Schoolboy Patrols A Safety Vanguard
Four times daily more than 150000 youngsters in 800 communities guide classmates across street and highway intersections. The program reduces child pedestrian fatalities and builds character, self discipline, and courtesy, with Washington D C cited as an example of safety success. Patrols direct crossing times without directing traffic, keeping patrollers safe while protecting students on the way to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Safety Scouts
Herbert J. Stack
National Bureau of Casualty and Sarety
Save A Life car inspection policy announced
Motorists with bad tires or cracked windshield can pass Save A Life inspection if brakes lights steering horns wipers mirrors and tags are satisfactory. Commissioner E Austin Baughman says unsafe tires or glass need not be replaced this year but vehicles with defects will be reported and may be used as court evidence if accidents occur. About 300 inspection stations are approved for motorists with 1,000 expected. Police will focus on defective equipment during the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Austin Baughman
Baughman
Plain Talk by Dairymen Leader on Farm Prices
Fred H. Sexauer, president of the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association in New York, warns that farm prices lag urban product prices and that a real recovery hinges on farmers earning profits. He argues prosperity on the farm boosts all business and expands rural markets for home goods, noting millions of rural homes are potential buyers but lack money to purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Sexauer
Dairymen’s League Cooperative Association
New York
Eelauer
Hn Ghiyrf
Farmers urged to unite in strong cooperatives
A citizen advocates backing nationwide welfare by farmers joining together in large, well funded cooperatives. The move faces opposition from selfish interests, but progress signals a hopeful agricultural future.
The Foremost Issue at the ABA Convention
At the American Bankers Association convention leaders urged action on taxation and public expenditures. They warned heavy government costs threaten capital investment, industry growth, estate creation, and jobs, noting money shifts to tax free bonds and the dole’s counterproductive effects. They argued reforms must shape a brighter tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bankers’ Association
England
Germany
Australia
America
Youth pledge total abstinence against liquor in 1932 Lakeside meeting
A resolution passed by over 800 students from the North east Ohio Conference of Methodism at Lakeside Ohio on August 13 1932 vows total abstinence from alcohol and education on its harms while opposing abolition of the Eighteenth Amendment and rejecting drink trade propaganda.
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Conference of Methodism
Lakeside
Ohio
The Hidden Cost of Advertising in Daily Life
A columnist argues the advertiser does not bear the cost of ads nor the buyer pays more, while the non advertising merchant ultimately bears the cost. If one ignores ad campaigns, they lose business to more aggressive rivals and harm the newspaper industry that serves all.
Truths to Be Broadcasted Excerpt Debate on Prohibition
An exchange summarizes ten points arguing against liquor repeal and for strict enforcement. It contends government respect hinges on lawfulness, warns that state level controls hinder enforcement, and states that increases in alcohol accessibility will fuel demand for stronger drinks. It also notes that prohibition supports national action over mere state measures.
Gold standard scare fades as officials defend stability
A lengthy political and economic overview recounts how officials from Senator Glass to Secretary Mills denied any plan to abandon the gold standard. It cites cabinet meetings, Federal Reserve safeguards, and promises to meet demands, calling the supposed panic a pre election fabrication. The Lytton Report on Sino Japanese tensions is summarized, noting the push for peace and adherence to multilateral treaties, with emphasis on reconstruction and sovereignty for China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Glass
Virginia
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
Glass
Hoover
White House
Senator Watson
Senate
United States
Senator Glass
Treasury Mills
Mills
Banking and Currency Committee of the House
Eugene Meyer
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve System
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Mr. Hoover
Long Stride Toward Peace Cited By The World Tomorrow
The World Tomorrow praises a report calling for an Advisory Conference with China Japan and Manchuria delegates, with neutral observers, and referrals to the League Council for unresolved points. It notes progress in health and anti-slavery efforts, Brazil’s leprosy study center, and hopes for disarmament success amid German equality demands and cautious League diplomacy.
