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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1911
Page
6
A St Louis Republic piece discusses diving dangers and the helmet telephone as vital for underwater work. It explains pressure effects, bends, ascent safety, and gear, then shifts to jewelers exposing how blue pigment doctored stones fool pawnbrokers and the legal risks.
A jewel fancier warned friends against a fraudulent diamond trick he described during a luncheon in St. Louis. He produced a large solitaire, called for water and an indelible pencil, and labeled the ploy essentially crooked.
A narrative from St. Nicholas recounts a near duel in Alexandria involving young George Washington. After a heated election dispute, Washington was struck by Mr Payne, angering his troops. Rather than seek revenge, Washington apologized, extended a hand, and offered friendship, averting bloodshed.
The practice began in 1610 to decide who could address the house by who first caught the speaker's eye. It remained smooth until 1685 when Sir John Frevor became speaker and a squint caused two members to claim priority. A rule then required the speaker to call names to identify the privileged speaker.
Paris Nature describes a process to create artificial furs by freezing pelts, shaving or thawing skins, and sending them to tanneries. The thawed portions are treated with rubber solution to form large seamless pieces, claimed to be cheaper and more durable than real furs due to moth resistance.
A New York Journal snippet reports a prank measure on marriage value, quoting a prominent bachelor who says he would pay no wife, yet would spend for a better half. The exchange showcases a satirical take on courtship and values.
A Louisville Courier-Journal excerpt shows a politician remarking on clerks being Republicans. The merchant replies he hires the best men regardless of politics, prompting the politician to call it a peculiar way to run a business.
A brief item from the Louisville Courier-Journal notes a man’s long pursuit of a woman, humorously observing he always dines on the same “old sock” in a running joke about domestic life and courtship. The quip frames the woman as a potential wife despite the comic gag.
A playful exchange appears in the New York Journal noting the odd habit of asking for change from some people while asking others to provide change for the asker. The quip hints at suspicion of potential mischief and includes a quoted mock defense about never being the one taking change.
Examinations for first and second grade teachers certificates will be held at the High School Denton beginning at 9 oclock Thursday June 15 1911. Second grade subjects include spelling reading writing arithmetic geography US history Maryland history English grammar constitutions and more. First grade includes all second grade subjects plus General History Bookkeeping Algebra Natural Philosophy and Plane Geometry.
One third cash balance in six and twelve months or all cash at purchasers option. Deferred payments bear interest from sale and secured to undersigned. Title papers at purchaser expense. Deposit of 250 on Tract I and 100 on Tract II if required. Executors Orlando Patton and Chas Harrison announce sale. Emily P Willis holds undivided one half interest in Tract I. purchaser of two interests acquires entire tract.
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