The Evidences of Regeneration
A plantation community shuns a feared ex-criminal, Henry Jenson, as he seeks redemption at a Goose creek revival. Baptism proceeds with Henry submerged. a witless miscue sends his biscuits floating to the surface, prompting a devout cheer and comic relief amid the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jenson
Zlon Church
Henrys
Sunda Inn
Goose Creek
Henry
Falda
the McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Expert Advice on How to Compose Love Poem
A humorous wartime style note offers step by step guidance for writing a love poem. It suggests observing physical features with discretion, choosing rhymes from a field of words, and revising aloud before a mirror. The piece ends with an absurd flourish from The Jester.
Lincoln Memorial Statue Built From Georgia Marble
J W McSpadden notes that carving Lincoln from a single block would be impossible. Twenty eight blocks of Georgia marble, perfect and fissure free, were used. The statue’s total mass exceeds 4 000 cubic feet and it weighs 270 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McSpadden
Lincoln
Lincoln Memorial
Georgia
When a motorcar breaks down we move on fast
A Kansas City Star quip reflects on modern habits after a wagon breakdown. It notes that once people gathered to dissect the mishap and console the owner, but now they simply move on when a car tire blows out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Lace origins and early uses in fashion and hair
The term Lace began in the sixteenth century describing cords and plaited braids used to fasten garments and decorate hair and hats. It later became a trimming for costumes, expanding from functional ties to decorative detail.
Federal revenue sources in early U S history
The main U S revenue comes from excise duties on imports and exports, taxes on squares, tobacco and certain luxuries like theater admissions, and predominantly the income tax. No state tax revenue is shared with the federal government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United States
Astronomy Advances with Each Observation
Astronomy continues to progress as every observation refines models and increases predictive precision, though experts caution that complete knowledge remains beyond reach.
Poet’s Works Prompt Mrs Grouch’s Remark In Cincinnati
A Cincinnati Enquirer fragment reports Mrs. Grouch remarking about a poet’s “beautiful Hoes to The Silent Night” while reading verses. Her husband grumbles that the poems may have been written after his wife left to visit her family.
Willow family blooms with paired drooping tassels
The Willow family uniquely arranges both pollen-bearing and seed-producing flowers in drooping tassels. While many trees have pollen flowers in this style, no other family groups the seed-producing flowers similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Nature Association
The Power Behind The Savings Dollar
William E Knox argues savings deposits rose from 11.6 to 21 billion dollars in six years after the war, with about 38.9 million depositors. He says these funds finance industrial growth through securities purchases, boosting capital, wealth, and living standards, reflecting sound personal financial habits and a hopeful business outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Bank Division
American Bankers Association
Tax burden rises for states and falls for federal per capita taxes
Gerard B. Winston argues taxes must tighten with per capita federal taxes rising from 32 in 1918 to 54 in 1920 and then varying down to 27 for next year while state and municipal taxes show a rising trend from about 20 to 38. He warns excessive death taxes can exceed revenue and stifle wealth creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard B. Winston
Treasury
American Bankers Association Journal
Store Credit Costs 26 Percent in NC Farm Survey
A North Carolina Experiment Station survey of 800 farms shows over 40 percent of total credit needs come from short term loans from banks or merchants. Only one sixth from banks. rest from stores or landlords. Store credit carries about 26 percent interest, while banks run around six percent. Practically all merchants would prefer cash terms and the report urges better banker farmer relations and education on bank credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Bank Credit
Natural laws drive agrarian shifts says banker official
The piece quotes P B Doty of the Agricultural Commission of the American Bankers Association, arguing that prosperity in agriculture arises from immutable natural laws rather than legislation, and comparing farming to any other business in its basic operating principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Doty
Agricultural Commission
American Bankers Associaion
Regicide Fought Indians William Goffe in New England
William Goffe, a judge who condemned Charles I, fled to New England after the monarchy’s restoration and joined Indian warfare in western Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Goffe
Charles I
New England
England
Massachusetts
Roman Household Lures and Penates in the Lurarium
Ancient Romans believed every home received protection from a designated lure and several penates kept in a dedicated area called the lurarium. The household gods symbolized blessing and security for domestic life.
Kemp's Balsam Promises Quick Cough Relief
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a swift remedy for persistent coughing. It claims the medicine cuts phlegm soothes inflamed membranes and ends the constant urge to cough, selling for 30 cents at all stores.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
Melvin Benj
Johnson
Melvin & Johnson
Puriienera
Irvin
Cobb
Lace
Akly
William E. Knox
Associat
Portland Cement Association
Barrett
S. Frank Cole
Denton, Maryland
Stewart Quality
Baltimore
Maryland
Stewartr
Howard
Lexington
Carter’s Block
Stewart Building
Main Street
Bushelman
William H. Neal
Main
Star Cars
F. E. B. Lansing
Mich
Roland Thomas
Whitby & Carroll
Whosley Collegiate Institute
Ienry G. Budd, D. D
Dover, Delaware
Denton Auto Company
P. R. Fisher
A. R. Murphy
James J. Ross
Cecil C. Fulton
Sec’y Treas
Kent County Mutual Insurance ‘Co
Dover
Delaware
John T. Carter
Agt
Dentos
L. Irving Jones
Greensboro
Clare N. Payne
Preston
Haarlem
Kemp
NEW Brick & Tile CO
Edston, Md
Peter T. Clark
Denton, Md
Tutt
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!