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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1913
Page
5
Two founders and publishers Howard Akelvin Ben J. Il Jorson Melvin and Johnson are listed in a Saturday morning 1913 notices page. The brief item records the names and roles of the publishers without further detail.
Harper's Weekly notes that ancient sculptors used larger feet than modern averages. A five foot nine man would need about an 11 size shoe, while a five foot three woman would require around a size six, illustrating historical proportions and comfort limits.
An old tale recalls Thomas Guy endowing Guy's Hospital after a housekeeper Sally ordered pavement repairs without approval. Guy withdraws marriage plans, ending the union but leaving a lasting public gift to London.
A compact study on Abram and Lot from Genesis 13 focusing on Egypt folly separation and return to Bethel. It contrasts Lot’s worldly pursuit with Abram’s seeking righteousness and fellowship at Hebron Mamre, underscoring the dangers of wealth and the blessing of obedience.
Harper's Weekly warns that violin and cello are sensitive to climate, light, and heat. Wooden cases with good varnish best protect tone, while metal or morocco cases cause deterioration and tonal loss. Historically, bichromate coatings petrified wood, harming varnish and pitch, making instruments useless.
A guide on turning rose petals into fragrant beads and rosaries. Gather dewy petals, grind, sun-dry into a paste, mold into beads or amulets, then thread on silk or ribbon to craft lasting, scented jewelry. The process grows sweeter with age.
E. O. Sellers, Director of the Evening Department at the Moody Dale Institute of Chicago, is cited in a notice or article segment. The fragment references his role without additional context or dates.
A Brooklyn mother states four children suffered colds and coughs until Dr Bull's Cough Syrup cured the cough. The ad invites readers to request a free sample by writing Meyer & Co in Baltimore and to mention the paper.
A sale lists work shirts, pillow cases, towels, hand bags, dress shirts, children's wear, corsets, hose, rompers, and suits. Men’s shoes, wool sweaters, and girls and boys shoes feature reduced prices. Items include ladies pure linen, white petticoats, gingham petticoats, and Norfolk knickerbocker suits in blue serge or red, all marked down for the sale.
Women’s shoes offered at five dollars with a sale price listed as 2.17. Hand sewn varieties in patent colt, gunmetal, velvet, suede, cravenette, and tans with lace or button detailing available in all sizes and styles.
Short notice cut flowers order available with wax and metallic arrangements on hand. No extra charge for a lady asistant. Phone 126 answered day or night. Branch offices in Hillsboro and Burrsville. Cement vaults and bricks stocked at Denton, Willsboro, Concord and Burrsville cemeteries.
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