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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1923

Page

6

Peter the Helper of Jesus

Lesson centers on Peter as leader and rock, tracing his calling from Simon to Peter, noting his character traits courage and promptness, his confession of Christ, and Jesus restoration focusing on love as the core qualification for shepherding believers.

Peter Jesus Christ Simon Andrew John Cornelus Joppa Chist Israel

Injuries and Caution in Vengeance Mentioned

A compact aphorism notes that winking at minor injuries risks larger harm. It argues striking one adversary by destroying the hive would provoke a thousand, warning against overzealous retaliation.

Trust In the Lord and Do Good Proverb Highlight

A devotional line urges faith and deeds, citing Psalm 37:3 to emphasize trust in the Lord and benevolent living as the path to sustenance and provision.

The Student. Don’t despair of a student in distress

A terse note urges hope for a student facing difficulties, emphasizing resilience and perseverance amid challenge. It reflects a period voice encouraging steady effort and belief in improvement despite obstacles.

Combating Pinyon Jays in Colorado Fields

In west central Colorado the U S Department of Agriculture biological survey tested control methods against Pinyon Jays roving in large flocks during nesting gaps. A simple poison formula leaflet was distributed for corn attacks though large fields with abundant food reduced profitability of poisoned baits during wheat harvest.

Rocky Mountain States Biological Survey United States Department of Agriculture Westcentral Colorado

The Balanced Christian Life and the Godward Path

A devotional overview describing Jude and the life of faith as three Godward, manward, and God supported steps. It highlights upholding holiness, prayer in the Spirit, keeping God’s presence, and the example of Christ’s compassion and prayer. It ends with Christ’s ongoing presence with believers.

God Jesus Jesus Christ Christ Paul John Nsin Lord Jesus Christ Nathaniel Nazareth Philip

The Birds Revenge Against the Squirrel

In a woodland tale from 1923 McClure Syndicate, Mr. and Mrs. Woodpecker defend their hollow home against Mr. Squirrel who pretends to seek rent then steals their eggs. The Woodpeckers plot revenge by alerting Reddy Squirrel to the hidden store, prompting a comic turn of pursuit and retribution.

Mr. Woodpecker Mr. Squirrel Mrs. Woodpecker Gray Squirrel Hmb Reddy Squirrel McClure Newspaper Syndicate

Pine Forest Life Tables Show High Tree Mortality

In dense natural pine forests, statistics indicate over 4 000 trees per acre die between ages ten and eighty, with only 800 dying more between eighty and one hundred. Death rates vary by species, with pine, birch, aspen and sun-loving trees showing high mortality, while spruce, beech and shade-tolerant species fare better.

Book about triangles sparks movie idea at bookseller

A stranger in the shop asks for a book by a seller named Euclid and, claiming to be in the film business, suggests the work could become a five reel feature after overhearing a literary discussion about triangles. The bookseller is momentarily unsettled but concedes the book exists.

Euclid

Year 1816 Frost Record Shocks New England

The 1816 frost year earned the moniker eighteen hundred and froze to death. June 8 brought snow five to six inches deep and ice nearly a half inch on shallow ponds. Many livestock perished as crops across New England and mid Atlantic states suffered heavy damage. Volcanic dust is believed to have cooled the atmosphere, matching the era’s heightened volcanic activity.

Thompson Vermont New England Middle Atlantic New York Herald

Dickens Zoo Notes Many Dogs in Dickens Works

L. R. Brightwell surveys Dickens fiction and essays noting dog references and canine characters across works. He cites Turk Linda Gads Hill terriers and dogs in David Copperfield Little Dorrit Oliver Twist Hard Times and The Old Curiosity Shop, highlighting Dickens as a devoted dog lover with recurring canine motifs.

L. R. Brightwell Dickens Hig Gads Hill Turk Linda Gyp David Copperfield Lion Diogenes Jerry

Poultry's Ancient Roots Traced From Burma to Greece

The article traces poultry and hens eggs into diets, noting H G Wells on the topic. It says fowls were jungle birds in 1500 B C in India and Burma, with domestication likely in Burma. Chickens spread to China by 1100 B C and to Greece via Persia before Socrates, while the New Testament cites Peter’s denial linked to a cock crowing.

H. G. Wells India Burma Glasford China Greece Persia Socrates Peter

Breathing Exercises for Adenoids Highlighted by Italian Doctor

Dr Brisotto argues breathing exercises before and after adenoid removal improve respiration, supported by spirometer data. He teaches mentholated drops pre treatment and stresses ages six to twelve for best outcomes through dedicated exercises.

Brisotto

Customs of Hawaiian Chief Deaths Befall the Sacred

A historical account describes the extreme and brutal rites following a high chief's death in Hawaii. Devotees shaved heads and teeth, tattooed tongues, buried retainers alive, and engaged in destruction, theft, and violence. Women, except widows, suffered violations during mourning rituals.

Sorf

Stopping Waste of Water in Big Lunchrooms

The Kansas City Times notes elites cut glass size to curb water waste. A St. Louis lunch room manager explains midget tumblers hold just the amount patrons typically drink, reducing water left in glasses and saving city costs from purification and distribution.

Kansas City Times St. Louis

Darwin and the coffin maker’s curious tale

Darwin commissioned a village carpenter to make a coffin when trade slackened. The unfinished shell was reused and altered twice, with the body resting in its early form before final burial. After the maker’s death the coffin was bought by a publican who kept it as a house attraction.

Darwin Hle Charles Darwin Tie

Indian Chickasaw Runner’s 42 Hour Endurance Feat

A young Chickasaw runner completed a grueling 800 tiles distance in 42 hours without provisions. He sustained himself on herbs found along the route and did not pause for food or sleep, averaging seven miles per hour throughout the ordeal.

Read to drive safely eye tests urged for drivers

A dialogue decries driving with poor eyesight noting four accidents linked to shortsightedness and urging compulsory eye examinations for licensees. The piece stresses that reading distance does not guarantee safe driving and calls for immediate eye checks to protect lives.

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