Editorial urges conscientious vote and warns of plane smoking fires
Editorial notes upcoming presidential election urging voters to act responsibly and support a strong congressional candidate in the speaker’s county. It warns of fire hazards from smoking in airplanes and along flight routes, citing the National Board of Fire Underwriters and Pacific Coast reports. It calls for Department of Commerce regulations to curb airborne smoking dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
National Board
Department of Commerce
When Farm People Go To The Polls
The American Farm Bureau Federation states it is nonpartisan and seeks a single agricultural policy. It urges voters to study records of candidates for November 6 and support those backing an American farming policy, opposing subsidies that mask underlying issues. The organization cites 15,000 local units and 1,800 county bureaus as backing its stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Gov
Plan to spread costs of crop surplus to aid farmers
Sam H. Thompson asserts that cooperative marketing agencies should be supported with facilities to share handling costs, preventing government subsidies. He notes seven years of effort toward a plan that would place American farmers on par with labor, industry, and commerce without payroll dole mechanisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Treasury
Sam H. Thompson
American Farm Bureau Federation
Hallowe'en Pun'hin Dinner Menu and Moon-Face Sandwiches
A Halloween spread features Oyster Short Cake and pumpkin pies with two-toned white sauce for individual servings. Moon-Face Sandwiches use a round cutter to create whimsical faces, served on buttered bread with playful cutouts.
Rabbit Fever Warns Hunters As Season Opens
Dr. R H Riley of the State Department of Health cautions handlers and hunters about tularemia or rabbit fever as rabbit season nears. Three cases were reported in six months: Washington Talbot and Kent counties and Baltimore City, with more likely unrecognized cases. Transmission occurs via ticks and certain flies or direct contact with infected animals, often from dressing rabbits for market or table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Riley
State Department of Health
Washington
Talbot
Kent
Baltimore City
Riley
Tulare County
California
G. W. McCoy
U. S. Public Health Service
Edward Francis
Utah
Francis
American Medical Association
Minneapolis
U.S. Public Health Service
Rabies Like Rabbit Fever Reported With Blood Test Dfs
A description of a typhoid like fever with ulcer and swollen glands is cited. The Maryland Health Department Lab will run tests for suspected cases upon request by local officers or physicians. Since 1910 the disease has appeared in 39 states and Japan, with about 500 cases and 20 deaths. It mainly affects wild rabbit rabies. Proper cooking of rabbit destroys the germ and fully cooked rabbit is harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
State Department of Health
California
Japan
New York
Delaware
New England
Washington State
Wisconsin
Neroism in the Near East and a nurse’s heroism at Smyrna
Marylanders and Near East Relief supporters learn of Miss Aliee G. Carr, Johns Hopkins nursing graduate, praised for dengue fever relief efforts in Greece and Mosul where she was reportedly attacked by wolves while delivering aid. A silver medal from the Greek Government honors Near East relief work after the Corinth earthquake, with ceremonies scheduled for December 2 on Golden Rule Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesopotamia
Mosul
Greece
Corinth
Resolutions of Respect for Mrs Jennie H Wright
The Ladies Mite Society of Choptank M E Church records the death of Mrs Jennie H Wright a faithful member and Christian. The society extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and adds a copy of the resolutions to their records. Also noted are the names Mrs Mattie Voshell Mrs Nellie Wright and Miss Mary E Flunarty as sisters in faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie H. Wright
Ladies Mite Society of
Choptank M. E. Church
Mattie Voshell
Nellie Wright
Mary E. Flunarty
Harrington M. P Church Forms Home Missionary Society
A Home Missionary Society is organized at Harrington M. P. Church with the writer as a charter member. The Epworth League at Wesley Church met with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Noble hosting. Mite Society supper at Union M. P. Church was enjoyed. a small sum was raised. Mrs. Elsie Brown is recovering from typhoid fever. Rev. Mr. Archer from Virginia fills the vacancy at Union Corner M. P. Church. Miss Vertie Smith has returned to Philadelphia after visiting Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Missionary Society
Harrington M. P
Henry Noble
Epworth League of Wesley Church
Mite Society of Union M. P. Church
Elsie Brown
Mr. Archer
Virginia
Union Corner
M. P. Church
Vertie Smith
Philadelphia
Washington
New Schoble hats and Florsheim shoes sale at J H Nichols Ca
Local store offers Schoble hats and Florsheim shoes at J H Nichols Co. Limited stock reported with special prices. Shoppers urged to visit the shop for up to date selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H., Nichols & Ca
