Denton Journal May 5 1928 Saturday Morning Edition
Denton Journal page four from Denton Maryland dated May 5 1928 published Saturdays by Melvin and Johnson Incorporated with Benjamin H Johnson as president and treasurer and Benjamin F Johnson as vice president and secretary. Entry at Denton post office as second class mail matter.
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Denton Journal
Melvin and Johnson i Incorporated
Benjamin H. Johnson
Benjamin F. Johnson
Denton
Editorial Notes on Tariffs and Unemployment in 1928
The piece surveys Coolidge era tariff policy, citing Representative Cordell Hull on unemployment and the Fordney Act's effects. It notes rising jobless figures, increasing business failures, and calls for early tariff policy reexamination while listing related political corruption cases and charity from Charles M. Schwab on youth integrity.
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Cordell Hull
Tennessee
House
Ways and Means
Judge Hull
Hull
United States
County Meet Set for May 17th
The County Meet is scheduled for May 17th with local schools and teams preparing to compete. Officials urge timely participation and fans to attend.
Negro Looms Again In G. O. P. Affairs
A historically charged survey of African American influence in the Republican Party. possible black candidates for Madden's Chicago seat, Fess's delegate loss in Ohio, and broader implications for party leadership and northern representation are discussed. It notes Chicago voters rebuking corruption and hints at earlier black political figures in the Reconstruction era.
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Madden
Chicago
Fess
Ohio
Coolidge
Thompson-Small Machine
Congress
House
Blanchard K. Bruce
Mississippi
Senate
Bruce
Wilmington
Storm Damage Hits Maryland Telephone Network Hard
Storm debris crippled Maryland phone service with 2500 phones and 300 poles down. Restorations began, 225 linemen deployed, and temporary service restored by April 30. Damages rose beyond 100000, with major losses near Hagerstown, Cumberland, Baltimore, Hyattsville and Salisbury, plus statewide impacts in Virginia and West Virginia.
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Maryland
W. A. Condit
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Baltimore City
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Hyattsville
Salisbury
Telephone Company
Virginia
West Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
Berryville
State issues permits for camps. inspections slated for season
Dr. John S. Fulton directs operators of summer and tourist camps statewide to file permit applications immediately for inspections before peak season. Licenses granted to 78 of 133 camps inspected in 1927. 263 water analyses conducted. Anne Arundel leads with 18 camps, followed by Frederick and Washington.
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John S. Fulton
State Department of Health
Department
West
Saratoga Street
Baltimore
State Board of Health
Anne Arundel County
Frederick County
Washington County
Montgomery County
Baltimore County
Cecil County
Smithson Socials and Local Highlights
Joseph Worm celebrated his sixty fourth birthday with family. A box social at Smithson drew cheers, with Mr Binebrink providing jokes and music. Visitors from Chester and Boston joined local residents as Miss Ruth Collins visited Miss Lelia Willoughby. Effie Coleman shows improvement after illness.
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Joseph Worm
Smithson
Binebrink
Mary Willoughby
Emily Bryan
Katherine Kline
Ridgely
Ernest Dukes
Joe Towers
Federalsburg
Alonzo Willoughby
Charles Christopher
Harvey Patrick
Charlie Geer
Chester
Charlie Perry
Boston
Ruth Collins
Lelia Willoughby
Effie Coleman
In sad remembrance of Mrs Lydia Hutson
A loving remembrance poem by daughter Mrs Gus Wooters noting Lydia Hutson died May 3 1919 in Philadelphia PA Ringgold Square. It reflects grief longing and belief the mother rests in brightness with no pain while the author recalls acts of kindness and hope for reunion.
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Lydia A. Hutson
Gus Wooters
Elkart St
Phila
Ringgold Square
County Extension News Maryland Egg Laying Contest Entry Leads
The Preston Maryland entry from T B Proctor remains second in the State Egg Laying Contest at College Park. Ten Leghorns have produced 1199 eggs in week 25, trailing Mobile Alabama’s Marchal Farm pen by 3 eggs with 1202 total. Caroline poultry interests claim pride in the county’s strong showing.
