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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1936

Page

4

Rank and file back Roosevelt in fight against misrule

Cicero News editorial argues the rank and file of American voters will support Franklin D. Roosevelt as he removes abuses and expands protections. It cites depositors insurance, foreclosure safeguards for homeowners and farmers, protections for small bankers, renewed profits for business, and job creation for laborers as proof Roosevelt’s policies restore credit, employment, and confidence across parties.

Roosevelt Cicero Franklin D. Roosevelt

Why They Hate Roosevelt in a New Deal Era

Discussion of why some elites resent President Roosevelt's New Deal policies, not out of hate but perceived threat to privilege. Editors argue resentment stems from gains by reform rather than personal animosity, noting bankers, manufacturers, and corporate executives benefiting yet wary of political change.

Woodrow Wilson Roosevelt St. Petersburg Fla White House Coure Franklin D. Roosevelt

Psychology of Hatred for Roosevelt in Political Debates

The passage questions why some oppose President Roosevelt, suggesting they distrust his push for equal rights and opportunities. It posits that reactionaries resent his challenge to special interests and fear losing power or profits under a fairer system, portraying the hatred as a political psychology shaped by threat to entrenched privilege.

Roosevelt

Weekly Business Survey Shows Upward Trend Despite Retail Slump

The weekly business survey reports a general uptrend across the nation with retail trade hampered by hot weather. Activity in industry reached a new seasonal high, tourism hits all time records, and Atlantic passenger travel rose by 20,000 year over year. Crop drouth persists in several regions while rains revive withered crops.

Department of Commerce Drouth Roper St. Louis Kansas City Memphis Dallas Wisconsin Minneapolis Chicago Northwest Territory Jacksonville Florida Wilmington Georgia New England Portland Ore New York Buffalo

Economic highlights of American manufacturing history

A McGraw-Hill essay surveys U.S. manufacturing from 1820 to the 1930s, noting the shift from farming to industry, growth in horsepower, and the creation of over a million jobs in 16 sectors before 1929. It cites electrical apparatus and motor vehicles as major employers, discusses wage and output declines after 1929, and questions future recovery and unemployment absorption.

McGraw-Hill United State America

Survey links living standards to postwar growth

The survey argues a rise in living standards beyond the 1929 level is needed to banish breadlines and sustain employment. It cites housing, electrical, farm electrification, textile modernization, and machine tool upgrades as big markets, with the auto sector valued at 2 billion. It critiques 80 hour weeks and notes Republican optimism masking internal issues.

Tricky wager over Roosevelt bet on Landon broadcasts

A large operator bets $75,000 of Roosevelt assets at 1 to 1 if Landon makes six more national broadcasts. Landon has shifted odds from 7 to 5 to 9 to 5 and if he can push them to 2 to 1 against his chances, the Republican nominee could be a long shot. The piece notes upsets rarely happen with Hughes as the lone prior favorite and 7 to 5 previously offered against Wilson.

Institute of Public Opinion London Roosevelt Wall Street Rooevelt Landon Hughes Wilson Woodrow Wilson Old Guard Gov. Landon Hoover Kansas The

Dusty books are futile in Rotarian view

An editorial from the Rotarian Magazine extols bet books as priceless links to past ages and sources of wisdom. It asserts good books guide service and strengthen ideals, are affordable, and become useful only when read and shared.

Hoover Knox attacks spark no banking panic yet

The article notes widespread GOP criticism of Roosevelt policies and bank credits, yet deposits up to five thousand dollars remain secure. It contrasts Hoover era warnings with calm markets, cites Landon’s critique of tax measures, and defends the ability to pay principle amid calls to repeal the Revenue Act.

The Fool and His Money and Investor Caution

A moral on investment prudence urges readers to research before buying. It notes that securities regulation by the Securities and Exchange Commission requires public company disclosures and that exchanges work to curb abuses. It stresses obtaining exhaustive information about a company, regardless of stake size.

