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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1931
Page
4
A discussion argues that regular school attendance builds citizenship and success. It cites Maryland's compulsory attendance law until age sixteen with limited exemptions and highlights punctuality as a crucial factor, illustrated by an alumnus’s employer inquiry about on time attendance in youth.
Paul Block argues that after a slow start, signs point to higher national prosperity. He cites US factory activity, car loadings, auto production, building contracts, and steel gains as measurable indicators while noting cautious public sentiment lags behind the improving fundamentals. Advertising supported the upturn by sustaining sales and profits for many firms.
Business interests prepare to oppose higher corporate and personal taxes and resume talks on canceling World War debts to the United States as a step to revive international trade.
A speaker defends prohibition linking liquor to a new industrial order. He likens booze to a horse and buggy out of place in modern Detroit, arguing society cannot risk unsafe driving and that past hitching posts recall dangerous Saturday nights with sober horses while saloons drew crowds.
J F Essary in the Baltimore Sun condemns rising public expenses funded by lawmakers. He argues excessive taxation stifles individual rights and highlights Russia’s confiscation as a cautionary parallel. He questions how long the country can endure annual levies near ten billion dollars.
The April issue of Current History credits Woodrow Wilson with a transformative early administration and a comprehensive program, praising the Federal Reserve as a landmark reform and lauding his decisive appeal to end war and engage Old World nations.
Charles F. Kettering of General Motors argues that a sick business must reevaluate and overturn its basic approach. He warns that change is inevitable and urges leaders to study facts, shift from building to operating, and apply scientific minds to spark new ideas and industries to reduce unemployment.
A Lincoln Journal excerpt attributes Henry Ford criticizing regulated liquor shops and driving unregulated by modern cars. It argues streets need guiding customers and proper industry steering to avoid social harm, warning that automobiles require guidance home.
The Los Angeles Times reports broad public disapproval of the Massachusetts compulsory insurance law. The Boston Transcript argues the statute is flawed, while critics say it hinders accident prevention and increases fatalities. Public pressure shifts toward revising traffic rules and driver responsibility.
For years before World War I railroads faced political attacks and demagoguery. Postwar gains faded with the 1929 era, but experts say the pessimistic view overstates decline. Railroads underpin national transport, and executives seek a new era of coordinated transport spanning rail highway water and air with federal and state cooperation and a 25 billion dollar investment.
A 1930 analysis notes farm fire losses total about 125 million dollars in drought years. It cites hazards such as combustible buildings isolation from fire services and lack of quenching facilities, urging farmers to reduce waste and adopt fire prevention steps to protect prosperity.
Editorial note from Welsh children greets global readers on Goodwill Day 1931. They honor Dr. Nansen as a friend to all nations and pledge daily peace through friendliness, dedicating mind heart and hand to greater world peace victories.
On Goodwill Day 1931, schoolchildren worldwide will telephone capital to capital from eight A.M. Pacific time, circling the globe to Washington, with messages from Europe Africa Australia and Canada converging at London by 9 P.M. London time. The article also notes China’s National People's Convention and Sun Yat Sen's reconstruction program as period shifts unfold toward peace.
Twenty five years ago Phares Crouse opened a wood yard in Denton and a new dwelling for W S Norris was to begin soon. Dukes Roe and Ernest Watson found a carrier pigeon with a silver band inscribed B Y 61 209. Elections Supervisors Thawley Sylvester and Beau schamp qualified and organized. A new three story jail with eight rear cells was set to be built of brick with stone or concrete foundation. Also noted were moves of residents, a Seaford earthquake scare, habeas corpus case Leonard Adams, post office changes for American Corner, a railways ownership debate, and a reorganized county board of health with named sub registrars.
Slats records a chaotic diary spanning Friday to Thursday. Emmy faces a forged pact claim and denies it. Saturday shows Sim Hasp offered a better paid job but chooses independence. A crash involves a woman driver and a hat detail. Emmy studies Wild West cruelty and moth balls fail to excite Slats. A new doctor spurs humor about pneumonia. Slats edges a grade with Milton and Shakespeare confusion.
Henderton and others visited the Coopers on Sunday. Goodens from Norwood and Huntingdon Valley spent the weekend with their parents. Henry Pippin welcomed a baby girl born near town last Friday. Families moved, hosts hosted, and locals entertained guests from Cresona Salisbury Goldsboro and Clayton among others.
In loving remembrance of Thelma Virginia Baker who departed this life March 14 1991 at two months. The piece expresses grief over her early death and memory of her kind heart and smiling face. From her mother daddy brother and grandparents T R Benson and wife.
Mr Frank Collins and Miss Mary Stumph of Washington DC spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs C F Collins. A demonstration meeting by Miss Bessie Spafford at Mrs H Shivery’s home was a success. Mr Joseph Berger of New York visited friends and relatives here. A meeting is planned at Smithson Church Sunday night.
The essay argues toll roads wane but the gasoline tax remains a heavy cost for drivers. It cites three to ten cent rates, equating tolls to fuel expense, and notes annual gas tax revenue surpassing 500 million dollars with rising rates. It contrasts past road toll complaints with current driver burdens.
Goldsboro records show numerous visitors and guests over the week and weekend. John McCaffery and family from Philadelphia spent days with relatives, with other guests from Salisbury Greenwood Ridgely Baltimore Fred Martin Louise, C E Russell George Cherry, and more visiting local households. Various family gatherings included Linwood Bennett Luther Bennett, Noble Shively, Edwin Butler, and Lovable correspondents from Philadelphia Baltimore Ridgely and Wilmington.
The Board of Governors mourns the loss of T Pliny Fisher who for thirty years attended annual sessions and contributed wisdom legal learning and inspiration. A Denton Maryland lawyer and auto dealer he supported reform movements and served as Sunday School Superintendent. he was a delegate and representative to Maryland Annual and General Conferences. A tribute to his memory requests publication in the local paper and permanent minute in the seminary records.
In loving remembrance of Lydia A Hutason who departed this life May 3 1919. A daughter writes of loss and longing with memories of a mother missed, noting life changed and enduring love in quiet reflection. Composed by her daughter with the line Thy will be done.
The text argues that aging and illness result from neglecting talents and that both body and eyes require regular mental activity and systematic use. It stresses that decay comes when the brain and eyes are not kept active, and that eye health hinges on consistent, purposeful visual attention and varied stimuli to maintain sight and blood flow.
Reading a dense list of high school events, the article records winners in many sports across Greensboro Denton Federalsburg Preston and others. It cites top placers in dodgeball touchball speedball volleyball and relay races with winning teams and team members, noting several new records and close scores.
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