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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1923
Page
4
Lesson outlines prayer themes from Luke 18 1 14 and Psalm 51 17 with focus on persistent prayer, humility before God, and the contrast between the proud Pharisee and the humble publican. The study stresses that prayer is essential to spiritual life, that God hears those who cry for mercy, and that true justification comes through contrition and faith.
A brief reflection from Saville on a dull man near death, noting his proximity to being counted among the wing and his inability to be buried or employed while half alive and dead.
A quoted reflection by J. S. Mill noting that men diminish aspiring aims as they forfeit time and opportunity to indulge intellectual tastes, illustrating a link between available leisure and personal growth.
A compact quotation notes Swift’s reflection on human nature, remarking that it is remarkable to see wicked men unashamed and questioning the absence of shame, capturing a timeless moral contemplation.
Geological survey reports stumps estimated at 10 000 years old were excavated from 40 feet depth near Washington DC. The trunks, preserved by constant moisture, may have remained submerged since ancient upheavals. Findings suggest long term water exposure preserved the wood.
A devotional meditation on Abram's famine testing in Canaan. It argues three lessons faith must learn: total trust in God, self-knowledge through trial, and using hardship to help others. It contrasts Abram's flawed reliance on human schemes with God's faithfulness, citing biblical references and urging steadfast reliance on divine provision.
The inquest on Slyke’s death deepens as witnesses discuss possible murder versus suicide. The butler recalls two quarrels between Miss Potter and Mr. Slyke, while tension rises with a storm and a shocked silence as a chauffeur’s presence and a scream end the session.
Autotoxemia is the universal disease cause but enervation triggers autotoxemia and any influence inducing enervation acts as the first cause, per Dr J H Tilden. The remark links energy loss to illness and places enervation at the root of disease.
A clipped quip from the New York College Mercury shows Jimmy the office boy protesting a six dollar weekly offer. He scoffs at being treated as if he were a college graduate, voicing frustration at wage expectations.
A clipped quotation from the Atlanta Constitution notes a lonesome world when Satan stays away, reflecting a humorous or editorial aside on gloom and mischief, capturing the era's vernacular voice and social mood.
A compact quotation presents Shakespeare’s philosophy on self sufficiency and benevolence. It asserts earning what one consumes, paying one’s debts, not envying others, rejoicing in others’ happiness, and contentment with one’s own misfortune.
A poetic line notes a girl admiring the moonlight ring prompts a man to grab his hat and return home. The phrase captures a mood of swift, decisive action sparked by a simple, evocative sight.
Bartley testifies as the inquest winds through the tower murder scene. Witnesses including the photographer and a frightened girl describe rooms and the tower stairs while a thunderstorm gathers. Lawrences whisky offer and missing visitor detail hint at unresolved clues, keeping Slyke's murder open to doubt.
ANative tale blends Biblical and Pandora like motifs. heavenly beings shape the world and clay people, the Sun warns of land shortage and mortality, his daughter’s snake bite precedes a fatal outcome. The Sun entrusts a box to humanity but curiosity breaks the seal releasing spirits and the fate of death for all men.
Daniel Webster guides reflection on duty as omnipresent and binding. The text contemplates how conscience pursues us, whether in life or at death, shaping happiness or misery and urging fulfillment through grace.
Travelers note gigantic wooden crosses along Lithuanian highways. Many crosses mark every mile and hold niches with Icons and lamps kept burning by family vows. The lights guide winter travelers when roads are unlit and snowbound, reflecting a national history from the 14th century Christianization.
The article debunks a popular Chinese belief that silk moth eggs laid on bricks or tiles in sunlit shallow water hatch into goldfish. It explains eggs hatch into tiny larvae fed on pond silk, but warns thunder can ruin the process causing eggs to produce frogs or scorpions instead of goldfish.
Wealthy citizen speaks harshly to a beggar calling him a sham and urging shame for asking charity. The tramp replies he is too kind-hearted to steal, while acknowledging his need. The exchange highlights class tension and mixed charity norms in the street scene.
A Denton resident shares a remedy for persistent back pain described as sharp pains when bending or lifting. The note urges readers not to ignore kidney health and to consider the advised example as a path to relief.
In the Circuit Court for Caroline County in Equity Chy No 2220 creditors of W Lee Poore are notified to file claims with vouchers to the clerk of court for the benefit of creditors in the deed of trust dated January 22 1923 and related sales. Claims must be filed by April 6 1923 and a copy of this order must be published in a newspaper in Caroline County four weeks before March 6 1923. Lewin W Wickes Judge. True copy Test: Geo A Deakyne Clerk.
A dealer announces the purchase of 122000 pairs of U S Army Munson fast shoes size 6½ to 12 from a major government contractor surplus stock. Shoes are solid leather dark tan with Telinna tongue and waterproofing, valued at 6.00 but offered to the public at 2.95 with postpaid delivery or money order. Refunds offered if shoes not as represented.
Margaret Katherine Jarrell of Caroline county deceased. All claimants must exhibit their claims with vouchers authenticated by August 11, 1923, or be excluded from any benefit of the estate. Administrators Richard Jarrell and Chas Jarrell announce on February 6, 1923.
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