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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1923

Page

6

Mary Magdalene Showed Her Love and Gratitude to Jesus

Lesson text outlines Mary Magdalene as saved from seven demons, then ministering to Jesus with other women. It follows her steadfast at the cross, the weeping at the empty tomb, the unrecognized risen Lord, and her role in delivering the resurrection message to the disciples, highlighting gratitude, service, and faith.

Gorden Mary Magdalene Jesus Mary Galilee Erdman Mary Magdalenoe Luke Magdalene

Riches and the burden of wealth in a Shakespeare line

A Shakespearean reflection on riches as a burden. The quote asserts that wealth weighs like a burden on an ass bearing heavy packs, suggesting that earthly riches do not grant true freedom and hinting at mortality unloading at death.

Shakespeare

Quote on Communism's Language of Hunger and Death

Héle states that communism has a universal language understandable by all peoples, rooted in hunger envy and death, implying a harsh critique of communist doctrine and its perceived outcomes. The remark frames communism as a system that stirs deprivation and dispossession.

Humility in Theory vs Practice Cited by Selden

A pithy reflection echoes on virtue and human conduct, noting broad appeal of humility yet uneven application. The aphorism suggests lofty ideals contrast with real behavior, inviting mindful restraint and sincere practice.

The Idler quote on water and hands

A brief note reflecting on a Cowper line about an idler being a water that lacks hands. It calls the idea useless and contemplates the notion of standing without action.

Perverted Gospel Clash in Pauls Galatians Exposed

A preacher discusses Galatians and Revelation to warn against adding to or subtracting from the gospel. He contrasts faith in Christ alone with works and circumcision, stressing the liberty of believers who walk in the Spirit and stand firm in grace. The piece highlights the danger of a faith plus law or ritual.

Dan Crawford Africa America Crawford Christ Paul Apostle Jesus God Ainner

Red Coral as Ancient Drug and Remedy

The red coral of the Mediterranean is cited by early Greek writers including Orpheus and Ovid for medicinal uses. It was believed to harden when exposed to air, used as an antidote for scorpion stings and snake bites, and in later periods as a general remedy. Its powder and calcined form were valued in the seventeenth century and it remained in pharmacopoeias and chemist shops into the eighteenth and even 1842.

Mediterranean Sea Orpheus of Thrace Ovid Dioscrides

Mothers and Babies Talk With State Health Chief

Dr J H Mason Knox outlines Maryland children health plans in a talk to mothers about child hygiene and welfare actions by the Chief, Bureau of Child Hygiene, Maryland State Department of Health.

Bureau of Child Hygiene Maryland State Department of Health J. H. Mason Knox

Preventing toxemia and infection in childbirth

Reprint from the Baltimore Sun notes that about half of pregnancy related deaths stem from toxemia or infection, both preventable with good prenatal care. It stresses kidney health, urine testing, blood pressure monitoring, and prompt medical attention to warning signs to reduce maternal mortality.

United States

Traveling to see the world lessons in unity

The piece argues that travel broadens perspective and reduces conflict. It suggests travel enhances understanding, lessening pride in national monuments and improving tolerance, urging readers to roam widely as a path to peace.

Fortune Telling Art From Tea Leaves And Cups

The piece surveys old superstitions across cultures from tea leaf reading to Egyptian water gazing and wax divination. It notes tea’s late introduction to Europe in the 17th century and the enduring human fascination with occult readings in daily objects.

Egypt North Africa Joseph Benjamin Europe

Excavation Plans for Ancient City of David Near Mount Zion

Universal Service cites the British Colonial office announcing excavation near the Cenacolo on Mount Zion. The site lies on Ophel eastward of Cenacolo, where archaeologists expect to locate David’s city of Zion and possibly his tomb.

Universal Service Colonial Office City of David Cenacolo Mount Zion Zion Ophel David

Government Butter Inspection Service Expands Markets

The United States Department of Agriculture operates a butter inspection service on major markets in Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia and San Francisco. On request by shippers or other financially interested parties it conducts official inspections of butter offered for interstate shipment or received at central markets designated by the secretary of agriculture.

United States Department of Agriculture Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia San Francisco Secretary of Agriculture

New Five-String Cello Described in Popular Mechanics

A new cello form features five strings, adding a high B string of No 7 piano wire. It is tensioned to 60 pounds by a worm gear, extending the instrument's tone range and offering expanded versatility.

