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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1937
Page
4
The item notes postal distribution at the Denton Maryland post office as second class mail matter for a Saturday morning issue dated October 9 1937. It reflects archival postal labeling and dating for the edition.
The text argues democracies must enforce international law in the Far East and Europe to prevent chaos. It critiques moral suasion, cites Germany Japan Italy aggressions, and weighs war, boycott, and financial sanctions as possible responses. It calls for decisive action to save civilization and curb violations in China and other theaters.
The Infantry Journal argues that attacks on civilians are counterproductive and historically ineffective. It notes past mass slayings fueled fury on both sides, cites international protests, and warns isolation in China hampers unified response while aggression may spark wider Chinese resistance.
A fragment discussing civilian resilience amid bombing and terrorism. It notes civilians in Spain and elsewhere not as easily broken as some theorists claim and suggests Japan may find slaughter of the defenseless ineffective and unwise, per an Infantry Journal view.
A meditation on Indian summer describing its peaceful calm, lingering warmth, and the beauty of bare trees. The piece likens fall days to the rich old age of a great person, urges enjoying the pleasant weather before winter arrives, and contrasts it with August’s heat.
A descriptive tale contrasts a young reporter’s frantic rush to publish with an old timer’s advice to write one word after another. It laments American announcers failing big events, overemphasizing spectacle and hampered by sponsor pitches, unlike disciplined British broadcasters.
The Mark Twain Society awarded its gold medal to P G Wodehouse, praised across Atlantic lines. An English author noted Wodehouse created a new language not bound to a local dialect, with Jeeves and the quirky troupe charming English speakers and many others, proving American and English humor share technique rather than essence.
The passage notes humor binds readers worldwide, citing Tartarin, Sancho Panza, Struwwelpeter, and Punchinello as cosmopolitan figures. It calls Homer a lingua franca and sees Mr. Wodehouse's language as a variant that fosters understanding and tolerance among nations.
The nation’s income reached 62 billion, with labor taking about 41.25 billion or 66 percent, the highest labor share since 1929. The figures counter claims that profits outpace worker gains, noting broader wealth distribution boosts buying power and national prosperity by enabling fair distribution of wealth to workers across factories mines stores utilities and farms.
James E Pope argues mid term Republican convention could emerge amid the Roosevelt era clash of ideologies. He notes Landon challenges, press battles over court reform and Black Klan taint, and asserts the public seeks relief and jobs over partisan bickering while Roosevelt remains central to policy debates.
In a fanciful note the writer imagines the Mississippi as a vast Pactolus river linking grain lands and cotton fields. He posits President Roosevelt, in a mythic Phrygian role, could bathe in its sands turning them to gold for the nation. Editor notes express personal opinion.
The bicycle fad last summer has put hundreds of children on bikes for school travel, replacing buses and cars. Motorists near schools must drive with extra caution as riders may dart from sidewalks into streets with minimal lookouts.
Rabies alerts come from the Maryland State Health Department noting stray and possibly mad dogs on the Eastern Shore though none reported in Caroline county. If bitten or a dog acts strangely, confine the animal and notify the Health Department. Do not kill the dog to preserve evidence. diagnosis relies on live animal behavior and Pasteur treatment may help if started promptly.
The Soil Conservation Service warns straight farm roads can quickly become gullies on sloped land and waste soil. Contour roads slow water, reduce erosion, remain passable in all weather, and low broad-based ridges can break runoff. A new demonstration area will open in northwest New Castle County Delaware.
Del-Mar-Va Council officials met in Dover October 4 to map the year’s Scouting administration. Scout Executive K. B. Spear reported growth in Scouts and troops, noted Rodney Camps’ 226 attendees from the area, and highlighted many attendees at the National Jamboree. Plans include Scout College Day on October 30 with host institutions in Chestertown and Newark, and Tenderfoot Badges ceremony. A Third Region gathering is set for Baltimore October 22-23, with Pennsylvnia, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and D C represented.
Plans were made for the Annual Scouters Conference and Testimonial to Area Scoutmasters to be held in Salisbury on November 10. Col. W. B. Tilghman of Salisbury oversees physical arrangements with Ralph Ross of Pocomoke City in charge of morale and John Noble of Easton in charge of attendance promotion. A survey committee for Eastern Shore Virginia negotiations was formed with Col. W. B. Tilghman Jr., Wellington Tawes, and Ralph Ross. Attendees included Wallace Williams Elkton Ralph Beachley North East Dr. Gilbert Mead Lee Gill Chestertown John W. Noble Easton Col. W. B. Tilghman Jr. Salisbury Ralph Ross Pocomoke City A. Wellington Tawes Crisfield J. Wallace Woodford Dover Harold W. T. Purnell Georgetown Charles H. Gant K. R. B. Spear Wilmington H. A. Solomon Salisbury and C. R. Andreas Jr. Dover.
Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland urges drivers to stay calm during a blowout. Don’t brake hard or release the clutch. steer to keep the car on the road and let deceleration slow the vehicle. Steer into the skid, not away, to prevent overturns and skids.
Bur rs ville area guests at the Epworth League meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs John Thawley. R H Stafford and Norman Butler family supped with friends near Farmington. Attendees from here joined the Barratt's Chapel anniversary service. Melissa Ward of Salisbury visits Mrs Howard Hopkins. Will Wilson stays with Mrs A T Garrett.
Mrs. Jennie Seager of Centreville visited Mrs. Emma Jackson. Mrs. Sanger of Easton stays with her daughter Mrs. Mattie Brum baugh. Mrs. Zora Hagadone visited Sadie and Bessie Wilson. Robert and Edward Bowman spent Sunday with Rodney Helsinger. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moore vacationed in New York. Mr. J Applebaum spent several days in Philadelphia.
The Journal is selected to run Creomulsion ads in a new series. Creomulsion is prescribed for coughs and bronchial irritation from colds and is sold by all drug stores. All druggists will refund the purchase price if not satisfied after the first bottle.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Slocum and children spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Olaf Smith and family. The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs Carrie Towers on Wednesday afternoon October 13. Miss Ruth Johnson of Bridgeville spent the weekend with her parents nearby. Mr Henry Garman and family entertained Pennsylvania relatives recently.
Deep gratitude to neighbors and distant friends for countless acts of kindness during illness and death in our home. We are truly grateful for every sympathetic word and deed. Mrs. Joseph H. Carroll and daughter, Mrs. Flynn.
Mr and Mrs Harry McMahan of Preston spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Carl Worm. Betty Ann Worm has been very sick but has improved much at this writing.
A digest of upcoming services across Denton and nearby parishes. Denton M E Church and Denton M P Church announce morning and evening services with varied sermon topics. Brethren Church activities include Bible study, missionary society meeting, and a pastor exchange. A Homemakers Clubs tour of Caroline county churches is planned for October 17.
The Easton Ledger recounts marriages and social happenings from the area including Nathaniel Newman’s Philadelphia wedding to Ellen Williams at the Windsor Hotel and a golden anniversary for Josiah and Mrs. White in Atlantic City. It also lists residents visiting, schooling, business, and a Chautauqua revival effort at Caroline High School with plans for a June event.
Sunday night services will occur weekly at Smiths Son Church led by Pastor Rev. Jack Baynard with Mr. Lewis Carroll of Easton directing song services. Various local residents were noted visiting or hosting relatives over the weekend, including Mr. and Mrs. Howard Keen and Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Coleman, and extended family visits across Easton Wilmington Cannons Del Washington and Long Island.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Adams of Wilmington and Miss Minnie Adams visited Mrs John Adams and family. Reba Adams of Philadelphia and Bernice Adams of Wilmington joined their father. Thurman Fountain and Virginia Horsey visited in Seaford. George Neff and four children from Philadelphia spent Sunday with Fred Fountain. Harvest Home services were held at Bloomery on Sunday afternoon October 17 following Sunday School at 10 AM.
The obituary notes a long illness and Christian fortitude of a local woman with services held at her brother's home in Greensboro cemetery. Capt Samuel H Gibson, a former army officer and relative of notable Gibson family, died at Atlantic City. Court officers prepare for the October session with dockets complete and jurors summoned. Judge Pearce may miss due to Court of Appeals duties.
Sunday records a comic misadventure with Mister Gillem’s grandson and a tire. The week shows school fatigue, a five day confinement, a 100 ft plus football throw contest, bank check antics, a joke about a magician, and a classroom discussion on chicken crokers with Blisters. The entry ends with open space to practice football in the large outdoor area.
Dr. R. H. Riley outlines six steps to prevent and manage seasonal colds. Wear warm clothing and avoid sudden chills, eat nourishing meals with dairy and fruit, stay away from crowded coughing areas, rest at first signs of illness, be courteous to others by covering coughs, and keep fit with daily outdoor exercise and ample sleep.
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