Welvin Steele and John Son Editors and Proprietors
The brief imprint notes Welvin Steele and John Son as editors and proprietors of the publication.
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1899
Page
4
The brief imprint notes Welvin Steele and John Son as editors and proprietors of the publication.
A reader outlines sensible home butchering methods with a heatable water tank, a portable hog-lifting stool, and curing steps including salting and freezing. It covers boiling hair removal, sausage making, and timing for smoking hams and shoulders. Also notes on fertilizing cotton, cane preservation, orange fertilization, and a hot water heating device for farms.
A Chicago veteran recounts an anecdote from Abraham Lincoln involving Schuyler Colfax. An old father seeks clemency for his son sentenced to death for aiding a sick comrade. Lincoln initially refuses under military discipline but then writes two orders postponing execution, suggesting the father imagine the decision as his own.
A New York Sun overview explains slender iron ladders on tall chimneys. Ladders allow interior access and easy top repairs, inspections, and periodic painting. Twin chimneys may use a between stacks spiral stair for quick ascent, with minimal cost and permanent access advantages.
The critic recalls how religious condemnation targeted the stricken poet Hermes and recalls flagellants in medieval Europe who beat themselves and persecuted Jews. Heine’s hatred of this zeal is linked to his hunted race and Hellenic identity, reflecting on reactions to wit and power.
An American traveler in Persia describes local beliefs and curiosities. He notes soldiers thinking English burial salutes drive away devils, villagers asking about dog worshipers, and Teheran dogs being fed and treated like pets. A Bushire ship captain’s horsemanship becomes entertainment after a fruit seller reveals locals think he is a drunk expert rider.
A fragmentary verse snippet by Ada Smith from Quartier Latin laments homelessness in London amid harsh urban grind. It contrasts the city’s gray streets with mossy moors, praising nature’s sounds and the countryside’s clear waters and burn’s music.
A Brooklyn crowd recalls a $60,000 diamond smuggling ring and near misses at the customs line. A German passenger’s umbrella conceals diamonds in a hollow rod while another tale links a Swiss watch to a past seizure. Dickens anecdote follows about Oliver Twist’s naming at an Omnibus stop.
Partial OCR line shows scattered numbers and currencies including pounds and pence with times and codes. Readable entities include 945 9 60 and 963 10 00 with surrounding figures, but no clear event or context is extractable.
A Brooklyn Life quip notes Mrs Alimony has married several times and her lawyer often counsels her on complex divorce law matters. The tongue in cheek item underscores repeated marriages and legal wit in social commentary.
A Good Housekeeping reflection argues that dull boys grow into steady, hardworking men while bright boys may lack energy or strength. The piece suggests perseverance over inherent talent, noting that one exceptional individual can mislead views of an entire class. It concludes that outcomes align with the sowing of traits.
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