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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1929
Page
4
A lyrical note on Easter 1929 aligning with March and April, celebrating spring, renewal, and faith. The piece contrasts seasonal joy with religious meaning, then shifts to stock exchange ethics, corn stalk pulp innovations from Danville to Sartell, and notes on paper and naval neutrality ideas from John W. Davis.
The article argues that spring should inspire owners and tenants to remove winter litter and beautify areas. It emphasizes low cost and labor as the main investment, noting health benefits and improved appearance as key rewards for a cleaner, painted and planted town.
In a recent interview Thomas A Edison argues government should not operate like a business. He cites Post Office and wartime railroads as subsidized, warns against state functions replacing private initiative, and praises the stock exchange for stabilizing securities and protecting investors.
Norma Talmadge养ers a large pigeon colony at the United Artists studio in Hollywood for The Woman Disputed directed by Henry King and Sam Taylor. The birds helped craft the Vienna era atmosphere on outdoor sets at Lemberg with seagulls kept at bay during filming.
The Algonquin Tribe No 186 of Preston Maryland notes the death of W Paxton Ledman a noble chief and esteemed member. It mourns the loss to his family circle and neighbors and offers deepest sympathy to the bereaved, urging imitation of his virtues and memory cherished by the tribe. Committee members are Enoch George Victor M Griffith W Johnson Bonner H Reese Deane Sachem.
R H Stafford of Burrsville Maryland advertises a wide selection of wagons suitable for farm and home use, inviting customers to inquire about available models and prices.
Twenty five years ago reports note urgent Denton street attention and a county auditor's view showing Coroline County net debt at 30334 dollars 12 cents. Other items include new Greensboro store plans, jail bids, a water works artesian well contract, and Wilmington Conference appointments.
An excerpt from Slats Diary by Ross Farquar uses a child narrator voice to recount weekly events and misadventures. The diary mentions Friday night at a super table discussion, Musikal shows, Broadway, and a humorous anecdote about an ottomobile. It shifts to school, a weather note about Padus, a ladies literary society, and a maskerade ball.
A feature on Easter cooking and custard making from 17th century notes to modern dishes. It cites Samuel Pepys diary entries praising Tansy, plus recipes for baked custard and poached eggs, with references to cod with eggs and Chinese culinary influence. Community notices and visitors mix with culinary history.
The Bureau of Animal Industry and Maryland Board of Agriculture increased appraisal values for tubercular reactor cattle. Grade cattle now max at 105.00 up from 75.00, while pure bred animals rise from 160.00 to 210.00.
R J Stafford Burrsville Maryland advertises any amount of fiell seeds at the right price and invites readers to consider seeds suitable for farm and home.
Burraville Missouri reader R H Stafford says John Deere corn planters are on hand at any time for farm and home needs.
Demonstrations in 1928 showed top dressing wheat with Nitrate of Soda and Sulfate of Ammonia increased yields over check plots by 6 to 8 bushels per acre. Light soil saw the greatest gains. Many growers apply 100 pounds nitrate of soda or 76 pounds sulfate per acre between March 15 and April 16. Apply fertilizer when the wheat is dry.
County Extension reports a two day session on March 26 and 27 with forty participants learning recreation value and leadership under Miss Dorothy Emerson. Mr. W P Jackson opened sessions with singing, discussed community spirit through multi age games, and outlined a five year rural program inviting continued collaboration in Caroline county.
The Caroline County Poultry Association will hold its spring meeting on Tuesday evening April 2 at the Town Hall in Preston Maryland. Officers for 1929 will be elected and a program includes Prof H T Palmer Poultryman of Delaware speaking on Delaware poultry and the Grow Healthy Chicks campaign. Also addresses by Aaron Fell Secretary Maryland Poultry Association and W N Rice Maryland Poultry Specialist. All poultry raisers and interested parties are invited.
Two forestry planting demonstrations will occur in Caroline county on April 6 with Loblolly pine seedlings planted under Extension Forester Trend. Seedlings may be obtained from the State Forestry Nursery, College Park, Maryland. Meetings for those interested are on Tuesday April 2 at 2 p.m. in Federalsburg and at 9:00 a.m. in Greensboro with coordinators Sparklin and Kibler. Caroline Ebling received high honor at the Recreational Conference in Denton for being chosen to represent Maryland at the National 4-H Camp in Washington next June. Dorothy Emerson, State II Leader, presented the honor.
Maryland will run special tuberculosis clinics statewide in April under the State Department of Wealth and the Maryland Tuberculosis Association. Dr. R N Riley notes deaths fell from 2931 in 1918 to 1697 in 1928, and stresses early detection and treatment to reduce deaths, with concerns about higher colored mortality.
Baltimore audiences will witness the first local showings of Congar at the Maryland Theatre, direct from Sam II Harris and Longacre Theatres. Helen Menken stars in a dramatic period piece with an expansive cast and Indo-Chinese imagery, opening Saturday March 30 and continuing through the week of April 1 with matinees.
The P T A of Patterson's School met on Tuesday evening March 19 with Mrs. Charles Bailey presiding. Activities included pupil recitations dramatizations songs and dances and a talk on music art and literature followed by a discussion on the Teachers Retirement bill and diphtheria prevention by inoculation. About fifty attended and items added to the school grounds and library. The next meeting is set for April 16.
In loving remembrance of my dear husband Pratt T. Taylor who departed this life ten years ago March 25 1919. The poem recalls sunlit days and a bright cheerful heart then lost to sorrow. The widow Sallie A. Taylor vows he is gone but not forgotten and the remembrance endures.
A Denton woman touts Hera as a guaranteed remedy for digestion and energy. She claims five days of use restores looks and health, inviting local women to hear Dr Evans explain the product. Also listed are farm item ads from R H Stafford Burrsville Md offering a McCormick Deering tractor and a Fisk thresher at second hand prices.
Mrs A Prager celebrated her fifty second birthday with a gathering of friends including Mrs Josephs Worm Mrs Mollie Hopkins Mrs Alice Willoughby and others. The event followed by small gatherings and birthday wishes. Mrs Joseph Worm also hosted a separate birthday event for sixty first years. Mr and Mrs Charles Todd and Mr and Mrs A Prager spent time with Ernest Dukes. Additional visits included Mrs Tamzy Ferrins from Wilmington staying with Mrs Walter McCarty. Mr and Mrs Harry Towers and family visited Hickman. Joe Clark joined Mr and Mrs Charles Perry for a Sunday visit.
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