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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1928
Page
2
Lesson for February 12 outlines Jesus preaching the gospel of the kingdom Mark 1 14 15 and the parables that show how God's kingdom grows. It covers seed ground types, the candle of faith, growth of grain, and the mustard seed with emphasis on reception, gradual development, and the gospel's expansive reach.
Quotation from T. Randolph on prayer and greeting the day. admonition to worship God first and avoid self-deception in daily salutations.
William Penn quote about resisting evil highlighting that restraint and virtue matter more than numerous prayers in guiding a life away from sin. The line emphasizes practical conduct over ritual emphasis.
A trimmed literary fragment reflects on the superiority of the human soul over the changing vastness of the world’s oceans and wonders. The line echoes the ornate rhetorical style of Edward Bulwer-Lytton.
The Journal printed a 1926 crossword puzzle with clues across and down. Entries span sweetheart on Valentine day to note of scale and many standard crossword terms across themes of religion travel and daily life. The puzzle blends wordplay with a broad vocabulary set.
A devotional meditation links biblical mountains Sinai Calvary Hermon and Olivet to divine help, mercy, and hope. It cites Archbishop Dean Thomas Arkle Clark on sin, Browning, and Christ’s transfiguration, ascension and promised return, urging trust in sacred peaks as sources of guidance and consolation.
Quote attributed to Henry Van Dyke praising four fine traits: goodness of heart, freedom of spirit, gaiety of temper, and friendliness of disposition. The line frames these as equally acceptable to God and to people, highlighting virtue and kindness.
A Capper's Farmer tip describes mixing salt and soda in an aluminum pan, pouring boiling water over it, and placing tarnished silver in the solution. After tarnish removal, rinse and dry with a soft cloth. The method cleans thoroughly without scratching and yields a soft dull finish that can be polished with chamoi and silver paste. Prolific leather supply notes vast leather resources from sharks.
Report states an average of 1,500,000 letters are processed each hour nationwide. The figure underscores the scale of mail handling operations across the country, reflecting sustained throughput regardless of time of day.
The plants move toward a bright source of light with a gentle, buoyant motion. Experimental observations note a rhythmic shift in orientation as leaves turn toward the glow, suggesting a response to light cues by the indoor garden setup.
A 1927 review highlights a 3 percent net gain to about 18.5 million telephones, 63 million miles of wire, and over 72.5 million daily conversations in the United States. Transatlantic radio telephone to Britain and long distance to major Mexican and Canadian cities were developed, with new cross country lines expanding the system.
Advice urges finding local enterprises facing difficulties and investing early if they serve a worthwhile purpose. It cites research, inquiry, and bold but safe action, noting a wealthy example who invested when shares plummeted and later led the firm. The message stresses investigation before investing.
A fragmentary verse asks if the Earth’s rotation slows with time as tides and distant stars influence our speed. The piece reflects on aging wisdom and celestial motion in a concise poetic meditation.
A Washington Star quip by Uncle Eben notes that the more a man takes off to go fishing the more he notes office hours and complains about overwork. It reflects a humorous take on leisure and labor in everyday life. The line captures a colloquial cadence and light social observation.
A report notes agriculture and related business purchase about one tenth of the country’s manufactured products. It highlights the sector as a major consumer and source of demand, underlining its role in industrial output and economic activity.
A terse adage notes that tasks seem easy when performed with cheer, but become hard when done with reluctance. The old saying emphasizes attitude shaping effort and outcome.
A brief Boston Transcript note reflects on how sarcasm can twist communication. It suggests that sharp wording can become a weapon, transforming harmless talk into accusation. The piece comments on linguistic nuance and the impact of rhetoric.
A brief reflective note from a period column urges readers to take part in communal well being by rejoicing in others prosperity, linking personal happiness to shared uplift within the community.
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