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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1919
Page
3
In Indianapolis News Charley, a bashful boy, ponders food conservation during a family outing to a city in eastern Indiana. His father notes a hotel meal option while Charley whispers his desire to avoid eating, citing Mr. Wilson and Mr. Hoover on wartime conservation.
Historical note details the global rise of cochineal culture from early 19th century Canary Islands exports to Java and Algeria under Dutch and French sponsorship. It highlights rapid production growth, notes exports to England and France, and explains suitability of cactus hosting the insect as a reliable alternative to vine or potato cultivation.
The note explains the misattribution of the epigram Go West young man to Horace Greeley. It credits John L B Soule of Terre Haute Express with writing the line in 1851 after encouragement from Richard Thompson. Greeley later endorsed the sentiment and republished the Terre Haute piece.
The text urges quick, decisive action in life's accidents. It contrasts rule-based tasks relegated to clerks with exceptional problems needing a master of affairs. Emergencies demand prompt, proper responses to avoid discord and calamity, and offer growth through challenge.
A reflective piece argues that true character shows under life’s accidents. It contrasts calm endurance with panic when faced with unexpected events and asserts only steadiness under adversity proves reliability.
Steadman, Dorothy Haines, and Martel drive a tense chase as the guardian eyes a budding romance. Dorothy plans a long trip with Martel while Steadman follows in pursuit, fearing trouble and possible elopement.
Vorothys drives a roadster at speed as Martel screams in anger. Ile leaps from the car and Dorothy begs for love. Steadman orders Dorothy into his car and drives away with the frightened girl. Dorothy torn by longing says she wants love. He reassures with a promise to prove his love at home.
The article recalls 1876 as the year Bell first transmitted speech over a wire from Boston to Watson in Cambridge and notes the Philadelphia exhibit. It then shifts to a personal reminiscence of a farm memory where a butcher bird relentlessly hunted mice as a boy worked, detailing the bird’s repeated thefts and taming.
An illustrated travelogue excerpt describes Eskimos in Etah with electric lights and a telephone linking to distant igloos, highlighting early wireless gear and a marvel at modern tech in a stone age setting. It contrasts Bulgarian wedding customs with regional celebrations and notes new uses for raw products in Europe, including gum from garlic and briquettes from heather.
The Christmas typhoon swept over southern Philippine islands causing heavy damage to coconut groves. Seaside and wind exposed trees were blown down or weakened and require cleanup, or they will die. Fallen trunks may breed pests while weakened trees face further losses, worsening farmer hardship.
Shantung, a Chinese province, is a mountainous promontory 100 miles wide and 200 miles along the Yellow Sea. It covers about 55,970 square miles with central limestone mountains topped by Mount Tai. The region features fertile valleys, is well watered, and supports crops such as cotton, tobacco, wheat, maize, millet, pulses, peanuts, and vegetables. The Hoang Ho river traverses the area. the Grand Canal runs south to north.
A New York pantomime premiere featured a Chicago born music director who directed from the orchestra pit using a periscope to watch the stage. The device amused patrons as the conductor tracked cues while the orchestra played above.
A nineteenth century survey notes varied marriage payments among cultures. The Alnus demand scarce beasts, Kathe require four to eight oxen, and Uganda uses cartridge counts. The Australian buys heft in butter, Tartare in Turkestan trade wives for matches, and Wales conducts transfers with weekly installments reported from Cardiff West end Mail.
In Equity No 1959 the Circuit Court for Caroline County orders publication to notify Mame Starr of a divorce bill filed by the plaintiff. The suit alleges she deserted, engaged in adultery with Fred Latch, and registered as husband and wife in Calgary before residing in Minnesota. Case directs notice by four weekly ads prior to July 25 1919.
Dentistry in all its branches at prices that for workmanship and quality of material cannot be equaled in the city or elsewhere. ARTIFICIAL TEETH-Some want quality, others quantity. We can furnish teeth at any price. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments by mail or phone.
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