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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1929
Page
4
A reflection on debts we owe to others, arguing no one is truly self made. Jesus gives a motive of love and gratitude, urging use of strength and means to uplift others, defend rights, and respect personality. The piece urges practical acts of fairness, education, health, and opportunity across races and nations.
A letter urges Denton to sweep downtown streets after midnight on Saturday to present a neat appearance for churchgoers and visitors. The writer notes debris on pavements and streets and argues towns with tidy streets attract favorable impressions on Sundays.
Secretary Mellon states opportunities for youth are ten times better now than in the past. He argues modern business rewards initiative and intelligence, with keen competition opening doors for capable individuals who start small ventures and succeed. A headnote urges observing public needs and mastering a sought service.
The piece argues football loyalty transcends fads as crowds surge with joy when a touchdown or goal is scored. It notes players equality in wealth before and after games, suggests bets reflect confidence in skill, and lauds speed dexterity courage and quick thinking as core appeals driving the sport.
A small Indiana town formed a Commercial Club to unite merchants and help the community. The club organized the Community Public Sale, hiring an auctioneer and listing a two percent commission, drawing farmer praise for reviving local commerce and cooperation.
A townwide Commercial Club sale boosted by merchants from druggists to jewelry stores attracted a large crowd. Over $7,000 worth of stock changed hands as merchants offered cataloglike goods locally to outcompete mail orders. The editor urged continued advertising and home trading to strengthen town and community.
A Preston bulletin recalls local notes including improvements to G A Denakyne residence and ongoing diphtheria trouble in the First District near Goldsboro. County bids for Fifth District road held, funds set at 150 and 149.25, decision deferred. church dedication planned for St Paul Greensboro on Nov 6 with bishops and ministers. Captain Charles W Spence of the steamer Cambridge dies at 44 from Bright's disease. buried at Stevensville. Friends meeting events feature Wilson Tyler and John Cornell address, with poems and papers read by school and church members. Provident Savings Bank reports strong deposits. Explosion heard after R J Ledawn canning house fire in Bethlehem. Local weddings include Joseph A Willis and Lulu Holewell. also Miss Mary Parke Dodge and Carroll Hanson Dunning. Notables include Miss May Barclay named assistant teacher in Denton. Duke's son enters Penn Dental. Dr W A Smith hosts Baltimore guests. card party led by Ella Downes.
Britain invites four great powers to a January 1930 naval disarmament parley in London. The United States accepts. France and Italy emphasize positions on global tonnage and submarines. The piece argues talks may lower armament costs and taxes, and includes Alfred E. Smith contrasting business and government management.
Metropolitan prima donna Frances Alda will demonstrate versatility on the Atwater Kent Hour on Sunday evening November 3. The program spans folk songs, ballads, opera and oratorio, highlighting broadcasting’s impact on vocal versatility and the singer’s adaptability to the microphone.
Slats records a chaotic diary with family sounds, a surprise for his father, music requests, and misadventures with money. The entries describe daily squabbles, class confusion, dating quotes, and a visiting couple arguing at night. The tone is fragmented and humorous.
Greetshord Miss Annie Manlove aged gi and one of the oldest women in the community died last Saturday morning from paralysis at the home of Alfred Billings where she had lived for two or three years. She was the daughter of the late J. P. and Amanda Hardcastle Manlove of Caroline county and lifelong Holy Trinity Church member. Survived by sister Lena M. Mutchler and brother W. P. Manlove. Funeral Monday at 1 pm at her brother’s home officiated by Rev. Francis W. Kirwan. Interment Greensboro cemetery.
A. W. Weisel notes stock markets faced further pressure with most declines across the board. He cites the 100-stock average at 191, near the 209 high from September, and warns of continued adjustments despite long term gains. He sees a recession in activity and cautions investors to defer new commitments.
Vernon notes the Public School Publishing Company praises Patterson School statewide diagnostic results and plans to use them in the sixth annual national testing program with nationwide medians to follow. Wilmington visits include a baptism and a family reunion dinner. Dover hosts a WCTU convention guest and P T A luncheon. local home upgrades and labor moods contrast outdoor work desires.
The saying compares doing well in business without advertising to rowing upstream. It urges readers to subscribe to the Journal to learn about goods and public notices that convey information to the public.
Ridgely society items mention Mrs. William Sipple of Greensboro visiting niece Mrs. Leonard Dean on Monday. Annie Turner returns from Greensboro. Willis Marshall hosts his parents from St Michaels. Thomas Jones Jr and Paul Hemmons visited Baltimore. Frank Somis family moving to Philadelphia. Ida Imler visits daughter Irma in Elmira New York. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lord. Leo Meginney hosts a benefit card club. Helen Sabitzy visits Baltimore Friday to Sunday. J P Swing family returns from Price's.
Parasite plants destroy trees by draining life from trunks. Parasite people spoil communities by taking benefits without giving back.
An old time kitchen guide stresses careful timing for vegetables. It covers spinach cabbage beets carrots and glazed sweet potatoes with steps for boiling or baking and notes on salt vitamins and the effects of soda and soaking.
Feed costs dominate poultry budgets but choosing a cheap mash harms production. A well balanced mash may cost more upfront yet reduces overall feed consumption, boosts egg production, lowers mortality, improves fertility and hatchability, and yields higher quality eggs. Don’t rely on price alone.
Benjamin Shindler thanks Dover and vicinity patrons for their support during the first show of Cock Eyed World with the Western Electric Sound System. He pledges further improvements for entertainment and public pleasure at the Dover Opera House.
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