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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1928

Page

4

Large Maryland families noted in state population study

Dr. John Collinson’s figures show Maryland's 1930 population distribution. Children under fifteen total 473 600, nearly one third of the state. The state’s total population is 1 600 000 with whites 1 362 560 and colored 237 410. County breakdown highlights Baltimore City and counties, with colored populations varying by county. Graf Zeppelin sighting described as a milestone in air travel, marking the dawn of safe transatlantic passenger service and near future faster flights. Includes literary quotes and a political aside on wets and dogs.

Maryland John Collinson Bureau of Vital Statistics State Department of Health Baltimore City Baltimore County Allegany Washington Frederick County Anne Arundel Prince George’s Montgomery Carroll Harford Calvert Garrett County Charles Calvert County Atlantic Ocean

Unknown Soldier as a Catholic Test of Leadership

A Salisbury Advertiser commentary laments religious prejudice during the 1928 campaign, urging that the Unknown Soldier’s memory transcend sect. It questions why Alfred E. Smith’s Catholic faith is used to bar him from office, contrasting faith with true manhood. It condemns calumny against Smith and calls for focusing on character over creed.

Capitol Rachel Jacob Daddy Man’s Wicomico County Alfred E. Smith Thomas Jefferson Smith New York God Christ Man Smith Salisbury Advertiser

Gospel Carrier Enigma Solved Amid City Scrutiny

A cryptic line hints at a person sent to carry the gospel while a Kansas city and yearly gatherings appear. The riddle pieces describe being everywhere, a fatigued state, and an auxiliary verb, ending with a nod to last week’s clue about careful scrutiny of candidates for official positions.

Kansas

Card of Thanks for Father Curtis E Williamson

Mr and Mrs J H Williamson express gratitude for friends kindness and sympathy shown after the death of Curtis E Williamson and the floral tributes.

Curtis E. Williamson J. H. Williamson

Dover to get a new opera house and local builds

Twenty five years ago notes report Dover planning an opera house. Matthew Garey begins a dwelling at Seventh and Franklin, Marc Bryant also builds nearby. In Ridgely a six year old breaks an arm at play. Preston's Methodist Church to reopen November 1. Easton depot near completion. County sees Denton bridge repairs and iron girders to support wooden joists. MLKE church parsonage fire destroys the stable. three children cause the blaze. Henry Cohee of Greensboro loses a $25 watch.

Dover Matthew Garey Seventh Franklin Marc Bryant Ernest Robert E. Smith Ridgely Methodist Episcopal Church Preston Nor’wester Charles Johnson Ituntsville Ala Johnson Caroline Denton James Willoughby Larimore N. D Hobbs J. B. Tyler Oxford IT. C. Annabel Indiana Robert G. Stewart J. T. Richardson D. L. Ilverngam Philadelphia C. Leslie Walls Annapolis Easton Wright Anklam Baltimore ML. KE. Charch Marydel Henry Cohee Greensboro

School Attendance and Health in September Report

During September 8306 children were enrolled in white schools with 617 at high school and 647 in colored schools. No epidemics appeared. attendance was excellent with most schools at 9067 percent or higher. A detailed list shows per cent attendance by school type, including high, town, two room, rural, and colored schools with multiple institutions reaching 90s and some in 80s.

Caroline Ridgely Federalsburg Preston Greensboro Henderson Denton Denton Grammar Harmony Goldsboro Ridgely Grammar

School Lunches Promotion For Young Students

Recommendations from the U S Bureau of Education and Maryland Health Bureau urge well balanced meals for children. Heating at school uses a wash boiler and glass jars, with pre lunch hand washing. Pamphlets titled Diet for the Young Child and school lunch bulletins available from state and federal offices.

U. S. Bureau of Education Washington Bureau of Child Hygiene Maryland State Department of Health R. H. Riley State Department of Health Schol Bureau of Child Hygene North Charles Street Baltimore U.S. Bureau of Education D. C

Silk hose at eight cents a pair from WA Nichols Co

Readable ad notes full fashioned silk hose available in all shades for 08 cents per pair at WA Nichols and Company, encouraging shoppers to buy now.

WA Nichols & Co

Recommendation for Jacob B. Davis as druggist in Denton

In a signed notice T. Mark Breeding endorses Jacob B. Davis of Pennsylvania and Baltimore as a reliable registered druggist with wide experience. Breeding urges liberal patronage and cooperation, reflecting years of acquaintance and sale of the Den ton drug store.

Denton Jacob B. Davis Pennsylvania Baltimore T. Mark Breeding

Breeding Drug Store Change of Ownership in Denton

An outsider announces purchase of Breeding Drug Store in Denton Maryland and pledges to serve the community with professional training and travel experience. He seeks the trust of Denton residents, Caroline County officials, and local physicians to grow the store into a universally valued establishment.

Denton Caroline

Resolutions of Respect for Marriott S Redden

The Caroline Council No 175 of the Junior Order United American Mechanics mourns the death of Marriott S Redden. The council honors his mind and heart, extends sympathy to his parents and friends, drapes the charter for thirty days, and directs a copy to the family and local press. Committee: Thomas O Crouse, Harry K Tubbs, Clarence H Rol.

Caroline Council United American Mechanics Marriott S. Redden

In Memoriam for James E. Cox One Year Later

In loving remembrance, a mother and sisters mark one year since James E. Cox departed October 23, 1927. The family recalls his kindness, and faith assures him in God’s home of fadeless beauty. The verse speaks of mourning, a star in the Holy City, and the blessed message that they miss him yet trust his peace.

