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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1935
Page
4
Federalsburg Times editorially questions Route 313 appeal as residents mostly travel to Denton and shop elsewhere. It notes Federalsburg patrons favor the Ferry via Easton, despite a longer path to Mattapake, urging Denton to improve routes and attract more business.
President Roosevelt urges Americans to avoid travel on Italian or Ethiopian vessels amid the Italy Ethiopia war. The piece argues for sacrificing minor neutral rights to prevent U.S. entry into broader conflict, recalling wartime submarine losses and earlier protests over British interference with neutral trade.
The weekly Commerce Department survey reports uneven October trading with fall warmth dampening retail sales while wholesale activity rises. Holiday buying strengthens across all lines with expectations of higher volume than last year. Unemployment absorption rises as private industry expands and public projects begin, with lumber textile and petroleum showing higher October activity. Cotton use holds gains. Southern pine shipments rise 46 percent from 1934, New model cars anticipated with New York show starting November 2. Grand Rapids furniture up 16 percent and piano shipments up 47 percent year over year. Candy sales rise 66.7 percent in September from August and 142 percent from September 1921. Farmers in good yields see cash farm income reach 4.02 billion after eight months.
In 1931 high level figures show income around $6.7 billion for the year. Farm machinery sales are projected at $350 to $400 million. Cotton spinning operated at 93.9 percent capacity in September, vs 51.3 last year, with 22,683,818 of 29,808,220 spindles active. U S trade posted a $38,536,000 surplus in September from $198,189,000 exports and $161,653,000 imports.
A national campaign to legalize lotteries unfolds as Massachusetts faces a renewed effort after last year’s setback. The National Conference on Legalizing Lotteries seeks 160,000 members via a one dollar slogan contest while opponents urge a counter effort to expose gambling’s futility and waste.
A reflection on women's roles amid rising militarism. The piece cites Mussolini’s call to shape 1.2 million youths, Ethiopian women forming battalions, and the pervasive glamorization of war in media. It argues women must unite against militaristic propaganda and stop warlike aims.
Cuban economist Pedro E Carr, director of the National Bureau of Statistics and editor of several trade reports, compares advertised products to modern transatlantic liners. He argues that well planned advertising drives consumer acceptance, even through economic downturns, and that advertising pays.
The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, with two thousand miles of lines serving dense urban areas, faces bankruptcy after borrowing millions from the Government. A five million loan request was rejected by Uncle Sam, forcing a reshaping of plans. Railroad executives and the public are left puzzled about the industry’s fate as reorganizing efforts continue amid losses at Morgan's bank and Van Sweringen’s enterprise.
The piece argues Republicans must boldly and empathetically rebuild public trust, criticizing leaders who oppose relief and highlighting Hoover era expenditures. It cites Fletcher and Bolton, notes staged AAA abuses, and contrasts relief policy with Roosevelt’s record, urging a new, constructive path for the GOP.
The piece notes Mussolini's outlined settlement lines for Ethiopia and signals Italy's fear of prolonged conflict as Papal and allied mediators seek peace. It highlights Memel election gains for the pro German party and demands for German cultural autonomy. The American School of the Air marks its sixth birthday and receives a broadcasting medal.
A columnist critiques the America Speaks poll by Dr George Gallup noting rising relief criticism from 37 percent in 1933 to 60 percent this month. He questions accuracy and independence, cites undisclosed backing and pressure tactics, and observes major city papers align with anti administration stances.
Charles Michelson, director of publicity for the Democratic National Committee, notes that a set of major papers in New York Chicago Los Angeles and elsewhere publish anti‑Roosevelt surveying, while many Democratic papers are omitted. He questions poll methods and warned against reading too much into straw votes.
Figures from the annual Red Cross report show 64,205 veterans aided and 687 public health nurses making 921,455 visits to 186,326 patients. The year saw 98,441 first aid certificates issued and 46,693 trained in life saving with 3,102,000 surgical dressings produced by volunteers and 80,901 volunteers on active duty.
The Red Cross issued more than 187,000 first aid certificates last year, a gain of 56,000 from the prior year. About 64,200 CC.C. camp youths passed tests, and the organization has trained nearly one million people in emergency care since it began teaching. More than 327,000 copies of the Aid Handbook have sold abroad and at home. The Red Cross aided 64,305 veterans through the U S Veterans Bureau. Last year 3,857,941 people joined the Red Cross. Annual roll call occurs between Armistice Day and Thanksgiving Day.
Twenty five years ago Walter Sparklin bought the James G. Redden property in West Denton and planned to move in by January. Church groups discussed cemetery improvements and church services with Elder Bonsack's revival continuing next week. A love feast and communion were planned for Sunday at the Church of the Brethren. Denton meat dealer Willard Thawley mistook a buffalo cow during transport, injuring his left leg. Dr John L Dukes wed Miss Anna Wilkinson in a ceremony led by Rev S N Pilchard. Local graduates, travels, and visits reveal a busy community, including Typhoid fever death of Carl Willis and gatherings hosted by the Rolph and Lord families. Atlantic City visitors and Wilmington and Philadelphia trips are noted along with a dental congress in Philadelphia.
Zanna finds a burr that hits her head then places it under a black gum tree as she builds a pretend pergola in a mossy, red cup dotted garden. May arrives with a heavy basket bringing Thanksgiving dinner and helps.
A family gathers for a Thanksgiving in a wartime home. Sam returns from fighting in Ethiopia, recounting peril and aid to civilians, while Zanna cherishes small comforts like wild goose and pies. The scene bridges memory, loss, and hope for peace as May reflects on war’s cost.
Oliver N Warren presents Slats diary fragments describing a boy’s Sunday talk with his father about world seriousness, smoking, and drinking, followed by notes on a Cubs game, a trip to a pitcher show, school comments, and family humor across Monday to Saturday with everyday observations and antics.
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