Europe debt relief stance shifts to private credit clamp
The United States signals no plan to forgive war debts but warns delinquent nations like France may face tighter financing. Britain Czechoslovakia Italy Latvia Lithuania are cited as paying tokens and showing intent to honor obligations, while other states risk a chilly reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
Great Britain
Czechoslovakia
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Abandoning Railroad Mileage Questioned in 1930s Losses
C D Morris of the Western Railways committee warns that 3 328 miles of U S railroad were abandoned in 1932 and 1933, more than the total mileage of any one of 13 states, with vast effects on communities and tax revenues. He urges Congress to pass the Rayburn and Pettengill bills to coordinate transport regulation and repeal unfair Interstate Commerce Act provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Morris
Western Railways’ Committee On Public Relations
United States
Morris
Congress
Rayburn
Pettengill
Tax burden on industry and citizens in U S years past
A quote from Senator Bailey of North Carolina on taxes as passed on to workers, customers, and savers. It warns that high taxes confiscate property, close factories, foreclose homes, and hinder recovery. The piece argues for efficient government to restore normal times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congressional Record
Bailey
North Carolina
These Are Days that Try Men's Souls Editorial
An Liberty magazine editorial argues against passing business duties to untrained labor leaders. It states you cannot milk a dry cow or squeeze blood from a stone and stresses business must be run intelligently to pay wages, uphold American deals, and avoid labor mismanagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Laws fail to enforce fairness between labor and capital
The text condemns government officials for racketeering by capitalists and argues that laws protect both capital and workers. It argues that officials are influenced by money, threatens labor and capital freedom, and criticizes the American Federation of Labor for seeking to compel union membership and dictate terms to workers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
New Deal Alphabet list shows 30 organizations and overlaps
A historical note lists thirty New Deal bodies with overlapping roles such as CCC and ERA among many others including NRA NLB HOLC and TVA. Employee counts vary from dozens to thousands as the alphabet expands across agencies and authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Aaa—Agricultural Adjustment Administration
CSB
Central Statistical Board
Commodity Credit Corporation
Tees
Civilian Conservation Corp
Ehfa—Electric Home and Farm Authority
ECW
ECW — Emergency Conservation Work
Ec—Executive Council
Eib—Export-Import Bank of Washington
Fca—Farm Credit Administration
FACA
Federal Alcohol Control Administration
EWA
Federal Emergency Works Administration
FCOT
Federal Coordinator of Transportation
FDIC
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Gas Works Administrate
ERA
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
FMC
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
FHLB
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
FSLA
Federal Savings and Loan Associations
Farm Prices Rise As March 15 Survey Shows Gains
The Department of Agriculture reports March 15 farm prices higher than earlier periods, with cotton corn oats wheat and livestock up. The rise is attributed to government stabilization efforts stronger business conditions and especially the cooperative movement which has unified farmers and expanded market access, earning citizen support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Abroad at Home The evolving U S tourist outlook
The piece notes a shift from long distance travel to closer destinations due to unfavorable exchange rates and global tensions. It highlights renewed interest in the Pacific Northwest New England the Carolinas and lesser known regions while Mexico emerges as a modern travel option with favorable exchange rates and expanding highways and services for American visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
California
National Parks
Pacific Northwest
New England
Carolinas
Mexico
Tiajuana
Mexicali
Egypt
United States
Mexican Prices Charm Tourists Beyond Border
A reader notes that Mexico offers lower prices for hotels, dining, and entertainment when paid in local currency. He argues that American travelers may misjudge safety, as authorities are vigilant against crime. He contrasts perceived danger with a traveler’s growing interest in the North American continent. The piece suggests current Mexican experience is less threatening than reports in Metropolitan papers imply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Lang
North American
New Leisure To Learn Promotes Work And Study For All
The article argues that the path to leisure is through work and study, aimed at self improvement and serving others. It stresses a broader ethics and tolerance across Mohammedan, Jew, Protestant, and Catholic, with occupation, wages, and comforts of life as universal needs.
