Ancestors in Seats of Honor at Feasts
A devotional essay contrasts fixing spiritual sight on Jesus with looking at Old Testament saints and earthly weights. It explains faith as looking unto Jesus, warns against hindrances, and uses a plant metaphor to show growth toward the Master. Then it shifts to a cultural note on ancestor feasts in Japanese villages with fires, torches, and rituals inviting spirits to partake in meals.
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Jesus
Earth
Jesus Christ
Lord
Christ
India
the Apostle
Tokyo
Relieved His Feelings After Alaska Lecture
Neighbors recall Mr. Gorton’s neighborly praise for Ned’s lecture on Alaska. The talk provided a long, quiet hour by the radio, leaving Mr. Gorton rested yet worn from listening without interjecting, then tending to wood and kindling afterward.
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Ned
Kansas City Star
Evelyn Brent Sets Stage For Breakthrough Role
Evelyn Brent a motion picture actress nicknamed the Gunwoman and a featured player in Underworld has the greatest opportunity of her screen career ahead, signaling a major turning point for her film work.
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Evelyn Brent
Unfortunate That He Backed Short Horse
Conan Doyle recounts meeting cinema men in St. Louis during his U.S. visit. He recalls a jockey turned informant on southern race tracks who sold horse plans, then made excuses when bets failed. A pun on backing a short horse underscores the tale reported by the Kansas City Star.
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Conan Doyle
St. Louis
United States
Sherlock Holmes
Kansas City Star
On the Square The judges only can determine a close race winner
Spectators around a race finish cannot judge a close finish accurately. Science and Invention Magazine notes that judges positioned directly opposite the finish line have the best view, while those ahead or behind misread perspective. Only judges can decide a winner in neck and neck finishes.
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Science and Invention Magazine
Making for Happiness in Giving not Getting
Quote attributed to Henry Drummond contrasts happiness with mere possession. Notes happiness lies in giving rather than acquiring and hints at the folly of pursuing material wealth over generosity.
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Henry Drummond
Can Laugh at Cobra The Only Animal
An answered question in Liberty notes the mongoose is immune to cobra bites, making it one of the most deadly snakes’ notable contrasts. The remark highlights the mongoose’s reputed ability to confront cobras, underscoring a curious animal dynamic.
Goldsboro Real Estate Foreclosure Under 1926 Mortgage
Mortgagee assignee Fred R. Owens offers sale of 130 acre farm near Goldsboro Caroline County Maryland. Property includes six room house barn silo and fruit trees, adjoining J Spencer Lapham farm. Sale at Goldsboro Bank between 2 and 4 pm with terms one third cash day of sale one third Jan 1 1928 and final third July 1 1928, or all cash. Title at purchaser expense. Purchaser to receive possession at once.
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George W. Hickey
Myrna Hickey
Harvey L. Cooper
Fred R. Owens
Liber G. A. D
Caroline County
Maryland
Goldsboro Bank
Goldsboro
Lillyiard N. Jones
Liber L. B. T
Lowman
Jones
J. Spencer Lapham
A. J. Dhue
T. Pliny Fisher
James Temple
Trusteer's Sale in Denton Carroll County Maryland
By decree of the Circuit Court Fontaine v Ban nister the trustee will auction the real estate of John Robert Fountain at the courthouse door in Denton on Tuesday June 14 1927 between 1 and 4 pm The properties on Lincoln Street and Fifth Street include Lots 1 2 3 4 and 6 as platted with improvements a six room dwelling on Lot 1 a five room dwelling on Lot 2 and a barn on Lot 5 all to be offered separately then as a whole for the highest bidder.
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Circuit Court
Caroline County
Jeanette Fountain
Ella Bannister
Court House
Denton
Maryland
John Robert Fountain
Lincoln Street
Fifth Street
Joshua W. Bryant
Dry Street
Bryant
Lincoln
Fifth Streets
Westey Wilson
Wealey Wilson
T. Pliny Fisher
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Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson, Inc. Publishers
J. A. van Gorkom
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
van Gorkom
Melvin Farm
Melville
Lowman Lot
Sixth Street
Railroad Station
Publex Service Station Company
Chevrolet
Den-Mar Mobile Company
OTOR
A. T. Coreran
P.O
Williamsburg
Preston, Md
Auditor’s Order
Nisi
Wesley E
Ade
George Thomas
T. Clayton Horsey
T. Clayton Horsley
Auditor's Order
Calvert C. Merriken
Bertha F. Daffin
Floyd
Daffin
Equity
Luke Reilly
Wall's Hardware Store
Farmers Supply Co., Inc
Market Street
Denton National Bank
John Irwin
Denton , Maryland
Denton Volunteer Fire Company
Portafien
Dover Street
Easton
Easton Title & Mortgage Guarantee Corporation
Easton, Maryland
M. K. Newnam
Howard Pritchett & CO
Greensboro
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