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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1934
Page
2
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The National Housing Act has spurred activity in the quiet building industry with rising inquiries on home repairs and an upturn in construction. Johns-Manville's Lewis Jr Brown cites a 300 percent rise in inquiries since August loan provisions. Clarence M Woolley of American Radiator and Standard Sanitary says the Act brought a 40 percent upturn in sixty days. Industrialists back the act to create jobs for the idle.
An editorial urges Denton merchants to support and advertise in the Denton Journal. It argues that a first class local newspaper boosts the trading area, expands advertising reach, and accelerates city business growth, predicting improvements in advertising sales and overall economic activity.
Pre election trends show business expects modest congressional change and presidential focus on recovery. Administration weighs balanced budgets, private industry support, tariffs, and large public works to cut unemployment. Possible consolidation of housing and public works agencies could centralize future unemployment relief spending.
Secretary Ickes Morganthau and Perkins growl as they must route issues to Coordinator Riehberg before WH attention. Riehberg resents the label though seen as top adviser now. Lewis Douglas once led the budget and tours Europe. A car maker dumped 2.7 million dollars of body dies after a rival altered its 1935 line. Government control could curb such competition. Much quiet activity from the administration center signals future policies and broad consultations across banking industry agriculture and politics.
Evidence grows that recovery forces will present a more united front under the President. Bankers and private enterprise respond to Roosevelt’s call for an All-American recovery team, while NRA veteran A D Whiteside urges Congress to shape a new recovery act. The Chamber of Commerce notes convergence of aims between business and the administration as private enterprise is urged to take up leadership from government as recovery progresses.
Seven officials from Federal Tenders, State Tenders, and Texas Railroad Commission meet in Kilgore to tackle the hot oil crisis. They discuss proration laws aimed at preventing a national oil glut and plummeting prices. The issue centers on balancing Texas production with national market stability amid vast oil fields and rising tensions.
Regulators warn that some oil operators evade quotas by selling “hot oil” across borders at low prices, triggering a price war across the region. Kilgore leaders join in planning state action while federal agents may halt shipments at the border to curb the racket and restore order.
New York business shows higher sales and new securities in October, led by a 65 percent rise at National Cash Register versus 1933. Yet stock trading remains subdued and rail income weak. Despite optimism in construction about 1935 36 and 37, union disputes threaten a sustained recovery, with layoffs and wage demands cited.
A 1934 budget view estimates total government outlay at about 17 billion dollars with federal, state, and local shares of seven, two, and eight billion respectively. National income around 40.5 billion suggests spending equals about 42 percent of receipts, with bond- financed expenditures not affecting the burden. High taxes drive prices on goods from beer to shoes, passing costs to consumers. readers urged to demand expense cuts across government and business.
An article cites Royal F. Munger of the Chicago Daily News stating that with an annual income of 2080 dollars or less most people pay no income tax, yet property taxes may still apply. It estimates taxes amount to about 480 dollars yearly, with a note on 120 dollars of...
The speaker breaks down indirect taxes embedded in rent groceries and clothing totaling 240 dollars and estimates 240 more from indirect burdens, arguing that nearly twenty percent of family income goes to government. He contends taxes affect all, refuting the idea that only the rich pay.
Robert G. Sproul, president of the University of California, argues in Rotarian Magazine that American universities must uphold constitutional democracy to retain public confidence. He contends universities should promote a competent, equitable economic order and progressive liberalism in political life.
Editorial notes mark Armistice Day 1934 with a stocktaking of war costs and the rising burden of armaments. It cites figures on expenditures by France Italy Great Britain United States and Japan from 1913 to 1934 and notes increased funding for air power and public works programs alongside rising military budgets. It discusses the moral doubt about whether peace was worth the price and highlights ongoing militarization ahead of 1936 projections.
An analysis traces why tax burdens rise and how NRA policy shifts affect farmers and urban workers. It notes AAA's shift from pig killing to new strategies, cites Wallace Tugwell and Davis, and compares wartime ship dismantling turning German hulls into everyday metals with a Balkan Herald in Belgrade promoting Balkan cooperation to English speaking readers.
An old guide outlines serving canned pears in many ways and provides a recipe for Meringued Pears. Drain six pear halves, fill with brown sugar and butter, top with almond flavored meringue, bake slowly until browned. Serves six for about twenty cents.
A recipe outlines chilling eight pear halves and sixteen apricot halves then arranging them on lettuce. Cream cheese is mashed with cream until fluffy, and a small amount is placed on each fruit piece, topped with currant jelly. Serve with cream, mayonnaise, or French dressing. serves eight.
Thirty four to zero defeat for Preston by Easton High School. Denton High played Seaford yesterday. Farmers husking corn reports good yields. A new cow barn near Denton Bridge features cement floors and two silos. County commissioners in Dover Bridge approve a bridge plan change with a hoist. Arc lamp on Main and Second shines over town and lighting work continues. Miss Marie Anthony, Willoughby’s Shop teacher, frightened by a strange man, falls ill. Various locals and visitors listed with brief notes on health, travel and society events. A warning against neglecting advertising is noted. The October roll of honor at Andersontown school and a Caroline Teachers Association meeting are mentioned.
A fragment from St Martins Day notes mixed with weather lore and a joke about continuing action. It mentions Miss Florence Graham and Miss Lo in Jackson of Greensboro who fell from a railing injuring shoulders and head, and Miss Mary Meredith hosting a masquerade for friends. Miss Nettie Horsey returns home from Easton after visiting grandfather.
Scientific research presses to ease oversupply on dairy farms by creating new uses for milk and milk products. Over 100 new uses in 75 years, led by processors and distributors, expanding markets from evaporated to powdered forms and malted milk. Casein finds wide industrial traction, including glue, leather, and auto parts, while fish food and lactose promise growth. Researchers ally with farmers to grow markets, boosting farm revenue.
Radio buyers nationwide discover a new delight as a local tone meets distant programs via Atwater Kent sets. A Hillsboro church guild hosts a benefit card party on Friday November 23 at 7 45 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs H Lay Beaven with refreshments and prizes per table admission 35 cents. Denton snow flurries noted though quickly melting. The Journal Office offers wedding invitations visiting cards fine printing and Patapar waterproof cooking paper.
A week of fragmented diary entries recount local happenings. Friday includes a resolushon and a reporter praising Mrs. Ogleston as a top sinker. Saturday features a dinner and a contest for the oldest lady. Sunday Uncle Hen sells his farm, Monday yields a dish mistaken for Soft Sone, Tuesday discusses marriage money, Wednesday Jake Grubs is jailed after assaulting his wife, and Thursday a Nudist colony member notes no dressing on salad.
A readout of inexpensive fall friendly foods to vary summer meals. Suggested items include kidney beans beets okra with tomatoes pumpkin cider sweet potatoes sauerkraut apple butter wine fruit salad oysters codfish tuna salmon frankfurters veal roast mutton broth apricots and pears. Two simple recipes Bedded with Vinegar Dressing and Baked Spareribs with Sauerkraut outline steps and cost under a dollar per serving in total.
CHOPTANK The Twentieth Century Club will hold its regular meeting with Mrs. Veneables on Wednesday, November 21 at 1 30 p m.
A prayerful reflection on self discipline and inner strength cites a Kempis motto about subduing oneself. The line frames self control as the highest form of resolve and wisdom for balanced thinking.
A terse quotation attributes true rest to aligning human will with divine intention. It frames faith as the sole guiding science that yields true repose.
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