Boy Jesus Loved by Playmates Legend Told in Christmas Tale
A 1927 Western Newspaper Union Christmas piece shares two legends about Jesus as a boy. One tale says a lame shepherd boy was healed when touched by Jesus and could run. The other recalls Jesus reviving a lifeless bird, which then flew away singing thanks. The piece notes these are legends, but the boy Jesus was kindly to peers.
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Jesus
Christ Child
Frank HW. Sweet
Western Newspaper Union
Mistletoe Gift Sparks Reunion for Martha Brent
Miss Martha Brent receives a box of mistletoe sent to her by surprise, and a visitor from the past reveals they once shared a kiss under the mistletoe at a Mary Holland party thirty years ago. He asks to try again, noting she once boxed his ears for a light kiss.
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Martha Brent
Cassland
Miss Brent
Martha
Mary Holland’s
Fitzgerald
Jane Roth
Western Newspaper Union
Pinstriped Bargains Spur Childs Santa Wish Debate
A brief dialogue shows a child asking Santa for many toys and the mother noting Santa can spare them despite the heavy list. The back and forth frames holiday generosity and parental restraint amid a busy gift season.
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Santa
Prompter Steals Spotlight in Christmas Play
December 25 report from Mrs Bam reveals Harry, as lead actor, was actually the prompter, leaving the audience amused by the roles reversed. The hoarse performer could hardly speak today, recalling the event.
Christmas superstition tale of nine hazel leaves
An old superstition says nine hazel leaves tied with nine knots inside a handkerchief and placed under the pillow on Christmas night will cause the sleeper to dream of their future spouse.
Wassail Tradition in Christmas Celebration
The aging custom of wassailing is described as an indispensable factor in old time Christmas and New Year festivities including Twelfth Night. The piece emphasizes wassail as a core element of seasonal celebration and community cheer.
Rosemary for Christmas
Rosemary once played a far greater part than holly in Christmas decorations. The brief note recalls rosemary’s festive use and its prominence in holiday decor.
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Rosemary
Holly
Embezzler Humiliated in Court as Snappy Dresser
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes the embezzler appeared in court in a suit that needed pressing, suggesting the man’s pride was hurt rather than his conscience. It contrasts his local reputation as a stylish dresser with the courtroom humiliation.
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Binmingham Age-Herald
Pride and Pleasure in Labor Reflected in Conversation
In a brief exchange, Mr Quafferty laments lack of pleasure in hard work while Mr Dolan suggests people have changed, recalling old pride in what one could achieve rather than reluctance to exert effort. The dialogue hints at changing work ethic and societal attitudes toward diligence.
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Mr. Quafferty
Mr. Dolan
Easy Lessons in Auction Bridge Defensive Bids Continued
The article explains second hand responses after a dealer opens one no trump. It covers overbids, doubles, and informatory doubles, with examples of when to bid two no trump or double, and how partner’s suit choices affect outcomes. It details hand patterns and strategic considerations for second hand in various scenarios.
Reserve Power Kept on Hand in Sweden
A Swedish city has built two steam reservoirs for its hydro electric plant. The forge iron tanks hold a reserve steam supply enough to operate the generators for an hour or more. Water is heated near but below its boiling point, with heat losses minimized. Automatic valves maintain constant pressure.
The Young Lady Across the Way Opinion on Oysters
A local young woman notes you get better oysters and lobsters in New York than in Chicago. She believes they grow tastier in the ocean than in the Great Lakes.
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New York
Chicago
Ocean
Great Lakes
Tibet Women Boss Husbands Reveals Civilization Spread
Learning travelers note that women in Tibet exercise authority over their husbands, illustrating how civilization penetrates distant regions of the earth. The remark underscores cultural observations by explorers.
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Tibet
Ostrich Egg in Illinois Museum Sparks Breakfast Dilemma
A humorous note estimates an average family would need about five weeks to finish the contents of a giant ostrich egg housed in the University of Illinois Natural History Museum. It compares common eggs used for breakfast cakes and desserts to illustrate the egg’s enormity.
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Natural Story Museum
University of tInois
Valuable Farm At Public Auction In Caroline County
A mortgage sale of Jonas T. Delaney and Josephine M. Delaney property now assigned to J Owen Knotts. The 52.6 acre farm with a large dwelling, barn and outbuildings sits on the Denton Hillsboro road two miles from Denton. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in six and twelve months with interest, or all cash. Auction in front of Denton Court House on Tuesday January 3, 1928 from 2 to 4 PM. Title papers at purchaser expense. J Owen Knotts, assignee.
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Jonas T. Delaney
Josephine M. Delaney
Harvey L. Cooper
J. Owen Knotts
Liber G. A. D
Caroline County
Court House
Denton
Maryland
State of
Hillsboro
Carter Land
Milton King
James H. Nichols
Ames Temple
Circuit Court
Calvert C. Merriken
Wilbert L. Merriken
T. Clayton Horsey
True
Clayton Horsey
For Sale Overstuffed Velour Living Room Suite
Advertisement for a new cut velour living room suite offered for sale by E. E. Kelly in Denton Maryland. Original price 195 dollars. asking 100 dollars. Date listed December 10, 1921.
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E. E. Kelly
Denton, Md
Desirable North Denton residence near Market Street
Desirable residence on the north side Market Street between Sixth and Seventh. Has electric lights, bath and several outbuildings. A splendid location with immediate possession and liberal terms offered by The Denton National Bank.
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Market Street
Denton
Subscription Rates Noted for The Journal
An advertisement lists subscription options for The Journal: in Caroline for $1.00 and outside for $1.50, inviting readers to subscribe to receive all the news.
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Journal
Caroline
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James B. Fluharty
Lulu C. Fluharty
American Farm Agency
Philadelphia
Penna
Ernest G. Cooper
Law Building
Wall's Hardware Store Farmers Supply Co., Inc
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Maryland Trust
Baltimore
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John Irwin
Denton , Maryland
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P.A
Wnson Siteths N.C
Pringe Albert
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