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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1939
Page
2
Benjamin F. Johnson is President and Treasurer, Mary Melvin is Vice President and Secretary. Entered at the Denton Maryland Post Office as second class matter. Saturday Morning November 25, 1939.
The piece weighs whether Hitler chose war against Britain and France or stumbled into it. It cites Reikichi Kita's account that Hitler believed there would be no war, suggesting the gamble hinged on bluff. It contrasts potential outcomes with a Russia alliance and West European aims, noting uncertainty in Allied readings of German intent.
An editorial warns that while Americans debate Europe’s war, the U S debt climbs past 41 billion dollars. It argues deficit financing weakens the nation, likening it to a flame creeping toward a powder keg and warns of loss of security, savings, and liberty if insolvency occurs.
National City Bank of New York surveyed 230 major industrial firms and found third quarter net profits of 201 million dollars, nearly double last year. For the first nine months profits totaled 589 million, up about 98 percent from 296 million. Most sectors improved, led by capital goods, autos, aircraft, paper, textiles, and chemicals, while food firms rose more modestly and oil profits fell from the prior year.
Industrial profits show a modest rise across utilities and manufacturing with 7.5 per cent annual return for 320 firms, while 1938 profits run about 3.7 per cent. Third quarter gains precede a stronger fourth. October industrial output nears prewar levels. Military experts doubt a Belgium-Holland-Switzerland invasion, predicting a future push above the clouds and undersea. Allied plane production expands to meet demand, with U S firms operating around the clock, while German air and naval strength lags behind.
A leading bank leaflet explains loans are not favors but mutual benefits. It outlines four stakeholder obligations to depositors borrowers stockholders and the community and notes that while loans fund bank income, refusals protect all parties and the public.
A Save-a-Life campaign reveals only about half of Maryland cars are wholly safe. One in three cars has faulty headlights and many exhibit defective steering gear and bad mirrors, prompting calls for stricter enforcement to protect motorists and others on the roads.
The piece urges auto owners to maintain vehicles, noting Sundays bring crowded highways and reckless driving. It argues that many cars have defective parts and that neglect leads to dangerous conditions, stressing the better ride and lower costs of well maintained vehicles.
A 1940 column argues that high taxes and escalating deficits demand national economy. It criticizes business lobbies and Congress for wasteful spending, appeals to voters to pledge candidates to budget restraint, recalls Cal Coolidge era debt levels, and calls for reducing the national debt to about ten billion dollars.
Rhode Island Governor William H. Vanderbilt seeks legal tests of the Trade Agreements Act citing tariff aversion and lace industry concerns. Assistant Secretary Henry F. Grady counters by stressing economic merits and foreign concessions benefiting agriculture and other industries, while noting lace imports and U.S. production data from 1937 and 1939.
The piece argues tariffs and protectionist policy worsened farm distress, cites Hawley Smoot effects, and recalls McNary Haugen and Fordney McCumber acts. It notes Republican leaders like Representative Martin forming a 46 member farm committee while contrasting with the Democratic New Deal's gains for farm income.
Dr. R. l. Riley of the Maryland State Department of Health warns against eating unwashed fruit and vegetables. He notes dangerous chemical sprays may linger on mature produce despite rain washing. Thorough washing is urged for all fruits and raw vegetables, with efforts supported by state services and university inspectors to protect Maryland crops.
Maryland inspections sample Maryland grown fruit before harvest to test for spray traces containing arsenic or other poisons. If excess spray is found, growers or shippers are told to remove it before market. Authorities note some cases of poisoning due to carelessly handled produce and urge thorough washing of fruits and vegetables.
A 1937 study shows railroads bought from 12,174 towns across 2,638 of 3,072 counties, totaling 70,000+ items and $1.13 billion. The pattern favors local industries, boosting payrolls and jobs as railroads patronize communities in their own territories. Increased rail spending would accelerate growth nationwide.
A column critiquing the US fiscal path amid a 40 billion dollar peace time federal debt. It warns that rising public spending mirrors the 1937 era boom and calls for belt tightening and government that earns more than it spends to avoid a nerve shattering end. The piece urges realism and restraint.
A parsimonious historical view credits local banks as silent partners in national growth. From railroads to settlements, banks blazed financial trails through risk and innovation. As progress grew, banking reflected America’s evolving temperament from bold pioneer days to conservative modern practice.
When a community struggles the bank often falters alongside it, illustrating a shared path of progress or decline. The symbiotic relationship shows how local financial health mirrors civic well being and resilience.
