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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1923

Page

4

A Man Who Was Thankful Sermon Lesson Text

An analysis of Luke 17 11 19 on gratitude highlights ten lepers healed by Jesus as a teaching on thankfulness. The Samaritan returns to praise God, while nine others fail to show proper gratitude. The lesson calls readers to cultivate a daily habit of gratitude toward Christ and blessings.

Jesus Jerusalem Miriam Jesus Christ Christ

Finding God in Nature and Everyday Life

Poem excerpt by J. Mardin eau questions finding God beyond sacred spaces and earthly beauty. The speaker suggests divinity is present in common places and daily contemplation, not limited to Eden or Gethsemane.

God Eden Gethsemane J. Mardineau

Victory Over Sin Faith Quote

A brief religious reflection states victory over sin comes not from understanding God but from trusting Him, attributed to Anon. The note frames faith as the path to overcoming sin without reliance on reason.

God Anon

Test of Greatness and public foreseeing potential

The quote notes that Americans prefer honoring the past over preparing for the future. It asserts that an institution's greatness lies more in its future potential than past deeds, reflecting a forward looking mindset. A Grit editorial voice frames greatness as prospective achievement rather than legacy.

English Doctors Debate Women Diet Habits

Eating opinions clash as three English medical men cite women as overeatters, under eaters, or unrestricted in diet. Cecil Webb Johnson says women eat too much, Sir Malcolm Morris warns they eat too little, and Sir James Crichton-Browne claims people should eat anything.

Cecil Webb Johnson Malcolm Morris James Chrichton-Brown

Dickens' Immortal Creations Count in Works

A note on Charles Dickens shows 2,174 distinct characters appear across his works, highlighting the vast cast he created and the enduring reach of his literary universe.

Dickens Charles Dickens

Call to a Life of Faith in Abraham’s Example

The sermon argues there are two soul positions faith or sight and urges embracing faith as the path to God. It traces Abraham from calling to separation, sacrifice, and submission, showing faith requires leaving home, cutting worldly ties, and trusting God’s guidance toward spiritual friendship with Him.

God Abraham Hiad Moses Midian Esha Isaiah Anos Tekon Peter Matthew Sam Tarsus Creniell Luther Carey Moody Haran Labeway Terah Mann

Mystery of the House Slyke Case and Dream Clues

In a crime inquiry, Pelt and Bartley discuss who could have killed Styke as they map times and suspect levels. The dog’s behavior and a potential visitor, plus Currie the sister-in-law and Miss Tratter’s dream signals, lead to psychoanalytic interpretations of fear and motive.

Sle Bartley Pelt Styke Lawrence Slyke Currie Kivng Miss Tratter Stiil Frend Shakespeare Itselgar John Lawrence Hand Tie Knolfe

Difference Between Play and Deception Noted

The piece contrasts how children in play pretend to be more than they are with adults who later claim a false identity. It highlights a clear line between innocent role playing and deliberate misrepresentation.

Somme

Curious Glass Harmonica Inventions by Franklin

The glass harmonica invented by Benjamin Franklin consists of glass discs of various sizes on a spindle rotated in a water trough. A treadle mechanism drives the discs, creating unique resonant tones that astonished listeners in its era.

Benjamin Franklin

Odd Mixtures Into a Librarian and a Judge

A quotation notes blending opposites in a single person. It says lemons into lemonade to sour, sugar to sweet, toleration to make a librarian judicial, and enthusiasm to make him human, attributed to Saint Walter Foss.

Walter Foss

Paper Hats Protect Hats In Rain In A Bag

A brown waterproof paper hat protector folds into a tiny space and keeps hats dry. This little device slides into a hopping bag for ready use, offering a simple way to extend hat life in wet weather.

The Slyke Murder Mystery Deepens in Tower Room

In a late night discussion, Bartley and Pelt weigh the evidence from Slyke’s death. Dreams, a hidden revolver, a red wax stopper, and a missing gorilla of alibis point to murder rather than suicide. The chauffeur and Miss Potter surface as suspects as theories collide.

Slyke Bartley Klag Kis Pelt Miss Potter Briffeur Jal Rogers Dartiey Tower Brituan Black Kisled Seilie

Cannibals Not All Savages in Typee Tale

Youth's Companion recounts Herman Melville's Typee with Marheyo, an eccentric old captive in a South Seas valley. The narrative notes his sun naps, midnight baths, tassel earrings made from sea monster teeth, and tranquil routines between occasional spear sightings. The piece highlights curiosity about cannibalism and gentleness in a captive's behavior.

Herman Melville Typee South Seas Marheyo Mr. Melville Lis Pacific

Were One in Misfortune A Clubman Tale in London

A fragment describes a Friday night gathering in a London host’s house from G B Burgin’s Memoirs of a Clubman. Two bronzed bearded men, bored and in the Japanese room, exchange cards and realize they were both invited to meet a silly ass named themselves, then depart together for supper.

London G. B. Burgin Aritang Africa

Where Birds Go to Die from Hidden Carcasses in Nature

The article explains why few dead birds are found in the country. Most perish in secluded spots such as hollow trees or fields and woodlands. Predators like rats, stoats, and weasels scavenge the remains, keeping carcasses hidden from view.

List of toilet articles from a New England Indy

A Boston Transcript note recalls an old New England humorist listing toilet articles for women. The items include Virst-Self-knowledge a light revealing mirror, Second-Innocence a white paint, Third-Modesty a rouge, Fourth-Contentment a salve for lips, Fifth-Truth a soothing salve, Sixth-Gentleness a cordial for sweetness, and Seventh-Good humor as a universal beautifier.

Old New England Indy Boston Transcript

Human Heat Measured in Daily Body Output

A historical note states the human body generates enough heat during the day to melt 44 pounds of ice and raise the body temperature to a boiling point.

Thought for the Day on perpetual courtesy

A brief meditative note urging constant sweetness rather than selective politeness to create a happier world. It suggests that people are friendlier only when they choose to be and implies consistent kindness would improve life for all.

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