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China
Japan
the World Tomorrow
Manchuria
Council of the League
Lytton
Brazil
League
Cecil
Germany
Henderson
Lord Cecil
Gilbert Miller Presents The Late Christopher Bean at Ford's Theatre
Gilbert Miller brings Pauline Lord to Ford's Theatre Baltimore for one week starting October 24 in The Late Christopher Bean a Sidney Howard comedy about a New England servant girl a New York art critic a provincial doctor and a painter whose posthumous fame stirs wealth and gossip. The cast includes Walter Connolly Beulah Bondi Katherine Hirsch Clarence Derwent George Coulouris Ernest Lawford with sets by Aline Bernstein and direction by Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Miller
Christopher Bean
Ford
Ned McCobb
Mr. Howard
Pauline Lord
Anna Christie
Miss Lord
America
Sidney Howard
New England
New York
Paris
Prenez Garde A
Rene Fauchois
Walter Connelly
Helen Hayes
Molnar
Vanya
Dudley
Beulah Bondi
Katherine Hirsch
Clarence Derwent
George Coulouris
Ernest Lawford
Aline Bernstein
Vienna
Baseball game vs Greensboro postponed by rain
The game scheduled for last Sunday against Greensboro was called off due to rain and will be played this Sunday the 23rd at 2 30 PM. Fans are urged to come out and support the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Temperance campaign and local happenings in Delaware
The region sees a warm local option campaign in Delaware with expected wins for temperance in Sussex and Kent and parts of New Castle. Major events include a Democratic mass meeting at Henderson with speakers such as Henry R. Lewis and Elmer W. Deen, and an evening gathering at Bridgetown with band music. News covers deaths in the community including J. Frank Jones at 44 from typhoid fever, obituary details for Mr. J. B. Slay, Dr. William Houston Noble, and a civic update on local residents' travels, marriages, and societal engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IF. N. Nichols
Delaware
Sussex
Kent
New Castle
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Albert W. Sisk
Peninsula
Caroline
Henderson
Henry R. Lewis
T. Alan Goldsborough
Elmer W. Deen
James R. Phillips
Theodore
Saulsbury
Bridgetown
J. Frank Jones
Cambridge Hospital
Jones
Florence
Odd, ‘Fellows Cemetery
Camden
Del
William Houston Noble
Charles Noble
Philadelphia
Federalsburg
Noble
Wm. D. Noble
Mary, A. Noble
Chas., Noble
Herbert, Noble
New York
Robert H. Noble
Manila
P. L
Cambridge
John Henry McQuay
Dorothy Collins
Easton
T. F. Tabler
J. R. Corkrin
Helen Barnhart
Washington
Charles Donaldson
Consular Service
George T. Redden
Maggie
Charles H. Redden
Rachel Redden
Nellie Dunning
Jamestown
Shadrach Raleigh
Union Bridge
Maryland Collegiate Institute
Mayme Wilson
Jennie Wyatt
Denton
Harry Brunker
Noble Hubbard
Paul Cox
Charles W. Hobbs
Mary
Alfred J. Wilson
Talbot
B. H. Jahnson
Benjamin
Narrington
Sarah Downes
Elsie
Baltimore
Louis R. Dukes
Centreville
J. R. Rochester
Slats Diary Tales of Small-Town Worries and News
Ross Farquar's Slats Diary chronicles a string of lighthearted local vignettes. Friday notes Emmy's worry over a nephew in Washington County and a cut in a weekly stipend. Saturday covers Effy Tate's engagement and press requests for a photo, plus a misprint about a fire. Monday mentions a supper in the yard and reflections on diligence and picnics. Tuesday reports Ernie Hale's red light fine and a judge's ten day sentence. Wednesday has Ma at the Ladies Side Society repeating last month's topics. Thursday shows Blister's family joke about a new baby sister at the hospital.
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Ant Emmy
Witel
Washington County
Beenz
Emmy
Horace
Saterday
Effy Tate
Buddy
Noose
Becuz
Crick
Muiuday
Tonite
Ernie Hale
Wensday
Ladyside Society
Blisters
Hosspittle
Rother
Court Day Essays and Rural Wit on a Curved Life
A West Pocket essay recalls Court Day banter among neighbors from Lem Stevens cow to a judge and a barber shop talk. The piece notes farm price worries, hog cholera fears, and Ed Phipps trading sport horse for Missouri canaries as folk savor humor while debating work, ethics, and the shape of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Stevens
Lem
Ed Phipps
Missouri
Court House
Prout
Social Visit Notes From Various Cities
Williston Mr and Mrs Bennett Todd of Baltimore and Mr and Mrs A G Todd of Rochester N Y were guests last weekend of Mrs Willard C Todd and daughter Miss Minnie. Mrs Edw B Maloney and daughter Miss Ruth Maloney have returned from Western Maryland. Mr Roland Wheatley has visited his daughter Miss Rebecca Wheatley at Wilmington. Mrs O M Hignutt and Mrs Wm D Uhler were visitors in Milford Del on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Todd
Baltimore
A. G. Todd
Rochester
N. Y
Willard C. Todd
Minnie
Edw. B. Maloney
Ruth Maloney
Maryland
Roland Wheatley
Rebecca Wheatley
Wilmington
O. M. Hignutt
Wm. D. Uhler
Milford
Del
Choptank Club Plans Demonstration and Exhibit Date
The Twentieth Century Community Club met with fair attendance in the club room on the 12th. The next meeting is scheduled for the 24th at the Coveys home and will feature a demonstration led by Miss Spafford. The date for the annual exhibit will be decided at that meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Community Club
Choptank
Nelson Covey
Girls 4-H Club Federation Fall Meeting In Denton
The regular Fall meeting of the Girls 4-H Club Federation is set for Saturday, October 22 in Denton from 1 to 4 15 p m Weather permitting the event moves to Sophie Kerr home near town The program features games a treasure hunt stunts by club members two demonstrations on collars scarves and school lunch led by Denton club members and guests Music election of county officers and a talk on 4 H Club work by Miss Dorothy Emerson.
