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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1930
Page
4
Vice-President and Secretary entry notice filed with the Denton Maryland post office as second class mail matter for Saturday morning May 17 1930.
The piece celebrates summer’s arrival across the landscape. It notes trees turning green and dogwood blossoms whitening forests, wheat and pastures growing rapidly, and scenic diversity from north to south and west. It lauds the blending of winter into spring, spring into summer, and autumn, creating a series of ever-changing, delightful scenes.
The 1930 Census raised questions about birth and death records and their collection by state health departments. Dr. Riley explains how vital statistics track life and death, measuring infant mortality and death rates to compare across regions. The process uses direct registration, district registrars, and monthly transfers to the State Bureau of Vital Statistics.
A town can boom not by selling lots but through cooperative spirit and moral renewal. Progress comes from education culture and service, fair competition and better patronage, more neighborliness and deeds, cleaner streets, and active civic loyalty supporting local institutions.
Hoover warned of over 200 federal bureaus shaping law through rules and commissions. The piece laments rising officialdom replacing individualism, threatening constitutional rights, free speech, and democracy as regulators expand and demagogues rise.
The article discusses artificial beauty aids used by women and public attitudes toward them across eras. It cites a 1634 Massachusetts law forbidding lace and shine adornments and a 1770 English act declaring women who lure husbands with perfume false hair or hips as sorceresses, noting enduring human nature despite changing customs.
The new translation of a Japanese book on The Pacific Problem emphasizes Korean emigration to Manchuria and the resulting frictions. It notes Koreans farming there face leasing and sales laws, police permits for irrigation, and required Sun Yat Sen worship in Chinese schools. The piece links these issues to broader Far Eastern questions and Pacific Institute discussions.
A letter to the editor argues for a toll free long reach Bay Bridge option via Kent Island, comparing mileage and costs with Tolchester and tube routes. It notes a Kent Island bridge could save roughly 14 miles to Baltimore and 56 miles to both Annapolis and Washington, and predicts a bay crossing within years.
An authoritative letter from Japan highlights perceived economic trouble among students. It notes Tokyo Imperial University graduates may struggle to find work, a situation described as critical. The piece contrasts this with praise for naval public health efforts in Haiti and notes Virgil’s 2000th birthday celebrations in Italy.
Janet Gaynor learns about koa wood ukeleles on a trip to Hawaii for the Fox Movietone musical romance High Society Blues. She will perform the instrument in the Capital Theatre engagement with the cast including Collier Compton Kooper Fazenda and Gaye as the show travels this weekend.
Washington residents Mrs. Russell and daughter Miss Etta Mae joined trainings staff in town. Visitors included Maurice Bartlett of Wilmington and Mrs. Harvey Morris of Philadelphia with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Cheffins. Louise Milby and Clarice Walker traveled from Baltimore. Local gatherings featured Ladies Aid at Assembly Hall hosted by Mrs. Edward Lapham. Town residents and visitors shared weekend stays, hospital returns, house improvements, and short trips to Pitman, Harrington, and Dover.
Denton wins a track meet tallying top finishes across events including distance and relay races. Individuals from Greensboro Preston Federalsburg Ridgely and Denton posted numerous wins and new records amid a full lineup of sprints jumps throws and relays.
Local Sun Oil official Robert Weir Jr warns motorists that summer heat brings engine and tire stress, but Sunoco Motor Oil claims to prevent hard carbon buildup and overheating. He notes heavy summer oils can cause deposits, while Sunoco research offers a direct solution for summer annoyance.
Adams families host and visit across the region with Cumberland area ties. Charles Johnson and Wesley Bullock travel to Cape Charles Virginia while Edna Adams plans Bloomery Aid gathering on May 22. Visitors include Sadie Devore Blanche Stetler Charles Fountain and more at Adams and Fountain households.
A quotation from Calvin Coolidge praising a Bible comparison and a Stevenson remark on future good, work, and happiness, attributed to Subacribe for the Journal. The lines frame the value of reading and living well as guiding human progress.
Smithville residents and others spent Sunday in Cape Charles and nearby areas. Distinct names include Elizabeth Bullock Evelyn Bullock Mary Johnson and John Tay lor of Chester Pa. Several social visits are listed with Milton Federalsburg Federalsburg area names.
Egg marketing experts report housewives prefer large well formed eggs, pushing undersized eggs to lower prices. Hatcheries counter by breeding for bigger eggs and better hatchability under the slogan Hatchery Chicks For Greater Profits while stressing fair dealing and quality. Mazzini quote about duty appears as a quoted insert.
A county candidate announces plans to run for Sheriff on the Democratic ticket after requests from constituents. The speaker notes past service in the office and pledges to serve the county to the best of their ability if successful in the primaries and general election.
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