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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1932

Page

4

The Democracy Ticket for Caroline County

The Journal urges readers to support four Democratic candidates in Nation State and First District races. It denounces four years of Republican governance and frames the Democratic ticket as the path to a new deal, human rights, and end to special privilege. The column predicts a strong Caroline majority for the Democratic banners.

Caroline County Grover Cleveland Woodrow Wilson William Jennings Bryan Republican Party Democratic Party America Caroline

Standard fire apparatus contrasts with assembled fire engines

The article explains standard apparatus as built entirely for fire fighting with components designed for efficiency and longevity, while assembled apparatus is a mix of unrelated parts. It notes a few firms produce standard units, distinguishing professional engineering from ad hoc builds.

Pepe Pre Eeg

Fire apparatus firms urge hose purchase now

In urging readiness for disasters, the piece stresses that standard fire equipment is useless without hose. It notes Denton is well supplied with apparatus but critically short on hose, calling for immediate action to acquire hose before a major fire. The appeal emphasizes reputation and invention but centers on hose as the missing link.

Denton

Prohibition Debate Spurs Common Sense On Liquor Law

A collation of arguments and counterpoints on enforcement and outcomes of Prohibition. It asserts liquor dangers lie in alcohol itself, notes enforcement gaps, and argues for stronger control on sale and distribution rather than consumption. The piece cites hypocrisy of bans, economic effects, and the need for better policy.

Germany

Safety drills cut child deaths but not adult risks

Dr. R H Riley cites National Safety Council findings showing safety education in schools since 1924 reduced accidental deaths among children aged five to fourteen by 11 percent from 1922 to 1930, while the overall accidental death rate for all ages rose 16 percent. He notes the gains likely stem from school safety drills, though adult risk remains higher.

R. H. Riley State ‘Department of Health National Safety Council

Fatalities in 1931 Maryland Accounts for Auto and Falls Deaths

Maryland records show 21,786 total deaths from all causes in 1931 with 1,407 from accidents. Auto fatalities numbered 467, falls caused 279 deaths, and other transport and home incidents contributed smaller counts. Nationwide in 1930, 18,166 deaths stemmed from falls, largely among those aged 55 to 75 or older, underscoring the need for cautions on steps and daily safety.

Maryland United States

Air-Rail Travel Economical For Business Says Calkins

Alden Calkins argues in Rotarian that combined air rail trips cut a 17 day surface journey to 11 days saving six days and $150 per man at $25 daily. He cites a New York banking survey showing 1.5 billion dollars flown by air in 1931, reducing float time.

Alden Calkins Calkins America New York City New York Air Mail Air Express

Poisoning the Well of Progress Prominent Senator Attacks Tax Burden

Former Senator James W. Wadsworth unveils a four point tax reform plan to revive government finances and business. He calls for a 25 percent cut in operating costs, withdrawal of government from private competition, elimination of nonessential federal activities, and halting federal aid to non governmental enterprises. He argues excessive taxes choke industry employment investment and homebuilding.

James W. Wadsworth

A City Needs Vision and Courage in Business Growth

The piece urges practical city progress through continuous improvement and bold advertising. It warns against boastful talk and politics that tailor words to audiences, calling for sober, determined effort, clear plans, and vigorous use of newspaper space to capture business.

Littering the Streets Problems in Denton Town

Litter in streets and lawns degrades neighborhoods with scraps and torn paper. Citizens buy snacks, discard wrappers, and even educated individuals worsen the issue. Parents should teach children to respect the town. older residents should know better in these times.

Denton

Hoover era Farm Board policy shifts against markets

Editorial notes condemn the Farm Board for delaying liquidation and pushing price stabilization with a $50 million RFC loan to hold surplus wheat and cotton. It questions solvency, government as banker, and timing with the election, forecasting the policy’s end next year and labeling it an expensive, risky experiment. The piece also mentions a Geneva Scout camp gathering 5,000 boys and Baden-Powell’s presence.

Mr. Hoover Farm Board Reconstruction Finance Corporation New York Times Times Chicago Tribune the Tribune Hoover Tribune

Newspaper Advertising Keeps Your Business Before Buyers

The text argues that advertising remains essential to keep a business visible amid ongoing political and economic upheavals. It notes a flood of proposed reconstructions and market shifts as the world experiences prolonged confusion.

Scouts and Y boys travel across Europe to Paris

An observer praises American and European youth groups aged about 16 to 17 touring England, Holland, Germany, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and Switzerland then taking a train to Paris. The writer contrasts peaceful travel with the World War era, notes Labor Day activities with Red Cross sewing, and discusses postwar unity efforts and a proposed Gibraltar tunnel project.

England Holland Germany Hungary Czechoslovakia Switzerland Paris America Europe Jas League and Labor Organizations Geneva

Good Food For Sound Thinkers

The excerpt reflects on courtesy, light, fit work, and learning from faith. It weaves quotes from Emerson Ruskin and Christian Science Monitor about personal growth, dissatisfaction, and moving past the past toward a future through effort and guidance.

