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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1927
Page
4
A columnist reflects on fear and shadows from daily worries. Do not mistake unreality for substance. Turn to the light, confront what you fear, and in facing truth the shadow fades. The piece urges action over dread with a classic wartime exhortation to know danger before fearing it.
In western Ireland on the Ards peninsula near Quintin castle a massive prehistoric rock called a gallaun stands in Rock Cottage grounds. Local legend says it was an execution stone for Tara chiefs who watched from Tara hill. The Ards peninsula hosts dolmens, priory remains, cross monuments, Elizabethan keeps, and cromlech near Slanes with other stones and tools from prehistoric times.
The bureau of plant industry warns against pruning evergreen trees as it shapes their form. Choose plants for their eventual height to avoid pruning, and if pruning is necessary do it outside spring when new growth is not occurring.
BATs the good of jumpin over board even if it looks as if the boat was goin down If its a spiteful thing you're thinkin of doin' of doin' today wait till tomorrow If It's a kind thing you're thinkin of doin' tomorrow do It today.
The expression dead sea fruit describes something that looks attractive but yields nothing. It traces to the Dead Sea in Palestine noted for its desolation and lack of life, with the idea of a mythical mad apple described in ancient literature as beautiful yet bitter.
An old mountaineer near the state boundary resists a survey crew that reveals the new line will pass close to his cabin. He fears losing his home to the neighboring state but concedes the change might ironically prove healthier than his current state.
A brief reflection on innate development and growth, stating that power rises with the demands of each life stage. It asserts that progress shapes individuals into greatness, attributed to Richard Lynch.
The brief devotional note extols love as the lasting gift and lauds noble people who act with tenderness toward the helpless whether human or animal, urging kindness as a guiding principle in daily life.
The article explains that fruits rich in vitamins such as oranges lemons grapefruit and limes are valuable year round. It notes use in hospitals orange juice for babies and provides several recipe ideas including gelatine dessert lemon velvet sherbet orange frosting and a gingerbread variation using orange rind and juice.
The American Society of Mammalogists was asked to study hibernation as a possible human aid. Vernon Bailey of the U S Biological Survey proposed it, noting hibernation blends sleep and death with body cooling and minimal respiration. Some mammals endure six months, others wake briefly to eat stored food. In northern Russia some tribes reportedly hibernate during scarce winters, feeding little by small rations. Nansen reportedly slept through Arctic winters, waking only to eat frozen blubber.
London noise expert Prof A M Low argues for silencers on babies as part of his campaign to reduce nursery noise. He notes high pitched sounds disturb sleep and cites historical shifts from horse hooves to rubber roads. He laments nursery chatter and calls for control of noises from motors loudspeakers and newsboys.
A Quaker notes Turner values a great painting at 1500 guineas offered, but Turner claims he has only a life interest. The Quaker rebukes it as dead stock costing 75 guineas yearly to maintain, prompting Turner's surprised admission.
A compact reflection citing Plummer on Jesus dividing humanity into two paths, the narrow and broad ways, a good or bad tree, a wise or foolish builder, and choosing Christ or opposition.
A guiding principle quotes J Campbell on service quality as the true measure of results. It emphasizes intensity sincerity and enthusiasm over tenure, urging focus on impact rather than duration.
A short Atlanta Constitution item notes a deacon contrasting an invitation to trouble with celebration of joy, implying caution in festive plans and community conduct. The fragment presents a moral framing rather than a full event or quote.
A study notes memory performance tends to be stronger in summer and weaker in winter. Experts point to daylight, sleep patterns, and activity levels as contributing factors influencing recall and learning capacity across seasons.
A compact saying humorously defines optimism as someone who tackles a crossword puzzle with a fountain pen, embracing patient puzzling as a bright habit.
The left hand statue book symbolizes a Book of Laws reminding immigrants that liberty requires obedience to law. The inscription reads July IV MDBCCCLXXVI. The gift was delayed and finally presented on July 4 1884 to Paris, marking the French gift for America's independence centennial.
An old farmer guides a mare that interferes badly. A passing friend comments on the mare’s antics. Si, unfazed, replies that the mare interferes indeed but only with herself, not others, in a wry exchange from Everybody's Magazine.
A compact exhortation urging steadfastness in pursuing good desires. It warns against levity censoriousness and prayerlessness, emphasizing careful follow through, vigilance, and continued prayer in everyday life. The piece frames desire as a guiding force needing discipline and action.
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