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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1935
Page
2
Benjamin F. Johnson serves as President and Treasurer while Mary Melvin is named Vice President and Secretary in the organization's officer slate.
A reflective piece extols side roads as a calming retreat from modern bustle. It describes leisurely Sundays spent observing fields, livestock, and weather, noting normal crops, abundant rain, and a steady natural order as a counterpoint to economic pressures and hurried life.
The late Congress enacted a wide neutrality bill with arms export bans until February 1936 and a strict munitions licensing regime. It limits American vessel use in arms traffic and travel abroad during war, while authorizing bonds for ships suspected of transporting arms. Despite near unanimous votes some lawmakers doubt its efficacy and impact on small nations. Editorials largely support the move to keep the U S out of a European super-war.
As September nears Congress rushes to pass key measures. The banking bill advances with a Glass concession and a central non political administering board. A $250 million tax bill to soak the rich and the Utility Holding Company bill face questions of constitutionality and scope. A coal industry NRA like measure, liquor control after the NRA, a ban on gold damage suits after January, and interstate oil production compacts gain passage.
The article argues younger workers will feel the impact of social security legislation only after wage withholdings begin. It notes Depression lessons about saving, cites an investor’s fund paying out millions since 1923, and highlights growth in maturity payments through midyear, reflecting a shift toward personal financial planning for retirement, education, and emergencies.
The piece reflects on past booms and busts, noting farmer losses, bank failures, deflation, inflation forecasts, and government influence. It questions if reflation will raise prices without triggering speculative inflation and another deflationary cycle, urging citizens to consider implications for themselves.
The piece cautions citizens of Caroline County about credit inflation and reckless speculation as banks hold abundant deposits and gold imports push currency potential. It warns that most investors fail to time tops and bottoms, risking ruin, while outlining the risk of a market boom followed by losses years hence.
Congress approved a bill placing trucks and buses under Interstate Commerce Commission oversight. It aims to curb unsafe operators, protect riders, and boost railroad competition, with benefits including more work, faster schedules, and smoother transportation.
This editorial urges cautious judgment and charity to foster global peace. It notes armament races stem from speculation about other nations intentions and stresses voters in democratic countries must be informed and well intentioned when shaping foreign policy.
The passage contrasts New England's local governance via town meetings and selectmen with the South's firm emphasis on State rights. It notes the middle West and western states' pride in pioneering, viewing themselves as self-sufficient within the Union, and recalls how early states fused community, county, and state powers as the Nation formed.
A holding company idea suggests the capital area should absorb all forty eight states and govern them as one institution from Pennsylvania Avenue. Some states fear this would erase state rights and alter the federation’s balance.
The rivers and harbors bill authorizes 614168573 dollars as the government expands oversight of interstate transport. Railroads resist cheap water transport claims while 85 railroads with 58815 miles face bankruptcy or receivership amid planned reorganizations and two thirds stockholder approval.
Dean Chris L. Christensen of the University of Wisconsin argues for stronger farm youth education. A sound curriculum should integrate social cultural and vocational interests teaching nutrition chemistry bacteriology farm mechanics engineering forestry pest control and cooperative skills as the cooperative movement grows in value and impact. The youth of the farm is its great hope and well designed programs will brighten agriculture's long term outlook.
Government regulation of stock sales in the United States drives many high pressure salesmen of phony stocks out of the country. Before blue sky laws mining securities faced suspicion and unscrupulous promoters harmed capital formation. Tight rules offer assurance that securities reflect legitimate business and truthful prospectuses. Speculative issues must be labeled, aiding both gamblers and conservative investors.
An editorial discusses Senator Robert D. Carey heading to Yellowstone to keynote Republican youth in the Northwest as the GOP frames a fall attack on the Roosevelt administration. It explores confusion over charges about Roosevelt steering toward fascism or communism, and the desire for explicit policy proposals replacing programs like AAA and farm credit.
The piece discusses Senator Carey defending a public service while criticizing New Deal critics. It notes a sharp Moscow note to the Soviet Union warning against interference, and reviews a Geneva commission report on agricultural protection. It closes with optimism about Roosevelt reforms, farming recovery, and federal policy.
The Opium Advisory Committee notes rising illicit drug trade and production with China expanding penalties and compulsory treatments. Plans aim to end poppy cultivation by 1941, aided by education. Neighbor contrasts show self-help via farming while others rely on relief, urging personal effort and better social support. Traffic safety and international air signals eyed, with calls for standardization and cross border coordination. A congressional probe seeks price gaps between farmers and consumers, highlighting high transport and marketing costs. Ethiopian slavery suppression expands local bureaus, freeing thousands and punishing offenders. The Armament Year Book reports defense spending growth from 1925 to 1934, amid a stance not to fight for concessions.
Wedding invitations and visiting cards are advised to be printed with neat artistry at The Journal office as the headquarters. The Istest style type should be used for fine printing and engraving tasks.
Twenty five years ago report notes the completion of a state highway from Watts Creek to Passapae landing road. It mentions R J S Bullock teaching in Caroline then Oakwood Cecil county and Governor Crothers starting teaching there. Fire saves Seaford home of Longfellow family. Observations on cannery operations across Maryland and Delaware and a long Army march by Lt. Enoch Garey in Utah. Social visits, parties, and engagements populate local life with multiple households and travels.
Friday reports Harve Grimes facing divorce on grounds of embezzlement as his wife accuses him of hiding pay. Saturday she confirms intent to proceed and warns of dire consequences if the case is resisted. Other items relate to daily mischief, a talk on hurricanes, a lawn-party scuffle, and a Taft era book purchase reminder.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Mitchell and son of Wilmington and Alphonso Dunham of Marcus Hook visited Greensboro areas last week. Several exchanges note visitors from Dover Smyrna Oaklahoma City Sharon Hill Woodbury Altoona Ridgely Bear and other places. A bridge dessert shower honored Mrs Theodore Orme and various relatives and friends were mentioned visiting in Goldsboro Annapolis and Easton with local families.
A neighborhood youth likens platonic affection to an unseen loaded gun. The remark frames love as potentially dangerous or surprising, prompting consideration of reverence versus risk in social bonds.
M. K. Newnam of Denton promotes Quick-Meal Majestic Kitchen ranges Perfection oil stoves Chunk stoves Superfex oil burner heaters and Superfex oil-burning Refrigerators for home use.
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