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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1930
Page
4
The notice argues against bank centralization, warning that chain and branch banks seek to dominate local deposits. It cites 1929 statistics showing 23,000 banks with 72 billion in resources and 1,858 chain banks, urging readers to preserve local unit banks and resist Wall Street–driven consolidation.
A National Conference on Street and Highway Safety committee calls for aggressive leadership by cities, states, and the public to reduce traffic accidents. Lewis A. DeBlois warns current laws are outdated and enforcement is weak, urging modernized, fairly enforced traffic rules to protect pedestrians and drivers.
A compact note reflects on how prayer engages with divine will rather than overcoming reluctance, attributing focus to aligning with God’s willingness rather than altering heavenly intent. The line underscores faith as receptivity to grace within daily reporting.
Editorial notes detail a $97 million in tax refunds to United States Steel and other giants, part of nearly $3 billion in war tax returns under Mellon. It links refunds to WWI costs, warns of equal taxation issues, and cites Hoover era farm price declines. The piece recalls Roanoke, the Banks, and future migratory bird sanctuaries.
The Atwater Kent Radio Hour on Sunday March 30 features contralto Mme Sigrid Onegin in a spring themed program from romance to serenades by Victor Herbert and Grieg. The Atwater Kent Orchestra conducted by Josef Pasternack accompanies, with selections from Carmen Peer Gynt and Verdi and a piano interlude. A vehicle fuel advisory from Sun Oil Co notes starting a car safely and the benefits of Blue Sunoco premium fuel. A notice states Jack will stand at Ed Satterfield's farm in Tuckahoe Neck, Denton Md.
The World Peace Foundation reports US investments south of the Rio Grande nearing six billion dollars, mainly in oil, coffee, and sugar. It urges better understanding of Latin American nations, their history, and leaders to foster political cooperation and shared gains. Dr Scott Nearing predicts a new era of world development, a "new social order," with economic unity replacing poverty and riches, and war factors disappearing.
Twenty five years ago report details wheat at 1.10 and corn 62 to 53 cents. Local business shifts include M P Allen exiting groceries and buying an 80 acre Capt Snow farm tract. J W Gibson named Ridgely Bank cashier. his son Harry resigns for NY bank. Denton hosts Maccabees tent. road improvements near Federalsburg. Caroline High School forms baseball club with roster. Wilmington Conference apoints pastors across several towns. Brick Hotel property sold to Lawrence Towers who plans renovations. Various local notices include Never Sweats and Sons of Rest, anniversary at John JH George home in East Denton, and multiple social and church notices. A children’s tuberculosis protection drive by National Tuberculosis Association begins in April with health guidance from Dr. Riley. Washington College to offer Curtiss-Wright aviation course with open meeting and Wings of the Army screening.
J Harold Murray stars in Fox Movietone Screen Show Happy Days with a lavish musical romance. The piece features Murray and a large ensemble of Fox Movietone City players and guest stars. The article also reviews stock market outlook noting bear moves, rebounds, and guidance to hold cash and select solid stocks.
Chapter 180 of the 1929 Acts establishes a closed season on black bass in tidal waters from April through July. Effective June 1, 1929, the act prohibits taking bass in tidal waters during those months and bars selling, purchasing, or possessing bass. Transport by private or common carriers is unlawful. Open season allows up to twenty bass per day with a minimum ten inch length. Conservation Department, 616 Munsey Building, Baltimore, Md.
The Liden Community Club held an old-fashioned spelling match at the club house on Zeb Fountain farm Wednesday evening. Next Wednesday features home talent recitations and readings. Mrs. R H Walling invites members to a rock party. Mrs. Celia Melvin is ill at her daughter-in-law’s home. daughter Mrs. Lillie Jester assists. Men plan to repair the club house next Thursday April 3. Subscribe for the Journal.
Arrangements are complete for the Caroline County Poultry Association spring meeting in Denton at the Court House on Tuesday April 1 at 8 p.m. Officers for 1980 will be elected and the county poultry improvement program presented. Featured will be I M Black New Jersey Poultry Specialist who will address the gathering along with local Caroline raisers. Profitable Poultry Practices High Egg Production without Trapnesting What R O P work means to Maryland poultry raisers.
An analysis of butter's nutritional value highlights vitamins A and D in butter fat, its unique role among fats, and the need to boost domestic dairy consumption. It links butter to growth, health, and national agricultural stability, urging Americans to eat more dairy to absorb surplus and support the dairy industry.
A tour of hearty Pennsylvania German cooking notes thrifty farmers and historic markets. It describes Pepper Pot with veal and tripe, Schmiercase spread in butter and cream, and Molasses Crumb Pie or shofly pie, referencing Ephrata and Dutch kitchens.
Farmers weigh August versus spring sowing for alfalfa. Spring sowing saves cost but risks damage from heat after cool spells. good land yields better stands. Poor alfalfa on difficult land makes August sowing smarter. Certified seed ensures correct Kansas-Nebraska origin amid past seed mixups.
Mrs. A S Thompson returns from Plainsfield visit. Miss Grace Smith renovates buildings with new paint. Minstrel show tickets on sale at the drug store. Rev C W Moore in Catonsville hospital not well. Mrs Ambrose Taylor visits Ches ter. Lindsey Bahney returns from two weeks in New York. Hobbs family from Cambridge visits town. Marguerite Holsinger home from Gou cher vacation. Maude Cooper ill at sister A G Saulsbury’s home. Mrs Clarence Andrews visiting her mother in Burlington. H L Holsinger and Frank Flounders visit Wilmington last Sunday. Paul Holsinger Jr returns from the West. Carroll Bright and spouse move to Denton.
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