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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1915
Page
3
Single motor car listing engines, transmissions, and body details. Four cylinder enclos ed valves with cast en blue cylinder bore 371 and stroke 4. Frame channel pressed steel. Power 25 to 80. Cooling thermo siphon radiator honeycomb. Pullman style body for five passengers in Jrewster Green with concealed hinge doors.
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt discusses dissatisfaction with the current calendar and the push to reform it. It notes the 1751 British statute causing date drift, the historical gap between Julius Caesar and George Washington, and the hope that a perfect calendar could align months and weeks, endure as an heirloom, and withstand political reform.
In modern warfare the searchlight is invaluable both at sea and on land. Distant control via two small motors lets an operator steer the beam from hundreds of feet away, increasing speed and accuracy while keeping crew safe from enemy fire.
The apple once called the food of the gods is praised for youth renewal and health benefits. Scientific notes cite nutrients like albumen sugar gum malic and phosphorous. Malic acid aids digestion and complexion while phosphorus supports brain and spinal health. Boston Herald.
A psychologist proclaims a shivering spine as proof of artistic temperament. He argues that the spine’s tremor signals true impact from music, poetry, or painting, and that works failing to evoke it are deemed failures. The author notes personal spine reactions to Massenet and a violin solo before an act.
The article explains that wisdom teeth are the last molars, appearing around ages twenty to twenty five, and their name reflects age not intelligence. Arriving at physical completeness does not guarantee mental maturity, as wisdom teeth growth is not linked to wisdom.
A cannibal chieftain quizzes a captive about his work and learns he is a subeditor. The reply with wit turns into a grimly humorous fate as the chief promises the captive will become editor in chef after the chef finishes the cookery book.
An observational note from the Pittsburgh Press argues that many men over eighty have substantial hair, listing figures like Blair, Drew, Gladstone, Vanderbilt, Beecher, Cooper. It suggests hair may relate to long life but acknowledges bald exceptions and invites further inquiry.
A German specialist tested nearly 3000 schoolchildren by recording hand preference and speech ability, then attempting to train ambidexterity. After months of effort, teachers observed no advantages in manual skill or speech, though some children became ambidextrous. the study concludes nature’s left speech/right hand pattern suffices.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes the African elephant has large ears aiding scent in dry plains, while the Indian elephant in the jungle relies on smell due to small eyes. It explains heat dries nasal hairs and only ear flapping creates odor currents, debunking the notion that ear movement signals fury.
The article notes St Barbara, revered by gunners, intercedes for all artillery by land or sea. In the old French navy she stood for the gun room, linking her name to gunner duties. In France she is honored by gunners and brigades, with the sappers celebrating on her feast day.
African World describes the Zambezi Falls in Rhodesia with vivid imagery of opalescent mist rising from the chasm, the sun glinting above, and a rainbow formed by spray. The Roiling Pot roars three hundred feet below as the flood surges down a zigzag gorge between towering cliffs.
The piece recalls Lyell as the founder of modern geology likened to Copernicus and Darwin. It notes his Principles of Geology 1830 ending the era of catastrophic earth theories. It also mentions Professor Toshemup, famed juggler, who learned tricks while photographing babies to earn a living.
The head of the trust warns that the new treasurer may ruin the concern as he questions why debts should be paid rather than refunded. The Philadelphia Ledger notes the tension over financial policy and stewardship.
A Baltimore American excerpt portrays a controversial wedding where a girl is claimed to have been sold to a husband. The opposing view asserts the father gave her away, highlighting a contentious, era-specific marriage practice.
A terse reflection notes that few live today yet prepare to inhabit tomorrow, attributed to Denis Diderot. The line emphasizes readiness and future life.
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