02 Dec 1882
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1882
Page
1
New stock from Blachiston and Son includes dry goods notions groceries ready-made clothing boots and shoes caps and a broad assortment of goods. They boast the largest stock in Denton and invite customers to inspect prices and quality themselves while offering prompt service and country produce exchanges.
In a Kansas farm story a drought scarred family finds hope as Aunt Susan and Sister Susan send a generous barrel. Inside are clothes, coats, shoes, tea, books, and a knitting kit for Bessie, plus a plan for a church fair to help the family through hardship. A thankful barrel transforms worry into purpose and gratitude.
The Signal Service under General W B Hazen gathers tri daily telegraphic weather patches from U S and Canadian stations noting pressure temperature humidity wind direction and speed. Maps chart these data to forecast 24 hour conditions and issue advance warnings with red flags and lights for ships on the Great Lakes coast to take shelter or delay sailing as storms approach from northwest or southeast.
The article explains coastal weather signaling with color flags and lights, including cautionary signals for strong north or west winds and offshore signals along the Atlantic coast. It notes how shipmasters use these signals to choose ports or seek shelter, and details procedures for distress reporting, wreck alerts, and frost warnings for cotton areas.
The widow of Dr Tanner, once a fasting celebrity, separated from her husband over a diet theory. The doctor claimed food shapes character with French beans provoking irascibility and turnips softening temper. After a week of exclusive beans, the wife’s temper worsened, spurring a divorce filed amid doubt of the doctor's sanity.
An auction will begin in Washington on December 4 for 11 850 items from the dead letter office. Items include dry goods writing instruments books jewelry cigars and musical instruments. Many contain worn clothing stockings slippers and enclosures of note paper money. 2 881 American books and 241 foreign language books went astray. Most packages bore sender names and addresses. approximately 90 percent could be returned if return postage were paid.
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