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Denton
Sophie Kerr
Town
Florence Blades
Harriet Burns
Mary Edwards
Amanda Ebling
Cora Chambers
Elsie Wright
Pals Club
J. W. Thawley
Bessie M. Spafford
Eloise Thawley
Dorothy Emerson
Tri-County
Ridgely
Moore’s
Henderson
Federalsburg
Preston
Edna Clopper
Tuckahoe Neck
Preston 4-H
Mary Emmons
Bertha Blades
Covey
Helen Spies
Pauline Gadow
Maude
Louise Gottwall
Betty Moore
Herbert
Residential sanitation pamphlet for rural homes guidance
Dr. R. H. Riley of the Maryland State Department of Health announces a new residential sanitation pamphlet. It covers pure water supply, safe sewage and garbage disposal, water source protection, well construction, chemical toilets, sanitary privies, treatment plants and incinerators. Copies available by writing to the Bureau of Sanitary Engineering in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Riley
Maryland State Department of Health
Bureau of Sanitary Engineering
State Department of Health
North Charles Street
Baltimore City
Local Socials Note Entraining Miss Hagadone in Baltimore
Ridgely Mrs Will Smith entertains Mrs Ella Bowen of Sadlersville. Mrs Lewis Lane and Mr Lawrence Wilson Jr on the sick list. Miss Hattie Hagadone visiting her brother in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Will Smith
Ella Bowen
Sadlersville
Lewis Lane
Lawrence Wilson Jr
Hattie Hagadone
Baltimore
State Forestry urges timber owners to clear roads for firefighting
The State Department of Forestry invites timber owners to cooperate in clearing existing roads and creating fire paths through woods to limit fire spread and cost. The program would enable access to up to 1000 acre tracts, allow removal of dead or dying trees, and thinning without harming valuable timber. Contact W. E. Seeders, district forest warden, Hurlock, Md. Phone 140-J.
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State Department of Forestry
Bay Shore
Caroline
Dorchester
Talbot
W. E. Seeders
Hurlock
Federal Theatre Presents Keaton and More at Local Screenings
Federal Theatre will host a slate of attractions including Buster Keaton and Jimmy Durante in Speak Easily with a large chorus staged by Arthur Appel. Chandu the Magician debuts on Wednesday starring Edmund Lowe with a dramatic plot about a death-ray and追 © Fox Films. Laurel and Hardy headline Pack Up Your Troubles opening Friday as new army-bound vagrants in olive drab misadventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster Keaton
Jimmy “Schnozzle
du Yrante
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Federal Theatre
Arthur Appel
New York
Keaton
Durante
Chandu the Magician
Edmund Lowe
Regent
Fox Films
Laurel and Hardy
Ladies Aid Meet At Mrs Nichols Home
American Corner The Ladies Aid met at Mrs Lydia Nichols on Thursday afternoon. The president led the meeting with roll and minutes, one new member joined, and the group adjourned to meet with Mrs Lulu Beauchamp in November. Ice cream and cake were served. Visitors included Emil Schmuel from New York, Olaf Smith and family, and Elbert Deen, who broke his ankle in an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Nichols
Lulu Beauchamp
Emil Schmuel
New York
Olaf Smith
Burrsville
Elbert Deen
Ambrose Griffith
Church Hill
Farm Bureau pushes tax relief plan for roads and schools
In Cambridge, Miles H. Fairbank outlined a tax relief program to the Eastern Shore Association of County Commissioners, aiming to lower tax rates by funding road maintenance from gasoline taxes and reducing school levies to 30c from 67c. Local tax committees will report by late November as part of a broader push to present a statewide equalization plan to the Legislature.
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Miles H. Fairbank
Maryland Farm Bureau Federation
Baltimore
Eastern Shore Association of County Commissioners
Cambridge
Farm Bureau
Caroline County
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