This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1928
Page
4
A historical reflection urges Denton residents to value and promote their town. It frames civic pride as essential to progress, urging locals to recognize the community’s worth, boast constructively at home, and stay consistent as builders of the town’s future.
A call to protect youth urges action as 55 percent of local delinquent boys under 21 reflect neglect. Suppressed childhood and poor play outlets harm character and physique, prompting support for the Boy Scout movement as a preventive, community-saving program.
The piece argues organized government must act in public interest while cautioning against extending government activity into private business. It discusses the Boulder Dam project as a test case, noting flood control as a public function but concerns rise when the project becomes a large scale power and water venture for limited users and commercial in nature.
The piece argues that Hoover’s path to the Republican nomination rests on Pennsylvania’s Mellon and Ware control, shaping the 1928 race. It criticizes party insiders for steering conventions in smoke filled rooms and warns of elite influence over voters and policy. It also condemns government by class.
The frontier is described as a moving line of industrial growth from Northeast to South and West, extending to the Gulf and Pacific. The author argues that true national progress requires sound laws, comparing poor legislation to spoiled eggs in making a good government.
Mrs. Ethel Monroe Troy, Advisory Nurse for Maryland, contrasts bedside private duty nursing with public health nursing. Public health nurses treat patients as part of a family and community unit, operating under Health Officer direction, with physician consent for home visits. Rural nurses run broad programs targeting communicable diseases and welfare work, while many nurses assist in Baltimore City and with groups like Babies Milk Fund and Visiting Nurse associations.
Mary Boland stars again in the 1928 Broadway play Women Go On Forever at Ford's Theatre Baltimore for the coming week starting May 28. S. E. Cochran of Washington inaugurates the revival season with this provocative comedy about a boarding house woman and three murders resolved by three marriages. Reed Brown returns as the blind boy, with Constance McKay and Francis Pierlot in original roles alongside a large cast including J Glynn McFarline Kathryn Givney Jerome Cowan Ruth Hoffman George Lessey Lora Rogers and J A Curtis.
The Vitaphone system, the voice of the screen, debuts in Delaware at the Arcadia Theatre Wilmington with Al Jolson in The Jazz Singer. The Stanley Company of America funded the recording and amplification setup, highlighting Jolson’s first photoplay and the film’s realism. Cantor Joseph Rosenblatt also appears, having recorded for Vitaphone in the picture.
A citizen asks the editor to publish a notice that he will take away unwanted cats or dogs free of charge if delivered to his place. He recounts a visit by a stray dog that killed 34 young turkeys and states he cannot kill a dog without proper authority, urging humane handling of strays.
A poetic remembrance honoring the Civil War era heroes with lines on memory and duty. It links living memory to fathers deeds and the need for healthy living and wholesome activity to keep their legacy alive.
Hollywood legend Greta Garbo, famed for glamorous on screen seduction, rarely attends parties or social events off screen. She prefers home life, reading English to improve her mind, and even enjoys house work. Her latest MGM film The Divine Woman stars her as a celebrated French actress amid luxury. shown at New Dover Opera House May 30-31 with a notable cast.
Ridgely residents and visitors are listed: Mrs Walter Bennington and sons Melvin and Paul visit near Wilmington. Mrs Norman Wilson and daughter Louise entertain in town. Virginia Stout and Orris Ames family from Florida visit. Harry Hemmons and Fred Sewell expected back from strawberry buying in the south. Bennington visits Fletcher Truitt in Easton Hospital. Edna Detwiler returns from Germantown. May Procession at local Catholic Church. Harry Robinson and daughter Mary visit from Marcus Hook. Henry Wilkinson heads to Baltimore for State Democratic Convention. George Slaughter Jr and wife visit. Memorial Day service planned at Methodist Church. M H Swing to New Jersey. Samuel Thomas visits from Royal Oak. John Starkey from Philadelphia visits. John Starkey’s family honored.
Miss Elizabeth Christopher was the weekend guest of Mr and Mrs M I Hubbard in Denton and entertained friends from Baltimore. Mrs Heber Lane visited her parents Mr and Mrs J E Brodes on Wednesday. Miss Reba LeGates improved after illness. Mr Alva Blades Jr visited his parents on Wednesday.
Five-County alfalfa campaign covers Kent Queen Annes Caroline Talbot Dorchester counties with soil types like Sassafras loam Norfolk sand Elkton clay and Meadow suitable for alfalfa growth. Emphasizes well drained fertile soil and proper acidity, plus August planting and the slogan Milk Flows Where Alfalfa Grows. Includes poultry greens seeding dates and a May 31 poultry association meeting at the Den ton courthouse.
Farm engineer Ray W. Carpenter specialist in farm engineering will be in Caroline County for a few days during the week of June 4 to advise on land drainage. He has laid out many tile drainage systems in the state none of which have failed. Those seeking drainage advice should contact the County Agent before June 4 to avail themselves of the service.
The Twentieth Century Community Club and guests enjoyed readings by Mrs LeCompte of Brooklyn New York at Mr and Mrs John Hopkins home on the sixteenth. She is noted as a singer and will be invited again. The next meeting will be hosted by Mr Fred Perry and sister Marie on Thursday the 31st with a bake sale planned.
A cryptic riddle key by letter number clues defines common words and phrases. It decodes terms such as meal extend circular opposite of right and other terse definitions, concluding with the quote about extraordinary possibilities in ordinary people.
On account of poor health, one No. 3 Geiser Sawmill with saws and blower, one Steel Case Thresher 36 inch cylinder 65 separator, one A B Frqahar 22 h p Traction Engine with all belts complete. Walter A Wilhelm Denton Md Near Burrsville. (5-19-31)
The Board of Education awarded bus contracts for several routes including Camp Grove-Sheppard to Charles Ellwanger and Central to W L Jump. New routes went to William W Murphy, Mrs. Mark BE Hignutt, S J Hurst, A G Wroten, and Linden C Noble. The board also filed the annual budget with County Commissioners and announced adjusted school hours for berry districts. Readiness to post student test scores accompanied by invited patron review.
A Friday evening weenie roast at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seely's drew a large crowd. Miss Edna Adams returned home Saturday after a week with her Wilmington sisters. Mrs. Harrison Trice and Mrs. Earl Adams visited Mrs. Roland Wilson on Monday. Miss Alice Hastings spent the weekend with Misses Elma and Harriett Seely. Preaching at Bloomery is set for Sunday at 2 30.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.