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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1930
Page
4
The article argues the backbone of U S business is the small firms and consuming public. It warns of monopolistic plans concentrating wealth in trusts and chains, urging workers and local merchants to unite against predatory capital and defend independence, opportunity, and happiness for future generations.
In Atlantic City the National Teachers Association praised newspapers as vital educational tools. The discussion highlighted how current events from Holy Land excavations to Egyptian tombs can educate youth, with daily press coverage guiding learning and informing curricula across communities.
Editorial notes discuss a potential Franco British undersea tunnel linking England and France as a unifying dream and its political impact, plus the Forbes Commission findings on Haiti. It notes a provisional Haitian president, a legislative election, civil diplomatic minister replacement, and possible recall of Brigadier General Russell. It also mentions Sir Esme Howard recalling the 100 years of peace along the US Canada border and the treaty about Great Lakes naval restrictions.
A fragment describes turning the covers of bound volumes in pursuit of the fountain of knowledge, suggesting a scholarlike activity or a reading habit referenced in a historical context.
North Carolina doctor notes farmers with one crop fall behind on bills while those with diversified production—sheep, brood sows, dairy cows, orchards, vegetables, hay and stock feed—paid on time. Spring decisions on what to raise will affect fall finances. diversification appears key to meeting debts and creditors.
The London Observer cites Moscow reports stating by spring 1932 all grain peasants must join government collective farms. Pravda describes the suppression of kulaks as a fight to the death and their physical elimination. Other papers echo the push to dissolve and remove this class from Soviet life.
Twenty five years ago news items report wheat at 1.07 to 1.10, corn 52 to 53, and injuries to Isaac J. Moore from an axe strike. Church services in Christ Church Denton at 11 am and Hillsboro in the evening, with Rev W E Hills and a Gumboro pastorate. Greensboro plans a large bank building and sewer system. rectory project at Christ Church. street lighting contract with Citizens' Light and Fuel Co. and lamp posts. Local social events include a shirtwaist dance in Ledman's Hall with notable attendees. Notable moves include Prof W Ellwell Goldsborough joining J P White & Co. in New York, and various visits. A fatal fall at a Baltimore scaffold claims W Goldsborough Butler. Greensboro flour mill nearing completion with large capacity and modern machinery.
Opera star Lawrence Tibbett of the Metropolitan Opera will headline the Atwater Kent Radio Hour on Sunday March 23, performing selections from The Rogue Song and Bizet Carmen plus Old Man River and When I'm Looking At You Also featured are the Atwater Kent Orchestra under Josef Pasternack with new arrangements and additional pieces from The Show Boat and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Ross Farquar records a Friday note about past Bills and plans for the upcoming 1930 season. He mentions working until dark and a wish to earn some money, with limited detail on games or teams.
About 40 Caroline County growers in 1929 found better yields and quality from tomato plants set in the field in early May. Yields per acre varied 3 to 6 tons, with cloth covered cold frames used to protect plants and ensure supply by May 25. Farmers expect higher profits from higher yields and fruit quality, though total production may not rise. the emphasis is on efficiency and per acre returns. The report also notes meetings on strawberry production to be held March 26 with Extension Horticulutur A. F. Vierheller and entomologist P. D. Sanders discussing varieties, cultivation, and red spider control.
Extension Forester F B Trenk will tour Caroline county on March 28 and 29 to organize a spring loblolly pine planting program. Caroline landowners have ordered thousands of trees for reforesting idle land, with 50,000 trees planted in 1929 across 40 acres and many surviving.
Governor Ritchie named a 22 member commission to study a bay bridge and broader transportation links between the Eastern and Western Shores. The panel includes representatives from Baltimore City to Salisbury and will assess private versus state funding, routes by bridge ferries and roads, costs, and future needs. A Willys-Overland price cut is also noted for 1930 Whippets.
George E. Wintz presents the Cecil Lean Cleo Mayfield musical revue Vanity Fair of 1930 at Ford's Theatre Baltimore the week of March 24 with Norma Gallo Dave Burns the Bower Twins Danny Beck Carl Byal Elaine Pring Loretta Champeau Lou Nelson and Madeline Marlow. The show features The Shadowgraph illusion and songs like When I Dream Stay Out of the Shadows Shake Your Feet Broadway Blues Love's a Wonderful Thing and All For You Baby.
The article argues long term stock gains come from buying in lows and selling in highs, citing motor industry slumps and price rebounds in General Motors Nash Hupp and Hudson. It includes quotes from Sun Oil Company executive Robert Weir Jr on skid reduction and praises 1930 Blue Sunoco quality versus last year while noting price remains regular.
Templeville residents hosted relatives from Oden Pennsylvania Dundalk Maryland and Philadelphia while other guests visited local families. Church services are set with Sunday School at 10 00 A M and preaching at 7 30 P M. Additional visits include Miss Charlotte Wallace of Barclay and Miss Marjorie Pippin. Local families hosting include Mr and Mrs Gurney Knotts and Mr and Mrs J T Knotts with Miss Clara Braydon and Mrs Kate Knotts.
Choptank Twentieth Century Community Club met February 26 at Mr. and Mrs. O C Blades home with good attendance including visitors. Miss Spafford demonstrated muffin making. refreshments were served and praised. Next meeting will be March 26 at Bethlehem Community House with a similar demonstration. Ladies Aid of M P Church at Choptank hosted a pleasant gathering March 4 at Mrs J W Cox home. next meeting is April 1 at Mr and Mrs J F Spence home to receive calendars for the year.
Mrs M A Brackett entertained sisters and friends from Baltimore over the weekend. Harrington visitors called on Rev L S Matthews. Catholic Church bake sale earned about forty dollars last Saturday. Various guests and illnesses are listed among Centreville and surrounding towns, with travel to Baltimore Philadelphia Greensboro and Florida. A birth is reported for Mr and Mrs Paul Hoffman.
American Corner The Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon with eleven members and five visitors. After business the social portion featured Mrs Sallie Towers, Mrs Amanda Connelly, Mrs Lydia Nichols, and Mrs Elva Smith. Refreshments of punch cake and candy were served before adjournment. The group will meet with Mrs Ida Towers and Mrs Evelyn Willey in April. Guests of Mr and Mrs Olaf Smith on Sunday were Mr and Mrs John Stafford Denton Mrs Will Scott Mr and Mrs Lacy Griffith and Mrs Frank Morgan and daughter Virginia of Marydel
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