FHA to Launch Second Phase of Home Financing Program
The Federal Housing Administration will launch the second phase by November 1 to finance new homes at about $1,000,000 daily. Loans are insured but not funded directly by FHA, with banks and lenders providing funds and FHA insuring qualifying loans. Modernization efforts continue, backed by 7,300 banks in 2,500 communities, reviving building supply industries as 2,000 newspapers carry Better Housing campaign material.
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Federal Housing Administration
James A. Moffett
FHA
Bank
Building and Loan Association
War Triggered by a Sudden Assassination in Europe
A dramatic 1914 style assassination in Marseilles matched a fat gunman firing on King Alexander of Yugoslavia and Foreign Minister Barthou. Alexander and Barthou died as guards and crowds dispersed. Diplomats waited for the assassin's nationality to decide Europe's fragile peace.
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Alexander
Jugoslavia
Marseilles
Barthou
France
Europe
France Builds a Ring of Steel to Contain Germany
A historic analysis outlines France's aim to curb German power by forming a ring with Italy and Yugoslavia. The piece notes tensions between Italy and Yugoslavia, the assassination of Alexander, and the fragile Yugoslavian regime under a regency. It also covers Spain's conservative government after a failed leftist revolt and Japan's stance on naval treaties, predicting upheaval and possible rejections of a 5-5-3 naval ratio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
Italy
Jugoslavia
Barthou
Alexander
Ring of Steel
Mussolini
Stalin
Peter
Balkans
Europe
Spain
Alfonse
Japan
England
United States
U. S
Nippon
Real Enemies of the Public
An editorial argues that investigations into business and politics have been used to attack industry as a whole. It asserts that corrupt individuals exist in both sectors but are rare, and calls for restoring public confidence while warning that attackers of trust are the real enemies of the common welfare.
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Saturday Evening Post
Post
Canada good model for U S in crime control Hopkins
Ernest Jerome Hopkins argues in Rotarian Magazine that Canada, sharing basic U S constitutional law, keeps crime under control better than the United States. He suggests fault lies not in principles but in their application and system design.
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Canada
Hopkins
United States
South
Ernest Jerome Hopkins
Rotarian Magazine
Uniform Code Could Standardize U S Criminal Procedure
Canada’s model code and lifetime appointment of judges are cited as contrasts to the United States system. Hopkins notes the need for states to adopt the ABA Model Code and for nonpolitical, independent judges to reduce political meddling and improve justice.
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Hopkins
Canada
Wickersham Commission
United States
American Bar Association
Mr. Hopkins
Kaleidoscope of European change and NRA planning
Editorial notes compare shifting European powers in 1934 to a kaleidoscope, noting Russia joining the League, Balkan tensions, and new pacts. The piece reflects on fear and hopes for a continent united in progress, while detailing Roosevelt's NRA board actions to streamline code enforcement and reorganize the agency for efficiency.
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Europe
Russia
League of Nations
Germany
France
Poland
Balkans
Greece
Turkey
Jugoslavia
Romania
Finland
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Balkan
NRA reorganization and global notes on governance
The report outlines NRA reforms to speed procedures and expand executive staffing, plus extending long term industrial research. A new nine member Advisory Council will advise the National Industrial Recovery Board on policy matters, with minority views accepted if not unanimous. Soviet Russia expands voting rights and social equality to many groups. The London Court of Arbitration is highlighted for arbitration use. Assyrian refugees head to British Guiana and Nigeria. A Netherlands League of Mercy forms to aid the needy this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRA
Advisory Council of 9
National Industrial Recovery Board
Industrial Advisory Board
Labor Advisory Board
Consumers’ Advisory Board
Division of Research and Planning
Soviet
Russia
Mrs Roosevelt urges modern methods for tired businessmen
In a Woman's Home Companion piece, Mrs. Roosevelt criticizes stubborn executives clinging to rugged individualism. She argues large industries require impersonal systems and calls for closer employer employee ties, forecasting a shift toward careful planning and smaller enterprises.
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Woman’s Home Companion
Denton Churches Invite Attendance on Sunday
The churches of Denton are open every Sunday inviting residents to attend services. The message contrasts kindness with false concepts of creation and calls for thoughtful, peaceful reflection amid social discord.
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Denton
Twenty-Five Years Ago In Denton And Surroundings
Twenty five years back prime wheat sold for 1.15 and corn 70. A fire destroyed Fred Davis’s home near Oak Grove while family were at church, with a loss around 2000. Denton grows as a shopping hub with over a hundred thousand dollars in stocks. A horse drawn wagon ran away, breaking a glass door and injuring the boy and horses. The Denton National Bank named new bookkeepers as directors resigned. The article also covers football scores, church anniversaries, and local notices including deaths and public figures.