Securties and Exchange Commission

The Common Man and the Campaign Bank For Votes

A reader laments the persistent 'common man' rhetoric in elections. Voters seek concrete answers about who counts as common and when politicians will stop using economic fear to win votes. The piece questions slogans over substance and the speed of reform.

Will Bet On Roosevelt and Landon Stump

Heywood Broun notes a friend willing to bet 75000 dollars on Franklin Roosevelt re election at 3 to 1 odds if a condition is met He reports Roosevelt remains the favorite and that stockbroker chatter supports a 5 to 9 favorite but Republicans are emotionally opposed Landon acceptance speech has lengthened the price against the Kansas governor

Heywood Broun Roosevelt Franklin Roosevelt Wall Street Cleveland Landon Kansas

The fox in Kansas and highway safety concerns

The piece argues against Governor Landon’s critique of Roosevelt era taxes, noting flawed comparisons and warning that wealth confinement via corporate reserves favored the rich. It also discusses highway safety, urging stricter licensing, enhanced patrols, and better enforcement to curb reckless driving on expanding high speed roads.

Children and Character in Training of Young Minds

John Fishine, author and director of the Juilliard School of Music, argues in Rotarian Magazine that strong character in teachers, preserving children's impulses of affection and idealism, and guiding youth to choose and pursue a single clear path are essential to developing durable character in learners.

John Fishine Juillard School of Music Rotarian

Good Food For Sound Thinkers Rushin Quote in Print

A Rediscovered Rushin quotation argues that religious belief shaping pure and happy homes strengthens a nation and fosters national well being. The line champions home life as the core of societal health and country success.

Chestnut comeback hoped as SCS trials plant 2100 trees

Maryland efforts to restore chestnut forests proceed with 2100 saplings planted on Boonsboro Washington county and Anne Arundel Howard and Harford sites. Two Chinese chestnut varieties and a hybrid are used. Foresters warn early judgment is premature as blight has devastated Eastern chestnuts since 1900s.

Maryland Soil Conservation Service Department of Agriculture Arthur E. Hungerford National Emergency Council Boonsboro Washington County Howard Anne Arundel County White Trail Baltimore Harford Counties QO. C. Bruce National Agricultural Research Center Beltsville I. W. Besley Long Island New York

Merchants of Old Good at Figuring Tablets Reveal

Babylonian tablets dating over 4,000 years show merchants used simple and compound interest up to 20 percent per year. The clay records, kept in Berlin and Yale, function like arithmetic tables rather than general principles, and they counted by sixties with fractions of 60 for smaller numbers.

Berlin Yale University

Defining founders and cofounders in organizational origins

The piece explains founder versus cofounder roles, noting that those who establish an organization are founders, while others who originate ideas may be cofounders. It adds that donors funding creation become founders in cases needing monetary support, while drafters of constitutions or first officers are called charter members.

Literary Digest

Fort Ticonderoga and its historic battles and names

Fort Ticonderoga sits on a land point at the lake’s end near Lake Champlain. It was a long standing battleground among indigenous tribes, Champlain fought the Iroquois there, and the site inspired its French name Carillon meaning chime of bells before the British enlarged and possessed it in 1759.

Fort Ticonderoga Lake Champlain Albany Plattsburg Champlain Ticonderoga

Household Hints by Ethel M Hunter Vegetable Ring

Disolve plain gelatine in boiling water then add vinegar lemon juice sugar and salt. Stir in celery peas and cabbage. Pour into a ring mold dipped in cold water and chill. Fill center with crisp lettuce and serve with mayonnaise or dressing.

Mrs T W Jones entertains sister and relatives

Ridgely Mrs T W Jones in entertaining her sister Mrs Ralph Roger of Thurmont and Mr and Mrs J E Morris visiting Cordova friends. Albert White reports a rainfall of 1.22 inches last Saturday. Mrs Lee Mitchell is on the sick list.

T. W. Jones Ralph Roger Thurmont J. SE. Morris Cordova Albert White Lee Mitchell

Scripture Promises of Peace for Those Who Wait Upon the Lord

A brief note cites the Christian Science Monitor asserting that the Scriptures offer many promises of peace happiness rest and freedom to those who wait upon the Lord and serve him.

