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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1938
Page
3
The Denton Journal weekly issue distributed Saturday morning November 12 1938 by Melvin and Johnson Inc publishers. Local content likely includes community notices and regional news of Denton area.
Dr. Lewis Radcliffe explains water farming history and potential, detailing oyster and fish pond industries across Asia, the Pacific, and Japan. He notes oyster cultivation is highly adaptable, with 1,000,000 acres of suitable beds and 200,000 acres farmed, plus vast untapped areas.
Dr. R. H. Riley notes that colds are caught when the body is not up to par and offers practical prevention advice. Emphasizing fitness, regular meals with dairy and fruit, ample water, weather-appropriate dress, dry clothing after rain, daily outdoor activity, sunlight, breathing fresh air, and balanced sleep to reduce susceptibility.
The text advises sneezing into a handkerchief and using disposable or burnable hankies. It recommends quick relief by going to bed eating lightly and drinking plenty of water. At fever onset, send for a doctor and follow their advice.
Cartoonist and former U S Biological Survey chief J No Darling says conservation is vital as wildlife declines across America. He notes many speak but few act, urges citizens to unite and expand conservation beyond ducks to protect soil, forests, water and food for future generations.
Conservationists and sportsmen advocate cooperation to ensure the United States Biological Survey, the Bureau of Fisheries, and state fish and game commissions receive necessary funds to perform duties. They stress that wildlife prosperity depends on loud public support and clear reporting of conservation success.
A historical column argues for government reorganization and efficiency. It notes mutual support from President and Congress, but criticizes interparty conflict. It suggests a joint Admin and Congress committee to propose practical plans, possibly screening workers and shifting some to relief roles. The piece advocates more business approach in Washington.
The passage describes worker skepticism toward machines replacing labor. It notes parallels between self binders and harvest scythes as tech advances, with references to editorials, legislative bans, and social fear. The text hints at broader debates about mechanization and job security.
An old Negro watches an experimental cotton-picking machine as Alexander Legge, a farm machinery magnate, asks about the impact on his job if machines begin to harvest all the cotton. The exchange frames labor disruption era questions.
The text discusses shifts in industrial labor as machines replace traditional tasks, noting displacement and new skill needs. It references worker adaptation, social impact, and the long arc from mechanization to more efficient production while stressing that workers must avoid starvation during transition.
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