Fifty years ago the nation faced water quality fears and oil scarcity worries. Experts proposed chlorine filtration and conservation measures while estimates now claim 17.5 billion barrels of oil ready to pump, with daily demand around three million barrels and Texas capable of 15 million. The piece argues against production quotas and notes ongoing discoveries suggest ample oil and water to endure for generations.
Miss Helen Shelby advises warmth depends on coat design and fabrics. Close woven wool outer fabrics and sturdy linings boost warmth, with wind breaking interlinings and quilted options. Fur trim adds cost if not warming. fit, cut, seams, and lining finish determine wear and comfort for walking, sitting, and reaching.
Dairy outlook from Dr. DeVoe Meade of the University of Maryland predicts rising demand in 1940 despite higher milk output. He notes more cows due to ample replacement stock, reduced dairy holdings, and better business conditions. Regions in the northeast and lake states show strongest gains with potential shifts toward the corn and cotton belts over time.
A Proctor maxim urges that indivisible duty awaits and strength should be applied fully. A Syrus adage warns opportunity is lost by delaying deliberation. The paired lines convey stoic counsel about action and timing.
Twenty five years back winners in the county corn exhibit at Maryland Week in Baltimore included A Booth of Choptank and Z W Cannon of Preston taking first and second prizes. L S St James of Federalsburg won first in grey crowder peas. Multiple local weddings occurred including Nellie Elizabeth Yost and George L Jopp of Hobbs wed at the groom’s home, with holly decor and music. Iva Virginia Davis married Frederick Arthur Cobb of West Haven Conn at Federalsburg, with family officiants and a wedding breakfast. William Price of Greensboro married Etta Dyer of Goldsboro at Greensboro M E church. Notables and local moves include deaths of C Bradford Morris of Tuckahoe Neck, Walter Todd of Preston, Margaret Anne Taylor of Centreville, Minnie V Ghingher of Franklin Street, and William P Artist formerly of Denton. Funeral services held across local churches. interments at Denton cemetery and Denton area sites.
The situation deteriorated and on Friday night he was taken to the hospital. Surviving relatives include his step-father E. M. Baker and mother Mrs. Ella Baker, plus a half-brother Richard M. Baker.
Ridgely residents Boone and Mrs Boone Jarrell drove to College Park on Wednesday with Boone Junior for Thanksgiving. Mrs George Skinner and daughter Shirley of Dover visited Mr and Mrs Ronald Lane. Miss Vergie Sparks returned from Philadelphia visit with two sisters and a brother. Mrs Sadie Sleck returned after weeks in Pennsylvania. Rev and Mrs O B Reed of Wyoming spent a day with Mr and Mrs Harlan Harrington. Mr Fred Flounders visited Fred Junior at Mc Donagh's. William Raleigh of College Park came home for the week. Mrs Elizabeth Guthrie of Kenton visited the Guthries. Charles Stevenson visited his aunt Mrs Harry Gibson in Delmar. Selby Smith is visiting Baltimore with daughter Mrs Mary Garrigues.
Public sale begins at 10 o clock at Oaks Farm Hobbs Station three miles east of Denton. Property includes three young mules ages 1 2 and 3 one broken to harness one odd mule a bay horse 1200 pounds ten milch cows two heifers an 18 month old calf a bull ten cows at the pail five fresh in January some with calves just sold two hogs 85 pullets for layers 75 yearling hens for layers all Plymouth Rock stock and 14 ducks kept for layers.
A large farm equipment listing offers a wide assortment including a manure spreader land roller rotary hoe binder spring tooth trid ling plow iron drag corn cutter riding cultivators drill corn planter mowing machine hay rake hay tod der walking plows smoothing boards fodder cutter silos wheel banww feeder potato plow wood saw bench McCormick Deering Farmail tractor with plows and disc 23 and 4 h orse trees rope chain leather harness bridles and collars binary scythes farm bell wagon springs hand fod der cutter empty wheel grain fan block and fall 3 to 400 empty bags good low down wagon corn shelter grindstone anvil forge post drill wire stretcher cross cut saw hay knives hand corn planter dehorner iron bench vise pipe vise pipe wrenches saws levels stocks dies pipe cutter corn knives brooder stove wood axes milk cans buckets strainer milk cooler braces bits 1 International 10 in feed grinder section of beams empty wheel and bench wheel barrow hog scalder iron pots 3 ladders 30 and 16 ft long 100 bushels of wheat 100 bushels of corn 40 bushels of soy beans.
Household goods include bedsteads springs mattresses couches bookcase desk and 100 egg incubator plus glass and china ware. All farming implements in perfect condition. One nearly finished trailer unused. Sale occurs at the date and place above with cash terms. Arrangements to feed everyone. Clerk H Earle Smith and auctioneer James Temple.
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