China’s Fate and the Asia Powers in 1934
Editorial discusses China’s shrinking territory over 90 years, with Britain, France, Japan, Russia, and Britain’s India interests surrounding it. It notes the Nine Power Pact to protect China, Japan’s Asiatic Monroe Doctrine, and the need for friendly cooperation to secure raw materials and trade. cites a Standard Statistics Co. wage-price survey showing workers bear much of rising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Pearl Buck
America
Japan
Ching
Britain
Hong Kong
Burma
Sikkim
France
Indo-China
Formosa
Pecadores
Korea
Manchuria
Jehol
Russia
Outer Mongolia
Inner Mongolia
Jess H
England
Thibet
India
Washington
Standard Statistics Co
World Mood and Rebound Subtly Lifted by Wages and Trade
The survey notes that expanding employment and rising industrial wages bolster buying power, aiding a moderate recovery. It predicts more labor disturbances as trade steadies, but views them as bullish for industry in a rising business cycle. It cites Europe, Pax Romana, and cross border child visits as signs of growing unity and cultural exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alps
Augustus Caesar
Mediterranean
Spain
United States
Farm House of the Future at Chicago World’s Fair
A fireproof two story model farm house exhibits at the Chicago World’s Fair near the South Entrance. It has thirteen rooms including living and dining areas, kitchen, laundry, workshop, creamery, office and a two car garage. Built of brick and reinforced steel with prefabricated style construction, it will cost under 5000 dollars and showcases nationally known farm products.
Spence Hosting Weekend in Smithville and Local Notices
Mr and Mrs J H Spence entertained son L N Spence of Prospect Park Pa and nearby guests over the weekend also hosting Mr and Mrs L N Alford of Newark Del and Mr and Mrs Henry Davis of Federalsburg on Sunday Bloomery M E Church announces May 20 services Sunday School at 2 and preaching at 3 led by Rev W M Parker A Mother’s Day sermon is planned Miss Mildred Thomas and friend of near Wilmington and Mr and Mrs Thomas McCrea Jr and daughter of Federalsburg were guests for supper Thursday Mr John H Lare and Palmer Lare visited Salisbury Tuesday and Palmer receives treatment from Dr J P Spring Mrs Palmer Lare hosted her Sunday School class at a doggie roast at Woodenhawk I last Saturday Addie Bowdle has returned home after visiting relatives in Greenwood Del
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Spence
L. N. Spence
Prospect Park
L. N. Alford
Newark
Del
Henry Davis
Federalsburg
Bloomery M. E
W. M. Parker
T. Thomas
Mildred Thomas
Wilmington
Thomas McCrea Jr
John H. Lare
Palmer Lare
Salisbury
Palmer
J. P. Spring
Woodenhawk I
Addie Bowdle
Greenwood
Twenty Five Years Ago Community Life and Elections
Dr P R Fisher plans remodels at his Hillsboro residence while discussion of electric lights for the area grows. Miss Jessie May Collins dies at Chop Tank at 20, with funeral from Cheptank M E Church. School trustees named for multiple Caroline County districts and a Packers meeting at Easton to discuss canned goods output. Democratic primaries set for July 24 with filing ends July 3 and many candidates urged. Bank reports from Caroline counties show growing financial stability since ten years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. R. Fisher
Hillsboro
Queen Anne
Luther Nichols
American Corner
Jessie May Collins
John H. Collins
Josephine Collins
Frank M
Charles C
Percy E
William R. Collins
Octave Corkran
Dorchester County
William Barnes
Grove
W. J. Wright
Bellmont Cemetery
Camp Grove
J. B. Raughley
Denton
G. S. Russell
J. M. Wooters
Burrsville
G. L. Blades
W. H. Satterfield
Robert H. Thawley
Liden
Hobbs
J. S. Slaughter
E. M. Willey
Williston
T. L. Chaffinch
R. C. Rice
W. C. Todd
Willoughby
Franklin P. Medford
Lemuel R. Jones
Robert Jarrell Sr
House of Delegates
W. W. Goldsborough
Senate
W. Townsend Downes
J. Kemp Stevens
John H. Horsey
Henry R. Lewis
Gootee
James S. Willis
W. Thomas Hignatt
Caroline County
Denton National Bank
Peoples National
County bank figures show strong profits and deposits
Denton and nearby banks report aggregate business of 1 530 125 73 with deposits led by Denton National 639 572 45 and Peoples National 261 970 59. Loans total 1 014 (various banks) while Hillsboro Queen Anne shows only weeks of operation and overall surplus and undivided profits reach 194 550 99 across county banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton National
Peoples National
Federalsburg Bank of the Eastern Shore Trust Company
Caroline County Bank
Greensboro
Provident Savings Bank
Preston
Bank of Ridgely
Hillsboro-Queen Anne Bank
Hillsboro
Goldsboro Bank
Peoples
Federalsburg
Caroline
Provident
Ridgely
Hillsboro-Queen Anne
Goldsboro
Denton
Williston Churchnotes Include Local Visits and Travel News
Rev L Nugent and wife returned from Washington where they attended a New Church convention and he will preach at 3 p m on Sunday. Mrs Wm Uhler returns from Miami and St Petersburg and will open her Memory Lane home on Decoration Day. Mrs O G Hignatt returns after caring for her father M P Allen who recently died. Mrs Virdie Hardesty of Delaware visited with her mother and sisters on Mother's Day. Mr and Mrs Wm Love hosted dinner for Mrs Love’s father Roland Wheatley in Secretary. Mr Hugh Allen of Elkton, a teller at Elkton Trust Co, visited Sunday. Mr Addison Welsh shows some improvement at home. Mr and Mrs B J Frazier and Nelson visited Smithson this week. O M Hignutt spent Sunday in Denton visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virdie Hardesty
Delaware
Beauchamp
Rice
Wm. Love
Addison Welsh
B. J. Frazier
Nelson
Smithson
O. M. Hignutt
Denton
Local Advertisements Highlight Frigidaire Range Sales
The Denton Journal spotlights farm equipment and home goods listings from M K Newnam and R H Stafford. Frigidaire ranges and other appliances are promoted with low prices and convenient terms, plus invitations to view models and baking events by the Brethren Church group in Burrsville and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Newnam
R. H. Stafford
Burrsvile
Burrsville
Women’s Bible Class
The
Brethren Church
Farm Bureau
Olch Street
Denton
Florence
Advertising Prompts Merchants To Invest In Print Ads
A persuasive plea urges merchants to embrace newspaper advertising as a cost effective, lasting method to attract customers and close sales. It argues ads catch attention, convey product benefits, and reflect seller confidence.
