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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1906
Page
1
A sheriff's sale in Caroline County is authorized under Maryland law to collect delinquent taxes. By order of the Circuit Court for Caroline County dated April 2, 1906 the sheriff has seized and levied on certain real property to satisfy tax debts for the years 193 and TOE.
Property record for a Lot in Linchester Caroline County Maryland, describing the parcel once owned by Sarah E Bradley and later occupied by Sarah E Bradley and John W Bradley, with references to deeds 1888 and 1885 and noting state taxes for 1904 county taxes for 1905 and related interest.
It records a land conveyance to Delia Covey by deed from Jency H. H. Legates dated March 27, S71 and filed in Liber T. He K. Neck Folio 179 with a price of $2.65 noted.
On Tuesday June 19 1906 between 2 and 5 pm public sale will be held at the courthouse door Denton Caroline County Maryland for the properties of the named individuals to satisfy state and county taxes for 1901 1902 and 1904 with interest and costs. Title papers at purchaser expense. William T Hignutt late sheriff of Caroline County tax collector for 1903 on LOOE.
Order of Publication in Caroline County Circuit Court. Clarence Corkran seeks a divorce from Margaret E Corkran on grounds of adultery with Martin F Allaband and others. The bill notes marriage in 1900, separation since 1904, allegations of adultery since 1908, a child born from cohabitation, and nonresidence in Maryland. Notice to appear by July 11, 1906 after four weekly newspaper insertions.
Phares G. Crouse of Denton Maryland advertises a wood yard ready to supply wood of any length and type at prompt service and reasonable prices. The notice emphasizes accessibility for customers seeking varied wood needs.
Article traces leap year customs granting women right to propose marriage in Scotland France Genoa and Florence dating from 8th century to 1606. Notes fines for refusing suitors and later social rules, with a surviving superstition about beans growing on the wrong side of the pod in New England during leap years.
A tale of three women each showing beauty by actions not appearance. A poor old hag seeks aid. the unwashed woman gives a small gift and earns true beauty. The angelic judge declares the beautiful hand is the one that gives to the poor, transforming the old crone into a heavenly figure.
A compact summary traces the history of state lotteries from ancient Rome and medieval Europe to their rise in England, noting the 1569 English lottery at St Pauls and later government draws. It cites profits from 1795 to 1820s and the 1826 abolition for moral reasons, followed by a humorous anecdote about Aunt Emeline from Youths Companion.
A New York press summary warns women about risks from rancid stale face creams. Druggist quotes describe how creams left on dressers for months or seasons can spoil, emit odors, and cause skin absorption leading to bloodstream poisoning especially if skin is abraded. Keep creams refrigerated to prevent spoilage and toxicity.
A historical notice explains dried Greek currants provide high nutrition, outperforming lean beef. Sir Francis Laking recommends adding thirty parts currants to seventy parts dough to enrich bread. Zante currants are favored. directions describe washing drying mixing with flour and salt, then baking with sour cream and baking powder.
An old fashion guide advises silk dresses should not be brushed but rubbed with merino, white gloves stay pristine with prompt cleaning, and velvet dust removal via fine seashore sand. It covers face massage with emollients, fatigue relief by aroma powders, and gentle scent use in a sick room, plus a Mingled anecdote about Sir Edwin Landseer and Nell Gwynn.
A reader advises removing a tiny red skin spot that persists for months and slowly enlarges. Surgeons can destroy the naevi using caustics or electrolysis in minutes, noting naevi are neither arteries nor veins but the vessels that unite them.
In this piece from Technical World the concept of poisons is explored as a catalyst for human thought. It discusses poisonous serpents in North America and argues that danger from venom, venomous plants, and minerals spurred early humans to investigate, survive, and develop immunity and intelligence.
A collection of curious coincidences from history. Notable items include Albert Way exchanging cards with a dying gentleman who then left his fortune to Way, the simultaneous discovery of Neptune by Adams and Leverrier, and a shepherd boy who triggered a rail accident and later was struck by lightning near the same spot. Also noted are the four King Georges dying on the same weekday and a Teheran thief who meets the shah and is later killed in Berlin.
The poet Tennyson nearly destroyed The Brook during a session with Rev Edward Rawnsley at Venton. Rawnsley urged him to stop and saved the poem, claiming it was among his best writings.
A columnist muses on corset removal as a sign of fashion harm and advocates comfort and grace. The piece also provides scalp care guidance, advising gentle washing with warm, mild soap, careful drying, and cautions against stiff brushes and mercury solutions.
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