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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1930
Page
2
A 1930 Western Newspaper Union piece celebrates Easter as a source of joy and hope. It describes spring awakening, resurrection, and triumph over death, linking budding life, birdsong, and fields turning alive with the festival’s message. The tone is bright and devotional about renewal.
Easter bids a change in plant life signaling death’s reversal and a new life. The season speaks of hope for mortal men, urging a rebirth of spirit and a better life beyond last year. It proclaims that a Man has risen with renewed life and calls for a fresh, stronger determination of what life should be.
Following six weeks of penitence Christians worldwide celebrate Easter honoring the resurrection of Christ with religious services and festive observances.
In a western town merchants evade summons for overstaying a 90 minute parking limit by using an alarm clock set to warn when time expires. The merchant then moves the car to a new stall and resets the alarm to reset the limit.
A concise reflection on essential qualities praising coolness and restraint. Emerson notes that true refinement lies in calm presence. a gentleman makes no noise and a lady remains serene, embodying propriety and composure.
The passage quotes Stuart Sherman arguing that the most important and neglected study for Americans is learning how to live so life tastes good each day on earth. It emphasizes daily fulfillment as a core aim.
Evelyn Radway asks if he is safe as he notes the hunters and foxes chase him. He speaks softly to Bob about guarding two women and delaying risks. He unlocks the door with a tender smile, knowing Bettington may be headed to death while leaving four behind.
A two hour sale window from 2 to 4 p m for a Hillsboro land parcel on Back Street adjoining Thomas A Kennard and Harry M Thompson. The property descends from Margaret N Hackett via Dr Thomas Hackett deed dated September 23 1897 with a later exception to Kennard per May 8 1922 deed.
Improvements consist of no double house with electric lights in fair repair. One third cash on day of sale, balance in two equal instalments at six and twelve months, with interest on deferred payments. Purchaser may opt for all cash. Title papers at purchaser expense. Purchaser to receive rent from day of sale. Assignee T Alan Goldsborough, auctioneer John Wothers.
The article highlights widespread employee stock ownership in the American Telephone and Telegraph Company. It cites 9,830 employees in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and DC owning 12,207 shares worth over 10 million dollars. In 1929 earnings per share were 12.67 dollars, with 28 average shares per stockholder and no individual holding more than one percent of total stock.
Notarized statement by Benjamin F Johnson business manager of Denton Journal identifying Melvin & Johnson Inc as publisher and owner, with stockholders and security holders listed. Includes Edward W. Lapham mortgagee and Frances F Johnson notary seal. sworn April 10, 1930 in Caroline County Maryland.
In a Washington town a girl, Miss Grace Sahm of the telephone company information department, holds a section of underground telephone cable boasting 3636 wires. The company says the feat is accurate and notes this cable can support conversations among 3636 people at once. The circuits equal 72 poles, each with 56 wires, making it the largest cable grade.
The Journal advertises 24 seven access to full news coverage. Readers are urged to subscribe to receive continuous updates, including local, national, and breaking stories.
Pattern description for a children’s pleated frock designed to stay clean with a Hett print and white cuffs and collar. Features include hand-work hem edging, button-hole accents with colored floss, set-in sleeves, shoulder fullness via pleats, and included panties. Pictorial Printed Pattern No. 5203 offered in sizes 1 to 6 years for 35 cents.
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