James E. Cox Jesus J. S. Cox Nora Susie Mary

In sad remembrance of Edward Kelley departed life

In loving remembrance of Edward Kelley who died September 2, 1928. Sad call of the one I loved best of all. Upright and just, honest and faithful to the end. A lonely home, a silent voice, and only his vacant chair. Sadly missed by wife and children.

Edward Kelley

Just Married Couples Vaudeville At New Dover Opera House

James Hall and Ruth Taylor headline a feature act with their vaudeville show at the New Dover Opera House. The performances are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27.

James Hall Ruth Taylor New Dover Opera House

Fresh Apple Dishes From A Seasonal Kitchen

A collection of apple based recipes, including a light cream and apple sauce dessert, a fresh vegetable and apple salad with cabbage spinach and lettuce, a sour cream and mayonnaise dressing, a baked apple with spice filling, and tips on preserving apple shape during baking.

Ancient hatcheries traced to Egypt and China

An overview traces hatchery origins to ancient Egypt and China where incubators and chick production flourished for millennia. It notes U S adoption beginning 34 years ago and highlights modern hatcheries uniting to emphasize business quality and service under the motto Hatchery Chicks For Greater Profits.

King Tut America Egypt China

Guardsman to Open at Ford's Theatre Baltimore

Theatre Guild of New York presents Ferenc Molnar comedy The Guardsman at Ford's Theatre Baltimore during the week of October 22. Cast includes Alfred Lunt Lynn Fontanne Ernest Cossart Jane Weheatley Horace Alden Elliott Cabot Hannin Clark. The plot follows an actor who tests his marriage by disguising as a Guardsman to flirt with his wife.

Theatre Guild New York Ford’s Theatre Baltimore Elliott Cabot Hannin Clark Lynn Fontanne Alfred Lunt New Yorker Mr. Molnar The Liliom Red Mill

Family visits and local notices from Chester area

Mr. George Wooters of Chester visited his parents in town. Landers Jones, a Donelson School student near Baltimore, spent the weekend with his parents. T A Smith and wife visit son near Newark New Jersey. Many Ridgelynés attended Paul Sewell’s funeral at Denton. Local visits include Jopp and Die fendoerfer, Dean and McKenny, McBride and Grace Beste, and Baynard of Smyrna. Excursion to Philadelphia. Mrs. Morris recovered, Mrs. Ludwig in Baltimore hospital, Mrs. Jones back from illness, Hannah Freeman in Wilmington. Paul Holsinger’s new house, upland game season closed until November 10 with various dove rules and_bureau updates. Maryland law and federal rules on doves explained along with enforcement. Wildfowl season Nov 1 to Jan 31. Map request noted.

George Wooters Chester William Wooters Landers Jones Donelson School Baltimore T. A. Smith YT. A., Jr Newark N. J Ridgelynés Paul Sewell Denton Samuel Jopp Stella Diefendoerfer Leonard Dean Rachel McKenny Centreville McBride Grace Beste Raskob Farm William Smith Sallie Baynard Smyrna Del Frank Matthews Wilmington Elmer Stoffman Thomas Hansen Bridgeville Herbert Jones Philadelphia Ed. Morris Ilness J. M. Ludwig Ernest Jones Bear Hannah Freeman Fred Flounders Trappe Paul Holsinger Garrett County Maryland Garrett Allegany Washington Howard Game Division Conservation Department of

Potatoes and Cheese Bake Feature

A compact guide extols potatoes as a versatile, nutritious staple. It outlines a scalloped potato dish with six potatoes, flour, salt, pepper, butter, and milk, layered with seasoning and baked an hour. It adds that cheese enhances flavor and nourishment, suggesting a cheese potato pairing.

Fluffy Baked Mashed Potatoes with Egg White Fold

A recipe draws two methods for fluffy mashed potatoes baked in ramekins or shells. It details using hot milk and butter, salt, grated cheese, and beaten egg whites folded into the potato mix. Potatoes are baked until light and brown and served immediately.

Del Mar Va Peninsula Map Ready for Distribution

The Del Mar Va Eastern Shore Association Publicity Department completed a detailed map of the Del Mar Va Peninsula and surrounding regions. Cooperating State Highway Departments and AAA ensured accuracy of highways, rail, ferry, steamboat and bus routes. The map includes Lancaster to Philadelphia, Alexandria to Norfolk, and Cape May Point area, aiding visitors and directing routes to Peninsula entrances.

Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore Association Peninsula American Automobile Association Associa

Caution Key To Safer Roads Warns College Park Expert

I K Atherton of College Park urges motorists and pedestrians to keep caution in daily use. He warns careless drivers and walkers cause accidents, injuries, and court appearances, stressing restraint, obedience to traffic laws, and safer behavior to reduce crashes and keep roads safer.

I. K. Atherton College Park

Williston Guests Visit Local Families From East

Mrs. Martha Shelton and daughter and Mrs. Stanley Hoffman of Washington, D. C. visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hoffman. Mrs. Hoffman and Elizabeth stayed for a visit. Geo. H. Badamen and son from Philadelphia and Anita Knoblock of Swarthmore visited Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby. Bert Hoagland of Newark came to see his sister Mrs. Willoughby. Bert Leffingwell of Philadelphia visited his uncle Mr. Wm. Leffingwell last week.

Martha Shelton Little Stanley Hoffman Washington, D. C Joseph Hoffman Newark N.J Wm. Willoughby Bert .Leffingwell Philadelphia Wm. Leffingwell

Time's fleeting counsel on humility quoted

An antiquated quip on time and humility attributed to St Bernard. It contrasts past, present, and future, urging humility when praised and stressing the value of seizing the present moment over clinging to what has passed. The fragmentary verse reflects moral reflection typical of devotional prose.

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