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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1926

Page

7

Music in Prisons Aids Morale and Reform

W. van de Wall reports rapid progress in using music as a disciplinary and therapeutic aid in corrective institutions. He notes music improves mood, reduces delusions, and encourages activity among inmates, including those severely mentally affected, by creating a pleasant, engaging environment that fosters singing, dancing, acting, and focused thought.

Conn Music Center Wikhart Ind Wihelm Saan de Web Committee For Ana van de Wall

Music Practice Aids Surgeon Dexterity

An English medical journal article argues constant practice on a musical instrument develops a surgeon’s dexterity. A Gloucester surgeon edits the magazine and is widely quoted for advanced views. The piece claims intense musical training yields superior control of muscles and rapid response to mental cues, even surpassing some surgical drills.

Conn Musical Center Gloucester Aspuus

Soloman Islands Youths Hidden From Women In Rite

In a Solomon Islands ritual boys are removed from mothers for years, kept from sight by mats, and abstained from contact with women to avert supposed spirit punishment. They fish Tonito and return in a pomp ceremony before resuming village life, amid sacred duty and feast.

Solomon = Islands

Fragmented vignette from a moody London scene

An unclear scene unfolds in a room where a tired speaker mentions being exhausted. A young man from Copenhagen offers help, and a muddled exchange ends with a reference to a coach. The text is garbled and dense with imperfect dialogue and imagery.

Unclear Medical Note From Fragmentary Text

Fragmentary OCR line reads of a physician entering to treat a patient and a court case mention. The text is garbled with misspellings and missing context, making it impossible to determine clear names, dates, places, or the exact action or outcome.

Fragmentary note about failed tests and unclear details

The text presents garbled phrases and names, making it impossible to identify a coherent incident or event. No clear persons places organizations dates or outcomes emerge beyond hints of failure and drive.

Crossword Puzzle Items From The Journal Reader Page

The Journal’s crossword lists horizontal clues and a vertical set, with entries ranging from common verbs and nouns to mythic and geographic terms. It includes hints for forms of to be, body parts, animals, metals, and many varied wordplay prompts, ending with a note that Soluttup will appear in the next issue.

Soluttup

Wouldn’t Be Bluffed by Reserve Officer

In World War I era tensions at the San Pedro submarine base, a regular navy recruit on sentry duty failed to salute a retired regular officer commanding the reserve camp. The commander asserted officers must be saluted every time met, sparking a clash over rank and etiquette. The recruit argued he had saluted earlier, citing only partial knowledge of the regulations.

San Pedro Uso

Acadians Return to Seek Hidden Treasure Mystery

Acadians driven from Nova Scotia in 1755 buried valuables in haste. Tales claim hidden chests and pots have surfaced when old sites are disturbed. A Cumberland basin family recalls a doorstep stone moved to reveal a three legged pot imprint near the shore.

Nova Scotia New England Cumberland Basin Montreal Herald

Have Faith in Yourself

Have faith in yourself and in what you are trying to do. Most men retreat after beatings and fade away while the great tide of life rushes past. Victory comes after defeats. back yourself, bet on yourself, and trust your team and coworkers. Embrace truth, honesty, and progress to rise above doubt.

Piaces Arbes Muaernzine

Aladdin Chemist Leads The Synthetic Age Says Troy Times

A Troy Times editorial lauds chemical research and development as transforming industrial production. It notes old materials disappear, replaced by unfamiliar substances offering advantages and fulfilling all needs. The chemist is described as a modern Aladdin guiding the world into a synthetic era.

Aladdin

Solar system planetary distances list

Distances from the sun for eight major planets are given. Mercury and Saturn values are corrupted. Venus 67,270,000 miles, Earth 93,060,000, Mars 141,700,000, Jupiter 485,853,000, Uranus 1,784,782,000, Neptune 9,796,528,000. Requires correction for Mercury and Saturn.

Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune

Device combines field glass and gun for combined power

A proposed weapon blends a light gun with binocular telescopes. A short barrel sits between two telescopes with a forehead pad to cushion recoil. A shoulder stock can be added for heavy calibers. Telescopes offer more light and portability than rifle sights, potentially replacing old rifle telescopes and aiding deer hunting.

Wasp Larva Feeds on Carcass of Tarantula

Yale professor Alexander Petrunke viteh reports a tarantula’s deadly enemy is a small digger wasp. The wasp locates tarantula burrows, stings to paralyze prey, digs a grave, lays an egg on the corpse, and seals it. Larva then feeds on the paralyzed victim after hatching.

Lor Alexander Petrunkeviteh Acology Yale University

Private property rights vs public access in burial cases

A letter argues against the idea that carving a corpse grants a right of way. It cites a recent report of a coffin carried along a river to avoid private loch gimes, aiming to render them public for all. The piece critiques public access laws and public opinion in London.

Culture and cultivation of divine nature discussed

The piece argues culture hinges on first possessing divine nature before cultivating character. It mentions cultivating JeeD and Moody in a compact, opinionated voice and reflects on modern chatter about culture.

Jeed Ll, Moody

Day and Evening Reach Heaven's Western Gate

A poetic fragment depicts Day and Evening as weary travelers nearing heaven's western gate. Evening stoops to loosen his sandal shoes as Longfellow style evokes a contemplative journey and timeless imagery.

Heaaven

Orphans Court Suit for Sale of Real Estate in Caroline MD

Mary S Willis and Warry M Tollis sue Marion Garvey Laura Garvey in Caroline countys Orphans Court to obtain a decree for sale of real estate in Mary lands name of Emma C Shufelt deceased to pay debts. Admin granted to Mary S Willis. Notice ordered for publication four weeks to absent defendants to appear by Dec 30.

Caroline County Maryland Enna C. Shutelt Emma C. Shufelt Mary S. Willis Harry M. Hollis Marion Garvey Laura Garvey Orphans’ Court of

Circuit Court of Caroline Equity sale order 1926

In Equity No 2185 Chy the Circuit Court orders ratification of a sale reported by Assignee Charles B Harrison and requires notice in Caroline County newspapers four weeks before December 11 1926. The report states a sale amount of 32100.00. Clerk Geo A Dearyne True Copy test.

Caroline County Equity Charles B. Harrison Geo. A. Dearyne

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