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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1926
Page
2
A historic lesson outlines Exodus 20 commandments focusing on honoring parents and guarding life, marriage, property, truth, and envy. It presents breakdowns of how each commandment may be broken and the promised outcomes, stressing inner motives and outward acts across Biblical pages.
An Indigenous birds story from Queensland notes a specimen of the emu with an extraordinary stomach content. Found inside were four pennies nine nalls five marbles an umbrella ferrule a key a medal a clock wheel and crockery suggesting curious trophies of a road life or scavenging.
A renowned opal, called the Burning of Troy, was said to belong to Empress Josephine. The gem reportedly showed innumerable internal flames and a fiery display within its Ita depths, marking it as one of the era’s finest stones.
A playful exchange critiques a scribbler’s poetry in an ad. Muggins says the piece is clumsy while Buggins counters that it trips over its own feet, sparking a lighthearted quarrel about literary taste.
A compact note questions shared identity in marriage with a tongue in cheek nod to collective voices. The remark hints at duality within unity, drawing on a playful literary tone from New Orleans commentary.
A reflective quote compares life to a game of whist. It expresses mixed enjoyment and a preference for playing cards skillfully to observe the outcome. The remark centers on strategy and fate without narrative detail.
A sermon contrasts the self righteous man who trusts in his own works with the penitent tax collector. It cites Genesis and Romans to show judgment by reality, deeds, impartiality, and heart secrets. The obedient sinner is justified by faith in Christ and the atoning blood.
A lively survey compares famous writers attitudes to drafting and revision. Ben Jonson and Arnold Bennett are cited on careful composition while Abatole France reportedly revises at proof arrival. Dostoevsky pages reveal chaotic handwriting along with repeated interlines and marginal corrections.
A London Times Bits item notes peanuts are undervalued as a food source in the United States. It outlines widespread uses from peanut butter to milk, flour, ice cream, oils, soaps, and even lard substitutes. The article explains peanuts are legumes, grow underground, and are harvested with plows and specialized machines.
Tree frogs of tropical America show varied breeding habits with a South American species making underwater nurseries for eggs and confined tadpoles. Another species carries large eggs on its back until hatching and the young remain briefly afterward. A third has skin pouches for transporting eggs and young. North American tree frogs can change color by pigment cell modification and hibernate in earth or decayed wood, breeding in spring.
Bi Adams reflects on life with sadness and laughter, noting time softens harsh memories. He questions human judgment, suggesting mercy may replace condemnation as time reveals pleasant traits even in those once viewed as evil.
Mark Twain disliked edits and finally wrote a pointed, gentle rebuke to a critic. He described the critic as a long-eared animal and a literary hustler, then urged gentler persuasion and occasional self-use of criticism to loosen rigidity and avoid petrification.
A reflective piece on life’s challenges and growth through service. It speaks of ascending paths requiring effort, yielding deeper love for humanity and God, and a promise of brighter, lasting peace beyond earthly understanding for those who love the Lord, attributed to Brooke Herford.
A young man and a young woman exchange playful remarks by the lake. He muses over a possible meaning of a slam, then jokes that fishing feeds the brain. She replies with a sly wish for a large catch as they stroll away.
An amused exchange says the orchestra rehearsing a long piece faced a complaint from the composer who asked why only violins could be heard. The leader quips that wind players cannot blow and yawn at once, highlighting the playful tension in a rough rehearsal.
A brief note says the Toltecs, pre Aztec Mexican Central American people, migrated from the north around the eighth century to establish Tula as their capital. Portrayed as a peaceful, agricultural, arts oriented civilization with notable architectural skill. Kansas City Star.
Governor Albert Ritchie proclaims the 1924 Chapter 116 amendment to add Section 31-A to Article 4 of the Maryland Constitution. It authorizes Baltimore mayors to grant higher salaries to Supreme Bench judges and directs submission to voters at the November 2, 1926 election. The proclamation orders publication in multiple newspapers statewide and in Baltimore, including a German-language paper.
Ordered August 10 1926 by the Circuit Court for Caroline county in equity that the sale reported by Merriken Merriken as assignees be ratified and confirmed unless shown to the contrary by October 16. A copy of the order must appear in a Caroline county newspaper once weekly for four consecutive weeks before September. The report tallies the sales at 2900 dollars. Geo A Deakyne Clerk. True Copy Test.
A notice from William P. Carrolti announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Caroline County Treasurer in the upcoming primaries. He pledges to devote himself to office duties and asks voters for their support. Date shown June 9, 1926.
Indoor bathhouse notice instructs first time bathers to inform the attendant. Roston Transcript notes a simple courtesy for hygiene and service.
In England a dark episode left black silk trade damaged for two generations after a murderess was hanged for disguising as a flack silk dress. The incident stained market confidence and affected merchants for years.
After reviewing the field of candidates for Sheriff, G Ul Tarbutton announces his candidacy at the solicitation of friends. He pledges to perform duties honestly and faithfully to the best of his ability if nominated and elected.
The cartoonish exchange centers on Ash Sillicus, described as the most credulous fellow, with Stobbs noting his tendency to believe in himself. A light, humorously skeptical line depicts the two characters in a moment of social wit.
Desirable north side Denton residence between Sixth and Seventh streets with electric lights bath and outbuildings. Splendid location immediate possession and liberal terms offered by The Denton National Bank.
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