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Maryland
Caroline County
T. B. Proctor
Preston
College Park
Marchal Farm Entry
Mobile
Alabama
Proctor
Caroline Poultry
Pallets On Fresh Ground Boosts Healthy Fowls
Develop pallets on ground unused by adult fowls for at least two years to prevent coccidiosis and intestinal parasites. Plowing liming and cropping help control contamination but can’t fully remove risk in infested soil. Portable moving brooders allow rotation to clean ground each spring improving vigor and profitability as layers.
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East Indies
Caroline
Stretch Up Tall Enigma Answered by Chest Posture
The puzzle answer notes stretching up tall and lifting the chest to project confidence. The clue lines reference posture, elevation, and expression, plus terms like helper leaders and related roles. The final line gives the solution to last week enigma: stretch up tall and raise your chest to look your best.
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Events
Queen Anne society records show Mrs. T. H. Reynolds hosting her daughter Mrs. Morris Lynch of Ridgely. Mrs. Providence Richardson attended the W. C. T. U. Convention at Denton. Miss Louise Short hosted Miss Louise Norris of Denton, and Mrs. Laura Knotts returned from an extended Washington visit.
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T. H. Reynolds
Morris Lynch
Ridgely
Providence Richardson
Denton
Louise Short
Louise Norris
Laura Knotts
Washington
Williston Home Makers Rally Highlights Nine Clubs
The Williston Home Makers rally at the pavilion drew nine clubs with talks on shrubbery landscaping clothing judging and a Wheatena dessert demonstration. A storm cut short Choptank Club's planned play and multiple local family notices follow, including Gladys Frazier's death at five months and other social visits.
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Ballard
Miss Shelby
Andersontown Hobbs Club
Choptank Club
Gladys Frazier
Bernard Frazier
Dr. Crouse
Denton
Rolen Wheatley
East New Market
East New Market, the Funeral of Mr. Wheatley
Oxford Valley
T. Merrick Wheatley
Frank McCann
Portsmouth
N. H
Helen Macadoo
Louise Blank
George L. Akers
Philadelphia
Potter Mansion
George Wheatley
Texas
Walter Andrews
Marion
Claymont
Del
0. M. Hignutt
Dolly Simpson
Trappe
Talbot County
McMahan
Ruth Maloney
Federalsburg Scouts Form New Leadership and Plans
At the Federalsburg Municipal Building a scout reorganization elected Edward Brown as scoutmaster to replace Rev. J B McCabe who moved to Middletown Delaware A new minister Rev Ransom Nichols addressed 30 scouts as townspeople looked on A public meeting will appoint a local council and a scout commissioner to boost efforts on the Eastern Shore The Federalsburg girls volleyball team beat Caroline High School 20 to 2 at Denton Also noted were visits by J R Elderdice and Dr Horace Lonenaker in the area.
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Boy Scouts of Federalsburg
Edward Brown
First National Bank
J. B. McCabe
Middletown
Del
Ransom P. Nicho Ols
Union M. E. Church
Easton
Federalsburg Boy Scout
Federalsburg High School
Caroline High School
Denton
J. R. Elderdice
James L. Elderdice
Oxford
Horace Lonenaker
Newport News
Miriam Longnaker
Wealth Nurse Report for April in Caroline County
The Caroline County Red Cross sent the nurse as their representative to a Red Cross Institute Week in Washington from March 29 to April 4. Dr F O Reinhard conducted a baby clinic in Greensboro on April 5 with 11 white and 7 colored children examined.
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Caroline County
American Red Cross
Greensboro
Anmual
Baltimore
Ili
Ruth Jackson
R. N
Choptank Club Plans Dinner and Show at Choptank
The Twentieth Century Club met at Choptank on the 25th with good attendance. Miss Spafford selected dress models. A potluck supper at 60 cents is set for the 11th at 7 PM in the club room. A health play by three members, followed by a county agent movie, and ice cream sale, are planned.