Christian Science Monitor

Twenty Five Years Ago in Denton Maryland News

A long obituary column notes the hottest summer on record since 1911 and recurring rainfall that hindered fodder saving. Greenwood's bank opens with William S. Lord as cashier and Denton National Bank ties. Roadwork on a Denton Greensboro stretch begins, Holt Construction to finish within sixty days before fall travel. Attendees visit Atlantic City. Senator Reyner tours northern waters with Capt. Duarine, hoping for restored health. Lightning claims cattle and damages a new barn. Local social visits, obituaries, and funeral crowds mark the week. Balloting previews show Democratic factions in state convention with numerous county tickets listed.

Greenwood William S. Lord Lord Caroline County Myr James A. Trazzare Denton National Bank Greenwood Bank Denton Greensboro Holt Construction Company J. H. Nichols W. Caroll Pastorfield Elizabeth Winfield Nichols Atlantic City Nichols United States Reyner G. Creighton Duarmine H. S. Schutte Elmer Grace Sessenco Baltimore C. H. Stewart East Denton John H. Kahler Canton Ohio J. F. Swartz West Denton Greer Cooper Philadelphia Caroline Carrie Thawley West Chester Normal School Otis V. Handy Fifth District Federalsburg Clarence Charles Handy Oliver W Albert S Luther Chirence Charles Kinder Geo. B. Noble Rehoboth John W. Thawley May Laura Margaret Houston and Brown Laura Parris C. H. Fountain G. L. Blades Harlan Olaf Smith Daniel Bowdle Smithville FE. A. Bassett Georgetown Buell Isaac Short Charles Wilson Lewes Short Comention Gorman Baltimore City Allegany County Anne Arundel Dorcheter Howard Kent Washington Wicomico Total

Slats Diary: A Week With Oliver N Warren

Fragmented diary entries recount a week of a boy named Slats noting family talks on school, chores, politics with Pa for governor and Ma for Rosenfelt, a rabbit hunt, and interactions with friends Blisters and Jane as he reflects on daily life and small adventures.

All Reddy Jane Landen Rosenfelt Jake Elsey Vacashen Ted Fishen

Trailers Booming Travel Signals Rising Auto Tourism

Travel expert Joe H Thompson of Continental Oil Company warns that growing trailer sales to 200000 units a year and 250000 trailers on the road imply a major rise in travel expenditures. He estimates 1936 touring parties at 10 million with trips averaging 3500 miles and notes a potential $200 million addition to travel estimates as trailer use expands.

America Joe H. Thompson Continental Oil Company Thompson Roger Babson Conoco Travel Bureau

Bethlehem Event Highlights Social Gathering

Mr and Mrs Harry Blades hosted a Wednesday night weinie roast at Buffets shore honoring Lois Bradley and Naomi Blades. Attendees included Elma Legates Mary Agnes Christopher Lois Bradley Naomi Blades and several gentlemen. Ladies Aid meets September 10 at Community House with Louise Davenport and Evelyn Merrick as hostesses.

Harry Blades Buffet Lois Bradley Naomi Blades Elma Legates Mary Agnes Christopher Ormond Hubbard Irvin Legates Milton Lane Allen Sands Jimmy Messick Lawrence Legates Jr Ladies Aid Louise Davenport Evelyn Merrick George Blades Carlton Lane Ralph Christopher Chester John Christopher Edward Gruwell Dover F. H. Thomas Joe Pritchett Jean Fleetwood Betty Morris Centreville

Journal Subscription Push for County News

The notice promotes subscribing to the Journal to receive full county news coverage. It highlights local happenings, public notices, and community reporting available through the subscription. It urges readers to sign up for regular updates and access to regional reporting.

For Sale Work Horses 1400 Lbs Each Preston Md

Pair of good work horses gentle in every way each weighs about 1400 pounds. Apply to Miss Mary A Fluharty Preston Maryland.

Mary A. Fluharty Preston, Md

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