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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1927
Page
4
Publication entry listing Melvin and Johnson Inc as publishers with Benjamin H Johnson president treasurer and Benjamin Fe Johnson vice president secretary. Notes mail matter status and date indicating a Saturday morning issue from Denton Maryland dated May 14 1927.
Caroline county residents attending yesterday's county seat field and track events witnessed a superb display of athletic skill and sportsmanship. The contestants represented local schools with credit, promising capable future citizens as they progress into life’s challenges.
Editorial notes the Mississippi Valley flood disaster and urges President Coolidge to convene a special session of Congress for immediate relief funding and flood control measures. It cites Senate leaders, the Red Cross drive, Army Engineers study, and calls for tariff action on glass to aid industry.
A political letter critiques President Coolidge for tariff favors after a vetoed farm relief bill. It notes a 50 percent pig iron tariff hike then Steel Corporation price and dividend boosts, and argues glass makers deserve similar aid while accusing Pennsylvania manufacturers of funding elections for Republicans.
Secretary Mellon has called for payment on November 15 1927 of all outstanding Second Liberty Loan bonds. Interest ends that date. About 1.7 billion are in circulation. The Treasury may offer an exchange for other government securities in the following six months. Banks and radio will spread word nationwide.
Weekly Health Talk from the Nutrition Department of the Philadelphia Inter-State Dairy Council explains butter builds health. It cites vitamin A for growth and teeth, vitamin D for rickets prevention, immune resistance, and energy fuel. It notes butter as a pure cream product that flavors foods and aids cooking, with a nod to traditional churning.
A morning's hand labor on farms has been replaced by large sanitary creameries where skilled buttermakers produce higher quality butter. Butter is churned by machinery, packed in sterilized tubs, and delivered to homes. The text describes creaming, spreading, and a drawn butter sauce, and touches on plans for school consolidation and building improvements advocated by state education and health departments.
The Baltimore Steam Packet steamer Ala bama will sail from Pier 9½ Light Street on Friday June 3 1927 at 7 30 p m for the Fourth Annual Cruise of the Society. It will visit Yorktown Norfolk and Virginia Beach with golf dipping and a Cavalier Hotel dinner. Cost is 21 00 per person including meals and transport. acceptance due by May 25 1927 to Secretary R Earle Greenlee.
A survey by a state committee with the Massachusetts Department of Education finds 682 one teacher rural schools amid about 15,000 pupils. Over 100 have three or fewer grades. Only 274 buildings had heating, 112 lighting, 93 sanitary facilities, and 42 were modern in heating, ventilation, lighting, and sanitation.
The State Board of Health hosts a two day Health Conference at Oster Hall Baltimore on Friday May 27 and Saturday May 28. The program features sessions on early infant mortality public health work with school children tuberculosis institutional care and public health nursing with invited physicians health officers nurses county officials and school leaders statewide to attend. The Saturday session is led by Mrs. Ethel Monroe Troy with emphasis on public health nursing.
The Edinger-Cooke Stock Company opens at the Palace Theatre Denton Maryland next Saturday May 21 and will play every Saturday through the season with weekly vaudeville between plays. They toured Crisfield Pocomoke City Snow Hill Berlin Princess Anne and Millsboro delivering a new repertoire and special effects. The Marylander and Herald praised the recent Princess Anne engagement of The Girl Who Came Back for its lively cast and blend of tragedy and humor with real audience ovation.
Chevrolet today announces the Imperial Landau a five passenger closed car priced at 780 fob Flint. Heralded as the aristocrat of low priced cars the Imperial Landau features a Fisher body with a vaulted roof plate glass windows and smoking set. Exterior satin black Duco finish with red accent stripes and crimson trim plus maroon upholstery define the car’s luxury appearance. A swing-out windshield on nickel brackets and narrow front pillars improve visibility.
The Imperial launches its new line with eight models eight in closed and two open cars, plus ton and half ton commercial vehicles. The Imperial's standard features include one piece fenders balloon tires bullet lamps and revised instruments. Factory notes credit high volume production for affordable pricing and announce a formal nationwide showing begun today after dealer demand for initial stock.
A new lighting approach in Lillian Gish's The Scarlet Letter at New Dover Opera House May 16 17 18 allegedly induces emotions. Cameraman Henrik Sartov used ultraviolet infrared and other light effects to generate anger low mood and happiness on actors, suggesting a potential substitute for inspirational music. The film, a Metro-Goldwyn-Moyer production directed by Victor Seastrom, features Lars Hanson with a large Puritan village scene and a prominent cast including Henry B. Walthall Karl Dance and Marcelle Corday.
The Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Combined Shows announce a Baltimore engagement on May 25 and 26 featuring the five ring circus with Pawah the sacred white elephant. The tour includes 1600 on tour, 900 horses and 800 aerialists, new displays with 90 zebras camels and horses, and European clowns boosting fan interest.
For sale ten tons of good mixed hay comprising clover and timothy. Seller: R. Hf. Stafford, Burrsville, Mc.
Home items and supplies advertised for household use offered by M K New nam Denton Maryland. The notice highlights availability of cleaning goods for domestic use and suggests a broad range of home care products.
Ridgely and surrounding towns share weekend visits and gatherings. Linwood, Selbyville, Chestertown, Annapolis, and Baltimore connections appear as relatives and friends travel, host events, and attend parties. The Ridgely Fire Company plans a baseball team and the Community Club meets next Monday with post office assistance noted.
Dodge Brothers Inc reports a surge in orders after announcing a new four cylinder model on May 1. President E G Wilmer says orders in the first three days totaled about 4 million dollars, with 1080 cars ordered the first day and 1742 the second. Over 600 dealer telegrams requested faster shipments as stocks run low and May 9 output raised for the second time in ten days.
Gingham is an old fashioned cotton fabric with yarn dyed before weaving to ensure color fastness and a fiber dyed throughout. It comes in plaids checks stripes and novelty figures and ranges 26 to 40 inches wide.
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