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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1925
Page
2
The Denton Journal appears in its Saturday morning issue dated August 22 1925. Howard Melvin B Melvin and John publishers are listed on page 2 with standard postal publication details for Denton Maryland.
The piece cites support for prohibition from The Louisville Times and The Manufacturers Record, arguing enforcement protects order and life. It discusses soil exhaustion warned by Martin C. Dover, plus Maryland Delaware peach cultivation decline, and reflects on optimism versus pessimism in public viewpoint with quotes attributed to James Bryce.
The article notes a September coal strike seems likely with terms debated among miners employers carriers and dealers. Consumers face the main burden as prices rise with wholesale levels up 1.6 percent from June to July, marking the highest since February 1921.
From early settlement, Pyramid Lake legends spoke of a gigantic serpent dwelling beneath its depths. Some say an ancient underground passage from the Pacific feeds the creature, while others claim the monster is a mass of worms. Indians and old settlers recall glimpses of the vast snake as Pyramid Lake is described as an inland sea 300 miles from the ocean with fresh waters and abundant trout.
An ancient superstition holds a four leaf clover brings luck to its finder. Some Old writers link its crosslike form to fortune at play and safe travel, while three leaf clovers symbolize the Trinity and recall St Patrick’s teaching through the shamrock.
The cedar of Lebanon native to Syria Palestine and Cyprus grows in mountains at elevations around 4000 feet. Ancient groves near Kedisha valley once stood with trunks wide and girth large surveys by Hooker in 1860 counted 375 trees in nine groups with some oldest over thirty feet in girth and aged about 2500 years. Many survivors were destroyed in the great war. White gum from trunks was used for embalming.
The Winnipeg Free Press notes birds mostly use voice to signal while mammals like ground squirrels marmots and red squirrels rely on tail signaling. It observes repeated signals or flicker tails as a common warning trait and highlights shrill whistles as a danger signal among several species.
The passage notes that loose plants belong in rooms with proper ventilation and contrasts night temperatures around 60 degrees with day temperatures near 70 degrees, explaining why sleeping rooms are typically unsuitable for plant growth due to cooler overnight warmth requirements.
The Laxdaela Saga translated by Thor stein Veblen shows ancient Icelandic divorce custom and legal nuance. It contrasts manslaughter and murder penalties, exiles and wer-geld, while detailing politics dress marriage real estate and Christian influence. Gudrun, Iceland’s famed woman, anchors the story of Kjartan the poet adventurer and three husbands.
A New York Evening World tale notes the wait staff bias at banquets with a head waiter scolding a new helper for giving top service to the late comer. The anecdote underscores the crowding of diners and rushed service as meals near finish.
Statisticians and investigators estimate shoe wear from daily weight-bearing by a man. A 150 pound man applies heavy pounding. 815000 tons total over a day. A 200 pound man adds one third more strain. a 250 pound man adds less due to reduced activity, with loads increasing proportionally to weight. Ohio State Journal report.
A massive sunlike star radiating as brightly as 600,000 suns loses 2.5 trillion tons per second from its nuclear output. Harvard astronomer Prof. Barlow Sharpley notes the star’s diameter exceeds Earth's orbit at 186 million miles. Classified as a Variable star, it has grown brighter over 29 years.
The constitution of Great Britain blends statutes customs and decisions. Magna Charta of 1215 marks a starting point plus Petition of Rights Declaration of Rights Habeas Corpus Act and Settlement Act and franchise laws define governance. The sovereign may accept small gifts but large ones require ministry consent.
The article discusses Zoroaster as a pivotal East thinker and founder of a national religion of the Persians. It places his life between 1000 B.C. and 600 B.C., describes his dualistic cosmos of good and evil, and notes light as the symbol of the good until corruption led to light worship becoming linked to the sun and the gun as a source of light.
The Bankers Life Company seeks a District Manager to represent in Caroline County. No selling experience required. initiative and personality valued. Write Leon W. Syfrit at 203 5 Industrial Trust Building Wilmington Delaware to arrange an interview.
Bids for two cars of Anthracite coal egg and stove size will be received at the office of the County Commissioners until 2 p m Tuesday September 1 1925 for delivery at Denton R R siding. The Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids. W S Rutter Clerk.
Two Nobby Tread Cord tires and tubes nearly new size 34 by 4 offered by K Swanwick Garage. Also a second-hand Oakland touring car for sale cheap. Located at 8 22 Goldsboro Maryland.
N H Downes owner announces a Friday August 28 1925 auction starting 10 am rain or shine on his farm three and one half miles from Denton toward Thawleys Church. The sale includes mules horses cattle sheep farm equipment and household items with cash payments under 10 and 12 month credit on approved notes. Auctioneers TempIe & Covey and clerk M H Downes.
Notice to taxpayers to collect taxes between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at multiple locations on specified days. The schedule lists Federalsburg September 5 at Covey and Williams, Henderson September 9 at Cole's Store, Hillsboro September 17 at Thompson's Imp. Store, Preston September 9 at Bros. Store, and American Corner September 24 at Store.
Denton residents praised Doan's Pills as a stimulant diuretic for weak kidneys. Mrs. Mattie Long reported dull backaches from overwork, blurred sight, and headaches improving after using Doan's from Ledvin's Pharmacy. 60 cents at all dealers, Poster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y.
Nellie Hill administratrix of Jefferson Hill offers extensive farm and household goods at public sale on the premises, beginning 10:30 a.m. August 11, 1925. Items include harness, plows, wagons, farming implements, grain drills, horses Prince Sherman sorrel gray mare and more, plus a second sale of livestock and farm equipment by attorney for mortgagee. Terms: cash up to $10, six months credit on larger amounts with interest-bearing note. removal only after sale terms are met. Auctioneer James Temple. Attorney William J. Rikkarns.
Intending to move to a smaller farm I will sell at public sale on the farm where I now reside the Chilton farm owned by Mrs. Geo A Deakyne on the road from Greensboro to Burrsville All sums of 10 and under cash on sums over that amount a credit of 12 JOHN L CHANCE Owner L F Covey Auct Jogian A Beck Clerk
Sale offers three payment options one third cash at sale one third in six months and one third in sixteen months or full cash at sale. Deferred payments bear interest from sale date and are secured to the Assignee. Title papers and revenue stamps to be paid by purchaser.
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