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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1935
Page
4
The publication notes it is published every Saturday by Melvin and Johnson Incorporated with Jamin F Johnson as president and treasurer. It is entered at the Denton post office as second class matter.
A National Industrial Conference Board survey shows the public debt now exceeds 47 billion dollars as tax collections lag behind expenditures. Borrowing against the future funds the government, and rising debt service consumes about 16.5 percent of gross expenditures. The report warns of a widening gap between income and outgo harming employment and home-building while urging that government reflects the people and cannot counteract collective foolishness.
Analysis notes a likely 1936 bid by a leftist third party led by Huey Long or Townsend backers, with possible impact on Roosevelt’s vote and a split liberal base. It cites General Johnson’s criticisms and warns Germany’s Versailles breach signals a flood of armaments and a slide toward wider European war.
A historical data snippet lists armed forces of Russia with 830000 active and 15000000 reserves, Great Britain 200000 active and 280000 reserves, France 684000 active and 6000000 reserves, Italy 437000 active and 6000000 reserves, Poland 326000 active and 1700000 reserves, and the United States 135000 active and 309000 reserves.
The essay argues that solving the transportation problem aids railroads and buses and also serves major industries such as steel and motor vehicles. It warns that inequitable regulation harms all carriers, risks chaotic competition, and would raise costs for the public unless a fair, forward-looking policy boosts employment, purchasing power, and overall business activity.
Lewis W. Douglas, 1932 Director of the Budget, warned Roosevelt's administration that ongoing government spending could trigger a currency collapse. He argued a dictatorship, socialist or fascist, might be needed to cope with such a disaster and cited 1933 emergency powers and postwar Germany, France, and Italy as cautions.
Washington observers say only a return of prosperity through re-employment can defuse Huey Long and Father Coughlin. With reform drives fading, Democrats urge sound recovery measures over “trick” panaceas while social schemes are judged as outdated. Analysts cite past figures like Coxey Harvey and Tillman as foils to populist promises.
Congress faces a chance to pass key labor and business measures this session. A shift toward reducing legislation like the 30 hour week and Wagner Labor Board bills could calm business unrest and spur recovery. Capital buzz centers on General Johnson and his NRA stance amid debate with Father Coughlin and Senator Long.
U S Senator Sherman Minton of Indiana argues public service agencies often overlook advertising. He credits a rising standard among advertisers for restoring trust and promises of better bargains as the nation moves into full recovery. Advertising, he says, will play a key role in merchandising and national recovery.
Louis Untermeyer, American poet and critic, says poetry occupies a bigger private place in businessmen and professionals than they admit. In Rotarian Magazine he notes many claim to scorn poetry yet privately admit fondness, citing a Pennsylvania audience who acknowledged they had written poems or verses at times.
A Bureau of Labor Statistics survey issued by Secretary Perkins notes marked increases in employed workers and in average earnings for the two years ending January 31. It says buying power has recovered to 1929 levels as living costs rose modestly, with factory output up 38 percent from January 1933 to January 1935.
Industrial reporting industries rose 30.6 percent driven by more workers while hours fell 3.7 percent. Weekly factory payrolls jumped 62.3 percent due to higher employment and earnings. The cost of living rose 6.3 percent. farm purchasing power climbed while industrial buying power stayed strong, aiding retail and consumer manufacturing. Government debt refinancing and bond market confidence backed by Roosevelt policies underpinned the revival, with editorial voices noting renewed business optimism and monetary stability.
The Los Angeles Post-Record and Atlantic coast editors express renewed confidence in an economic revival. The Federal Reserve Bulletin notes January industrial output at 90 percent of the 1923-25 average, with the Albany Knickerbocker-Press predicting the upward trend will continue amid improving business conditions.
Better Health plans Maryland’s twenty first annual Negro Health Week March 31 to April 7 with county led programs, immunization clinics, smallpox vaccination campaigns, home sanitation and neighborhood cleanliness drives. Health officers, nurses, schools, churches and local groups coordinate activities, emphasizing health in the home and year round welfare.
