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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1932
Page
4
The piece argues for a shift from a planless national economy to a planned system to avert disaster. It cites economic insecurity haunting workers as machines and mergers threaten livelihoods, urging reconstruction of the economic ship. It highlights U S resources, engineers, facilities, and a capable population to enact a national plan for prosperity.
The passage argues that persistent truthful advertising keeps brands visible and drives sales. It insists that business cannot thrive without continuous promotion, and that well advertised, quality products become the world’s best sellers. Without ongoing advertising, wheels stop and business dies.
The piece rails against excessive government entities and rising taxes. It cites a county in Illinois with 419 taxing bodies as emblematic of a nationwide pattern. It argues tax hikes hit taxpayers amid unemployment, warning that higher revenue threatens America's future.
May 1932 commentary outlines unemployment, war debts, bonus issues, and Sino-Japanese tensions. Calls for 11 percent federal payroll cuts, departmental consolidations, and wartime camp suspensions. Armistice signed at Shanghai May 6, while political blame shifts to election year dynamics and President Hoover’s aims.
The article recounts a Shanghai military display attack during the Emperor’s birthday and the injuries to officials including Shigemitsu, amid debates on Manchukuo and U S positions. It notes the League and Geneva talks on disarmament, youth crusades for peace, and U S legislative relief efforts amid a staggered world crisis. It cites Secretary Stimson, the Kellogg Pact, and Nine Power Treaty, with broader calls for international cooperation to avoid further war.
The piece surveys economic and political tensions in Central Europe with rival ambitions from France, Britain, Germany, and Italy, notes an inconclusive London meeting, and cites experts tasked by the League of Nations to craft harmonizing plans. It mentions the American Friends Service Committee program, Chinese unification policy shift, and general commentary on propaganda and taxation.
The piece advises on brooding late hatched chicks through spring and early summer. It warns that overheating harms chicks, noting heat should start around edge hover at 90 degrees, then drop 6 degrees weekly until 70. After five weeks heat is mainly needed at night or on cold rainy days, with no heat after week six in a good brooder.
Twenty five years ago on the Eastern Shore schools from Denton visited Annapolis to meet Governor Warfield while incidents include Miss Ethel Bryan’s horse crash on the way home. Reports recount a pine grafted with a huckleberry in Concord, a large herring haul by Coulchan and Hogan, and weather frost across the Peninsula with minor strawberry damage.
Friday entry recalls a burnt finger and a claim of no scream while everyone in the house supposedly heard. Saturday shows the groovy store job and a rebuke over chocolate drops. Sunday notes Bruce Smith’s plane crash and Parrashoon joke. Monday covers a wage dispute at the noose paper. Tuesday retells a drug store investor and a pension fund. Wednesday mentions Emmy Lutz’s baby and thermometer. Thursday describes Ant Emmy Cracked glasses and plans for a replacement.
A humorous contrast compares ancient figures like Samson Cleopatra and David with modern worries about dandruff hang nails and epidemics. It argues eradication and prevention of disease as the goal, citing hog cholera control through restricting virus use, quarantining treated hogs, and farmer responsibility, noting Maryland's steps as a model.
Mr Linwood Todd has been ill at home for two weeks and was moved by ambulance to Easton Hospital for a possible leg amputation. Evelyn Richards celebrated her tenth birthday with a party hosted by her mother Lizzie Richards. Washington visitors Mr Hugh Frampton and grandmother Mrs Harriett McNash. A W McConnell and Miss Hattie McConnell visited their mother Mrs J F McConnell. Leon Todd of New Jersey spent time with his mother Mrs Cora Todd. S E Storey spent Sunday with her sister near Hobbs. Miss Louise Todd visited friends in Preston. Quote by Elizabeth Gibson on infirmity of purpose.
The article explains soybeans' adoption arc in the United States, noting farmers increasingly use soybean oil meal as a protein supplement to lower feed costs. It argues for home-raised feeds boosted with a balancer and highlights that one ton of soybean oil meal comes from about two acres of soybeans, boosting dairy, poultry, beef, and pork production efficiency.
Maryland registered 28 706 live births in 1931 with 298 twin sets accounting for 596 children or 2 percent. Baltimore City recorded 106 twin sets among 14 166 births and 122 twin sets among 14 539 in the counties. National figures from 1928 Census show 2 percent twins in 2 233 149 births across 144 states and DC. Elizabeth McMahon of Federalsburg High won first in the Eastern Shore Essay Contest on Col William Richardson, with a $20 prize to be awarded May 27 in Baltimore.
Won by Myra Thawley Den ton Eloise Pritchard Greensboro second Anna Zacharias Greensboro third Elizabeth Vickery Denton fourth time 10 sec. Row and Catch Relay-Elementary Won by Preston Mildred Langrell Lillian Gudow thei Morgan Louise Goswellen Josephine Quidas Frances Rosebrook Virginia Lee Fletcher Helen Spies Hillsboro second Denton third Pederalsburg fourth time 1 min 24 sec.
Mr J Owen Knotts of Denton will represent Maryland at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in June as one of four Eastern Shore delegates. Other delegates include State Comptroller William Gordy of Salisbury, State Senator Scott Beck of Chestertown, and Wallace Quinn of Crisfield. Miss Louise Downes will marry Marlin Monroe of New York this spring, with Miss Mildred Downes hosting events. Furniture and fixtures at Nowell lunch room on Market Street were sold to Hayward Hignutt of Federalsburg. he plans to reopen after repairs. Miss Sue K Smith remains in Easton Hospital after an emergency operation last Thursday.
Reports from May 9 to May 16 list tuberculosis in Andersontown and Denton, tetanus in Denton, and chickenpox near Denton. Local health officials urge vigilance and monitoring for possible spread.
ASubscriber laments modern church life favoring kitchen talk over prayer. He contrasts upper room prayership with Supper room feasting, urging removal of stove fire in favor of altar fire, more piety and service, and waiting on God rather than waiting on tables.
Dr Richard C Leonard warns that thumb and finger sucking lip and cheek habits and even pacifiers can deform teeth and jaws. Early dentist consultation helps identify causes such as hunger or overfeeding and prevents lasting mouth and facial issues.
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