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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1929
Page
4
Editorial notes urge honoring veterans and keeping faith with their sacrifices. The piece connects memory with action, urging vision to drive employment, care for disabled veterans, and local reform. It argues proactive citizens and standards elevate towns, attracting good people and prosperity through better homes, businesses, and streets.
A listener praises baritone Graham McNamee as a deeply trained dramatic vocalist with a vivid sense of scene. The May 26 broadcast features his singing and radio narration, highlighting his ability to paint pictures with music and words. The program includes Herbert K Oriental Serenade Arabian Dance from Peer Gynt and My Lovely Celia with Pasternack.
Dr Nicholas Murray Butler argues in 1929 that ending war as a policy instrument requires Americans to expand liberty driven action beyond government. He urges reshaping domestic policy to match new international norms and highlights highways and road building as vital for growth, prosperity, and social progress through paved regional networks.
Dr Hugo Eckener faced a setback when he petitioned a French airport for assistance following his controversial jab about French piggishness. The episode underscores tensions between the German aviation pioneer and French authorities amid mounting wartime pressures.
A comfortable eight room house offers a practical town dwelling in Denton with a favorable location and nearby amenities. The listing notes a spacious layout and suitability for family living, reflecting a solid real estate option in the local market.
Local notes cover politics with a Democratic primary this afternoon and civic updates. Reports include oral history of real estate the Captain Snow farm sale for 5220 dollars, new peace officers and notaries, a deep artesian well project, a lightning strike damaging a Redden Park home, church camps, student exam results, and invitations to weddings in Annapolis amid regional visits and academy entries.
The narrator recalls a childhood meadow under a walnut tree with minnows and violets, a camp beside a sycamore, and Aunt Sally’s spice cookies. He describes growing up near his father’s factory, the Main Street stores led by Mr. Robinson, Wa nanaker’s curiosity, and the lively market day scene with jolly vendors, a brick hotel, the jail, and grandfather’s poised New Year dinners in a town that has vanished.
Delegates from 48 nations arrive in Dallas for the twentieth Rotary International convention at the Texas State Fair Park. The event features vocational craft conventions, a grand pageant with country colors, official receptions, and plans for regional tours. President Sutton, Dan Moody, and Will R. Manier Jr. lead openings as sessions begin Tuesday with disease reports and committee discussions.
Druggist W. J. Evans notes many Denton residents regained health using Hera Tonic. A local man reports relief from bilious spells headaches indigestion gas and bloating after starting Hera. Evans invites inquiries and notes a money back guarantee if benefits are not seen.
R H H Stafford advertises a used Fordson tractor with plows for sale at a low price. Located for Farm and Home readers in Burrsville Maryland.
An advertisement urges readers to buy berry tickets at The Journal Office. It highlights availability at the newspaper office and directs readers to secure tickets through that location.
John H. E. Shannahan reflects on childhood Sundays in his grandfather's church recalling the desk in the study, the drawer of pigeonholes, and the family pew up front. Years later the pew stands empty yet the organ and the hymn Rock of Ages evoke the living past with lingering atmosphere.
Newsohl of Durham Roy Ronald publisher Mitchell S D and David Clark textile journal publisher Charlotte NC are among five candidates selected for the American Rotarians on the international board of directors Balloting will span Thursday morning starting with a breakfast on crippled children work A slate of speakers including Louis E Steinmann Arthur Chadwick and Private Peat will address club service and war and peace themes with a cruise of banquets and a gala fiesta de gala planned for the foreign Rotarians The convention closes Friday with talks on what Rotary means to clubs and a session for 72 district governors to map next year including plans for Rotarys silver Jubilee achievements and education week.
In loving memory of Carrie F Butler who departed this life May 11 1929. The verse speaks of loved ones near in spirit and Heaven, urging courage and faith as they await reunion with angels to greet and lead to the Saviour. Loving Sister Lizzie signs the tribute.
In loving remembrance of our dear mother Mrs J Frank Collins who departed this life October 24 1928 We mourn for you dear mother But not with outward show For the heart that mourns sincerely Mourns silently and low Sadly missed by her daughters Bertha F Daffin and Sallie C Lord
Slats recounts a week with spelling struggles and family mischief. He recalls a spoiled Saturday evening with parents, a failed trip to the pitcher show, a risky confrontation overheard between his father and mother, and amusing exchanges with Ant Emmy and a tramp. The diary ends with a ride and a bewildering view of a machine gauge.
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