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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1935
Page
2
Denton Journal weekly Saturday issue lists publishers Melvin and Johnson with Benjamin F Johnson and Mary Melvin in officer roles. Paper was entered at Denton MD post office as second class matter for Saturday morning circulation.
A call to drivers in Caroline County and throughout Maryland to slow down and watch for children near schools and playgrounds. The piece notes that pedestrians, especially children, comprise about 65 percent of auto accident injuries and fatalities and urges stricter laws and enforcement to safeguard youth.
Government records show that fifty five cents of every dollar spent by city consumers for ten selected articles of food went to transportation agencies wholesalers retailers and others who handled the products. Only forty five cents of the dollar were received by the farmer who produced. While prices for some of these have gone up others have gone down. The United States Department of Agriculture is constantly making research studies in marketing processes with the idea of lowering the cost of distribution. Efforts are being made to organize wholesale markets more efficiently and to promote direct buying by large organizations and the development of auction markets at country centers.
The piece questions what lasting policies Governor Allen will pursue after Huey Long’s era in Louisiana. It argues Long’s leadership lacked clear aims, relying on power and one man rule, inviting readers to reassess the desire for more such governance and to scrutinize their leaders’ broader purposes beyond office and funds.
Dispatches describe the American Legion ending a tumultuous convention by backing immediate cash payment of the bonus. Citizens in St. Louis report liquor and money flowing freely and streets unsafe for decent women during the Legionnaires’ visit, highlighting a controversial image while failing to show the group’s positive aims. The article contends the Legion’s best side is its constitution’s pledge to cultivate individual obligation to community, state, and nation.
The piece extols the American Legion as true to ideals of justice freedom and democracy while critiquing moments of intolerance and politics. It praises campaigns for education youth activity and community service and highlights the Legion's work for disabled veterans and their families amid calls for greater focus on ideals over spectacle.
James E. Barrett of the Oklahoma Biltmore Hotel argues that cities with ambitious, productive citizens and leaders who plan for the future drive development. He says near-perfect cities combine practical effort with progressiveness, drawing high-class citizens and enabling phenomenal growth.
Editorial notes expose a circulating anonymous chain letter aimed at discrediting Roosevelt by claiming he would not use public funds for relief. It traces the letter to conservative newspapers and figures like David Lawrence and Chester Bolton, noting disputed cost comparisons and quotes from a 1932 Pittsburgh speech on federal spending and starvation relief.
Polly studies maps of India Africa and Asia to craft a winter message. she envisions unity amid fragmented empires, seeing India poised for unity under a constitutional plan, while Africa remains largely divided and Asia shows central government strain across China and Europe.
An editorial voice envisions global unity through Pan American cooperation, new transport links, and Arctic water routes. It laments postwar patchwork divisions, urges friendliness and mental growth, notes Memel politics and Hitler’s claims, and critiques the American Liberty League and its legal strategies against New Deal reforms.
The piece argues churches aid communities though beliefs vary, notes the Suez and Florida canal projects reducing travel risks, and highlights the Juliana Canal opening in Limburg. It praises town meetings as a national heritage practice, uniting Americans to discuss public affairs and preserve the republic.
J Carson Riley a prominent Easton figure announces retirement and will auction his B B Barn restaurant on October 18 at 2 30 p m. The business has operated for six and a quarter years serving nearly three quarter million patrons from six states. The sale will be held at the B B Barn on East Dover Street Easton.
Mrs Roberta Frampton of Jacksonville Florida spent last week with Mrs John Nichols. Mrs Mary Jackson visits Mr and Mrs Lloyd Cannon at Preston. Mrs Lawrence Laramore of Denton spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Clayton Porter. Miss Margaret Cooper of Harrington stayed Tuesday with Miss Mabel Rich. Miss Nancy Smith spent Monday in Wilmington.
The Twentieth Century Community Club will begin fall activities with a meeting at the home of Miss Blades and Miss Emmons on Wednesday October 6 at 1 30 p m Plans for the season will be set and individual annual reports for Miss Spafford will be presented Attendees are asked to report on canning sewing and other home making tasks.
A collage of quotes on courage, faith, and perspective from Joubeit Shakespeare the Christian Science Monitor and anonymous sources. Emphasizes overcoming doubt, belief in infinite good, and tolerance to understand others. Contains references to biblical dominion and divine power as guiding concepts.
Wheat and corn prices, local business openings, court docket details, and social notes mark a snapshot of Caroline County. The county circuit court convenes with cases including Minnie Morgan. marriages of Dr. P Roland Fisher to Alma Buswell. numerous social visits. obituaries for Maggie G Owens. road improvements and Gettysburg veterans reunion scheduled at Cambridge.
Patriotic songs were sung and the chaplain delivered a humor filled sermon blending religion. A disastrous fire Monday night at Davis and Satterfield’s blacksmith shop in Chestertown spread within four hours to entire blocks, causing about 150000 dollars in losses. Wilmington fire crews arrived by 10 36 and after an hour and a half had the blaze under control. The sequence of buildings destroyed or damaged includes Davis and Satterfield blacksmith shop Adams Express office John Matthew express agent residence William L Fowler paper hanger paint shop and residence H W Kirby marble shop and residence William A Burke shoe store and residence John S Vandergriff barber shop and residence William Nielerson shoe shop and residence Bordley Building Thomas Bordley clothing J C Laud ice cream parlor Vansant and Newson shoe store and residences M A Toulsen drug store and residence McIntyre and Hopkins grocery H Kaplan tailor A W Carmine grocer Diamond State Telephone Exchange William Maul candy store Singer Sewing Machine Company Robert Moffett butcher shop and residence L Deckerman clothing Walter Burnham harness shop.
Dr Riley of the State Health Department urges practical measures to prevent colds. Dress for sudden weather changes, avoid chilling, stay fit with daily outdoor activity, keep living spaces ventilated, sleep well, drink water, eat simply, and heed hygiene to avoid spreading germs.
The Ladies of Bloomery M E Church will hold a chicken and oyster supper on October 16 at the community building known as Smithville schoolhouse. Mrs Blanche Adams and Edna Adams and Mrs Fred Fountain visited Mrs Joseph Spence who is slowly improving after illness. Virginie Lee Robinson has returned home after three weeks with her grandparents. Edna Adams hosted an apple butter making gathering. Preaching Sunday afternoon and Sunday School at Bloomery.
A dated diary style entry recounts a family scene Friday night a quarrel over a marriage proposal and a miscommunication. Saturday mentions Winfeald Strum selling pears and pedestrians around Ottos. Sunday recalls Gran Eckles miscalculations and dinner at his house.
Wilson Thornton visited his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Gilbert Car row of Dover recently. Mr and Mrs C B Jarman were visitors in Baltimore on Wednesday. Mrs Harvey Porter is spending the week in Wilmington.
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