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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1937
Page
4
The article reflects on graveside flowers as symbols of soldiers’ sacrifices in war. Red roses and carnations signify brave blood shed, white lilies honor devotion, blue violets denote happiness in a peaceful afterlife, and green leaves memory that remains fresh. It asks what veterans would say, urging loyalty and sacrifice for the nation.
The era notes that impatient drivers speed through streets then stop abruptly to park without clear destination, forcing others to yield. It argues stronger penalties would spark protest, but predicts public will demand limits to curb this dangerous habit and protect fellow motorists.
Exemption from taxation for federal and state authorities and tax exempt securities is targeted for taxation by the Administration. The President frames it as a matter of principle and urges Congress to act promptly, though lawmakers are unlikely to vote away funds they control this session.
A jittery year for Congress with every House member and about a third of the Senate facing re election. The Wage and Hours bill shows the strain between Roosevelt backers and the Southern bloc as Florida testing New Deal strength unfolds. Pepper a Roosevelt ally vs Wilcox an anti New Deal Democrat dominates the primary.
The article assesses how Senator Pepper's win strengthens the President's position in Congress and influences votes on Wage and Hours, Reorganization, and spending. It notes broader support from conservative groups, calls for persuasion over mandates, and predicts limited GOP gains in the House this fall.
J W Beyen of the Bank for International Settlements warned at Basel that government stimulus efforts are largely futile and that currency devaluation should be deplored. He noted 1937 lessons showing abundant gold and cheap money do not prevent price declines, and warned economic nationalism worsens world disorder while recovery hinges on sustained profit margins.
The Keystone Automobile Club urges smooth crosswalks to curb pedestrian movement and reduce accidents. It warns rough Belgian block paving creates treacherous footing, especially for women in heels, and suggests marking crosswalks with white lines to attract pedestrians and aid motorists.
A Senate floor remark by Senator Walsh of Massachusetts asserts that American foreign policy hinges on the President and State Department's state of mind under current facts. The claim challenges democratic government and the leader’s peacetime choices in international matters.
Charles Michelson writes that the president should keep foreign policy within Congress bounds, criticizes neutrality law attacks, notes unity in Roosevelt's cabinet, and defends cordial relations among Hull, Roper, Cummings, and Farley amid public scrutiny and press sensationalism. The article defends executive restraint and cabinet dignity.
An old column notes a fake Roosevelt cabinet rift about consular work and currency, then compares real cabinet disputes in large firms. It recalls Big Tim Sullivan era politics with a quip about resignation offers and a moral about cabinet behavior.
An editorial verse extols merchants who advertise and businesses that report events such as parties and weddings. It praises early submissions, community cooperation, and timely tips to raise a town’s profile and journalistic quality.
Greensboro area residents share weekend and weekday visits. Joseph and Mrs. Green host Billy. Estel Bowman and children go to Laurel Fork. Kenneth Bostic visits Chester kin as William Sipple hosts. Mrs. Asbury Hubbard returns improved after Fifer’s Hospital treatment. Victor C. Nah visits J R Lake. Lawrence Jones stays with Frank Asilton. Nancy Smith visits Wilmington relatives. H L Cohee at Rehoboth Beach. W Thomas Thornton I in Baltimore.
The piece reflects on revelations from God, noting John on Patmos as a model of enduring faith. It prompts readers to recall cloud imagery and lightning flashes as metaphors for divine glimpses. It urges that any troubled soul can reach a spiritual summit from which God’s glory can be seen and strength drawn to press on.
The 1905 Old Bailey trial of two Stratton brothers marks the first use of fingerprints as evidence in a murder case. Scotland Yard had 80,000 prints but jurors faced cautious guidance from judge on reliability. Despite mixed sentiment, the brothers were convicted and hanged.
Native Gaspe fisher folk recount legends from Ile au Massacre and other places with tales of wrecked ships and spectral pirates. They tell of yearly moonlit storms revealing a barque lit by lightning, crews armed with cutlasses and muskets, then fading to calm seas as the storm ends.
The origin tale ties the term to the fourth Earl of Sandwich who lived during George III’s era and supposedly popularized meat between bread so he could gamble without leaving the cards. Captain Cook later named the Sandwich Islands after him. The practice existed in various forms long before this Earl.
A commission for the German government reported a thin gray worm two centimeters long devoured 36 kilograms of rail near Hagen in two weeks. The worm allegedly softened iron before eating it by spraying a corrosive solution from two head glands.
We thank friends and neighbors for help during illness and death of our husband and father William J. Murphy. Gratitude for floral tributes is expressed by Mrs. Clara Murphy and Children.
A burglar attempted to kidnap a boy in Harrington while Denton hosts numerous activities. Denton baseball beat Harrington 10 to 7 as Greenboro game to be played today. Commencement at Caroline High on June 11. Obituary notes for Henry Pepper and Mrs. Mary Frances Jarman. Missionary Rev. A. L. Grey returns from India after ten years. Marriage notices for Thomas Corbin to Laura Weaver and Mary Elizabeth Nichols to Edwin Breeding. City improvements discussed for Main Street.
Caroline County obituary notes Mrs Sarah A Callahan a church longtime active member and mother of Mrs J Frank Ledman. Survived by husband the late Andrew Callahan, three sons Lewis A Jarman Clinton B Jarman Henry Jarman, daughter Mrs J Ed Willis, brother Rev Thomas H Lewis and three sisters. Funeral Sunday 2 pm at Preston M E Church with Rev Wilmer Jagard officiating. Interment in churchyard.
Oliver N Warren records a week of local life in a humorous diary. Sunday at church the preacher claims sleep talking from his wife occurs. school days describe mischief with Jane, geography class, and a teacher praised/teased. The entries mix small-town scenes, family talk, and social events ending with a drugstore misadventure involving Jane Elsy and friends.
A Baltimore meeting on Wednesday June 1 will gauge interest in a Federal Crop Insurance Program for wheat. Dr. T B Symons says AAA committees and farmers from Maryland and Delaware will discuss coverage options and costs, with Roy M Green present to explain the plan. Local administration lies with state and county AAA groups.
The Journal office advertises handy scratch pads available for 1 cent each. The offer emphasizes affordability and invites readers to visit the office to purchase.
Maryland farmers face lower deductions on depleting crops grown beyond general allotments. The AAA reduces the per bushel deduction from 96 cents to 60 cents for farms producing 100 bushels or more of wheat, aligning the deduction with the payment rate per acre. For smaller wheat farms the rate drops from 6.00 to 3.40 dollars per acre.
A fragment quoting Carlile or similar attribution states that love initiates knowledge just as fire starts light, reflecting a philosophical view on learning and inspiration. The line presents a literary aphorism rather than a news item or report.
A writ of fieri facias issued by the Circuit Court for Caroline County directs the sale of three parcels in Denton. Parcel 1, one fourth acre on High Street, formerly John J. Barnes home property. Parcel 2, one eighth acre fronting High Street with extensions, tied to Henry Blackiston and Frazier. Parcel 3, one acre containing two dwellings and outbuildings near Fourth and High Dry Streets. Purchases arise from the will of John J. Barnes, now owned by Sarah G Barnes, Lilly Tucker, and Nelson F Barnes.
On Tuesday June 21 1938 between 2 and 4 p m I will offer and sell the said property seized under execution at public sale to the highest bidder in front of the Courthouse in the town of Denton Maryland. Title papers and revenue stamps are at the purchaser's expense.
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