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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1919
Page
4
A vintage lesson outlines the church's origin at Pentecost and steps into membership. It covers belief in Jesus, repentance, baptism, remission of sins, and receiving the Holy Spirit, plus the early church's practices and duties of members and officers.
The article notes Captain John Smith, famed for his voyages and the De Calontes tale, popularized the name New England after exploring the Maine coast and mapping it. It cites his 1610 Description of New England describing harbors, isles, forests, and abundant resources from Penobscot to Sagadahock, and mentions Champlain mapping the northeastern Maine coast.
The text explains that smell nerves fatigue fastest, with perfume becoming unnoticeable after quick exposure. It notes heat and cold nerves tire quickly, while hearing and sight endure long work hours. Heart nerves are described as the most untiring, working from birth to death without pause.
The Ohio State Journal notes spring hints amid mild winter days with robins and blackbirds returning. It cites Stewart Edward White dreaming of river pools and rapids and describes house cleaning and skunk cabbages blooming along Big Darby’s shore as signs that spring is near.
A naval hospital corpsman led 100 enlisted men in a controlled influenza study to test whether lowered resistance is key to contracting the disease. Volunteers were exposed to the virus via sprayed cultures and contaminated food while some received preventive inoculations. No influenza cases developed.
Bells at Westminster Abbey are being overhauled for peace festivities. Contrary to common belief, the famed Great Tom of Westminster is not at the abbey. Once hung in the clock tower, it stood for centuries before 1715 when the tower was deemed too weak. It was moved to St Pancras Cathedral, and today Great Tom tolls only the hours and for royal and major death notices and funerals.
A Chicago Tribune item recounts Alvin visiting daily and receiving candy. On a particularly good box, the boy asked for more candy on a second visit. The narrator rebukes him, but Alvin clarifies he only wanted to know if more sweets were available.
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