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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1935
Page
4
A fragment notes a postal filing at Denton Maryland dated Saturday morning March 23 1995. The read portion indicates class mail matter handling and postal processing context.
An early civic metaphor urges Denton residents to keep money local. The rain barrel illustrates how circulating coin sustains the economy, warning that sending funds elsewhere props up distant cities. Buy in Denton when possible to strengthen the town’s prosperity.
Washington observers note the Senate has become a free admission road show with empty galleries early, jammed by roll call, and no national legislation passed in over two months. Fist fights loom, NRA fate uncertain as Borah seeks junking, Johnson calls NRA dead, Darrow joins critics of alleged corporate racketeering.
The social security program is expected to be more liberal than the President desires but less so than Townsend plan advocates want. A $4 billion work relief bill is likely to pass in near Presidentially preferred form, though uncertainty remains. Industry shows improvement and January production peaks since 1930, yet unemployment remains at about 10 million, a troubling constant amid government spending.
Editorials from Glendale California to Kalamazoo Michigan report a broad 1934 upturn in business conditions. Highlights include California agriculture gains, 14 percent auto sales rise, 12 percent higher industrial employment, North Carolina bank recovery, Wichita auto output signaling confidence, Ohio industry earnings up 29 percent, and Michigan payrolls 1.3 million higher than two years ago.
Congress nears adjournment amid turmoil with new members shedding radical tones to favor job creation. Opposition blocks to the Thirty Hour Week and Townsend plan persist while reform schemes like abolishing holding companies draw investor and worker protests. The general view is Washington will reject sweeping changes and pursue sound principles to restore employment.
The piece cites Senator Wagner's union labor theme and critiques Share the Wealth rhetoric. It notes Oklahoma Congressman Perry L. Gassaway’s Capitol fashion, the impact of the Bankhead cotton control bill on prices, and a surge in foreign cotton production while January exports fall 44 percent. It argues bureaucratic regulation fails to curb supply and demand forces as other nations raid American markets.
Secretary Wallace told Congress that American industry must raise production by 50 percent and cut prices to speed recovery and lift farmers purchasing power. He framed an abundance economy, urged factory expansion, and warned against further production cuts, signaling a shift from scarcity to abundant output.
A summary of heated radio exchanges among General Hugh S. Johnson Father Charles F Coughlin and Senator Huey P Long. Johnson delivered a vigorous and hard hitting speech praised for sense and courage while Long offered a calm reply promoting Share the Wealth to appeal to listeners.
The piece critiques Father Coughlin's Monday night speech, noting his mix of religion, politics, and finance. It contrasts his nationalist rhetoric with General Johnson's charges, questions his Americanism, and warns that sensationalism may mislead readers. The analysis finds his program vague, with strong but unproven accusations against bankers and Baruch, leaving substantial doubt about his plans and impact.
A short prayer from a horse asking its master for feed water shelter a dry bed a spacious stall and gentle handling. It requests truthful voice without harsh reins no beating or whipping and urges inspection of teeth and harness. It pleads to avoid tail cutting blinders or cruel sale and ends asking life be taken kindly when strength ends in God’s mercy.
A compact saying from Mencius states that true greatness lies in preserving one’s childlike heart. It emphasizes integrity, empathy, and humility as timeless virtues.
Twenty five years ago news items note an upcoming second annual automobile show at the Denton Garage April 5 to 8 during Caroline County Court Week. Cars from Brush to Reo will be exhibited plus entertainments by Robinson's Orchestra Wilmington Del. Enumerators lists announced for Eastern Shore with Caroline appointees named. Local obituaries and society updates share marriages, deaths, and community events amid farm, legal, and social notes.
The twenty first annual Negro Health Week runs Sunday, March 31, through Sunday, April 7, under the joint auspices of the National Negro Health Movement and public health agencies. Maryland communities plan health meetings, immunization clinics, sanitation drives, school and church activities, and family health education with a county led by the health officer and nurses.
An illustrated Travelers Insurance booklet measures last year’s highway tolls with about 36 000 fatalities and near a million injuries. Speed, improper driving, and reckless behavior are cited as the main causes, with pedestrians struck and multi-vehicle wrecks leading to thousands of deaths.
Diary entries recount humorous misadventures with kitchen spreads and domestic advice. Friday describes making sandwich spread, Saturday notes Mrs Husk influence, Sunday notes church and a dish supper, Monday ponders window safety, Tuesday mocks era prejudice, Wednesday family quarrels, Thursday fruit preservation pantry lock idea.
Maryland health officials report a sharp decline in infant mortality from 1915 to 1934 with a goal of 60 deaths per 1000 live births. Baltimore County and Montgomery County posted the lowest rates, while Baltimore City and other counties remained higher, as agencies push further declines.
Government could aid the railroads through fair taxation and regulation, a public works program to eliminate grade crossings, and compensation for costly valuation studies. The plan argues railroads serve the public, urging immediate legislative action to fund these measures and stimulate jobs and industry.
Howard E Blood of Norge Corp argues small towns underpin U S commerce and home life. He cites 52 percent of families in 16 407 towns under 10 000, praises genuine homes, backyards, and home driven values. He notes local dealers' reliability and the role of small town newspapers in advertising local goods.
Gordon Selfridge, the American behind the London department store, says lavish newspaper advertising is as crucial as merchandising. He states American papers are a marketplace for all and UK papers have increasingly become a family marketplace in recent years.
A surprise party gathered at Mr. and Mrs. J Toft’s home last Saturday for Mrs. Toft and daughter Carolyn. Guests enjoyed cards and dancing, then late refreshments as friends extended birthday wishes. Nearby families, including the Dew, Hall, Cole, Brodes, Willoughby, Todd, and Reese households, visited over the weekend.
Burrrsville residents Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Porter and Mrs. Laura Porter attended a Sunday gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. James Thawley in Greensboro. Ernest Knotts and family of Chester were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Price. Pauline Hopkins recently stayed several days with Mrs. W. T. Bullock.
Mrs. Ida Imler, once very ill, is now able to sit up. Miss Ruth Bickling visited her brother in Wilmington on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Mulford Swing were visitors in Washington on Sunday.
Acknowledges thanks from Hilda R. Cade and her family for the kindness shown during their sorrow and bereavement. Signed by her brothers and sisters.
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