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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1922

Page

1

Bankruptcy Stock Sold at Public Auction in Denton

The entire bankrupt stock of LONG & BEALL Denton Md has been sold to J L Everngam Denton Md by order of the U S Court and will be offered for sale in Denton to the public at prices far below the manufacturers cost. This stock consists of Dry Goods Clothing Shoes Men s Women s and Children s wear Hats Caps Blankets Quilts Groceries and various other lines of a large assortment of merchandise.

LONG & BEALL Denton J. L. Everngam U.S. Court

Stock Cut to Move Fast on Low Prices

A local store advertises deep markdowns to clear stock quickly. It urges customers to buy now, promising the cheapest merchandise in years and hundreds of bargains, with several items listed as examples. The tone is urgent and promotional, aiming to drive immediate customer traffic.

Two at the Same Game and the Elkins Bench Conflict

Deborah Elkins slows for a roadster stop when a determined man blocks her path and forces a ride to the Elkins home. The man hides legal papers in her car, they converge on a tense meeting, and she ultimately hands the papers to her father while sharing a witty, wary bond with him.

Deborah Elkins Ekins Merton Stetson & Stetson Elkins place Etkins Ife Mischiet

Traces Movement Of Earth Through Space Per Flammarion

A French astronomer Conitle Flammarion outlines fourteen movements of the earth in its voyage through space. Topics include daily rotation annual revolution precession of the equinoxes and variations in obliquity eccentricity and planetary attractions. The article notes the earth’s path around a solar system center and the Milky Way at immense speeds.

Conitle Flammarion solar system Milky way Capricorn

Distinguishing calls of British wild gray geese

A field note compares cries of four wild geese species. The gray ing goose has harsh, nasal tones like domestic geese, the bean goose similar but softer and bell-like, the pink-footed goose sounds less sharp with a metathetic "ha ha ha," and the white-fronted goose yields a higher pitched, more musical note.

Curious Chinese mother hold infant on back custom

The article notes a practice in Chana where a mother carries her baby on the back facing the mother rather than outward. It suggests the baby's nose has become flattened over generations due to the infant pressing against the mother's back.

Chana China

No Time for a Precedent in Local Marriage

A midland race couple visited a justice of the peace for a wedding. After the ceremony Mandy and Jack paid the official and argued over the fee. Mandy demanded a higher sum, insisting the officiant charged too little, and ordered another five dollars for a third attempt.

Mandy Jack dar Kansap City Star

The Golden Girl and the Park Moment

Tom ponders proposing to Gladys as the golden girl with a pup and a stylish air passes by. He notices her unlike Gladys and worries a flirtation could complicate their Sunday walk in the park. Gladys hints at waiting on him while the scene unfolds at the boarding house.

Tom Gladys See Alabyss ull shandier golden girl Ton Insh Miss De Touraine dolman cupid

All Reptiles Said to Be Venomous Across Species

An English scientist claims all reptiles are venomous including so called harmless snakes. He notes grass snakes can be poisonous via bite, and venom present in their blood or saliva. Frogs lizards and toads secrete poisons with varied odors. Most fish also carry poison in small amounts with dogfish spines delivering venom through a wound. Snake poisons affect only when introduced into the bloodstream.

Dog Retriever Steals Tool Bag From Erecting House

The London Post reports a retriever paused outside a house under construction and lifted a canvas bag of work tools with its jaws. After surveying surroundings, the dog trotted away with the bag, turning at the first corner. It is unclear if the act was a return for a master or theft, and the dog showed no sign of virtuous intent.

London Post

Snowlike Soda Lake In East Africa

A vast soda deposit in British East Africa appears like a snow covered lake in extreme heat. The surface leaves visitors astonished as white patches thaw and refreeze, masking an inexhaustible soda source. Traversing it burns feet and pierces thin soles, while rain coats much of the surface with water that glows pink by moonlight.

British East Africa

Eight-Place Rainy-Day Closet For Home Builders

Practical advice for planning a rain gear closet in new houses. Recommend a roomy space under the stairs with lighting to ease locating raincoats umbrellas and overshoes on gloomy days. Emphasizes comfort and convenience despite limited use and cost.

The Bitter End and its Anchor Cable Meaning

The phrase bitter end comes from shipboard bitts two wooden posts ahead of the deck. The cable behind the bitts is the bitter end. Paying out more cable improves anchoring in storms or poor ground, reducing risk to the ship.

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