Popular Mechanics

Reg'tar Li'l Runaround

A New York Sun snippet quotes a mother ship admonishing about a small subfieet boat, calling it a chaser amid playful nautical chatter. The fragment evokes whimsical maritime talk and a greeting to a junior vessel in a light news tone.

New York Sun

Elephant Collects Offerings in Hindu Temples

An elephant travels temple circuits collecting offerings, moving with a basket suspended from its trunk to receive alms during worship.

Audrey name origins and Saint Audrey fairs in England

Audrey and Ethel are linked to the Anglo Saxon noble name Etheldreda and Saint Audrey, later St Etheldreda. Fairs in her honor popularized the garish token term tawdry. The name’s popularity rose in England. Audrey rivals Ethel and Addy, a Devon diminutive. Believed talismanic gem draws luck and guards the wearer. Monday is deemed lucky for Audrey.

Udrey Ethel Etheldred Aethelthryth Edillrud Audrey St. Etheldreda St. Audry England Addy Adelaide Wheater Syndicate, Inc

Subways Seat Conflict Over Luggage Ends at Times Square

A morning subway scene shows a man with a suitcase pressed between laps, another passenger grows irritated by the burden, and a woman exits at Times Square claiming the luggage as hers. The exchange ends with a lighthearted apology as the train arrives.

Times Square New York Sun

Electric transformer heating for railroad wheel tires in France

An electrical method heats tire rims before mounting by induction. The tire acts as the transformer secondary and is heated by induced current. The transformer uses two laminated horizontal arms with vertical cores. the upper arm is pivoted and counterbalanced to allow tire insertion, then swung back to place the transformer in operation.

France

The Lower Pool quote on cunning and village church visits

A witty passage from Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler's The Lower Pool argues that any woman can sway a man by framing actions as bold. The speaker admits no ambition, claiming marital contentment and sustenance matter more than a wife’s seating order leaving a drawing room.

Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler

How to make a floor wax from beeswax turpentine ammonia

Instructions describe melting a scant half-pound of beeswax in hot water then gradually adding a quart of turpentine and a half-cup of ammonia. The mixture heats ten minutes in a double boiler, then is applied warm with flannel and polished with a rough cloth.

He Didn't Mean That Wife Adds Four Kids to Boot

A newly married widow overhears her second husband boast to a friend I got a wife and four children to boot The widow retorts you just try booting my children in a Louisville Courier Journal item reflecting a sharp humor edge

Louisville Courier-Journal

August Vacation Menswear Sale Prices Listed

Advertises Young Men's Suits from 18.75 to 87.50 and other summer and travel attire. Includes Palm Beach garments 12 to 15, Mohairs 15 to 30, Raincoats 10 to 40, Straw hats 6, White Shoes 5 to 8, Trunks and Bags 5 to 25, and more. Readers urged to shop August specials across multiple categories.

Palm Beach

Notice to taxpayers Caroline County tax bills due dates

Tax bills may be obtained from the Treasurer on and after August 15 1923 and paid net until September 1 1923. No discount will be allowed. Interest will be added to all bills after September 1 1923. T Frank Seward Treasurer.

T. Frank Seward Caroline County

Court orders sale ratified in Caroline County equity case

In Equity ae No. 2248 the Circuit Court orders the sale reported by trustees Fred R. Owens and William J. Richards to be ratified and confirmed unless objections are shown by August 22. A copy must run in a Caroline County newspaper for two consecutive weeks before August 6. Reported sale amount is $2,620.00. GEO. A. Deakyne, Clerk.

Orphans’ Court Caroline Orphans’ Court of Caroline County W. Brewater Deen Richard T. West William J. Shawn Carolina County Margaret Pastorfield Register of Wills Circuit Court Equity Fred R. Owens William J. Richards Geo. A. Deakyne Geo. A.deakyne

Attractive agency offer from Grand Union Tea Co

A notice presents an opportunity for a self starting man to sell daily used consumer goods with a premium profit sharing system. No capital or bond required. delivery car and references furnished by the salesman. Grand Union Tea Co. advertises at 609 King St Wilmington Del.

Grand Union Tea CO King St Wilmington Del

Lucas Paint Floor Stains Ad at 1015 W Balto

Lucas Paint offers floor stains and paint products from THOMAS at 1015 West Baltimore. Prices include 80 cents for an 8 pound item and 65 cents per quart.

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