personnel stakes. President of the Association of American Railroads John J. Pelley states railroads face financial strain yet have cut costs, improved service, and accelerated trains with air cooling and new lightweight electrified cars during a severe downturn.
Mr. Pelley argues government regulation sets rail costs and taxes, while trucks and water carriers enjoy flexible rates. He says railroads pay high taxes and invest in safety, seeking equal opportunity and restraint on burdensome laws to restore prosperity and growth through increased purchasing.
Willard L. Thorp analyzes global economic recovery using four barometers: industrial production unemployment wholesale prices and foreign trade. He compares August 1932 to August 1934 across nations, noting Germany led unemployment decline, the United States saw a 12 percent drop, and price trends varied with US leading price increases while many governments tried to cap prices. Exports and imports rose strongly in Japan and the United States, with mixed results abroad. Industrial production remains the key index in Thorp’s survey.
The text compares post 1932 recovery gains across nations led by Canada and the U S, noting only modest US improvement despite legal efforts. It ties sentiment to gradual world advances, then analyzes the Italy Abyssinia dispute as a large regional inflection point, likening Abyssinia to China and Italy to Japan in expansion aims and resource interests.
In Washington, General Johnson attacks radical doctrine while Congress debates labor progress led by Frances Perkins. Statistics show improved labor status and farm income but warn against sweeping universal fixes. Senators Byrd and Bailey push for transparency on a $3.3 billion public works bill amid a lame duck Congress.
The speaker condemns growing demagogy and calls for bold action. He accuses an unnamed Louisiana figure and a political padre of conspiring, linking Coughlin's hostility to a Treasury list showing the Radio League of the Little Flower held silver. He notes President Roosevelt faces relentless attacks from General Johnson.
Lent is a forty day fast preceding Easter with Ash Wednesday March 6 this year. Historically it varied from one to seven weeks across countries, now observed by Roman Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran churches with fasting, worship, and charitable works.
An article reviews U S tariff history from the Civil War era to the 1930s and notes sentiment for tariff reduction. It discusses Hulls diplomacy, bilateral treaties with Belgium, and a shift toward fewer lobbies. It then surveys Italy's Abyssinia crisis, the League of Nations, and rumors of Japanese involvement and cotton investments in Abyssinia.
Editorial notes describe the Institute of Government in Richmond held March 7–8 by the Democratic National Committee’s Women’s Division. Delegates from eight states studied Roosevelt recovery efforts under the reporter plan, aiming to broaden public understanding of the New Deal and encourage district meetings and county institutes nationwide. The piece commends the women for promoting informed citizenship and Democratic principles. Also covered is the U.S. Belgium trade treaty lowering tariffs on about fifty commodities, marking a breakthrough in European tariff walls and highlighting tariff policy shifts alongside Brazil talks.
General Hugh S. Johnson, former Recovery Administrator, denounced Charles E. Coughlin and Huey P. Long as leaders of the emotional fringe of national politics. Speaking at a New York dinner in his honor, he said they are shadows that have fallen athwart America's faith in President Roosevelt and dismissed advice not to attack them.
A representative will be at Denton Court House on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 10:00 a m to 12:00 noon. The change took effect February 1. Big Savings Here. We've cut every price. M. K. Newnam, Everything for the Home.
Twenty five years ago notes report new road work at Boyce Mill and concrete bridges, a broom factory ready for orders, and multiple weddings including Mary Edna Porter and Norris Graham in Vernon. Obituaries include Mrs. Mary Wright and Captain Joseph Hubbard, with local trades and accidents noted.
The Bethlehem Club met at the Community House Tuesday at 2 with good attendance and two visitors. Mrs Law rence Legates and Mrs Frances Legates hosted. After the meeting, members sang the Star Spangled Banner. Miss Bessie Spafford spoke on Electric Light Systems and lighting usage and gave tips on pictures. Mrs Mary Blades praised the appreciation committee and spoke on Courtesy in the Home and reviewed Good Earth by Pearl Buck. Next meeting will be April 9 hosted by Mrs John Brodes. Local social notes mention several relatives visiting and current hospital and travel updates.
In Smithson the community room hosted a youth club for ages 15 to 45. Officers named include President Edward Worm and Secretary Josephine Quidas. Sunday School at 9 30 and evening preaching led by Rev J Baynard with Lewis Carroll directing song service at 7 30.
R H Stafford advertises repair services for farming implements with a full line of McCormick Deering tractors New Idea and John Deere spreaders corn planters and farm and home items. M K Newnam furnishes home goods and highlights Frigidaire products with a seasonal sale and radio sponsorship. Koran Lespedera seed priced at 2 50 per bushel.
The Ladies Aid of Concord M. E. Church met on Wednesday afternoon March 6 at the community house. Hostesses were Mrs Grace Sullivan Mrs Elva Smith Mrs Edith Bennett and Mrs Lulu Beauchamp. An entertainment program followed with recitations and music by Corinne Beauchamp Margaret Lord Geneva Lord Mildred Noble Ruth Noble and Belle Parker. Refreshments were served and the next meeting will be in April.
The Smithville Community Club schedules its regular March gathering on Tuesday March 19 in the club room. Miss Spafford will attend to give a demonstration.
Mr and Mrs C B Jarman spent Sunday in Wilmington. Mr and Mrs R B Rawlings were in Baltimore. Otto Zacharias was a weekend visitor in Wilmington. Mr Ralph Murphy visited Easton. Little Walter Scott is ill with scarletina.
A fragmented diary style entry details a series of small weekly vignettes. Friday sees Pa displeased about bathing, Saturday laments sports talk and a claim Horace Lipscott is the county’s best pitcher, Sunday worries over a newspaper ad for a worm house, Monday notes Eloise Hoskins struggling in school, Tuesday Mary Jenkins ends involvement with Art Blutch over a fuse incident, Wednesday recounts prayer meeting plans and a flirtatious exchange, Thursday Joe Hix ponders riches and entering heaven versus trustees.
The 1934 Maryland child health conferences examined 6 563 white and 3 186 colored children, with 2 490 free of conditions, 1 465 underweight or malnourished, and 3 492 needing dental care. Data cover ages from babies to seven, with 651 conferences in 417 communities. No medical treatments were given. referrals to doctors were urged and mothers counseled on child care and regular supervision by a family doctor.
Bloomery Aid members will meet March 26 instead of 27 due to Rev Parker attending a conference. Meeting held at the Community Building with each member acting as hostess. Several local visits noted including Fountain cousins from Philadelphia and Parker family guests at C W Adams. Sunday School at Bloomery Church scheduled for 10 o'clock.
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