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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1929
Page
2
A pampered dog Fu-fu travels with his mistress and laments his luxury. He envies active dogs and resists work, insisting on his noble lineage. Other canines challenge his snobbery, prompting rare self awareness about his background and the emptiness of status without deeds.
A string of alliterative lines challenges speed and accuracy as speakers run through repeated initial sounds. Notable lines include Shirley saw several stupid students and Carl cleverly caught Clarence's cat consuming Clara's clear cool cream.
A child named Nancy eagerly opens a letter from her grandfather to find a real two dollar bill. She exclaims with delight at the unexpected gift and plans to spend it, showing simple joy at this special occasion.
Stanley aged four tells Mrs. , upon meeting the building owner, that if she sees a strange boy playing in the yard she should not chase him because he is his brother.
The kelvinator was named for Lord Kelvin, the father of refrigeration in England. He applied the principle that liquids change to gas absorb heat, guiding early refrigeration theory.
A Washington Star quote notes that imitate his small faults is easier than emulating a great man’s major strengths. The remark, via Uncle Eben, underscores the value of recognizing substantial character over superficial flaws.
Beings with thousands of eyes offer a odd thread of solace, noting that those which affect us have done so through careful choice. The remark blends natural wonder with philosophical pause, inviting contemplation on perception and influence.
A vintage guide extols home baking ease with self rising flour. It claims reduced guesswork, 20 to 40 percent cost savings, and a recipe for an Up Side Down cake with butter, sugar, flour, milk, eggs, and fruit arranged in a skillet then baked slowly.
Artie and Miller linger late at the office then head to a billiard hall where Artie spots three and faces Miller in a tense match. A stylish intruder chats, presses bets, and Miller executes a near impossible bank shot as Artie taunts the crowd and contemplates lessons from a rival.
The article explains that a paint brush has two ends the bristles and the handle. It argues that quality materials and skilled painters who stand behind their work yield lasting results, even if priced higher. It emphasizes long term value over cheap immediate cost.
Four Points Necessary to Perfect Architecture outlines four general requirements for architectural perfection. Utility ensures the purpose is fulfilled, expression links design to materials and plan, construction soundness covers durability and engineering, and beauty of design completes the ideal. Each element depends on the others for a successful building.
An ancient English fire engine dating from 1078 has found a home at a London museum. The large oval wooden tub pumped water via an iron pipe. it originally rested on a carriage with solid wooden wheels, now missing. It was made in London for a Bedfordshire town.
The suitable olive growing region for commercial fruit in the United States is limited compared with frost hardy fruits. Areas with success have been mainly in parts of California and Arizona, though trees can survive and yield some fruit in southern states.
An isolated hill dubbed Magnetic Hill near Los Angeles supposedly draws cars uphill. The effect is illusory, caused by the 11-degree approach and a sharp curve to a 2-degree descent, creating the impression of uphill motion without power. Similar hills occur where roads wind around hills or mountains.
A reader notes that certain mollusks show remarkable dentition, with one slug species possessing about 80 000 teeth, a snail variety called condimon with around 14 000 teeth in 180 rows, and another snail variant with about 21 000 teeth in 180 rows.
A red aray mud known as faller's fais is valued by Texas refiners for fuller's earth. Two Midland plants mine and process the clay for its high absorbent properties. The shift from slow percolation to a press method speeds purification. The term fuller's earth traces to English cloth fulling in 1805.
Naturalists warn that certain toadfish in tropical American waters carry deadly venom. Their spiny dorsal fins conceal venom sacs that squirt toxin into the attacker. Reports note deaths linked to eating the fish and other ashes dying after consuming contaminated flesh.
Citing a New York Times fragment, the piece notes how sneezing on unlucky days or during certain weather triggers varied superstitions. It lists responses in Italy Germany Spain France and a playful old image of a mother warning a sneezing baby as folk belief about souls departing.
The term Oceania or Oceanica described land surfaces remaining after dividing Eurasia, Africa and the Americas. It included Austrasia, the Indian archipelago and the Pacific Islands, with Austrasia becoming its own continent, leaving Oceanten to cover the Malay archipelago and Pacific islands.
Two story frame dwelling erected a few years ago with barn and outbuildings all in excellent repair. Describes desirable home or investment property on well improved land suitable for farming. Terms: one-fifth cash on day of sale, balance with interest in sixty days or all cash at purchaser option. Title at purchaser expense. Taxes paid. Possession after full payment and sixty days. Charles B. Harrison attorney in fact, W. T. Tuff auctioneer.
By decree of the Circuit Court for Caculing county equity case Mame E. Smith et al. v Laura Powell et al. the trustee offers at public sale in Marydel between 2 and 4 PM two parcels of land Lot Nos 14 and 16 frontages 50 and 56.1 feet depths 150 feet each described in Chancery Proceedings No. 1266. The property includes a two story dwelling with summer kitchen and a chicken house.
One third of purchase price due day of sale one third in six months and the remainder in twelve months with interest on all deferred payments. Title papers paid by purchaser. Fred R Owens as Trustee with A J Chue as Auctioneer. Prospective buyers may view the property by contacting Thomas E Heather, Marydel Maryland to arrange a viewing. Fred R Owens, Trustee.
The court orders the sale of property reported by Wesley E. Thawley as trustee ratified unless a counter claim is shown by February 14. A copy of the order must run in Caroline county newspapers four consecutive weeks before January 6. The report cites total sales of $720.00.
Notice to creditors that the subscriber in Caroline County has obtained from the Orphans Court for Caroline County Maryland letters of administration cum testamento annexo on the personal estate of the deceased. The notice requests claimants present their claims within a specified period as required by law.
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