Local residents attend events and visits across towns
Mr and Mrs A G Saulsbury and Rev L S Matthews attended a poultry show in Denton on Tuesday evening. Mr George Slaughter Sr of Wilmington visited his parents here last Sunday with a friend. Mrs A W Saulsbury and children returned home after weeks with relatives in Centreville. Mrs Fred Flounders Mrs Thompson Swing and Mrs L M Goodwin visited Easton on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Charles Pelot of Philadelphia spent last weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Simonn Mis. John Swing returned home after weeks with Mrs Rosenast in Merchantville. Ada Matthews visited in Wilming ton with Miss Delian Green and heard Billy Sunday. Mr and Mrs H E McBride entertained his parents Mr and Mrs L I McBride of Brunswick. Mr and Mrs Willard Jones vis ited Marydel and Wartly this week. Mrs Mary Sharp entertains granddaughter Miss Emily Beebe of Michigan. Miss Lula Sevalow of Greensboro visited Thursday to Saturday. Mrs Harford Porter on a two months visit to Wilmington and New Jersey. Mr John Starkey of Philadelphia spent the weekend with family. Mr and Mrs J W Simons entertained Rev Sarkis Papasian last weekend. Mrs Joseph Orr of Philadelphia lately visited Mrs George Cherry. Mrs Andrew Mitchell left Friday for a visit in Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs D M Swing on a trip to Pennsylvania. Mrs J T Moore with an ill aunt in Hartly. Mr Fred Kemp recovering from his accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Saulsbury
L. S. Matthews
Denton
George Slaughter
Wilmington
A. W. Saulsbury
Centreville
Fred Flounders
Thompson Swing
L. M. Goodwin
Easton
Charles Pelot
Philadelphia
Frank Simonn
John Swing
Rosenast
Merchantville
Ada Matthews
Delian Green
Billy
H. E. McBride
L. I. McBride
Brunswick
Willard Jones
Marydel
Wartly
Mary Sharp
Emily Beebe
Michigan
Lula Sevalow
Greensboro
Harford Porter
New Jersey
John Starkey
J. W. Simons
Sarkis Papasian
Joseph Orr
George Cherry
Andrew Mitchell
D. M. Swing
Pennsylvania
J. T. Moore
Hartly
Fred Kemp
In Memoriam for J B Jones by Alice and Family
In sad loving remembrance of J B Jones who departed this life five years ago November 6 1923. The sun shone that day and our hearts were bright because we had you. By his wife Alice Jones and by his children the memory lingers forever with tender sorrow and gratitude for the good husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Jones
Husband
Lauve
Alice Jones
Love as Practical Law and Moral Math
A collection of quotations on love as a practical duty and divine decree, comparing love to algebra and noting the transformation of boys into men. Hopeful parental guidance emphasizes gentle upbringing and consistent daily example as essential to child development.
Twenty-Five Years Ago In Denton and vicinity
Local items recall twenty five years past with notices of land sales and new business ventures. Willoughby Nowell buys the Undertaking establishment and adds supplies. Several weddings are listed including Annie Gertrude Hignutt and David B Taylor, and S Frank Hickman with Mary J Dickerson. Social updates mention travels, visitors, and a party at Grove M P parsonage. Deaths include Fannie K Brown and Minnie L Stevens amid political mudslinging at this year’s election.
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J. Wesley Butler
Grove
Willoughby Nowell
Samuel Nowell
Tyler
James H. Nichols
Nich
Annie Gertrude Hignutt
Martha J
Peter V. Hignutt
Williston
David DB. Taylor
Queen Anne’s County
Methodist Episcopal Church
Denton
P. Shipman
J.T
Washington
Centreville
Arteria Nichols
American Corner
S. Mrank Hickman
Mary J. Dickerson
E. H W. Jones
Esther E. Wenzey
Philadelphia
Helen B. Sides
Downingtown
Myra Stevens
James E. Nichols
Ella Miles
Grove M. P. Parsonage
E. H. Jones
Bertha Holbrook
Ella Nuttle
Andersontown
J. W. Kerr
Sophie
Pittsburgh
Fannie Bernard
Greensboro
A. G. Towers
Lottie White
Easton
Nellie Fisher
R. W. Emerson
New York
Fannie K. Brown
John B. Brown
Minnie L. Stevens
H. Franklin Stevens
The First Kiss at New Dover Opera House Next Week
Paramounts first Fay Wray Gary Cooper vehicle The First Kiss plays at the New Dover Opera House next Wednesday and Thursday. Antiques valued in the hundreds of thousands and period furniture from colonial days were used on location near Chesapeake Bay Maryland to ensure authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Dover Opera House
Paramount
Fay Wray
Gary Cooper
Chesapeake Bay
Maryland
Roland V. Lee
St. Michaels
Easton
Lane Chandler
Leslie Fenton
Paul Fix
Malcolm Wiliams
George Nash
Monroe Owsley
Four Brothers
Tristram Tupper
Rats and Pests Swept By Winds Across Highlands
The text notes bizarre pest showers caused by circular winds. It cites 1804 witnesses near Youlouse and a dramatic Norwegian incident where rats migrating from highlands were scattered over a valley by a whirlwind. Weather events accompanied by waterspouts or storms are described, with witchcraft myths dismissed.