Smithson Church will hold revival services all next week with Rev C H Thompson pastor of the Southern Methodist Church of Royal Oak Md delivering sermons and Mr Lewis Carroll of Easton in charge of singing Everyone is welcome Mrs A Prager marked her 58th birthday with a gathering. best wishes were extended. Mr and Mrs W S McCarty and Mrs R McCarty visited Mrs Wharton and family near Federalsburg on Sunday. Mr and Mrs H Watts of Philadelphia visited Mrs Watts parents Mr and Mrs Fred Quidas on Sunday. Mr and Mrs H Patrick of Laurel Del visited Mrs A Prager last Sunday.
In loving remembrance of Annie M. Henning who departed this life March 31 1934. Her husband notes loss of soul’s companion and laments life alone. A year has passed since she was called away and the family recalls her kindly word and smiling face. Her son, mother, sister and brothers join in the memorial and faith that they will meet again.
M. E. Newnam promotes a complete home stock with low prices. The ad highlights Radio RCA components and Cunningham tubes as part of the sale. Shop owner M. E. Newnam advertises extensive savings across the full catalog for home needs.
Twenty five years ago reports note F C Brown to build a dwelling on Fifth Avenue for M Wm B Nuttle while local life warms with spring. Growth plans include a hundred room Love Point hotel and new steamship lines, plus a Tuckahoe depot to replace the burned one.
Distress over a long illness ends as a surgical check shows no organ trouble. Obituary for Mr. Sigler notes Ridgely origins, church work, and a son who died in 1892. A March 16 wedding unites Miss Maude Towers and Mr. Lucas Kelley at Union Grove M. P. parsonage. Baseball figure Charles Herzog of Ridgely trains with the New York Giants in Marlin, Texas. A Williamsburg home wedding for Maud Augusta Hill to Herman Higgins is reported, with Rev. W B Elliott officiating. Nearby social happenings include Miss Mabel Wilson visiting, and Miss Blanche Hobbs assisting in the county treasurer’s office.
Ridgely area residents share news of visitors and travel. Highlights include Earl Callahan of Queenstown visiting, John Dean from Baltimore spending the weekend with R G Dean family, and Grange meeting rescheduled to the third Tuesday. Mary Catherine Sparks and Pearl Clark from Swarthmore are home for spring vacation. Emma Jackson and Andrew Mitchell illness updates. Sam Bear couple visiting Baltimore. Ray Frampton moving to Wilmington.
Mr and Mrs Walter Liden and daughter Shirley spent Sunday with Earl Adams and family. Virginia Lee Robinson stayed with her grandparents. Louise Melson hosted the 4 H Live Wire Club Friday. Charles Fountain returned to Philadelphia after a four day visit. Ola Scott visited Edna Adams and Mrs Fred Fountain. Mrs Lewis Lockerman and two sons visited her father. Charles Johnson and wife entertained relatives last Sunday. Sunday School held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at Bloomery.
A fragmentary compilation of quotes on national achievement and intellect. Mentions Washington Lincoln Edison and Ford as symbols of progress. Includes philosophical lines from Phillips Brooks and a Christian Science Monitor reflection on divine mind and intelligent activity.
For sale a nine room house with two lots in a well located Denton address. Apply to Mrs B L Baker for details and arrangements.
A diary style column recounts a week of small town incidents and gossip. Entries mention parish ministers, marriage jokes, Alma Teeters fashion, washing machine noises, a wedding story misprint, education choices, and Ed Henry's rushed city visit.
A compact guide to stringless beans recipes. Includes Southern Stringless Beans with bacon, Creamed Stringless Beans in evaporated milk, Stringless Beans Hollandaise with lemon and mayonnaise, and Stringless Beans au Gratin with cheese sauce and crumbs. Servings range from four to twenty five.
Williston residents hosted guests from Harrington and Denton including Mr and Mrs Calvin Simpson and children Shirley and Jimmie. Dorsey Nichols of Federalsburg will open the Wm Willoughby property store soon. Miss Charlotte V Hignutt celebrates eleventh birthday this week. W C Maloney of Wilmington visited Williston. W S Wright in Easton Hospital for treatment.
A collection of aphorisms attributed to J M Barrie Bovee and Christian Science Monitor style quotes. It discusses sunshine in hearts, kindness, god as principle, and charity affecting manhood, noting nature’s view on getting something for nothing.
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