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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1914
Page
4
A study of Luke 12 13 24 contrasts covetousness with divine provision. Jesus rebukes a man seeking inheritance and warns against storing earthly riches. Emphasizes trusting God, seeking first the kingdom, and generous giving over material accumulation.
A clipped quotation mocks lateness and obedience to laws, contrasting a chauffeur’s tardiness with social expectations. The lively exchange, echoed by Puck, hints at broader themes of order and civility in public life.
A brief reflection on what constitutes good womanhood, noting that humor and sense of character define true virtue. The text frames these traits as essential to a splendid character.
A terse editorial remark from the Globe cites the term hard luck as labeling overwork in government service, attributed to Atchigon. The comment suggests a personal view on workload and duty within public employment.
A reader notes potatoes in Greenland reportedly do not exceed the size of ordinary marbles. The observation contrasts with typical potato growth and prompts curiosity about local farming conditions.
In a dramatic palace clash a dying emperor figure rallies loyalists as Magyars press gates. A trumpet signals Freiburg troops to charge, driving back attackers. Princess Clothilde entrusts Paul with a mission tied to the League affair as Austria resists.
European industry advances in making cord and rope from wood pulp. Fine chemically treated fibers are spun into silken looking threads to form pliable, elastic cords. French methods cut paper into narrow strips and chemically treat them to produce durable threads for fabrics. French chemist patents waterproof fabrics and paper, while a German inventor yields thin, nearly waterproof paper.
The first settlement in Sierra Leone began in 1786 as London faced poverty among free black people. Dr Smeathman's plan sent them to Africa to establish a colony, with 400 negroes and 60 whites aboard the initial voyage. Hostility from Indigenous powers and colonist mishaps nearly doomed the venture, leading to transfers to a new site and later to Freetown. The colony grew with arrivals from Nova Scotia and the Bahamas, while governance was unstable and the soil proved fertile but hard for whites to inhabit.
Advice notes that lemon or strong lemonade after eating onions can reduce onion odor on the breath. It suggests some salads include onions, which would taste flat without this vegetable, and claims many people who avoid onions otherwise still eat them in salads.
A German chemist found that alcohol extract of red radish skin is more sensitive to acids and alkalis than Hymus turmeric or common chemical indicators used to detect their presence. The finding suggests a superior natural reagent for acidity tests.
A Cincinnati man who tried to dictate his wife's attire becomes the defendant in a divorce suit. The Houston Post notes the unusual case and jokes it could be a central attraction in a jammed funeral context.
New York World notes that fear of being buried alive persists among educated readers. It cites signs of death beyond putrefaction, including heart failure, blood coagulation, and eye changes, while recounting a case where injections revived a patient after heart stoppage.
The excerpt analyzes the crack and rumble of a lightning discharge, detailing how initial peal, echoes, and subsequent thunder depend on direction, distance, and arc length. It notes the timing between flash and sound, and how observer positioning affects perception.
A report discusses a February 13 1911 event where W B Gibbs and a companion stood upright on a mid ocean deck at latitude 15 degrees south and noon. A photo in the Landon Strand allegedly shows no lateral shadow, claiming the sun was directly overhead.
A report to the French Academy by Dr Perrier cites findings that the appendix may be a valuable gland rather than a degenerating appendage. Dr Robinson argues removing the gland can disrupt intestinal action unless diseased. Also notes earlier warnings by Championiere and Robbo t san regarding immune and digestive roles. Fulton’s power of thought discussed in a brief biographical note.
These goods are fine quality and will not hold at this price long. Take advantage of them while they last.
Retail ad touts pitted prunes in sanitary boxes at 12c per box and promises many other exceptional values. It invites customers to inspect goods, mentions money savings, and states they buy the best and offer home quantities with sanitary boxes provided.
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