12 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1913
Page
1
In a June 21 1918 letter from Denton Maryland William A Stewart asks Democrats in Caroline County to nominate him for treasurer at the upcoming primary. He pledges to resign his store and devote all time to duties if elected and argues the position as an accounting office should be barred from re election.
A clipped civic notice invites Caroline County Democratic voters to consider the author as treasurer candidate. It requests support in the primaries and pledges faithful performance of duties if elected, signed as a loyal Democrat.
In a Freemantle museum, Professor Fenton and his assistant Eve Langham uncover a papyrus and a ring from King Akentolem. The ring seals a vow of love and inspires Fenton to reveal his own feelings, gifting Eve his wedding ring as dawn lights the mummy case. A moment of romance breathes through the ancient halls as the lovers’ lives intertwine.
J. R. Hughes of Greensboro Maryland announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for sheriff after urging from friends. He seeks voter support and states his intent to serve the people faithfully if nominated and elected.
An advertisement announces William G. Smith entering the Democratic primary for sheriff. He states county roots, no prior elective offices, and asks Democratic support, pledging to run the office to the best of his ability if nominated and elected.
T Elliott of Ridgely Md declares his candidacy for sheriff subject to Democratic primary voters this year. He pledges to serve with honor and credit if nominated and elected and asks party support across the county. March 8 1913.
Cash on day of sale. Title papers at expense of purchaser. Harvey L Cooper James Temple acting as auction assignee.
A science note describes the assay office scales as the most delicate tools, capable of weighing a pencil mark down to one to three one-hundredths of a milligram depending on pencil softness and mark breadth, illustrating extreme sensitivity of weighing apparatus.
The piece argues that even the most envied lives harbor inner failure. It cites Goethe and Cortes with echoes from William James to illustrate that lofty aims often fail to bring lasting happiness. The reflection contrasts external success with private struggle and perpetual striving.
The old primrose was valued for medical and superstitious uses in England. A decoction of leaves was said to restore memory in parts of the country, Culpeper’s London Dispensatory hailed it as a panacea, and primrose pasty was a Lancashire delicacy enjoyed by the healthy.
London Saturday Review notes Americans often say Pleased to meet you when introduced. The piece questions why the utterance is considered pleasant and whether a simple greeting reflects real anticipation or future happiness in social encounters.
A brief dialog notes a newly painted park bench with a policeman stationed nearby. Residents question the need to guard the fresh paint as people test the surface, while others dismiss the concern and say it will be fine to keep people orderly.
A narrator recounts guiding Jim Scarborough from effeminacy toward manliness via a female tutor Helen. Through sports, horseback riding, and social influence, Jim gains strength and leadership, ultimately marrying Helen and shedding feminine mannerisms.
An old friend schemes to reform Jimmy Scarborough, a manly young man raised amid women, by keeping him away from his mother’s influence and pairing him with Helen Swift. The plan aims to curb feminine habits through sport, independence, and staged companionship in the country for a month.
A fragmentary exchange features Itta asking if Pop is an abyss or anything sleepy. The elder denies and questions the child's thought, noting the notion comes from constant sawing, reflecting a casual domestic tone in a Baltic American context.
A man promised his daughter a surprise if she learned to cook. She mastered cooking, but he rewarded her achievement by firing the family’s servant girl, surprising all.
A brief exchange highlights Brown's habit of drinking to escape troubles. The Boston Transcript notes he swaps burdens while Detroit Free Press questions his cleverness. The remarks frame a mixed view of his self reliance.
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