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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1927
Page
2
Published weekly by Melvin and Johnson Incorporated with Benjamin H Johnson as president and treasurer and Benjamin F Johnson as vice president and secretary. Entered at the Denton Missouri post office as second class mail matter. Saturday morning January 8 1927.
In Annapolis Tuesday night both parties held caucuses. State Treasurer John M. Dennis was renominated by Democratic members and will be elected Tuesday. Democrats also chose presiding and desk officers for the Senate and House, naming McIntosh, Crothers, Bowing, Schaab, Hall, McKee, Rob inson, Wagner, Lee, Almoney, Abell, Wolfe, Simpson, Murray, Kemper, Butler, and Cole to various positions. The Republican caucus declined to nominate for treasurer.
Henry A Wise chairs the Del Mar Va Takes Inventory Congress to push a true appraisal of regional resources and liabilities. Eastern Shore leaders press for a Love Point to Queen Anne’s road and highway link to connect with Delaware and Philadelphia trade. Muskrat trapping season opens amid penalties to curb illegal harvest and protect this fur-bearing stock.
The Marylander notes that the bill was a standout measure in the last session and is certain to attract interest again in the upcoming session. It highlights its status as an outstanding piece of legislation likely to draw sustained attention.
F N Lawton announces Eastern Shore Gas and Electric will buy a ten acre Vienna tract from Winfield Webster to build a 16 thousand horsepower steam turbine plant. Estimated cost is 1.5 million dollars. Site offers large cold water flow, swift tide, central location between Cambridge and Salisbury, deep Nanticoke river channel, and rail access via Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway for coal deliveries.
Miss Marie Parker resumes studies at the Women's College Newark after holidays with parents Mr and Mrs C H Parker. Miss Edna Adams visits her ailing father Mr R E Adams at Slaughter Neck. Messrs James and David Devore of New Jersey greet sister Mrs Fred Fountain during holidays. Miss Pauline Adams of Vienna visits friends and relatives here. Preaching Sunday at 3 pm at Bloomery.
Douglas MacLean explains that three real lions are used to sculpt a single on screen lion for the Paramount comedy Hold That Lion. While filming in northern Africa the star is chased by a ferocious lion and takes refuge as the chase unfolds.
A sale listing promotes ladies corsets and flannelette gowns with reduced prices. The advert cites reg prices of 2.00 for night gowns, 1.50 for flannelette gowns at 1.19, and 1.00 for gowns at 0.80. Limited details on quantities or store name are provided.
In a native village scene a veteran trainer uses three lions to cover all dramatic business. One hunts actors across scenery, another performs close ups with facial grimaces, and a third leaps in and out of windows. See Hold That Lion next Friday and Saturday January 14 and 15 with a 2.30 matinee.
An idea suggests Mount Everest’s peak could host a large advertising sign, highlighting the potential for a dramatic billboards placement. The notion frames Everest as a publicity venue, with no current real-world plan announced.
Changed Attitude Men used to say that the world owed them a living. Now they are learning that they owe the world a reasonable amount of work at a useful occupation.
The record notes that Charles Fenerty experimented for years and in 1841 announced his invention of a process to make paper from wood pulp, a milestone in paper production history.
A compact aphorism cited to warn that compromising one right for another often results in losing both, attributed to Edwards. The line frames the risk of choosing a lesser aim at the cost of two valued goods.
A concise aphorism notes that ongoing success in business stems from foresight and effort. It emphasizes brains, enterprise, courage, and risk as core factors behind advancement, portraying success as the outcome of a bold, deliberate approach.
The excerpt discusses pedantry as overrating knowledge in arts sciences and trades. It argues pedantry inflates trivial knowledge and exaggerates its importance, citing Swift on the tendency to overemphasize small intellectual gains in social conduct.
Nature Magazine notes hibiscus petals often curl back after being plucked and gradually return to normal hours later. The behavior appears as a silent protest against despoliation of the flower.
The oldest whaleship in the world lies embedded in cement at South Dartmouth Massachusetts. A group of donors purchased and fitted out the old hulk as a memorial to the whaling industry. A bronze tablet lists the craft history and donor names. The ship is equipped with relics and open to visitors.
The Washington Star quotes Uncle Eben advising how to refuse requests from creditors with a playful caution. The quip highlights a practical stance on debt pressure without melodrama. The line captures a period voice and familiar neighborhood wit.
An electric heating method used to dry ink on bills produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The system applies heat to set ink quickly during currency production, improving drying times and securing imprint quality.
Industrious men aged 25 to 60 are invited to sell Heberling's household products direct to consumers in their home county. Large line, strong company, cooperative support, low wholesale prices, no experience needed. Training and ongoing assistance provided. Reference G C Heberling Company Bloomington Ill Dept 1304 18 21
Airtight heating stoves of many kinds offered at low prices by Nuttl e Hardware Co. Highlights include Allen’s Parlor Furnaces enamel mahogany at 99 dollars, Double Heater near 00, Oral blast stoves at 23 dollars, Sexton 20 inch Pipeless complete 115 dollars, Cast iron range 35 dollars, Direct-Action steel ranges 68 dollars and up.
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