Twenty Five Years Ago in Caroline County News Briefs

Autumn colors appear on hills and heather as county farms report ridges and new crops. Excursion to Easton Fair recalled. local obituaries note William C. Maloney's death at 64 and Ella Trice's funeral. Wheat hits the dollar in Baltimore. poultry profits grow. county bids authorized for Bloomery to Faulkner's Hill road. Community notes cover schooling moves, a wedding at Hillsboro, and local visitors while addressing labor shifts and tomato packing.

Pennsylvania Railroad Easton Fair William C. Maloney Williston Baltimore Bloomery Faulkner's Hill Federalsburg Ella Trice Concord Methodist Episcopal Church J. R. Cannon Concord Cemetery Denton Quinine Hill W. D. Taylor Hall Barnhart Caroline Delaware and Chesapeake Nellie M. Valliant Washington, D. C Public Schools Indianapolis Middle West Carrie Sadie Richards Emily DeFord Marie Anthony James Carter Covington Place Wye River Mary E. Liden Brown South Seventh Street James H. Brown Market and Gay W. F. DeFord Mary Plummer Oxford Cambridge Mary Nichols Main Street Mollie Gearhart Philadelphia Somers Blake Anna Beecher Pine Grove G. L. Stevens Minnie Dukes Constable Jones William Payne Annie Wilkinson Walter Daniels Payne Spartansburg S. C Maryland Delaware Townsend Kenton Henderson

Slats Diary by Ross Farquar Friday to Thursday

A quirky diary style summary lists daily snippets from Friday through Thursday. It mentions a new boy joining a baseball squad, Ant Emmy serving on a jury, Matt Cling's trouble after a civil suit, Ralph White labeled a failure, Lodge Women opposing a raffle, Angeline Turner aging, and Russ Cruch’s misfortune with his hive-related health.

Witch Crick Ant Emmy Patryottick Matt Cling Noboddy Monroe County Ralf White The State University Kep Ole Batchelor Lodge Mrs. Hix Wensday Jury Agen Angeline Turner Mor Russ Cruch

Holly Trees From Cuttings

Propagating berried holly forms by cuttings shows promise for commercial production. Take current season growth five to six inches, leave two or more leaves, plant at a slant in a sand peat mix, keep moist, and root in about twenty one days. Use a cold frame, cover with glass before freezing, and allow a year before transplanting to beds from the finest berried trees.

Frigidaire Refrigerators Displayed At Local Dealership

M K Newnam, local Frigidaire dealer, shows new units boasting 25 percent more storage in the same cabinet. Frigidaire models with a General Motors warranty are available from about 112 dollars plus freight, including delivery and installation charges and federal tax. The dealer cites engineering gains and long experience with Frigidaire, noting 16 years in the business and over 2,250,000 units in use.

M. K. Newnam Frigidaire

Editors Debate Foreclosure Moratorium After 60 Day Order

Editorials assess the Treasury order delaying foreclosures for national banks, noting banks lack real estate mortgages and the move may affect state receivers and Home Loan Banks. Critics say relief to homeowners remains slim, while one comment credits Roosevelt’s Columbus speech for endorsing individual initiative over broad government aid.

Treasury Department Home Loan Discount Banks Home Loan Discount Bank St. Louis Star & Times Ind

Towhead Boy and the Tomato Explores a Canning Boom

A farm boy with a love of catsup turns his mother's recipe into a thriving business. He expands from selling bottles locally to running a large tomato canning operation, boosting tomato farming and employment nationwide. The tale praises enterprise, family effort, and the American spirit.

United States

Mrs Baer Leaves Williston for South Carolina Health Care

Mrs J M Baer departs Williston due to poor health to join her daughter in South Carolina where she will be cared for. The note expresses regret at leaving many friends and her small home.

J. M. Baer Williston South Carolina

Eastern Shore District Federation Meeting in Ridgely

The fall meeting of the Eastern Shore District Federation of Women's Clubs will be held in Ridgely on Thursday November 10. Miss Florence E Monk of Greensboro, president of the district federation, will preside at the gathering.

Eastern Shore Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs Ridgely Florence E. Monk Greensboro Eastern Shore District Federation

The expectancy of good is a God given heritage

A short quotation asserts that the expectancy of good is a God given heritage available to all, reflecting a Christian Science Monitor sentiment on universal spiritual entitlement and positive outlook.

Christian Science Monitor

Also Mentioned on This Page

Denton, Md Democratic Franklin D. Roosevelt John N. Garner Texas Millard E. Tydings Harford County Congress T. Alan Goldsborough Ralphy al Capone Illinois France Baden-Powell Red Cross Pearl Street Edison Commission Straits of Gibraltar South America London Cape Florida Times-Union Massachusetts Emerson Ruskin Phillips Brooks Ross Farquar W. R. Ballard Roosevelt Columbus Greenville Nova Dem the Towhead Boy Niowsyvap
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