17 Jan 1903
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1903
Page
1
The article argues that knowledge alone cannot cure evil nor guarantee justice. It contrasts ancient Greek and Roman views with a religiously grounded moral grace, asserting that true progress comes from transcendent ideals and divine influence guiding the soul toward holiness and a higher life.
Uncle Sammy Gruell of Wells county Indiana claimed to originate the rooster as the Democratic emblem. In 1856 he urged Indianapolis editor Chapman to crow for victory, leading to a barnyard king rooster image in the State organ and party papers as a sign of triumph.
A Philadelphia wholesale butcher reports freezing meat to minus 33 degrees and canning it as a stand in for cooked meat. Early results show the frozen product resembles half cooked meat and keeps well, but long term stability remains unproven. potential savings of about one eighth of a cent per pound are projected if successful.
The first Pennsylvania Railroad Personally-conducted Tour to California departs New York and Philadelphia on January 29 via Chicago Kansas City and El Paso to Los Angeles and San Diego. The month on the Pacific Coast includes California side trips with a $300 rate covering rail transport meals and berths, return by March 3, and nine months for return travel. Apply through ticket agents or Geo. W. Boyd Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
Bostonese phrase over a Charleston bootblack shop advertises five cent service payments. The phrase mocks artistic labor for infinitesimal remuneration as used in a Boston Herald note about journal advertising practices.
Colonel Rogers, born in New Castle Delaware, is described as the oldest crack-a-jack skater living. He first won on ice in 1830 as a teen, repeatedly beating older skaters and performing elaborate figures. He remains active this winter, still dazzling crowds with graceful, agile routines and winning medals and prizes.
The document proposes a tidal energy machine using accumulators to harvest power from tides. It cites a 5 foot average rise, sometimes 20 to 30 feet, estimating 1,562 pounds of work per square foot per tide and 1,562,000 foot pounds per 100 square feet. Regions like Gulf of Newfoundland harbors are noted as suitable for large scale implementations.
Poem remembers father James Voss who died January 15 1902. Family notes one year has passed since he left, expresses sorrow, hope of reunion in heaven, and longing for his presence at home. Signed by his wife and children with a closing quip about presidential pride.
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