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Choptank
Holder
Card of Thanks from Sparklin family
To all kind friends who ministered to us in our sorrow and bereavement we extend sincere thanks for every expression of love sympathy and helpfulness. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sparklin.
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Walter Sparklin
Hints For Marketers The Homemaker Guides Purchases
A homemaker’s guide urges buyers to plan purchases by understanding family tastes and budgets. Emphasizes direct interaction with butchers bankers and vendors to gain saving tips and ensure value. Heaviest grapefruit for its size signals more juice and better yield at market.
Nine Scholarships For Fort Eustis CMTC Students
Nine college scholarships will be offered to students in the Citizen's Military Training Camps in the Third Corps Area this summer. Institutions include Bucknell Carnegie Tech College of William and Mary Hampton Sidney Loomis Radio College Temple Washington and Lee University and the University of Pittsburgh. Three scholarships are already assigned to Fort Eustis CMTC. Additional awards may follow.
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Third Corps
Fort Eustis
Bucknell University
Carnegie Institute of Technology
College of William and Mary
Hampton-Sidney College
Loomis Radio College
Temple School
Washington and Lee University
University of Pittsburgh
Fort Eustis Cmtc
Hampton- Sidney
Death of Mrs. Herman Holderman in Burrsville
Mrs. Herman Holderman died at her home near Burrsville on Wednesday May 2 at 9 am after a paralysis. She is survived by her husband and several children. Funeral services were held at Union M P Church on Friday May 4 with interment in Wesley M E cemetery. Also notes of Epworth League social at the Wright home, and visits by Mrs. Wallace Hopkins to Philadelphia.
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Church House
Kathryn Lynch
Rufus King
Jesse Zeigler
Anna Frances Seward
George Baughley
J. H. Hemmons
D. T. Swing
Irma Nichols
Wesley Thomas
Boonesboro
Denton
Euston
Trinity School
Bryan Turbitt
Philadelphia
Harry Laird
Elsie Matthews
D. J. Moore
J. T. Moore
Harry Swann
Elma Wilson
Bernard McCullough
Bertha Madara
Baltimore
Clifton Morris
Ed. Morris
J. C. Glessner
Wilson Cahall
Millersville
Lawrence Lynch
Virginia
Herman Mitchell
Earlsville
Viola Jones
Thompson Swing
L. M. Goodwin
A. S. Thompson
Summit Poultry Plant
Emma Jackson
Frank Long
Selbyville
Willard Jones
Marydel
Leonard Dean
Grace John Dyer
August Keeneman
A. L. Russell
Francis Lynch
Herman Holderman
Union M. P
Wesley M. E
Wm. H. Wright
Epworth League Society
R. H. Stafford
John Thawley
Brown Thawley
Crisfield
Mad
Thanks to friends after illness and death of baby
Mr and Mrs Bernard Frazier express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during their baby’s illness and death.
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Bernard Frazier
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Wagner
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Charles M. Schwab
Mr. Schwab
Thos. W. Miller
Atlanta
Harding
Clyde A. Walb
Indiana
Indiana Republican Committee
Federal
Walb
James E. Watson
Harry F. Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Supreme Court
Albert B. Fall
Sinclair
Republican National Committee
PA Paratulphy
Denton P. T. A
Henderson
P.P. A
Denten Pp. T. A
Guiensboro P. T. A
Preston P. T. A
Ridgely P. T
County Extension News
Captain Rodriguez
Queen Anne
Williston
Wealth Nurse
F. C. Wright's
J. H. Nichols & Company
Valencia
Annapolis
St. John’s College
Lafayette
Yorktown
CMTC
Journal
Burrsville
Mrs. Wallace Hopkins
Knights of Liberty
Lexington St
Baltimore, Md
WM. Pepper Constable
Maryland Trust Building
Elkton
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