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Ventus
Norway
Made Matters Worse After Anonymous Letters
A man received threatening anonymous letters, the lettering unclear with sandwriting similarity. Detectives failed to trace the poison penner and he sought a dance with Salrdhansel, noticing a signature with the writer’s exact handwriting. A stranger then approached, escalating the anonymity and tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salrdhansel
Staying in front wins the race of life and work
This column urges finishing strong over starting fast. It notes war heroes and scientists proving endurance matters more than initial lead, and warns against overreaching or quitting health and happiness. It counsels choosing right work, persistence, and steady effort to stay ahead.
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Minot War
E Waserwass
Hobec
Successil
Silvertan Corey Tribute Reflects on Humility and Greed
A fragmented note contemplates balance between ambition and restraint. It muses that chasing every victory may lead to ruin, warning against greed and isolation as one risks losing essential humanity.
Physicians and Cookery Through the Ages
The piece notes that physicians once authored cookbooks and valued culinary knowledge. It cites Doctor Lister, physician to Queen Anne, claiming no good physician can be without competent cooking knowledge. The Kansas City Times is referenced in a quotation.
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Womwen
Lister
Queen Anne
Kansas City
The Life Prolonger In the ment pline of your heart is an evergreen tree
A poetic meditation on love as life support. It speaks of a heart centered on beauty, hope, cheer, grandeur, courage, and power as long as these feelings flourish. When cynicism and pessimism erase them, one is old even at twenty.
The Clipper Ship and the American Oriental Voyage
The clipper era, the Rainbow launch in New York, and the California gold rush spurred rapid shipbuilding. A standout event was the 1850 voyage of the American Oriental, the inaugural flat ship to carry ten from China, marking a peak in merchant sailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
California
Chine
Foreign students at West Point may graduate without commissions
Some foreign governments may request to have their citizens trained at the United States Military Academy. Congress can authorize graduation for these students by special act. However these graduates do not receive commissions in the United States Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foeign
United States Military Academy
Congress of the United States
Congress
United States Army
Future Woe For the Happy Bridegroom
A brief old State Journal quip warns that the groom will soon face hard choices to save provisions and meals, a wry reflection on thrift and looming scarcity. The line hints at impending strain behind matrimonial cheer.
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Oldo State Journal
How Happiness Happens in a Rich Interwoven Pattern
The Amrertenn Magazine notes happiness arises from a rich varied experience. It frames happiness as an inextricable pattern of a useful life across spheres, stressing how fulfillment stems from diverse, free engagement and practical usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amrertenn
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Denton Journal
Alfred E. Smith
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
T. Alan Goldsborough
Caroline County
The
Republic
Caroline
Hon. T. Alan Goldsborough
Near East
Vernon
Memoriam
Christian Science Monitor
Emergson
William Lloyd Phelps
Wina
F. A. Walker
West
Duerchants
Belind
Tan Oupen
Jones
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Sondane
Silvertan Corey
West Point
Schoble
J. H. Nichols & Company
Denton, Maryland
Federalsburg
Covey & Williams
Caroline County Bank
Henderson
Stubbs’ Store
Preston
Covey’s
Thompson's HardWare
Ridgely
Ridgely Bank
Scott’s
T. Frank Seward
Whitman
Jacob B. Davis
Denton, Md
Hotel Chelsea
Cor. Howard and Mulberry Sts
Baltimore, MD
Ford
M. A. Brackett
Dentist
G. W. Shaffer
H. A. Gifford
Hans Lecke
George Peters
T. A. Schlegel
L. L. Ott
Wood and Iron Work
BuUuranpiccu
A. S. Daffin
P. C. Denton, Md
H.C. Wright
Burraville
Baldwin
P. C. Denton
H. A. Porter
Burrsville
Ringgold’s
Tom Satterfield
New Haven
McCormick
J. Manns
W. T. Wooters
Nisi
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of
Cambridge
Nathaniel B. Harper
N. Harper
Agnes H. Harper
Agnes H. George
Circuit Court
William F. Jackson
T. Clayton Horsey
T. Clayton Hoksey
Fred R. Owens
T. Pliny Fisher
Jacob I. Grifith
Clayton Horsey
Chamber of Commerce
William Blackwell
Postoffice
Pepre
Geisazs
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