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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1911
Page
3
A man in a cottage tale makes two hopeful lapses for love via a three race contest with Irene. She limits herself to equal terms and finally signals acceptance by tripping on purpose, confirming to her father and the narrator that she chose him under Lapland custom.
A narrator, studying races and cultures, meets Irene Spitzburger, a Eurasian daughter of a world traveler. Irene’s Lapland courtship tale fascinates him as they grow closer during walks, while he debates marriage, loyalty, and the allure of a distant world.
The overhanging fruit tree causes friction between neighbors and even police involvement. Ownership of fruit from branches overhanging a fence is disputed. generally the fruit belongs to the invaded landowner, who must not force entry without permission. If entry is needed, it must be nonviolent and no damage may be done.
Mrs Oldcastle notes church crowding after Sunday service and jokes about the sermon. The hostess brushes dust from a Gobelin tapestry and quips about Dr Goodman splitting infinitives and Episcopals versus common folks crowding into the church.
A brief verse reflecting on the loss of youth and the passage to manhood. It contrasts gains from experience with the irreplaceable beauty and energy of youth, noting that once departed it never returns. The poem laments the vanished grace felt in youth and the enduring ache it leaves behind.
A man who dislikes music attends a friend's amateur recital on a snowy night and loudly critiques the daughter of the acquaintance as a vocal soloist. He laments the performance, muttering that she “struck high CD” and that the recital “couldn’t retaliate,” expressing sharp disdain as he trudges home.
A Green Mountain County sheriff for forty years drove prisoners to jail without a revolver or handcuffs. He had a strong hand and a stutter and recalled fearing the barber SLP Perkins who threatened with razors. He claimed his duty was to remove prisoners from danger.
A government clerk famed for wit tells a young attorney she will vacation at Fishhook. When asked where it is, she quips that it lies at the end of the line, delivering a concise humorous rebuke to the inquirer.
Victor Murdock arrives in Washington as a new congressman and rents an extravagant hotel suite. His wife questions the charges. He finally learns the cost is $2.16 per minute and vows to move out soon.
Defending counsel questions a witness in bandages about marriage, the witness replies they were knocked down by a cab last week. The exchange centers on credibility after the mishap.
A pastor selects Henry Horn to break mournful news to eight parishioners after fatal accidents, citing tact, but his wife notes his stammer delays delivery, subtly easing shock. In Glasgow a skeptic dismisses a grand mausoleum by a minister, a kirk elder quips that judgment day will not spare the fallen plaque.
Sir Henry Irving tells of a stage super who must shout the king is here. The cue arrives and he roars Fat What sayest thou, the next line, provoking disgust yet the crowd cheers his blunt reply You heard right enough.
A Denver journalist recalls a cleric who planned to publish a football sermon while an editor urges speed. A curbside reminiscence recalls Scotty McLennon biting caviar and scolding horseradish with sharp Scottish wit from the San Francisco Chronicle.
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