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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1929
Page
4
An editorial urges unity and mutual support as a defense against mail order catalogs harming local prosperity. It frames self preservation as natural and applies it to business and civic life, urging cooperation over jealousy, warning that selfishness harms the community. It compares pioneers defending a fort to modern communities countering external economic rivals.
A discussion on how towns appear awake or sleepy and what a local paper signals. It notes two key indicators: active organization reporting and robust store advertising. Advertising reflects commercial prospects and enterprise, influencing people to move in or trade locally.
Editorial denounces the Smoot Hawley tariff as a doomed Republican ploy to fund campaigns. It condemns farm relief pretense and the extra burden on consumers, calling the presidential power grab a breach of democratic principles exposed by the war time crash claims.
The piece outlines Democratic and Republican resistance to a flexible tariff, alleging corporate greed and political maneuvering around a special session. It notes Ishbel MacDonald visiting the U S, promoting peace and education for women, and reports on a Moscow radio anecdote and a World Court forecast. It also lists regional disease cases and a sales figure for a book.
The issue recounts past events from a newspaper page: wheat prices and local commerce, a Greensboro acetylene plant plans, the death of James Gross near Denton, and F. R. Owens buying a Philadelphia auto. It notes sweet potatoes grown by Frank A. Clark near Williston, church repairs at Christ Church, sacraments and services, Army football cadet Enoch Barton Garey from this county, and upcoming Democratic mass meeting with notable speakers. It also covers church anniversaries, a large fire in Rehoboth destroying 26 buildings, a Denton surprise birthday party for Catherine Dukes with many attendees, a wedding between John L. Stevens and Cora Griffith, and forthcoming marriages and local social notices across Queen Anne’s and surrounding towns.
Slats records a week of small adventures and mischief in a diary style entry. He asks his mother for a dime to buy a tablet, swallows it, and plans a surprise. He recalls seeing a bright airplane poster, sends a poem to June, and enjoys a country ride with colored leaves. He notes a teacher punishing him for shellac in Elsys hair, mentors a drugstore encounter over chocolate, and mentions Pug Stevens injured in a Friday game.
The market sits near two month-ago levels with most stocks showing year to date losses. Since January 1 collateral loans on the New York Stock Exchange have risen by over two billion dollars, signaling a credit boom driven by high rates and nonbank finance. A weaker absorption of new securities suggests an unsound condition despite no current recession, as many top companies trade high while debts rise. Investors are urged to focus on yield and dividends rather than speculative prospects.
October 28 marks the annual Navy Day highlighting the Navy’s role to industry and citizens. The Naval Operating Base Norfolk offers open house 1 to 5 p.m. with films, a sham battle, formation flying, stunts, dives, parachute jumps, and a dress parade to educate the public about naval defense and its economic importance.
The Jolly Junior 4 H Club of Ridge ly met October 19 at Miss Milda Cherry’s home. Present were Demonstration Agent Miss Spafford and local leader Miss Edna Cronse. Visitors included Miss Gertrude Wheatley of Denton Club. others share news of sick relatives, birthdays, travels, and local happenings around Ridgely.
Dr. R F Riley Maryland health director urges individuals to act as a committee of one to stay fit and protect others from the common cold. He promotes sunshine water rest air exercise and diet plus dressing for the weather and keeping germs to oneself. He advises staying home when sick and using personal towels cups napkins and handkerchiefs to avoid spreading germs.
New York Theatre Guild presents R U R the Machine Age drama at Ford s Theatre Baltimore the first play of the second subscription season. The production stars Earle Larimore Sylvia Field Henry Travers Ernest Cossart Sydney Greenstreet Helen Tilden Albert Van Dekker Therese Guerini Vincent Sherman Louise Veda Frederick Roland Sanford Meisner and others. The play centers on Rossum s Universal Robots the robot revolt exploring humanity s relationship to machinery amid taut melodrama and surreal suspense.
In fall gatherings at Clu meetings refreshments are common and a new menu idea is proposed orange and nut whip a pre chilled mix of whipping cream powdered peanut brittle orange pulp folded together with orange pieces. Serve immediately this creates a light dessert option for 6 to 8 and emphasizes modest portions to avoid spoiling the dinner appetite.
A recipe snippet lists Delicvnus Dessert for six with whipped cream, marshmallows, fruit, nuts and bananas and notes salads add color. It also provides a Fruit Salad for fourteen using grapes pineapple peaches cherries bananas and maraschino cherries with whipped cream dressing.
A reflective line from Bailey emphasizes action over time or numbers, focusing on deeds, thoughts, and feelings rather than dialed figures. It captures a philosophy valuing lived impact over measurable metrics.
Dover Opera House plans to crowd the inaugural with the Western Electric Sound System now installed. Opening night Monday features The Cock Eyed World in Delaware with a full three night run. Fox Movietone all talked to show stars Raoul Walsh directed Marines drama.
Williston hosts Hallowe en entertainment next Wednesday evening at the pavilion. All welcome to come masked for a night of fun. A silver offering will be taken and refreshments provided to benefit the church. Sincere thanks extended to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of Mrs. Julia Robinson.
Chief W H Neal of the Denton Volunteer Fire Company urges timely safety tips. Fires are preventable with care. defective chimneys wiring and rubbish raise risk. Be alert, stop fires before they start, and heed fire inspectors. Avoid joking about safety, beware matches and gas, and store ashes properly. The piece stresses quick action and public responsibility to reduce fire losses.
Bethlehem hosts a Halloween social Friday evening at the Community House with attractions games and refreshments including ice cream pie and cake. Rev Bartley was absent last Sunday so Rally Day program moves to Sunday week November 1d. Little Betty Marrington visits grandmother Mrs John Harrington while Mr John Nichols of Greensboro visits Mr and Mrs Laurence LeGates.
A compact report reflects on the proverbial triumphs of pence or coin in governance and culture, noting how small gains accumulate like victories in Miltonic prose. It treats wealth and prudence as public virtue amid political life.
Plymouth Shatters non stop endurance records driving 11,419 miles in 632 hours with 26 days of continuous operation. Walsh-Woldert Motor Company of Tyler Texas staged the test on a showroom Plymouth Sedan observed by officials and affidavits. Gasoline oil and water were added on the move and tires changed as needed. The car finished in perfect condition with no parts replaced and 19 miles per gallon.
Mrs. D. M. Lee has returned home after spending some time in Washington. Miss Elsie DeFord of Denton spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Jake Gibson. Mrs. Oscar Briscoe entertained Mrs. Elizabeth Lightner on Sunday last.
Pirate costumes priced at $1.00 and Hawaiian costumes at 50 cents with many other costumes at varied prices. Some costumes may be hired at reasonable rates. Miss Ford at Caroline High School Denton Md handles the ads.
Mr and Mrs T Pliny Fisher visit their daughter Mrs Ralph Cover in Westminster and attend the State convention of the Christian Endeavor Society.
The Twentieth Century Club met at Mr and Mrs C G C Blondes home with Miss Spafford presenting a floor finishes demonstration. Members are invited to reconvene October 31 for an all day meeting featuring quilting and fall exhibit planning.
Under the auspices of the Henderson and Marydel schools an entertainment event is set for Henderson on Wednesday evening November 6. Roselth Knapp Breed, noted entertainer, will present a program that reliably pleases audiences.
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