Dragons of East and West Reverence and conquest
Elizabeth J. Coatsworth discusses how dragons symbolize different worldviews in East and West. She notes Eastern reverence versus Western conquest, contrasting dragon myths with Saint George and human wit, and links dragons to nature and power in regional storytelling. The piece reflects on legend and cultural interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
England
Europe
Elizabeth J. Coatsworth
The
North American Review
Termite Lights Resemble Stars At Brazilian Nests
Two Brazilian travelers recount a luminous display at termite nests on Brazil’s headwaters of the Rio Verde, describing tiny star like glows that reappear after being extinguished. Castelnau noted a similar sight near Goias in the last century, while Bronner of Stanford suggests the phenomenon may be species or condition specific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
da Fonseca
Hio Verde
Castelnau
Goyaz
Bronner
Stanford University
Brazil
Acoustic Vases Found in Wrecked French Churches
Clearage of World War I wreckage in France revealed earthen vessels built into church walls. Initially thought lost, probes show monks inserted the vases to enhance acoustics. Historical records note the practice. modern architects may adapt the idea for church construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
First Jews in America and a Manchu Prince See an Auto
A rural subscriber’s sensational tale is debated by a reporter who seeks truth. A neighbor questions the accuracy of the account about Ananlas and Sapphiry. The piece also notes early Jewish migration to New Netherland and contrasts with a Manchu prince reacting fearfully to a first automobile during an American party’s trip to Ming tombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waal
Ananlas
America
New Netherlands
Hye
Company
Dutch West India Company
New York
Alme House
Bhickwell
China
Peking
Ming Eastern Tombs
Popular Mechanics Margazine
Rainbow Shaken by Thunderstorm Over Finland
A Finnish observer reports a heavy thunderstorm near Vasa, with a bright double rainbow appearing as the sun shone. Thunder rolls caused the colors to blur and the rainbows to seem shaken, suggesting the storm might influence raindrop behavior rather than standard charging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vasu
The Flapper Debates Daughters Dress Style
A Louisville Courier-Journal snippet shows a mother urging restraint on her daughter’s attire while the girl asserts independence. The exchange reflects early 20th century fashion tensions and parental concern over youth style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia
Louiisville
Tax Sale Notice in Caroline County Maryland
Under the authority of Maryland law the Caroline County Treasurer announces tax arrears for state and county taxes with interest costs and commissions. A public sale will be held in front of the Court House door in Denton on July 18 1922 if the amounts are not paid.
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Ujsder
Maryland
Caroline County
State of
Court House
Denton
Denton-Hillsboro
Chas
J. Thomas
Thomas Land
Annie A. Rochester
Rochester
William Downes
Tax sale notice for Caroline County lands 1922
Tuesday July 18 1922 at 2 to 4 pm taxes due on multiple parcels in Caroline County sold to highest bidder for cash to cover state and county taxes interest commissions and costs. Listings include Lot No 1 through No 12 with descriptions and totals for each parcel and costs. sale conducted by Treasurer T Frank Seward with redemption rights valid for twelve months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary de
Melville
Harriet Matthews
W. W. Rickards
Wiliam J. Boyer
William J. Boyer
Annie M. Kilson
Caroline County
William West
Robert Clendening
Clendening
King's Branch Ditch
Thomas Clendening
Henry Matthews
Forrest Lodge
Tilghman’s Progress
Liber J. J
Sophena Matthews
Jonestown
John W. Murray
Louis Causey
Ida Hubbard
Sarah M. Fletcher
William W. Hooper
William Hooper
Harrison Stubbard
Preston
Union Grove
Robert Tayer
Gustav C. Rieck
Harrison W. Hubbard
State of
Maryland
Levin C. Reid Et al
Main Street
Levin C. Reid
Federalsburg
Smithville
James F. Washington
Joseph P. Patchett
Williamsburg
S. EL
James Turner
Vernon S. Bradley
W. W. Kinder
Wa Diteh
Turner
Thos, Kinder
Houston’s
James Reilley
Thomas Whalen
Lund
Thomas B. Whalen
Nanticoke River
Alex. Pratt
IdlewRd Mill
Alex. Prattis
William R. Phillips
Sarah L. Seymour
Isaac
Mitchell
Harry E
Price
Rebecca Wright
John Knotts
Harvey L. Cooper
Isaac Truxon
Nancy F. Thomas
Dr. Hackett
John W. Berry
William Young
L. B.T
Charles H. Harris
Wiliam T. Brown
Keel’s Cannery
William J. Everagam
Laecre
Frank Ho Wright
Frank A. White
Leva
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Denton Journal
Melvin Benj H
Johnson Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
Dragons OF
Newspartrer Br
Reid
Nichols
Elizabeth N. Collins
William Fletcher Williamson
Mary R. Webb
No. Il
P&c. Railroad
Carshine County
T. Frank Seward
Kerkkket
Estijis
J. Norman Pitts
Denton, Md
Third St
Wua
Mason
Denton Vulcanizing CO
Wilson
Preston Motor DO
Norman Clark
John W. Noble
Sale
Louis Stevens
Elmer, Bowdle
Columbus
India
Pep
Denton National Bank
Denton, Maryland
Milbourn & Milbourn
Chester, PA
Georgia Fruit Exchange
Uid St
Riva
Lucas Pat
Thomas
W. Haloe
Isser CO
Baltimore, Md
Denton, Wd
Cooper, Wright & Cooper
the Peoples Bank
Henry T. Nuttle, Prest
T. F. Johnson
Hughes Lumber and Coal Co
Canton, Warvtlann
Annapolis
Claiborne
T. C B. Howard
W. A. Smith
Marker Sr
Journal
Ats Die
Nutile Home. Co
C. Leslie Walls
W. J. Blackiston
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