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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1921
Page
3
A sermon warns that delay in becoming a Christian is dangerous. It emphasizes no promise of tomorrow and argues Satan tempts people with good times to postpone conviction. The piece urges immediate decision, contrasts secular pleasures with true Christian joy, and asserts Christ offers lasting, abundant life.
A passerby remark leads to a humorous exchange about nuts in sugar. The boarder complains, the hostess dismisses it, and the boarder explains he is not vegetarian, prompting the amused apology.
A salesman and buyer discuss why so many Ouija boards are sold, with both admitting disbelief in the board's messages and confusion over the popularity of the item.
A farmer praised Josh as a big help when visiting town indicating Josh guides him to suitable moving pictures. The exchange highlights Josh's role in selecting films.
Anne-Maria refuses engagement to Ansell Risley while Jim Eldridge steps in as brotherly protector. The plot centers on a wartime artist and model, a planned marriage, a meddling aunt, and a looming moral decision as Anne-Maria asserts independence amid family pressure.
Night writers seek clarity in the watches, with Mary E. Wilkins Freeman noted for a wall mounted portable typewriter. A clairvoyant-like surge at 1 to 4 am reveals decisive solutions, while memory sharpens and cobwebs clear in the quiet hours.
A garden party quip from actress Ellen Terry about a dressmaker suit showcases her ready wit. Ethel Barrymore praises Terry’s tact while recounting the judge remark and the line about a judge being “too old to understand the case.”
The Scarlet poppy, grown in waste places, is linked to American Legion memory as the memorial flower. It bloomed near soldiers overseas and was often the only beauty seen for days. Poppies appear in literature and holy texts across races, with oriental orange-crimson varieties and others like Iceland, California, and large double blooms.
A large wheel shaped sign advertised a perpetual motion machine in Los Angeles. Metal balls moved along spokes to drive the wheel, allegedly powered by gravity so it could run endlessly. The device halted when the city electric plant was shut for repairs.
The Department of Agriculture promotes distributing the best prickly pear varieties and urges farmers to plant plantations across the Southwest. Plants are seeded by plowing cactus slabs, cultivating, and harvesting to feed livestock. Intensive cultivation yields up to eight times more tonnage than unmanaged pastures.
Ten battleships under construction will carry 16 inch guns. Four ships the Colorado Maryland Washington and West Virginia will mount eight 16 inch guns. The Indiana Iowa Massachusetts Montana North Carolina and South Dakota will each mount twelve 16 inch guns.
Reports from the United States Department of Agriculture show that keeping dairy records improves herd productivity even without adding cows. An Oklahoma example notes a single herd of 24 cows rising from monthly cream checks of 78.42 to 223.60 after implementing herd-record work, nearly five times the earlier value, reflecting better culling and management despite butterfat price changes.
Wisconsin reports show large gains in accredited herds free from bovine tuberculosis. June records imply further growth, with Wisconsin moving toward third place behind Minnesota and Virginia. By July 31, Wisconsin had 802 accredited herds, per federal records up to that date.
Many dairymen with more than 15 head should consider a grinder large enough to process alfalfa or clover especially if feeding massive clover. The practice is common in some regions to shred stover and feed to cows. Cattle eat more of the chopped material and the rest makes good bedding when mixed with straw.
Agricultural experiment station researchers report fall freshening yields about ten percent more milk and butterfat than spring or summer freshening. The dairy laboratory specialist notes consistent gains across records, highlighting fall as the optimal milking season.
A skeptical view argues against defending an unprofitable cow but notes she earns value by bearing offspring. Without a chance to produce young she serves no purpose, whereas a proven breeder supports future stock and farm viability.
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