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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1925
Page
3
An explainer describes evaporated milk as water removed from fresh milk then homogenized canned and sterilized. The milk is cooled and shipped quickly from dairy to factories to preserve freshness. It is safe for children and versatile for cooking and baking with guidance on dilutions.
The Scots push to end the hoary claim they never spend money with studies finding about six original jokes underpinning humor. Old jokes resurface, sometimes in new forms, while risky ventures yield profit or loss. The plumber joke, though not in the original sextet, remains a favorite of enthusiasts and magazines.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger states courtesy is a universal medium of exchange accepted worldwide. It radiates goodwill, shows we seek friendship beyond material gain, and keeps life from being overrun by work. Courteous conduct smooths business and social relations by reducing friction.
Despite its pretty appearance the common red squirrel is described as one of the woods most destructive pests. Ornithologists say its predations on birds rank second only to the hunter's, as it not only preys on young birds but also destroys eggs before hatching. At farm buildings it is a nuisance for gnawing holes and storing a winter food supply in covert spots.
The text explains the king's veto as a remnant of broader royal power, reduced over time to a negative disapproval role. Since 1708 the veto has not been used, yet it remains a present though out of place power under responsible cabinet government.
Geological survey notes a theoretical altitude where water stops boiling, about twenty miles above sea level. No one has reached it, but near Pike's Peak boiling takes longer. water boils around 180 degrees Fahrenheit there versus 212 at sea level.
A salesman mocked the boss’s absence as in conference while the office boy clarifies he is not in conference but has sworn off golf, revealing workplace humor.
An aged monk explains to a young climber that a telephone line to an inn ten miles down the pass enabled safer travel in storms. He notes prayers spanning over a thousand years were answered, but the Yankee hints it may have been modern plumbing technology.
The piece recalls Shakespeare Charles Lamb and Longfellow praising the human voice. Shakespeare lauds a soft gentle voice for women, Lamb highlights soothing tones in social talk and home life, while Longfellow calls the voice the organ of the soul and the pure medium of inner truth, more revealing than sight.
The Louvre in Paris, originally a royal residence, became a museum after the French revolution. It was founded on a former hunting chateau and expanded by kings Henry IV and Louis XIV. The Louvre and Tuileries were joined in 1857, totaling 48 acres.
The article recounts Mala, oldest daughter of Atlas and Pleione, called goddess of spring by Romans and linked to the Pleiades. It notes her Mount Cyllene origin, Mag Mapesta in Italy, and a myth explaining why six stars shine in the Pleiades due to Myrope hiding her face after a mythic woe, as reported by Chicago Daily News.
The Scottish city of Glasgow began in the sixth century when St Kentigern founded a small religious settlement on the Clyde banks. He introduced Christianity, hung a bell on a tree to summon worshippers, fled from the Strathclyde king, and was later buried where Glasgow Cathedral now stands.
The Bell System reports vastly faster New York to Chicago calls with 78 percent connected and most under five minutes. Plans extend similar service to Detroit Cleveland and St Louis while the two number method shortens local calls. New York Bridgeport New Haven Norwalk and Trenton will gain direct circuit links as more lines are added.
The article traces the expansion of the Bell System from two telephones to a vast continental network of forty six million miles of wire. It highlights gradual, steady development driven by rising demand, manpower, equipment, and finance to serve America's expanding public utility needs.
The Birmingham Post conducted a six day telephone transmission of verbatim testimony from the Bessemer court during a murder trial. Over 50 000 words of testimony and news matter were received by telephone, with near continuous service from 8 A M to 4 30 P M and only a single brief interruption.
In brief notes the article highlights the vast labor at Western Electric Works in Chicago ensuring every part of a telephone is properly made and fitted. A rubbing machine tests transmitter stand pressure to ensure durability, while a shiny black coat provides protection against corrosion and wear.
A historical piece outlines varied Indian marriage customs including a south Indian mock ceremony. A young man travels to Kusl to seek a bride, guided by a man who proposes a suitable daughter, with social teasing and elaborate rules from the Mann laws shaping eligibility and appearance.
Boston in Lincolnshire is famed for its 270 foot parish church tower called Noston Stump. The octagonal lantern atop the tower, finished in 1460, serves as a landmark for travelers. Saint Botolph founded a monastery here in 654, from which the town name derives, with the area bounded by fen country near the Haven waterway to the sea.
A Family Herald description explains crayon production using chalk base and water mixed pigments. Crayons are extruded as rods through a circular opening, dried on steam trays, then cut to length. Cake color manufacturing uses varying heat drying, kneading, and a dough pressed into thin strips cut into cakes.
Flowery ad copy presents an enchanted world with gentle springs and a serene mood. It likens its product to a Venetian gondola drifting through sylvan glens and promises a tranquil shift in life. The Boston Transcript notes the allure aimed at immortals.
Will says Shakespeare was a genius while Jenks mocks the bard. Two bow legged men approach, prompting Jenks to joke that only Shakespeare himself could describe them. Jones seizes the moment with a quip about parentheses legs and clever wordplay.
Scientists claim pyramids and the Sphinx served as timekeeping devices rather than mere tombs. They describe how measuring shadows and the sun’s angle with a water-staff could reveal the day of the year, and how pyramid alignments indicate seasonal facts.
A doctor sent a box of pills to a patient but labels were misread. A messenger delivered the pills to the doctor’s friend along with six five chickens. No harm yet, but the patient received a hampered batch of hens and an envelope with dosing instructions to swallow two pills every half hour in water.
A mother sterilizes dishes from the sick room while four year-old Donald asks why and mishears as “boll daddy.” He wonders if boiling would kill the germs and if that would save his father, who is confined with influenza.
A father argues that his daughter should pursue artistic education but prefers singing to art or literature, claiming art is merely canvas, literature wastes paper, and singing only disturbs the atmosphere.
The United States naval petroleum reserve No 4 in Alaska is described as vast in area, comparable in size to New York state. It notes the reserve's extensive land area and strategic significance in energy resources.
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