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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1907
Page
7
A circus speaker links striped animals to human traits, noting zebras’ temper, dogs that bite, and striped manes signaling bad streaks. He contrasts elephants calm, camels easygoing, and bears dangerous fur, while describing a foxlike ape and a red paced pony with vivid color notes from the Globe Post.
Anna Nordstrom from Cashmere, a 20 mile trek by foot, horse, and wagon with 20 volunteers ends at Selm, D. where a quarter-section homestead is awarded. United States commissioner offers to waive fees. a local paper plans free final proofs. Nordstrom declines marriage offers to pursue farming.
A rancher near Monterey in San Jose, California, unveils a sixth generation cross between a parrot and a guinea hen that resembles a chicken in all but the upper bill and toe arrangement. The fowl speaks a few words including Morning Clint chanterbacker and a swear word.
Pete the bull terrier, once freed by a dog from a French ambassador, is described as a splendid fighter but a poor judge of dogs. He recently fought another bull terrier, causing injuries and landing in hospital, with the incident recounted by a World staffer in Washington.
Dr J Allen Smith head of political science at Washington University told Seattle classes that high prices make marriage unwise now Students should not marry until living costs fall He warned that only Providence could help couples cover both ends meet under present conditions
In a humorous reminiscence Twain recalls attempting to ride a nine foot bicycle as a youth. He describes constant falls, skin torn from knees, failed attempts to view scenery, and a patient German instructor. The piece ends noting the lesson from his Autobiography reference in the Nos American Review.
London News recounts Napoleon visiting Rothun and viewing Frederick the Greats sword. It was claimed to have been buried during the 1807 siege, then burned or lost in the Seine aftermath. Officials later recovered many artifacts from the river but Fredericks sword remained unseen, with no evidence of a peaceful reincarnation.
Mrs Outatown Jack reports a new neighbor’s odd behavior as a somnambulist who rose at night and milked his cow. The exchange includes a remark about inviting her to view their lawn, reflecting small-town humor.
Dr R V Pierce of Buffalo New York boldy publishes the complete composition of his medicines. He shows that his Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription contain no alcohol narcotics or poisons and are made from native medicinal plants. A free title book is offered by mail detailing endorsements from medical authors and Indians’ uses of plants.
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