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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1910
Page
3
A brief historic feature notes a tale of heroism at Pond Point, recounting a dramatic act of courage and maritime resilience. The narrative centers on a lone individual whose quick action saved lives during a perilous shoreline incident, highlighted by local spectators and press at the time.
In Pond Point, Dr Liscom uncovers Theron Bassett, a Revolutionary War casualty, whose grave and hometown pride spark a July Fourth celebration. The town plans an oration by First Selectman Jefferson Foster, a monument, and Taps, drawing crowds from nearby Leetown and Scatterbrook amid a storm of local pride and protest by Bassett kin.
A town party at a decorated grave provokes anger from a Leetown visitor who reveals Theron Bassett as a distant ancestor and exposes a mix of graves including a departed dog. The crowd shifts to a picnic grove as town pride and personal history collide amid a tense, ironic reunion.
Boston Globe reports on the copper grasshopper weather vane perched atop Faneuil Hall. Crafted in 1742 by Shem Crowne of Loston, it survived fires earthquakes and a 1889 escapade, earning status as one of America’s oldest vanes and a relic of the old Boston province house.
Experiments cited by the St. Louis Republic show a solid iron ball lowered into Nyuld Iron sinks at first with a fork but soon rises and floats on the melt as it expands with heating. The rise is due to the ball becoming less dense than the molten metal when heated and melted.
The article explains Peary’s Arctic relay method, arguing a large, experienced, multi-division team and support parties are essential to reach the North Pole and return. It details pioneer roles, logistics, and why a single division cannot sustain the journey across roughly 900 miles. Bartlett leads the pioneer unit ahead of the main party.
At three in the morning Mr Younghusband climbs stairs and treads on the family cat. The cat’s yowl echoes through the quiet house as his wife wakes to scold him lightly about disturbing the neighbors with his singing.
The Inte Mark Twain recalls Kipling’s pipe thefts in a playful exchange. Twain quips Kipling never stole his corncob pipe and notes he once prevented a theft by giving Kipling a pipe, joking it might be the only pipe Kipling ever earned honestly.
A housewife in a thrift minded household drank silver nitrate by mistake. The doctor, hurriedly summoned, ordered large doses of egg white. In near collapse she whispered Mary Mary to save the yolks for puddings, a quip noted in Success Magazine.
In Chicago News style, a sly exchange questions who holds the lightweight championship abroad. The wise guy notes doubt, with some claiming the coal dealer as champion while others insist the ice man deserves the title.
The Baltimore American reports on the U S Post Office Department Museum in Washington housing an almost complete stamp collection. It draws 100000 yearly visitors who admire Uncle Sam as a collector, with rare varieties and complete country-to-country issues valued by dealers far above face value.
Harper's Weekly describes Pantang Rhapor or camphor language used by Malay workers gathering camphor. The tongue mixed Jakun and Malay words with alterations to prevent the camphor tree spirit from understanding, ensuring unimpeded harvest. The belief holds a guardian spirit Bisan guards each tree and jealously protects the gum, prompting use of a private speech.
Mexico offers some of the world’s most perfect crater lakes. Valle de Santiago in Guanajuato hosts four serene lakes among eleven explosion craters formed long ago. The lakes are famed for their stillness and unique, unruffled beauty, inspiring romance and tranquil imagery throughout the Mexican Herald.
A London judge tells jurors that if pneumonia caused the death the prisoner cannot be convicted. An hour later a messenger reports the jury requesting clarification on how to spell pneumonia, a light moment in a serious trial.
A hostess asks how long the visitor can stay and he replies he can stay only as long as he can help. He has telephoned to leave his trunk at the depot and awaits the first train home, then must depart promptly.
A dialogue excerpts an artist and a mercenary genius debating imitation. Mr Teechum favors reproducing his inner thought and affection while the counterfeiting laws are described as severe, per the Washington Star.
A prisoner pleads for humane treatment hearing before sentence, suggesting he be given dinner first. Judge asks for any final words. The exchange highlights tension between courtroom decorum and prisoner’s plea.
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