Roosevelt the Builder: a portrait of progress and rebuilding
This piece extols Franklin D. Roosevelt as a transformative leader whose programs rebuilt the nation. It credits New Deal measures, social and economic reforms, rural electrification, public works, and federal protections with creating a foundation for posterity. It frames Roosevelt as a monumental builder whose legacy endures in national recovery and modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Farm Credit Program
Federal Housing Administration
CCC
United States
Securities Commission
Tower of Babel
Babylon
Egypt
Rhodes
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Lincoln
Wilson
Asuka
Salisbury Times backs Goldsborough through years of races
Twelve years after 1924, The Salisbury Times, then one year old, supported Representative T. Alan Goldsborough of Caroline County for re election to Congress. The paper consistently backed him in every biennial election, even when rivals and county leaders opposed him, and pre primary maneuvers attempted to wrest the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury Times
T. Alan Goldsborough
Caroline County
Times
Goldsborough
Newpaper
Times Endorses Mr. Goldsborough For Ninth Term In Congress
The Salisbury Times urges continued support for Mr. Goldsborough, praising his eight terms in Congress, deep knowledge of government operations, and record of constructive aid. It notes his readiness to listen, defend justified petitions, and work with the administration, comparing him to historic long-serving predecessors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsborough
Eastern Shore
The
Times
the Times
Congress
Charles J. Linthicum
J. Fred
Talbot
Salisbury Times
Weekly Business Survey Reports Broad Retail Strength
Despite unseasonable weather, retail trade advanced overall with gains over last year in most key cities. Wholesalers showed strong demand for accessories, underwear, hosiery, home furnishings, price goods, and holiday merchandise, while the auto industry boosted production and railroad orders. Wheat shipments from the Columbia River reached multi-year highs. Japan's purchases rose. textile mills and Detroit employment also improved. Florida crop outlook rose to 37.5 million boxes, and Louisville’s Land Bank collections hit a seven year high as loans were paid in full in four-state region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Pacific Coast
Portland
Oregon
Europe
Columbia River
Memphis
Atlanta
Detroit
Florida
Louisville
Federal Land Bank
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Double Liability and Bank Stockholder Risk in Maryland
Maryland voters face a choice on maintaining double liability for bank stockholders to protect depositors. History shows in crises stockholders often absorb losses first, but the liability deters investment. With national banks losing double liability in July, state banks may fall behind as New York and others drop the provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
New York
Maryland Voting Provision Faces Criticism in Evening Sun
A Baltimore Evening Sun editorial argues that if a proposed provision fails its goal it will leave Maryland banks at a disadvantage and questions the measure's usefulness ahead of next Tuesday's polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Evening Sun
Baltimore
China Makes Demands Amid Japanese Pressures
Chinese government counters certain Japanese demands with its own. Moderates in Tokyo push policies to avoid war while strong Russian forces to the north may intervene if Japan clashes with China. The evolving stance signals a tense regional balance with potential for broader conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Tokyo
Japan
Editorial Notes on Landon and Food Economics
The piece surveys Gov. Landon’s stance on fiscal policy and civil service, noting contradictions between his advocacy for private initiative and calls for state finance of services. It highlights taxes, conservation claims, relief funding, and his Albuquerque speech tying farmer interests to food prices, concluding with nutrition committee insights and meat consumption rankings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Randolph -Hearst
Alf. M. Landon
Old Guard
Ogden L. Mills
Prof
Kemeter
Gov. Landon
Cleveland
Kansas
Roosevelt
Inter
Landon
Topeka
Kansa
Learned Society
Columbus
Ohio
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Hearst News Service
League
New Zealand
Australia
Canada
Great Britain
United States
Food as universal language tops global eating records
The passage lists country ranks by consumption: Anders 236 pounds, Italian 35 pounds, Finland bottom of the list, Switzerland leads milk drinkers and cheese eaters, with the United States and Denmark close behind. New England tops butter consumption. fruit eaters lead in the United States. France is the biggest bread eater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anders
Finland
Switzerland
United States
Denmark
New England
France
Hollywood Stars Shine At Dentonia Theatre Schedule
Robert Taylor rises in Hollywood with The Gorgeous Hussy and Camille opposite Greta Garbo. Dentonia Theatre presents Piccadilly Jim on November 23 and 24, with cash gift night on November 4, plus King of the Royal Mounted news and three big days of The Great Aiefeld show running November 4 to 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Taylor
Hollywood
Gorgeous Hussy
Dentonia Theatre
Armand
Greta Garbo
Camille
Taylor
Joan Crawford
Piccadilly
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Canadian Northland
America
Bruce Carruthers
Zanearey
King of the Royal Mounted
Twentieth Century-Fox
Robert Kent
Rosalind Keith
Alan Dinehart
William Powell
Myrna Loy
Leise Rainer
Aiefeld
Metro - Goldwyn . Mayer
Caravan of Entertainment
Timely Driving Hints From Keystone Club
A Maryland bulletin by the Keystone Automobile Club offers safe driving tips for inexperienced drivers that also aid seasoned motorists. It advises braking before curves on slippery roads, keeping the car in gear, feeding gas evenly, and avoiding clutch release to prevent skids. Braking should begin gently, with brakes applied in gear for double deceleration, and second gear used on descents to prevent loss of control.
