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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1934
Page
4
The Journal declares no endorsement for any Democratic candidate in the primaries. It will give equal space to all hopefuls, urges Democratic voters to choose the best qualified for local posts, and notes no contests for Congress, State Comptroller, Attorney General, or Clerk of the Court of Appeals.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt uses her Woman's Home Companion column to stress Labor Day importance and the dignity of labor. She argues workers deserve security and rights, notes 10,000,000 remain unemployed, and urges citizens and lawmakers to reflect on national labor policy and the pursuit of happiness.
The article recalls the 1930s era idea of crop and acreage cuts by the Department of Agriculture to curb surpluses with farmer subsidies. It notes farmers received millions in payments for destroyed crops before a severe drought devastated wheat and cotton, killed cattle, and turned prime farmland into desert.
The drought and a man made campaign to destroy produce have turned crop surplus into deficit. Experts warn five to six years to recover losses and winter prices may rise. Officials pledge anti profiteering efforts, but no law can stop farmers from withholding crops for higher prices while relief is provided to the needy. Washington faces worry and tension as government both reduces output and aids crop sufferers.
The article urges a simple safety motto Always Be Careful to reduce auto and other hazards. It notes 33 000 deaths yearly from motor accidents and billions in property damage, arguing most risks come from needless chances and curves passing, urging constant caution to minimize danger.
A large group of industrialists officials and economists advocate stimulated residential construction as the best route to economic recovery. Construction injects money locally, supports workers and suppliers, and benefits every business and household. With abundant housing demand and favorable terms, citizens are urged to act now to leverage this opportunity and restart growth.
The United States faces slower earnings as major firms report rising costs and taxes. Marshall Field & Co in Chicago sold 45 million dollars worth of goods in H1 1934, up 10 million from 1933 but with a 2 million loss on turnover. Consolidated Gas Co of New York posted 53 million in gross Q2 revenue with earnings per share dropping to 41 cents from 83 cents due to higher costs. General Motors showed 303 million in three months’ sales, up 100 million, yet profits fell by one million as wages and materials rose faster. The piece links tax talk and industry reforms to ongoing pressure on profits.
The speaker warns that citizens depend on industry for employment and savings returns. Destructive legislation and taxation threaten to cut the throat of industry, harming the lifeblood of earnings and the economy.
Baltimore marks 150 years since the Christmas Conference with Big Sam tolling 160 bells at City Hall on October 10 1984. Scottish Rite Temple hosts delegates as Methodists celebrate the sesquicentennial and the global spread of their faith and missions begun in 1784.
Rome C. Stephenson former ABA president tells Rotarian readers that federal deposit insurance strengthens public confidence. He notes state laws failed, lacked teeth, while the federal plan already bites and should guard deposits up to 10000 until 1935, promising stronger banks ahead.
Administrative Councils debate Johnson’s leadership of the NRA with reports that Frances Perkins and other officials push to end one man control. Johnson has weathered attempts to replace him as he remains head amid calls for businesslike reorganization.
The President and Secretary of Commerce stress that private enterprises are escaping Federal government involvement. Secretary Roper says normal conditions place responsibilities with business. Both officials claim truthfulness in their statements about improvement in business conditions.
The Industrial Appeals Board immediately backs relief for Acme Finishing Co. Pawtucket RI, keeping three printing machines exempt from a 25 percent curtailment order. The ruling expects similar exemptions for other small firms under comparable conditions and cites machine hours limits shifting work from small mills to large ones as the reason. The motion picture industry Code Authority also moves to aid small movie enterprises.
A ruling protects theatres showing double features from penalties in clearance and zoning schedules. Milwaukee’s Code Authority ruling upholds small theatres and independent producers against penalties, amid broader debates on NRA code consolidation and labor unrest.
Charles A. Covey 61 of Federalsburg died last Friday night at Easton Emergency Hospital after about four weeks illness. A retired farmer, he had lived in Federalsburg twelve years and is survived by his widow Emma Trice, a daughter Mrs. Arthur Logan of Philadelphia, and his father Andrew T. Covey 89 now in Baltimore. He also leaves a sister Mrs. Harry Moore and three brothers Fred Covey Denton Clayton Covey Concord and Allison H. Covey Federalsburg. Funeral services were at his residence conducted by Rev C Irving Carpenter and Rev Thomas S Holt, longtime Union Methodist Episcopal Church members.
Twenty five years ago electricity was expected to be turned on in Denton Greensboro and Ridgely around October 1. Other items note a fire destroying a Breeding barn near Ridgely and a new mile of State highway surveyed on the Boyce mill road north of Greensboro.
The Maryland State Administrative Agency of the Divisional Code Authority for General Contractors designates the Rovin 206 Builders' Exchange as the local depository for bids on projects not opened publicly. Duplicate bids for Maryland projects or those awarded elsewhere must be with the Manager by the stated time and opened within 24 hours in the bidders' presence. Information via State Manager S L Thomson at 12 West Madison Street Baltimore Maryland Verizon 8130.
Come in and see the new Superfex Oil Burning Refrigerator on display at our store. You can now enjoy iceless refrigeration whether you have electricity or not. See ad on page 3. M. K. Newnam, Denton, Md.
Ross Farquar writes about a week in Slats diary with family events. Friday notes a visit to Coretta and mixed feelings on music. Saturday mentions a astronomy find and worries. Sunday features Pa’s old college chum. Monday hints at a planned marriage and a joke about fools. Tuesday a country drive and an old farmer unhappy after sixty three years. Wednesday Jenny Tolbert buys a bicycle and a dental claim. Thursday Joe Etter hopes lifting mortgage will allow farming.
M. K. Newnam promotes Frigidaire Koldchest at $79 delivered and Patapar water proof cooking paper sold at the Journal Office. Dr. M. A. Brackett will be away August 25 to September 4 for vacation at Rehoboth Beach. Patapar promises cold, odor free cantaloupes and bananas when used in the refrigerator. A half carload of Frigid Aires is on display with three series and prices from $116.50, monthly payments as low as $6.00. Also notes Home Demonstration Radio Hour with September 5 discussion on home industries and markets led by Mrs. Cob lentz and Miss Pearson.
A nostalgic guide explains how to bake and pack a cake for picnics. It describes wrapping the pan, making a frosting in advance, storing it in a covered jar, and frosting at the picnic. Includes a chocolate frosting recipe with cream cheese, milk, sugar, and chocolate. Also provides a cup cake recipe with butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, and pineapple syrup.
A collection of short maxims from diverse authors including Chinese thought and Western writers. It notes the divine spirit illuminating life and the value of gratitude in prayer, urging active living and meaningful deeds rather than idle wishes.
A nostalgic survey of many homemade ice cream flavors using evaporated milk and pantry staples. Recipes include Apricot Mint, Banana, Blackberries and Oranges, Orange with sponge cake, Banana with condensed milk, Peaches and Pineapple with macaroon, Pineapple and Banana, Raspberry, and Honey Almond with meringue cups. Servings range from four to fifty, with steps to mix, chill, and freeze.
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