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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1928
Page
2
An essay compares education to a factory and electricity, arguing mind is a dynamic force. Proper teaching guides youth like a skilled technician, not by drills alone. Teachers should inspire ideals of industry, moral principle, and cooperation in America’s educational system.
The Marylander lauds Howard Bryant for acting as Baltimore’s mayor during Mayor Broening’s European tour. Bryant, trusted and unpaid, kept city affairs on track, faced no embarrassments, saved taxpayers money, and earned praise for honesty and dedication. Bryant departs for a short Eastern Shore vacation.
The passage honors Mayor Bryant for an honorable position and describes his retirement as a well-deserved rest. The Marylander closes with pride, saying it is fitting to acknowledge his achievements and offering praise for a career well spent.
The Marylander reports steady Democratic campaign activity with Governor Smith’s supporters endorsing his broadminded, nonpartisan approach. It cites Moses's statistics on cabinet and state appointments, highlighting a mix of Catholics, Protestants, Republicans, independents, and Democrats to counter charges of Catholic or Tammany domination.
Editorial notes stress recognizing decisive moments to act or retire, urging awareness and adaptability for success. It critiques farmers and markets, arguing crop prices on the peninsula run below production cost while pro- business rhetoric claims good times should lift farm prices.
The piece contrasts tariff myths with farmer hardship, argues Republican promises have rarely delivered, celebrates radio as a campaign tool, urges voters to enroll and verify registration, notes mass return of Caroline County pupils and teachers to school season with renewed vigor.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics urges careful grading packing and wide distribution to prevent an unprofitable season. The 1928 grape crop is forecast at 2,811,761 tons with California producing 2,538,100 tons and other states totaling 806,000 tons.
Mrs Edward N Kelly and family express sincere thanks to relatives and neighbors for sympathy, flowers, car use, and other assistance after the death of their husband and father.
Twenty five years back J A Trazzare began a new home on Horsey Avenue. John Bell picked 49 tomatoes from George N Jopp’s patch filling a bushel basket. Prohibitionists here plan to nominate a ticket on Tuesday September 15. Miss Jennie Stafford bought a full stock of millinery. J R and R E Smith of Ridgely will install a steam heating plant in Pres ton AE 1 Church. Rev A Lee Gray preached his last mission sermon and will start missionary work in India. A German Baptist Church at Easton will be dedicated Sept 13 with Elder George S Raleigh delivering the dedicatory sermon. Henry Detwiler and Howard Gottwall escaped death when a train struck their horse near Ridgely on the 2nd. Detwiler was thrown, Gottwall found under the carriage top, horse mangled. Detwiler uninjured, Gottwall slightly bruised. Prof A W Haines of Juniata College visited Mr B B Brumbaugh. Elon S Trobbs and daughter Elizabeth of New York visiting relatives in Denton. Misses Ollie and Clara Slignutt of Smithville visiting Talbot friends. Miss Caddie Short of Harrington visiting sister Mrs B H Johnson. Nellie Fisher visiting Delaware. Dr W A Smith returned from the North. Denton Commissioners bought 64 feet of Main street bank lot for $300. bank donates 6 feet, Second street widened. a paved sidewalk will run Main to Franklin.
D W Griffith and Karl Struss develop three dimensional motion pictures by aligning camera work with art. The film Drums of Love uses painted and etched backgrounds to create depth, with scenes shifting from Europe to South America during Portuga l Empire era.
Mr. W. FE. Bullock of Jobbs visited over the weekend with his sisters Mrs. Sallie Morgan and Miss Emily Bullock. Mr. S. G. Bye and sister Miss Sue Bye have been visiting relatives in Wilhington recently. Mr. and Mrs. Orn Bowdle were weekend guests with friends at Milford. Miss Helen George spent last week at Seaside Heights New Jersey.
The 115th Infantry Association invites former members to a Camp Ritchie Cascade Maryland reunion October 6 7 to mark ten years since the Meuse Argonne drive. A banquet business session and entertainment are planned with sleeping meals and breakfast included for 5.00 per person. Send name and check to Harry C Ruhl War Memorial Baltimore to reserve.
The Del Mar V a Chiropractors Association held its monthly meeting at the Riverview Hotel in Federalsburg Maryland. Dr Robert Weygand chaired the session with minutes by Dr E Neall Matsinger. Dr Justin C Wood outlined the National Educational Publicity campaign and Dr Brougher announced Delaware cooperation. Members from Shore towns attended and the group adjourned to reconvene October 17.
Ridgely residents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cole hosted a Monday evening gathering at Bridge Town. Mrs. M E McBride returned from New Jersey after visiting her sister. Paige Jones and Roy Slaughter spent Friday to Sunday in Marcus. Miss Alice Ferrick of Denton visits Mrs. Walter Bennington. Miss Dorothy Flounders hosted last weekend. Miss Louise Norris of Denton visited Mrs. Linnie Swann’s brother I E Mason. Mrs. Mollie Richards of Wilmington stays with Mrs. R E Fountain. Miss Madge Thomas teaches at Marydel. Mr. Wilson Cahall is teaching in the area.
A compact collage of respectful maxims on courtesy and civility sourced from The Christian Science Monitor and other quotations. It emphasizes universal kinship, humane speech, and small acts of kindness as marks of good manners.
A short essay argues Labor Day should be called Play Day and urges daily outdoor play or a hobby to refresh the mind. It lists benefits such as better disposition, broader interests, greater tolerance, happier days, restful sleep, and more physical and mental pep, urging a test through regular play.
Car oline County treasurer announces terms on tax collection for state and county taxes. All sums under ten dollars must be paid in cash. Sums over ten dollars receive a six month credit with an interest bearing note payable at the bank. No property may be removed until terms are met.
Notice to creditors that the subscriber of Caroline County has obtained from the Orphans Court for Caroline County Maryland letters of administration on the personal estate of Edward N Kelley.
The Circuit Court for Caroline County orders notice by advertisement that the sale of the real estate assessed to Clarence Richards for 1924 1925 and 1926 taxes be ratified. The notice proceeds to warn interested parties to appear before November 8 1928 to show cause why the sale should not be confirmed.
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