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Fred Davis
Oak Grove
Ganeys
B. C. & A. Company
Tilghman Harvey
Burrsville
Denton National Bank
Charles L. Hobbs
Ridgely
J. Seward Dailey
Templeville
Zacharias Wilson
Mark Breeding
Denton
Maryland
Delaware
Spry Thomas
Denton Hill
W. Carroll
W. Elwell Goldsborough
Denver Reservoir and Irrigation Company
T. Alan Goldsborough
O. ‘F. Baynard
Whitesville
Del
Fred T. Harnum
Camden
New Jersey
Edward Long
Charles W. Hobbs
Blanche
Baltimore
First District
G. H. Wilson
M. B. V. Heather
W. G. Carrow
Jacob E. Gibson
William Roe
George W. Wooters
Enoch George, Jr
Reuben Garey
Jonathan Hughes
George W. Pool
Madison Towers
A. Fletcher Sisk
Arthur T. Handy
Robert M. Pepper
Robert S. Nichols
M. P. Kects
John M. Beaven
W. A. Holt
George W. Morris
C. W. Smith
Frank M. Stevenson
James 8. Willis
Peter T. Morris
I. V. Brumbaugh
Boyce
Houston
Seaford
Alcade Wright
A. I. Brumbaugh
Seaford H. S
Caroline H
Shipley
B. Brumbaugh Donohoe
Everngain Calloway
Green Boyce
I. V. Brumb
Gh Moore
Trice Milligan
Ghingher Parsons
Barnhart R. Wright
Smith Thompson
A. I. Br
Wright A. Wright
Wilson Gonis
A. Wright
A. J. Brumbaugh
C. Short
Caroline High School
Smyrna
Old Wye Church
Queen Anne’s County
D. Gibson Gantt
W. B. Stehl
G. S. Williams
J. A. Mitchell
W. Y. Beaven
Albert Ware
W. N
Eliza Ann Saulsbury
Greer Cooper
Philadelphia
Edwin M. Garey
Tuckahoe Neck
Ridgely Club Defeats Wilmington Stars in Homecoming Ballgame
Hundreds of baseball fans watched at Ridgely as the Ridgely Club, composed of stars from the major leagues including Her zog of the Giants Nichols and Hartzell of the Athletics Ament of Baltimore Sharp of Michigan Temple Smith Rickards Ridge ly Byron Barton of Queen Anne, defeated the Wilmington Stars led by Horsey of Betterton 6 to 2. Interment will be made in Denton cemetery.
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Denton
Ridgely
Ridgely Club
Herzog
New York Giants
Nichols and Hartzell
Philadelphia Athletics
John Ament
Baltimore
Ralph Sharp
Michigan
Temple Smith
Alfred Rickards
Byron Barton
Queen Anne
Wilmington Stars
Horsey
Betterton
A Vest Pocket Essay on Contortionists
A quirky meditation contrasts double jointed vainglory with plain living and steady work. It blends advice on success with practical notes from hog farming, urging thrift, disease prevention, and vigilant reporting to protect swine herds and balance sheets.
Things One Remembers By R. M. Hofer
Politicians with grand schemes promise uplift while few have private business to show. Public officials in power oftenact as masters, risking taxpayers' money on ill spend. If government runs private ventures, constitutional safeguards weaken. voters must weed out wasteful public servants.
Grove Charge Holds Second Quarterly Conference at Grace Church
The Grove Charge convenes its second quarterly conference at Grace Church in Choptank on Saturday October 27 at 2 p m with Dr E A Sexsmith Maryland Annual Conference president chairing the business session. Rev A W Betts preached at Dagsboro M P Church homecoming services and is noted as founder of the church. Community Club interest grows as plans for a county exhibit in Denton next week unfold.
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Grove Charge
Grace Church
Choptank
E. A. Sexsmith
Maryland
Denton
Lee Taylor
Bernice
Sara Hubbard
Federalsburg
Wahmington
Walter Butler
Barbara
Deen
Brewster Deen
Weekly Family Chronicle of Small Household Events
Friday Ant Emmy had a tack of Billyus trouble and sent someone away after a visit. Saturday I felt absent minded and Bath today. Sunday Pa spent a missable day while Ma stayed home with her sister in law. Monday Pa printed a note about Mrs Brett’s 60th wedding anniversary. Tuesday Ma returned home and scolded me for not doing all she asked. Wednesday Blisters visited Sireus and tried squirting water through his nose like an elephant. Thursday Ma said Tuesday’s crowded train forced her to sit with Mrs Trellis and they are not speaking, making a restful journey for both.