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Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland
Fire damages Grove home of Albert Wood and family
Albert Wood and his three sons near Preston woke to a morning blaze that left only clothing and a few bed covers. Community expresses sympathy. Revival meetings ongoing at Choptank M P Church with Rev Frank Clift in charge. Various local residents visited or followed events in Denton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wood
Preston
Choptank M. P. Church
Frank Clift
Mark Gordy
Charles Carroll
Harry Butler
Denton
Katherine Chambers
Pauline Taylor
Frank Gadow
Nettie Lord
Otto Brauchle
Lee Taylor
Bradford Connely
Homemakers’ Club
Preventing Halloween Car Vandalism Urged Statewide
The Keystone Automobile Club calls on schools, parents, and authorities to unite in preventing damage to cars during Halloween celebrations. Each year vandals mark finishes with chalk or other substances, costing motorists thousands of dollars statewide. The club urges a united effort to abolish vandalism this Halloween.
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Keystone Automobile Club
Hallowe'en
Hallowe’en
Slats Diary by Oliver N Warren
A diary style piece recounts a week from Slats perspective with school life and small town happenings. It notes a strict teacher, normal childhood mischief, and plans for a day off, including chores and a ball game avoidance. Named figures include Jane Blisters Elsy Jake and a fireman referenced in class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colechens
Jake
Mebbe
Elsy
Jane Agen
Enney
Raken
Zane Grey's stories dominate early film lore
Film critics note Zane Grey's prolific screen translations since 1920, with famed stars like Jack Holt portraying Grey's western sagas such as Wanderer of the Wasteland and Desert Gold. The Ridgely Theatre schedules reflect ongoing interest with multiple Grey adaptations and related features this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zane Grey
Jack Holt
America
Ridgely Theatre
Hollywood
Kiddie Klub
Twentieth Century-Fox
Jones Family Pictures
Jones
Ridgely
Helen Hunt Jackson
Romona
Loretta Young
Don Ameche
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
RKO Radio
Victor Moore
Helen Broderick
Eric Blore
Moore
New York
Broadway
Astaire
Dinner guests and family visit notes from Queen Anne
Queen Anne social notes record Mr and Mrs Howard Eley and children Betty and Sara visiting Mr and Mrs Horace Morgan last Saturday. Mary Diggans and Della Mullikin returned home after a month in Berlin and Wilmington. Eleanor Flowers of St Marys Seminary visits with Mr and Mrs Howard Flowers. Horace Morgan family visited relatives in Secretary. Henry Morgan and Addie Morgan with S T Culver in Hebron. Caldwell Wilson of Easton visits mother Mrs Harry Clark. Jake Gibson and son Jake Jr. spend Friday in Baltimore.
