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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1938
Page
6
A devotional sermon contrasts the Wise Men from the East with modern Christmas mood. It urges turning to God’s Word, rejecting worldly distractions, and seeking the Saviour for joy, worship, and self surrender this holy day. The pastor invites readers to let Christ transform their lives for a blessed Christmas.
The souls of the sons of God are greater than their business and are formed to be a sacred lineament of the Parent Mind. National progress equals the sum of individual industry energy and uprightness, while decay stems from idleness selfishness and vice.
Presidents of Brazil Uruguay and Argentina welcomed the SS Brazil on its New York to Rio de Janeiro Santos Montevideo and Buenos Aires inaugural voyage. The Good Neighbor mission carried greetings from 130 million Americans to 61.5 million neighbors amid flags bunting and official receptions with Breckinridge Long Admiral Land and other U.S. officials steering a program to deepen Atlantic hemispheric trade and democracy ties.
A nationwide Bell System express service uses 90 000 miles of telephone wire to deliver radio programs from New York to stations across New England Canada the west and the south with clock like regularity. Engineers monitor transmission for fidelity and switch to alternate routes in emergencies to ensure on time delivery.
The British Parliament, like the US Congress, legislates for the nation and also mirrors former regional legislatures in Scotland Ireland Wales and Northern Ireland. It contrasts with dominions and colonies where parliament’s powers resemble congressional authority over states. Also, horned toads eject blood from their eye sockets when alarmed, reaching four to five feet.
Jud Tunkins notes that a man who tells all he knows is rarely placed in a position to know much, implying restraint and the value of cautious discourse in public life.
The state of Connecticut operated with two joint capitals, New Haven and Hartford, from 1701 until 1874. This arrangement marked a unique period in the state's governance reflecting regional balance and administrative practicality during colonial and early statehood eras.
The American Wildlife Institute cites birds as the main check on insect reproduction. C M Palmer Jr notes removing this check would let insects multiply and devastate crops. Dr W L McAtee adds birds daily suppress insect life, saving crops, worth over 350 million dollars a year to farmers.
The La Semaine Ring features seven stones named to start with each weekday letter. In nineteenth century France these rings were fashionable and worn as a distinctive accessory.
James Monroe served as minister to England in 1803 and to Spain in 1604, was secretary of state under Madison, and in 1914 15 also secretary of war. In 1794 he acted as United States envoy to France but was recalled by President Washington.
The phrase Describes how even minor folly by a reputed wise person can spoil reputation as dead flies ruin perfumed ointment, illustrating a warning about how small flaws affect status and perception. The citation notes Ecclesiastes 10 1.
The Claiborne Annapolis Ferry Company releases the fall and winter timetable effective September 20 1938 for the Annapolis to Matapeake Romancoke routes and the Romancoke to Claiborne route. Daily and Sunday departures list multiple morning and afternoon sailings with bus connections noted. Pedestrian transport via motor coach is indicated on certain legs.
Thomas D. Hall announces a public sale of farm equipment and livestock at his home near Denton on the road to Hobbs starting at 10 a m. Auctioneer W E Andrew lists items from manure spreader to milk cans including two cows with calves two mares one Percheron colt and other stock and gear. The sale includes several plows cultivators harrows harness and farm implements.
Personal property to be sold at public auction starting 10 a m rain or shine on the G W Thawley Farm a mile east from Concord on road to Smithville includes a leather top carriage harness no 19 Oliver walking plow deereborn gear and household goods durable furniture sewing machine organ and stools beds and tables matting stoves and cookware with multiple chairs and small items auctioneer J L Stevens acts for GEO W THAWLEY owner.
In Caroline County Circuit Court equity action William D Gould 3rd Assignee v Victoria Deen Butler and Walter D Butler the sale report by Gould is ratified and confirmed unless moved against by January next a copy to be printed in a local newspaper weekly until December 6. The report shows proceeds of 500 dollars. Clayton Horsey Clerk. True Copy-Test Clayton Horsey Clerk.
This notice states that the subscriber has obtained from the Orphans Court for Caroline County Maryland letters of administration on the personal estate of the deceased. The action authorizes handling debts and estate affairs under Maryland law.
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