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Ant Emy
Billyus
Ant Emmy
Enny Buddy
Brett Sellabrate
Ben
Wensday
Mrs. Trellis
Maryland Land Utilization Program Considered For State
Maryland seeks interagency cooperation with the federal government to develop a land utilization program. Dr. Thomas B. Symons says $25 million from Public Works funds could buy sub marginal land, relocate residents to better lands, and develop the acquired land for suitable uses. Local communities’ cooperation is required, with aims to improve living conditions and provide nearby employment, roadside camps, and wildlife refuges if supported.
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Maryland
Garrett County
Thomas B. Symons
University of Maryland Extension Service
Extension Service
State Planning Commission
Department of Forestry
Conservation Department
State Highway Commission
Symons
Public Works Administration
Ridgely Social News Highlights and Visits
Ridgely notes include Miss Virginia Holsinger substituting for Mrs. Stevenson at Denton school due to illness. Grace Vernon Smith returns from a visit with Howard Smith in Wilmington. Anna May Barnes of Easton guests of T. L. Day. Marguerite Jackson of St Michaels visits sister Mrs. Charles Dean. Sam Stayer, formerly of Ridgely now in New Orleans, visits area. Leolan Jackson spends Wednesday with daughter near town. Lida Jarrell of Greensboro visits her sons William and Boone. Paul and Mr. Holsinger visit Mrs. Jacob Funk in Greensburg Pa. L D Truitt has been ill two weeks.
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Virginia Holsinger
Charles Stevenson
Denton
Stevenson
Grace Vernon Smith
Howard Smith
Wilmington
Anna May Barnes
Easton
T. L. Day
Marguerite Jackson
St. Michaels
Charles Dean
Sam Stayer
New Orleans
Ridgely
Leolan Jackson
Lida Jarrell
Greensboro
William and
Boone
Paul Holsinger
Jacob Funk
Greensburg
L. D. Truitt
Harvest Home Meet at Smithson Church
Smithson Church hosts a Harvest Home meeting on Sunday evening November 4. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Smithson Church
Do As You Please Room Lets Children Be Alone
A Victorian essay argues for individual play spaces within families. It cites Mary and Helen Joyce to show how children seek solitary time for sewing or thinking. Recognizing individuality, avoiding force, and quietly accepting a desire to be alone fosters better temper and original thought.
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Helen
Mary Joyce
Mrs. Joyce
Entitled to Be Heard on Munitions Inquiry
The Senate committee investigating munition makers has produced many disclosures including names places and amounts. Some foreign buyers fear suspicions about officials tied to war supply sales. The International Conference of Mutilated War Veterans in Geneva praised the Senate investigation and urged other nations to pursue similar inquiries. The veterans say they made no profit from war and deserve voice in the record.
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Senate Committee
International Conference of
Geneva
Switzerland
Moves Against War and Profiteering Penalties
The piece argues preventing war is long term, tied to economic and social inequalities. It highlights John Taylor of the American Legion advocating penalties for profiteering and a universal draft at the next national convention to reduce war incentives.
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John Taylor
American Legion
Hurricane Relief Stance Shifts Local Fall Plans
The community signals a readiness to forgo hurricane preparations this fall, prioritizing public works and collective resilience over immediate storm readiness. Officials emphasize preserving funds for broader infrastructure and safety projects. Local sentiment favors careful budgeting and shared responsibility.
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Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson Incorporated
Benjamin F. Johnson
Mary Melvin
Matter
Democratic
Congress
Caroline County
United States Senate
George L. Radcliffe
Baltimore City
Albert C. Ritchie
Anne Arundel County
the Treasury
William S. Gordy
Wicomico County
Herbert R. O’conor
Court of Appeals
James A. Young
Allegany County
WM. Mason Shehan
Talbot County
J. Owen Knotts
State Senate
Joseph H. Carroll
The
Orphans’ Court
Jesse T. Dennis Luther W. Handy
C. Harvey Towers
House of Delegates
J. Walter Mitchell
Alda P. Whitby
T. Clayton Horsey
Emily G. Swiss
H. Roland Towers
Layman
J. Redden
H. Saulsbury Sparks
John c. Fisher
Georgia
Maine
Roosevelt
Recovery Board
London
London Court of Arbitration
Iraq
British Guiana
Nigeria
French West Africa
League of Mercy
Netherlands
Mrs. Roosevelt
Cicero
Christian Science Monitor
R. M. Hofer
Ross Farquar
Smithson
Journal
Hilda Richmond
Confucius
Solon
Hach
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