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Howard Eley
Betty
Sara
Horace Morgan
Mary Diggans
Della Mullikin
Berlin
Wilmington
Eleanor Flowers
St. Mary’s Seminary
Howard Flowers
Eloise
Earl Howard
Henry Morgan
Addie Morgan
S. T. Culver
Hebron
Caldwell Wilson
Easton
Harry Clark
Jake Gibson
Jake Jr
Baltimore
Greensboro social notes highlight Bridgeville and Baltimore visits
Mrs Ella Whiteley of Bridgeville is visiting Mr and Mrs L W Tavior in Greensboro. Mrs John Brown spent the latter part of the week in Baltimore. Mr and Mrs G A Gale were weekend visitors in Dover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Whiteley
Bridgeville
Dec
L. W. Tavior
John Brown
Baltimore
G. A. Gale
Dover
Health Tag Sale on Election Day Supports County Nurse
A county program encourages voters to buy a Health Tag at the polls, linking the purchase to support for local nursing services. The effort blends civic participation with fundraising for health workers.
Rehoboth Beach gains name change and local notes
Twenty five years ago reports note the change from Rehoboth to Rehoboth Beach by postal authorities to distinguish it from Rehoboth Maryland. The item also covers deaths, train incidents, local visits, marriages, autos, and town-by-town tax-rate updates, highlighting Caroline County life and business moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Delaware
Rehoboth
Rehoboth Beach
Maryland
Cape Henlopen City
George Sigler
Baltimore
Denton
Denton Cemetery
H. A. G. Westerfield
Mr. Sigler
Loudon Park
Bureau
Grove
Paine
State Pike
Centreville
Blair Lee
Benjamin Whiteside
Chester County
Philadelphia
Ohio
J. W. Cohee
A. S. Beane
Grove Church
Grove Cemetery
J. M. Carrall
West Springfield
Mass
Wilmington
Massachusetts
Carroll
J. Marion Emerson
Ansonia
Connecticut
Virginia
Emerson
Helen B. Jones
Irwin L. Woodrow
Nelson H. Fooks
Downes
Fooks
Alfred Smith
John T. Porter
Emma Hubbard
Bessie Fountain
Concord
Viola Covey
B. L. Lewis
Harrington
Henry R. Lewis
William A A. Stewart
New York
Frank W. Redden
Ernest G. Cooper
James T. Cooper
Jonathan Evitts
Wiliam P. Draper
C. Leslie Walls
Greensboro
F. P. Roe
Nat. Horsey
S. H
Daniel Zacharias
T. M. Green
Jas. E. Curry
Goldsboro
H. F. Silver
Robert Jarrell, Sr
Walter Sapp
Alfred Griffin
A. J. Bennett
IF. G. Slemmer
W. L. Cooper
Hillsboro
Charles Jarrell
Harry S. Fisher
Thos
HW. Jones
A. L. Duffey
H. M. Thompson
Geo. H. Beaven
Ridgely
John M. Swing
I. T. Saulsbury
A. W. Thompson
Henry Wilkinson
M. C. Smith
S. M.long
Federalsburg
Saulsbury Sparks
Local Notables Highlight Fire Rescue and Rail Appointments
Democratic County Commissioner candidate Albert Handy saved Jacob Holzworth from a house fire early Wednesday morning, pulling him from flames as the home collapsed and Holzworth’s savings of 100 dollars were lost. In rail news, Cordy Curry becomes Bridgeville agent replacing late Thomas J. Gray after fourteen years in Greensboro, and Arthur G. Smith of Seaford takes charge of the Greensboro office following prior Seaford role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Smith, Jr
Albert &. Handy
Jacob Holzworth
Handy
Holzworth
T Holzworth
Arthur G. Smith
Seaford
Greensboro
Mr. Smith
Sweet Potato and Ham Loaf Recipe
Simple bake mixing mashed sweet potatoes cooked ham celery onion and spices with egg bread crumbs and milk. Form loaf bake at 400 degrees for about 45 minutes and serve with tomato sauce.
Public Sale of Valuable Personalty at Clark Farm
The undersigned who is discontinuing farming will sell at public sale at 10 o'clock sharp on the farm known as the Clark Farm along the River Road from Denton Bridge to Ridgely. Rain or shine, featuring the listed personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Farm
Denton Bridge
Ridgely
Live Stock Sale Offers Several Notable Animals
Two black mares aged ten are versatile workers and form a splendid team. A roan mare, twelve, also a capable worker. Two mules available for any use, a fine opportunity for buyers needing extra help. One registered Jersey cow, B tested, due January, likely to yield butter daily.
