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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1928
Page
4
Entry notice marks the issue as second class matter at the Denton Missouri post office. Publication date listed as Saturday morning March 24 1928.
Editorial notes argue President Coolidge and Cabinet members aided Teapot Dome financing via Sinclair bonds, urging action and accountability. The piece then shifts to praise for printing's evolution since Gutenberg, noting its artistic progress and the romance of its history.
Cologne hosts an international press exhibition from May 10 to October 15, aiming to assemble global printing, typography, paper, and news transport advances. It will showcase how editors, advertisers, and printers across nations prepare, publish, and distribute the printed word while highlighting industry progress and the daily labor behind civilization.
An old newspaper advertisement invites subscriptions to The Journal with rates for Caroline residents at $1.00 and outside readers at $1.50, highlighting ongoing access to news.
County extension notes 1928 enrollment for Caroline tomato growers in the Maryland Ten Ton Tomato Club. Open to farmers with two or more acres, prizes include medals for 10 tons per acre and gold watches for top state yields. A Silver Cup honors Caroline County’s highest per acre yield. Applications go to the County Agent in Denton.
About 25 tomato growers plan cloth covered beds to ensure plants ready for field planting by May 25. Early planting boosts yield and quality. May 25 sets generally outperform later plantings. A Caroline County 1927 demonstration shows May 23 yields 10.10 per acre versus May 30’s 6.98.
Bulletin No 44 by L M Good win Canning Crops Specialist is available to those contacting the County Agent's office. It reports Maryland tomato growing experiments over several years with findings on plant beds soil prep varieties disease and insect control and instructions for cloth covered cold frame production.
The value of sweet clover as a pasture crop is underappreciated in Maryland. It allows more animals on fewer acres, can be sown in spring with standing wheat or with Spring cats, and should use common white blossomed seed at 15 to 20 pounds per acre. Certified seed is advised in spring, and inoculation is needed if sown in the field for the first time. One cutting may be made in the fall from a spring-sown crop, but growth will start early next spring and must be cut when first blossoms appear to avoid a woody, hay-incompatible plant.
A group of poultrymen and hatcherymen formed a county poultry association in Caroline to promote poultry improvement. Officers elected include President H H Reich Preston Vice President H T Holsinger Ridgely Secretary Willard Sparklin Federalsburg Treasurer W H Irons Greensboro Directors H T Langmaid Greensboro E Deaner Denton J H Quillen Preston Lloyd Holsinger Denton.
Poultrymen using the Grow Healthy Chicks Plan report 20 to 30 percent chick loss before 10 weeks, with higher egg production after adoption. The program aims to reduce mortality in brooding and improve pullet quality. Rural Women’s Short Course runs June 18 to 23, with a strong county delegation expected to attend and share enthusiasm.
Queen Anne society notes visitors and short trips: Mr and Mrs R E Montgomery spent the weekend in Clayton. Mrs McBride of Ridgely and her little son visited town Saturday. Howard Bishop made a business trip to Baltimore Monday. Mr and Mrs Charles Dean visited Philadelphia last week. Mrs Howard Eley visited Baltimore on Tuesday. Mrs Mary Barnes spent Sunday in Wilmington.
The poem speaks of spring chores and nature, with robins singing and frogs in the swamp. It invites readers to head to the old mill pond to fish, mentioning F. E. Yeoman as the author.
J Dulin Covey thanks relatives and friends for kindness floral offerings and use of automobiles during the death of his wife in this message of gratitude dated from the recent bereavement and loss.
The article explains how prunes and other dried fruits can be made appealing and nutritious with proper prep. Soaking overnight in water softens fruit, then slow cooking preserves flavor and value, with sugar added near the end. A radiator shortcut is offered for winter cooking, and two recipe ideas are provided: prune custard and apricot souffle. It also notes a Dodge Brothers radio event and health screenings for school-age children.
A Yard Improvement Contest is conducted in the State by the Southern Planter. The winning contestant in each State receives $60. The aim is to encourage homemakers to improve surroundings and make the State more livable and inviting to non residents. Contestants must enroll with the Home Demonstration Agent before April 1. They have until October 1929 to complete their plans. Special help is provided by the Landscape Specialist of the University of Maryland. About six have enrolled so far. others are urged to enroll at once.
In loving memory of our only child William Lawrence Laramore who died March 21 1927 at age 6 years and 2 days. A little gift from Heaven sent for a few short years then an angel called his name. Our darling little Lawrence lies beneath the sod but his soul ascends to the realms of his God. We miss his chatter and laughter yet we know he serves the Master in the land where no one sighs. Mother and Daddy.
At 9 30 p m Eastern Standard Time Friday March 30 the Washington radio program presents the Lord Calvert Quintette conducted by Henri Sokolov. Selections include Oriental Dance from Ballet Egyptian by Luigini Love Came Calling by Zameenik To a Wild Rose by MacDowell Intermezzo Bandinage by Herbert Violin Solo Finale from Concerto by Mendelssohn Shepherds Dance German Spanish Dance Torinadore et Andalous by Rubinstein.
Adam W Miller will present illustrated lectures on the book of Revelation at the Church of God in Federalsburg Maryland from March 25 to April 1 at 7 30 p m excluding Monday and Saturday Evening topics cover Chapters 1 6 The Four Horsemen 7 10 Sealing of Gods Servants 11 The Temple and the Witnesses 12 16 Apostate Church and Last Plagues 17 19 Great Babylon and Coming of Christ 1000 years reign Admission is free All are welcome.
John Gilbert stars in the Fox reissue Truxton King, opening Monday and Tuesday March 26 27 at the New Dover Opera House. Gilbert dives from a prison wall 81 feet into water, delivering a swift dramatic thriller praised for its action and photography. Ruth Clifford leads a capable cast in a solid entertainment piece that favors right over wrong without moralizing.
Maryland Tuberculosis Association launches an early diagnosis drive in March. Billboards warn You May Have Tuberculosis and list danger signs like fatigue weight loss indigestion and lingering cough. Dr Martin F Sloan cites X-ray and sputum tests aiding early detection and urges consult a doctor.
Ridgely residents share visits and illness updates. Frank Flounders hosted friends Friday night. Jonas Royer of Wilmington spent the weekend with his mother. Viola Heaps visited aunt J M Maymaker in Denton. T A Smith hosts sister Brower of Federalsburg. Benjamin Mahan of Henderson visited his mother Sarah Pippin. Kate Plummer suffered paralysis and is seriously ill. Hilda Cherry is back after for measles. Willard Jones suffers severe burns.
In Memoriam for Bertha E Culver. Three lonely years since her passing. Daughter Ethel and family recall her, noting she is reunited with the father in a peaceful isle. The verse expresses longing and love as they await their children there.
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