Fragments from a family week at the lodge and home
A diary style recount of daily misadventures and social refusals. Events include a lodge admission for Semore Truax, NBA-related spending, a failed milk drop at the Rotary club, a questionable babysitting offer, a court sentence for a wife cooking for her husband, and a mistaken market order of clams instead of hams.
Eastern Shoremen to be Honored by Shore College
Washington College will award honorary Doctor of Laws degrees to Amos W. W. Woodcock of Salisbury and George L. Radcliffe of Lloyds at the 152nd commencement on June 11. Woodcock, a WWI veteran and former U.S. Attorney, is to become president of St Johns College this summer. Radcliffe, a Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland graduate, is first vice president of Fidelity and Deposit Co and Regional Public Works Administration advisor for several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Shore
Washington College
Amos W. W. Woodcock
George L. Radcliffe
Col. Woodcock
Salisbury
Wicomico High School
St. John’s College
University of Maryland
U. S
District of Maryland
U. S. Bureau of Prohibition
United States
Mr. Radcliffe
Lloyds, Md
Chestertown
Gilbert W. Mead
Eastern Shore College
Horn Tooting Denounced By Maryland Auto Club
The Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland denounces early morning horn tooters as a public nuisance and safety risk. Albert E. Buckley urges police action to curb the practice, arguing horn blowing shows poor crossing precautions and endangers nervous or ill drivers. He condemns the habit as especially obnoxious after midnight and links it to fatal crashes from speeding and overreliance on warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland
Albert E. Buckley
Maryland
Neat and durable berry checks offered at Journal office
Berry checks are described as neat and durable and can be furnished promptly at the Journal office. Customers are urged to mail or telephone orders or to call at the office for collection or purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Go to my doctor for the typhoid protection before travel
Doctor R H Riley urges campers and travelers to get typhoid shots before departure. Three vaccines, a week apart, provide protection, with the State Health Department supplying vaccine to physicians at no charge. Emphasizes contamination routes, sanitation, and public health efforts to reduce risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Riley
State Department of Health
Free AAA Farm Record Books for County Farmers
Caroline county farmers who signed contracts to cut basic commodity production will receive free AAA farm record books now being distributed to all contract signers. Some non signers may obtain copies at the County Agent's office while supplies last. The books aid record keeping for contract compliance and future program support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
W. H. Evans
Evans
AAA
Joe Penner at the Dentonias Theatre This Week End
The Dentonia Theatre announces a two day program featuring Joe Penner in Making Good part of a Warner Bros Vita phone Comedy series with Hips Hips Hooray and Ruth Etting. The show includes Fatty Arbuckle acts and Pathe News. May 18 19 offers Penner with Kay Francis Mandalay May 22 23. Watch for next week Joe E Brown A Very Honorable Guy. Joe Penner returns for the remainder of the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dentonia Theatre
Warner Bros. Vitaphone
Joe Penner
Wheeler and Woolsey
Ruth Etting
Thelma Todd
Dorothy Lee
Fatty Arbuckle
Tomalig
Pettin
Pathe News
Warner Bros
Kay Francis
Kay Francis’ Latest Success, “Mandalay,” With Ricardo Cortez, Lyle Talbot
Ruth Donnelly
Our Gang
Vitaphone
Hearst News
Joe E. Brown
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NEW Deal
Pacific
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
Belgium
Switzerland
Berlin
Smithville
Truax
NBA
Grosery
Rotary Club
Wensday—Mna
Noose
Monney
Shore College
Poser
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