Farming Implements Auction Offer by James Temple
A large farm tools sale lists equipment including a 12-tine Superior Disk Drill a 17-foot Deering binder multiple mowers plows cultivators hoes crates and a 60-tooth drag with various garden and barn items. Catalog notes nearly unused engines fencing posts saws and hundreds of small implements. Auctioneer James Temple announces the auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Vulcan
Syracuse
Kalamazoo
John Deere
International
Trustee Sale of Property in West Denton Maryland
Public sale of land in West Denton Caroline County to settle a circuit court decree dated October 20 1936. The parcel lies along Denton Bridge Hillsboro Road with 41 by 145 foot dimensions, described from the A T Towers and Samuel Ewing lines, last recorded in deed Liber G A D No 88 Folio 83.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Caroline County
Maryland
A. T
Denton Bridge
Hillsboro
Samuel Ewing
Ewing
O. Hubbard
State of
Fedetalsburg
Marsh Hope
Smithville
Turkey Ridge
James T. Spicer
Mary J. H. Spicer
Improvements Offered on 6 Room Dwelling and Out Buildings
Notice details improvements and fair repair for a six room dwelling with out buildings. Terms: one half cash at sale, balance in two equal installments at three and six months, interest on deferred payments from sale date, secured to trustee's satisfaction. Purchaser may opt for all cash. Title papers at purchaser expense. W Brewster Deen, Trustee. James Temple, Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Brewster Deen
Chicken and Oyster Supper At Greenaboro Baptist Church
The Church Aid of Greenaboro Baptist Church will host a Chicken and Oyster supper in the church lower auditorium on Election Day November 3. Menu features baked chicken fried oysters chicken salad sides and coffee. Price 40 and 26 cents. Supper served promptly at a quarter to five. Patrons invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenaboro Baptist Church
Trustees Sale of Property in Denton Maryland
Trustees will offer at public sale at the Court House Door in Denton Maryland on the 20th day of October 1936 in a pending case where Mary Virginia Nichols et al are plaintiffs and Minnie S Waldis et al are defendants. The sale is conducted by the trustees named in the decree to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Phillip H. Noble
Eli W. Noble
Denton
Maryland
Mary Virginia Nichols
Minnie S. Waldis
Court House
Five Caroline County Tracts Sold At Public Auction
The sale covers five parcels on roads from Smithville to Arner Agner and Keel's Cannery to Smithville. Tract 1 totals 102 acres 27 perches with 30 acres excluded, includes a two story dwelling and outbuildings. Tracts 2 to 5 range from 30 to 68 acres, all described by specific bounds, corners and recorded deeds, with the two parcels to be offered separately then as a whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Keel
Calvert C. Merriken
Joseph Waldis
Smithville
William J. Everagam
Rosser Land
Lacy Collins
Liber G. A. D
Terms of Sale Set by Trustees and Auctioneers
One third cash on day of sale with balance in two equal installments at six and twelve months or all cash at purchaser option. Title papers and revenue stamps at purchaser expense. Fred R. Owens, Trustees, Leonard F. Covey, Auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Brewster Deen
Fred R. Owens
Leonard F. Covey
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Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson Incorporated
Benjamin F. Johnson
Mary Melvin
Denton, Md
Democratic
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
John Nance Garner
Texas
T. Alan
House of Delegates
Harry H. Rieck
Builder
Weekly Business Survey
Starin Films
Oliver N. Warren
Queen Anne
Journal
Timothy Hay
Earl C
Barber
James Temple
Arner
Buck Hill
Frank Trice
T. Hubbard
F. P. Covey
William H. Bullock
Enid
Francis P. Covey
Sallie J. Covey
L. D
Ernest A. Liden
Agner
Fred Robinson
Frank Williams
Alvin Meredith
T. Pliny Fisher
Joseph Waldis Benaring
Liber J. Kk. S
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