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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1936
Page
4
A personal essay by A J Brachen questions courteous behavior on foot versus driving. The author, a county judge, confesses becoming rude and reckless behind the wheel, exploring how habit and ego shape driving manners and threatening safety. He pledges to break the duality and set a better example on the road.
A reflective Ro tarian Magazine note laments reckless speed on the highway and accepts personal blame for near tragedy. The author vows restraint to avoid becoming a front-page casualty and to continue living on the mundane sphere a few more days.
Cummins predicts a major transition from gasoline to Diesel engines in autos and freight, with Diesels expanding in trucks and railroads. He cites cost efficiency, on-site power potential, and a broader oil market, warning that electric utilities may face competition from on-site Diesel generation. The essay frames Diesels as a relief for rail and oil industries while signaling growth for Diesel production and dealership networks.
Chrysler Sales Division vice president J. W. Frazer reports a surge in orders as Walter P. Chrysler launches the Chrysler Royal. He says the low priced car upholds quality, performance, safety and beauty, offering features from higher priced models at an unprecedented price. The high volume of 1936 production and market reasons enable entry into the low price field.
Official Plymouth prices for 1937 were announced by the Plymouth Division of Chrysler. The line adds safety glass as standard equipment at no extra cost, reducing the price equivalent by about ten dollars overall. Base Business Coupe remains 510, with eight Deluxe models and two Business bodies. Prices listed include 550 for a Business 2-Door Sedan and 595 for a Business 4-Door Sedan, with Deluxe models ranging from 575 to 680 and the Convertible Coupe price to be announced later.
Eight speakers announced for the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Pasadena California December 7 to 11. Harry Wallace Secretary of Agriculture leads the program with C V Gregory editor of Prairie Farmer Chicago and member of the President's Commission to study European cooperative as a key speaker. About 1000 farm leaders from across the country will attend and Maryland traders expect to participate.
Mr. Nuttle says discussions on governmental farming functions will feature talks by H R Trolle y administrator of the soils end ser vation program Mortis L Cooke of the electrification administration William I Myers of the Farm Credit Administration Chester Davis of the Federal Reserve Board and Marvin Jones chairman of the agricultural committee of the House of Representatives Farmers from Maryland and other eastern and midwestern delegations expect to join the West Coast trip where the national farm organization holds its first meeting west of the Mississippi.
The Giantland Rice Sportlight shows E. M. Lucky Teter performing prodigious feats with a Plymouth powered by a 52 horsepower engine. His stunts include broad jumps surpassing Jesse Owens’ Olympic marks and hair-raising hurdles over a ten-ton truck as part of the Lucky Spills vehicle spectacle.
"Lucky" Teter performs extreme stunts for a slow-motion sequence in a Grantland Rice film. Broad jumps, two–wheel landings, spins, and high-speed rolls push the Plymouth to limits as it crashes through a flaming wall at 60 mph. Teter remains strapped in with an aviator belt to the driver’s seat.
Rev C M Griffeth discusses Peter's morning fishing failure turning to success after a miraculous haul and Jesus commissioning him as an apostle. The piece reflects on facing a hostile world and the idea that Peter’s success was God given when he cast the net on the right side.
The text speaks of relying on divine aid to fulfill the apostolic task. It emphasizes Peter’s provision through Christ and extends the promise to all workers for God that God will provide food and shelter as they zealously serve. It urges continued effort and unreserved commitment to the Lord’s will.
A Rom memo says Mussolini seeks the right to appoint the Austrian Heimwehr leader Prince Ernest von Starkemberg. The note accuses Mussolini of aiding Spanish rebels and warns he may push Europe toward war or collapse. It argues France and Britain may finally confront him or risk distant conflict.
Miss Eunice Ellis, a home economist on the Eastern Shore Public Service, offers a gingerbread cake recipe using shortening and sugar with measurements including a cupful of water and a teaspoon of baking powder. The note suggests adding malases and ginger to create a spiced bake.
A recipe blends cinnamon with cocoa and coconut into a moist cake. Cream shortening and sugar, add molasses and eggs, mix with hot water solution, sifted flour baking powder spices and salt, fold in coconut, bake in moderate oven in a greased pan. Top with whipped cream or orange pudding sauce, optional icing.
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