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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1912
Page
9
A chaotic scene at a country town dinner ends with the mayoress recently deceased, prompting light remarks about the host and his failed tribute. The room grew silent as guests noticed the mayor’s odd behavior, undermining the toast and revealing a grim aftermath.
A dark dreary reflection on cold days and relentless rain. The speaker clings to a fading past while hopes fade in the harsh wind. Yet the line behind the clouds hints the sun still shines as life’s common fate brings rain to some days.
A strange name of a factory manager provokes a tense encounter with a workman who sneaks to a shed at 3 pm to smoke. Dedzin confronts the man, who reveals he is also the new manager, prompting a surprised round of introductions and a shared smoke. The odd exchange highlights mistaken identity and workplace humor.
Graham Ferguson returns after six months abroad visiting Switzerland Italy and Paris. In Paris he recounts a violent duel where one contestant was seriously injured a rib broken in the embrace after the duel. The tale came to a newspaper friend via a Cleveland Plain Dealer account via quotation.
A Kansas City Times anecdote recounts aVoluble speaker in a mountain mining camp who spoke for hours without wrapping up. Miners drifted away to drink. one weary spectator faced a shooting threat, quipping he would rather be shot than listen to death by talk. The tale ends with the audience member deciding to leave rather than be shot.
In a playful exchange from the Pittsburgh Post, a child asks what a paradox is and learns it can mean the impossible happening. The quote suggests a paradox arose tonight over a late return home and a supposed downtown stay.
The passage warns that hating enemies fosters a habit of lying by degrees. It suggests such deception will spill over to friends and even indifferent people, undermining trust and weakening moral character.
The text shows an enthusiastic golfer praising a game as the best ever played, with dialogue that includes encouragement and sarcasm. Diana Caldy is referenced, suggesting a supportive yet overwhelmed tone and a sense of fatigue or burden. The fragment hints at camaraderie and praise within a game context.
An evening in a large town features Carlotta Patil performing while Ferranti and colleagues face an awkward moment. A stagepropped coat bursts humorously, provoking startled laughter among the audience and performers. The incident triggers mixed reactions, with critics noting Ferranti’s resilience and the crowd’s amused sympathy the next day.
An excerpt from the New York Sun discusses the concept of a fourth spatial dimension arising from geometric observations. It explains how extending from three dimensions explains phenomena in curves like hyperbolas and plane sections, while noting ongoing mathematical examination and historical interest in related thought transference ideas.
The banshee is the family spirit attached to Irish and Scottish households, believed to attend the death of a family member. Portrayed as a small old woman with a continual scold and weeping, it echoes the German lore of a lurching spirit. Only certain noble lineages claim private banshees, with the term tracing to ban-sith, a woman fairy.
The London Standard recounts Francis Pemberton 1629 to 1697 who rode from debtors’ prison to law and politics. Imprisoned in the Fleet for debts, he studied law, earned debtor fees as “counselor,” and bought books. Released to seek money, he was called to the bar in 1654, served at Westminster and in the Lords, became puisne judge, knighted in 1675, and rose to lord chief justice in 1671 after Scroggs’s dismissal.
A London Mail note comments on how Spaniards shorten words, giving the example of the word for son. It explains they remove consonants and vowels, using a guttural between sounds, yielding a clipped form like "eceho" for fillus. The piece contrasts with French and Italian pronunciations.
A Tribune item quotes a young stenographer named Chica who says she can write 160 words in two minutes with ease after six weeks of training. She plans to seek work once she can read her notes clearly, a sign of readiness for employment in the trade.
A magazine writer, waking from a long night, is confronted by a forceful offer to provide a 1200 word story. The exchange reveals the writer’s habitual response, reflecting pressure and a sly negotiation in a New York Press echo.
A terse exchange unfolds as Chapiey asks if purvemies make you sheik and his vis-a-vis replies she has never eaten any, calling the claim into doubt with a wink of innocence. The scene hints at culinary bravado and social mischief in a playful mood.
The magistrate asks why the prisoner is being held, and the prisoner cheerfully responds that it was for sex and that he was drugged, revealing a chaotic scene from the AMkwau kee Sentinel reporting.
A wise philosopher offers guidance to tell the truth to at least three people, naming a doctor, a lawyer, and a banser as trusted confidants. The quip underscores valued confidants and practical honesty advice in daily life.
Our buyers purchased the entire dry goods groceries and surplus clothing stocks from L. Smith, 12th and French Streets Wilmington and New York Clothing House. The goods were shipped to Greensboro, re marked at prices lower than our June 7 opening. Store rents and fixtures for sale as we vacate soon. A flood of customers recalls opening day crowds and urges early shopping before depletion.
A crowded sale rack lists deep discounts on men and boys suits and outerwear. Prices from 1.29 to 9.79 reflect heavy markdowns on wool blends, all-worsted pieces, coats and hats. Numerous sizes and styles, including select pure wool suits and knit coats, are advertised with eye catching percentages and sale tags.
A sale offers boys jackets and long pants suits for ages 14 to 20. Nearly new, all wool, stylish patterns, discounted from regular price to 1.89 dollars. The ad emphasizes good style and value for young men in need of formal wear.
A rapid rundown of pants deals lists working pants at 69c, dress pants at 89c, and corduroy pants at 1.29. Large quantities of dress pants priced at 1.33 and various fabrics including worsted, cheviots, thibets, and serges marked down. Youths long pants offered at 39c with all sizes available.
Local store advertises stoves mattings and ranges at prices below manufacturing cost. Savings highlighted across multiple home appliances with emphasis on value and limited stock. Customer urged to act quickly for best selection and pricing.
Advertises lawn waists priced at 49c to 75c with embroidery lace details, plus gauze vests at 6c, muslin underskirts at 38c to 50c, and cambric corset covers. Limited to 2 items per customer, noting real value items and varied lengths and flounces.
All Sec neckwear 17¢. All 24c suspenders 13¢. Black or fancy hose 14¢. $1 dress shirts 39¢. Pretty patterns open coat or closed styles. Cuffs attached pleated bosom cut big good make sale price 39¢. Men’s handkerchiefs 2¢. Men’s hose supporters 4¢. Lots of other bargains.
A local store advertises extensive shoe discounts across women and men lines. Women’s styles range from $1.27 to $2.17, including $2.50 and $3.50 grades with various leathers and sizes. Misses and children from 79c. men’s Tyrone and hand-sewn styles from $1.72 to $2.27. a wide array of brands and widths are offered at sale prices.
Men's shoes priced at 93c, described as good solid leather with some double soles and well made for lasting use. Available in all sizes, promoted as a great sale value.
Bargain counter offers 10c hair nets and 3c 5c paper pins. 5c safety pins 2c, 5c hooks and eyes 2c per card. 15c handkerchiefs 3c, 22c men's suspenders 13c. 2000 yards of Valenciennes or torchon lace 3c a yard. Shoe buttons 6 dozen 5c, 16c pearl buttons 3c a dozen. Ladies black hose 1gc, collar buttons 2 cards for gc. 5c spool thread white or black 2c. Men's garters rgc 4c per pair.
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