07 Jun 1924
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1924
Page
1
A brief notice outlines comfort underwear offerings with lengths three-quarter and ankle. Prices span from $1.00 to $2.00 with assorted size ranges and a bulk price of $16.50 to $42.50 for larger sets. Promotion emphasizes affordable basics for men and women.
In early July New York heat presses on as Bobby Coleman handles a wry romantic scheme. His sister in law Lidia enlists Mary to spark her husband Ralph’s interest while away, and Mary joins the game with coy charm. As the summer unfolds Mary falls hard, while Bobby wrestles with loyalty and longing, culminating in a bold, improvised rescue.
A Kansas City Star commentary argues the greeting hello has deep roots in northern Europe and predates Harold’s Hastings. It notes Dickens defended hullo while others recall halloo and hullabaloo, then suggests English needs a new sincere greeting such as Glad to know you or Happy to make your acquaintance.
A University of California professor argues the world will not starve despite population rise. He says growth alone does not trigger shortages because counteracting factors intervene. He cites famines in China and India from high birth rates and notes America’s birth rate is kept in balance with food.
A traditional cleaning tip suggests washing painted wood paneling with water infused from grated potatoes. Peel wash and grate six potatoes, soak in a gallon or two of water for thirty minutes, strain and apply with a flannel cloth. No scrubbing required. rinse with clean water using a second flannel.
A club discussion on literature grows loud as Chesterton's name comes up repeatedly. A newcomer asks who Chesterton is, and another member notes he wrote letters about politeness, drawing in readers curious about his work.
A historical note argues against exposing children to illness for immunity, claiming no disease is essential to a child's health. It suggests that letting a healthy child endure contagions is as harmful as burning, and that older children are less likely to suffer from contagious diseases.
The census reports 35 occupations with no women and only one without men. The last enumeration tallied 260 men as chambermaids and 11 as nursemaids, with just one woman recorded as a butler.
Douglas Vance orients a vast Virginia field into a private game preserve tying together her outdoors passion and a high stake arrangement with Stuart Graeme. Major Vance and his daughter meet in a clash of wills as land, status, and a test of character converge at Brierlands.
Isle of Pines has no venomous reptiles or insects. Four varieties of smaller snakes exist. the muja-a constrictor is the largest. A 12 foot specimen was found near Nueva Gerona years ago. The rare iguanas and chameleons appear as harmless, suited for pets. Dr Luz Hernandez recommends white meat of the maja.
Fragments from manuscripts found by French explorers in China and Turkestan suggest Houel Tze, a Fifth Century Chinese merchant, started the idea of free libraries. An extract says libraries were given by the score to scatter learning and honor memory as long as Buddha lives, with light intended to never dim.
Hungarian painter Arthur Halms spoke at a New York dinner claiming American girls are the most beautiful and capable. He recounted a joke about a young man who asked to marry an American girl and was told she would only be his sister. The punchline ends with the girl asking if he intends to kiss his sister good night.
A cohort of sportsmen recounts high adrenalin hunting experiences in the Rockies. One hunter describes tracking a bear for hours before abandoning the pursuit. The tale ends with a humorous note on the trail becoming too fresh for comfort.
A colored evangelist delivers a vivid sermon about teeth and lamenting. An old lady in the front pew jokes she has no teeth. The evangelist replies that teeth will be furnished free of charge by the management.
A light exchange has Farmer Smith replying that his dog gets a tramp nearly every day, suggesting regular outdoor activity and humor in rural life.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.