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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1919

Page

3

Salvation and Peace in the Ark Faith Narrative

A sermon recounts Jesus' forgiveness of a sinful woman at her feet, linking faith to salvation and peace. It compares faith to Noah's ark, arguing personal faith in Jesus Christ saves, and urges listeners to trust Christ for inner peace and eternal deliverance.

Jesus Jerrus Surrey Darth Faith Inn Bank Bork Piusnent McNey Jesus Christ Noah Tim Toarth Brouht Dereater Paul Thessalonians Jeus Nathais

Koran Upgraded to Common Speech in North Africa

The passage notes that Arabic preserves classical Koranic style while spoken language shifts toward vernacular forms. Rev Percy Smith studies translating the Bible and church hymnody into everyday speech to better reach North African readers, treating Arabic in daily use rather than sacred sequestered language.

Percy Smith North Africa

Mexico's Lost Mines and Hidden Treasures Recounted

An old account describes Mexico's many lost mines tied to Yaqui depredations and church wealth. It notes Estrella Wel Norte Mining Companys mine lost during war years, with clues found near an old church, and reports of gold and wealth funding church buildings like Bacoeca and Barovera churches.

Mexico Mesico Cepes Bacoeca Mina Geande Barovera Bor Oliver

Growth of Hospital Idea Reaches U S Scale

A U S department report traces the hospital idea’s rise in the United States from 149 institutions in 1873 to about 9,100 today, with bed capacity growing from 345 to roughly 89,000. Investments near 2 billion dollars and annual needs of 750 million for supplies and construction reflect broad public support for hospital care.

United States Department of Taboo United States

Imperial Family Subscribed Paper for Hirohito Early

A writer in East and West News notes Japan’s imperial custom of withholding newspapers from royals until age eighteen. Crown Prince Hirohito, four months before turning eighteen, was allowed to read a specially prepared journal edited by an Imperial Household official. The paper was printed in the Imperial printing office on thick Japanese paper and in a small, single sheet.

Japan Hirohito Imperial Household Imperial Printing Office

Not Invited To Birthday Party Over Whooping Cough

Very Much Convalescent Helen, who had the whooping cough, was not invited to her friend Margaret Linfield's birthday party though the Het Included all the other neighborhood children. A telephone overheard exchange suggests Helen confirming she is sick and unable to attend.

Helen Margaret

Origin of tenderloin name tied to New York precinct

The term tenderloin was first applied in New York to the nineteenth police precinct. Captain Alexander Williams, placed in charge on September 30, 1876, explained the change by saying he came from a rough east side district to the tenderloin, a sobriquet that then spread to other cities' districts.

New York Alexander Willams Ao Rump East Side

The Jazz Spirit in a Sightseeing Stir

In Youngstown Telegram style, Waverly-Gerty Gidds and Marcela-Indied recall a town tour where a roller shop din prompts Gidds to exclaim about jazz. The quirky exchange links music enthusiasm with a casual trip, highlighting local humor and character.

Waverly Gerty Gidds Marcela Itozest Boller Gerty Youngstons

Remarkable Bird Colony on Bat Island Utah

The world’s most notable bird colony sits on Bat Island in the Great Salt Lake Utah. Covering about 12 acres it rests on a 100 foot rocky pinnacle above brine with no fresh water and apparently no attractants beyond the security of its location.

Bat Island Great Salt Lake Utah

To Kill Plant Lice With Alum Solution

A weak alum solution of 1 to 2 percent is recommended to spray plants. The mix reportedly harms pests on cactus and is said to be harmless to the plant itself.

Little Things and Greatness in Small Deeds

A compact reflection on life and character. It declares that life is built from small acts and moments, and true greatness lies in how one handles little things rather than grand gestures. No dates or places are mentioned.

Daily Thought Promise Is Most Given When Boast Is Said

A brief quotation attributed to George Chapman notes that true promise is strongest when one proclaims it aloud. The line emphasizes restraint. boasting undermines the trust of those who hear a pledge.

Daily Thought George Chapman

Bishop Murray helps lead nationwide Episcopal campaign

Bishop J. G. Murray of Maryland serves on the Joint Commission directing a nation wide effort. He helped revise the church needs survey and backed a 42 million dollar campus budget to mobilize 1500 workers and expand educational, hospital and social service work at home and abroad. More than one hundred thousand men and women join the effort.

J. G. Murray Episco- Dnocest of Maryland Joint Commission Murray Baltimore Alabama Church of the Advent Birmingham St. Mary’s Church Sarnryland

Pal Good Word Slang Describes Deep Friendship

The excerpt defines pal as a close same or cross gender confidant sharing trust and personal matters. It notes pals avoid romantic “spooning,” value intelligent, faithful companionship, and mutual respect for individuality, illustrated by a Detroit fire ness context.

Palais Detroit

Oldest Woman Miner Bridget Wellugh Dies at 80

Bridget Wellugh known as Ghd Bridget and Mrs Mellagh, long employed at Pemberton Ene coal field, died at 80. A veteran pic-bore worker, she labored daily from 5 AM to 5 or 6 PM, winter and summer, with five decades in the mine. Survived by a grandmother role and two sons in the same colliery.

Bridget Wellugh Pemberton Ene Bridget Mellagh Ming Mine Oman Malfush

Arabian Nights and the Romance of Commerce and Chivalry

The Arabian tales blend fairy realms with mercantile realism as commerce, letters, and arts shape a society rivaling chivalric romance. Heroes roam distant lands while wealth and luxury contend with splendor, reflecting a mercantile culture alongside noble quests.

Colors That Harmonize in the Streetcar Debate

A Brooklyn streetcar scene in the eastern district shows two girls debating color harmony after a remark about a blue dress and brown ribbon. The exchange includes a defense referencing a visit to a children's museum where birds display varied colors as a lesson in harmony.

Children’s Museum Newe Brooklyn

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