FINE CITY TWICE DESTROYED Antigua Spanish Capital of Central America
Antigua, once the glittering Spanish capital of Central America, was destroyed twice by natural disasters. Volcanoes Agua and Fuego, renamed for worship, doomed the city. After 1546 and 1773 fires and quakes, the capital moved 24 miles away, though quakes in 1917 18 again shook the region. Andrew Horton Blackiston In the South American.
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Antigua
Central America
Almuecango
New World
Agua
Fuego
Clity
Guatemala
Andrew Horton Blackiston
Language shifts over time in press and policy
The piece reflects on old lists banning words in a New York paper. It notes many once unaccepted terms are now acceptable and hints that language, like economics and politics, evolves with progress. The author warns against visceral bias while urging calm in viewing change.
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New York
Dormancy and Cold Trigger Growth in Plants
The text explains a spring-summer dormancy in plants that persists under high temperatures, requiring cold exposure to resume growth. It suggests enzymes altering stored starches or membrane permeability as possible mechanisms and notes that cold, injury, or drying can trigger renewal, independently of any single exposed part.
Saw as Violin Draws Rave in New York Music
Sam Moore of New York City has mastered playing a carpenter's saw as an instrument. He holds the saw between his legs and bows the blade to produce musical tones, with pitch altered by blade curvature. The result, described by Scientific American, ranges from soft, appealing sounds to quirky effects reminiscent of a human voice and a ukulele.
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New York
Carpenter
Sam Moore
New York City
Scientific American
Perfect Human Figure Measurements by Professor Sergeant
The article reports opinions on ideal female measurements. It cites Professor Sergeant as a health authority noting specific metrics for height neck and waist girths shoulders hips calves forearm and thigh. It also mentions other authorities advocating a height of five feet five inches.
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Sergeant
Sargeant
Public sale of estate in Caroline and Queen Annes counties
Trustees announce sale under Circuit Court decree in equity for Merrick Clements et al. versus Annie Carter Sinclair et al. Property includes 210 acres in Caroline County with two parcels totaling 413.5 acres, plus a 161-acre tract in Queen Annes County. Downes Station farm marketed in two parcels then as a whole, with separate parcels bounded by roads and the M D and W Railroad. Land conveyed by R. C. Carter to Catherine Downes and by George Walls to Catherine Downes. Sale at Court House door in Denton. Landlord possession upon settlement.
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Circuit Court
Caroline County
Merrick Clements
Annie Carter Sinclair
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Tn Us
Merrick Elements
Carter Sinclair
Centreville
Queen Anne County
Sane T. Sparklin
M.D. & W. Railroad
R. C. Carter
Catherine S. Downes
Catherine Slaughter
R. J
Denton-Hillsboro
Ridey
M. D
Queen Anne’s County
Ingleside
Long Marsh Bridge
Eldridge Downes
Henry Walls
Samuel C. Walls
Schuyler
George Walls
Catherine Downes
Joe W. Nal
Goldsboro
Railroad and School
Public land sale announced in Centreville court yard
The undersigned owner plans to go abroad for several years and cannot tend the land. He will offer the property at public sale to the highest bidder in front of the Court House in Centreville, Queen Annes County.
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Court House
Centreville
Queen Annes County
Maryland
Auction sale of two-story dwelling and outbuildings in Denton
Trustees Merrick Clements Fred R Owens and F P Covey announce sale of a two story dwelling house barns stables and other outbuildings with one third cash and the balance in two equal instalments due in one and two years. Purchasers may pay cash or secure notes or bonds with approved sureties bearing interest from sale day. Title papers at purchaser expense. Red R Owens attorney Denton Maryland.
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Merrick Clements
Fred R. Owens
F. P. Covey
Thurstees
N. B
Denton
Mayland
Red R. Owens
Maryland
Administrator's Sale of Catherine Shane's Personal Property
Orphans' Court order directs administration of Catherine A. Shane's estate in Caroline County Maryland. Public sale at her Hickman home on June 17 1920 from 1 o'clock. Items include farming implements live stock household furnishings and more with cash or six month credit options. George A Shane administrator with Lewis & Ksoris as attorneys and Jack Sinvess as auctioneer.
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Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
Catherine A. Shane
Hickman
Maryland
George A. Shane
Lewis & Ksoris
Jack Sinvess
Attorney's Sale of Valuable Real Estate in Denton MD
The attorney will publically sell at the Denton town house door in Caroline county Maryland on Tuesday June 22 1920 between 2 and 4 pm the Wilsons Chance tract known as Wilsons Chance Addition. The property lies southwest of the Denton Hillsboro road and includes a pear and apple orchard. It is the homestead of Colonel Richard C Carter deceased, located about 4 miles from Luck Station and 24 miles from Denton and 33 miles from Ridgely.
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Caroline County
Maryland
Denton
Hillsboro
Denton-Hillsboro
Ridgely
Downes’ Station
Westford
Denwood Long Farm
Denton and
Hillsboro and
Paron Taylor
State of
James Shields
Shields
Caid
Carter Land
J. R. Mc
George Fisher
Moreories
Richard C. Carter
Luck
Hoe
William A. Stewart
R. L. Dellings Company
Denton and Vicinity
Stewart
Desirable county dwelling with outbuildings on sale
A two and a half story dwelling with four rooms first floor six rooms second floor two over kitchen and four on third floor, well finished, with old fashioned fireplaces plus dairy, barn and stables. Sale offers one third cash and balance in two yearly instalments secured by purchaser notes, or all cash. Title papers at purchaser expense. Deed delivered when paid. Real estate loan option available through Frip R. Owls s Attorney.
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Newspa Perralhe
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The
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Driver
Brandford
McKenney
Charles H. Quimby
Ruthsburg
William McKenney
J. Archibald Mitchell
Tuos
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Clayton Wright
T. J. Keating
Elmer Anthony
Centreville, 3d
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Laws of Maryland
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Worcester
Act of Assembly
Loyola College
St. John’s College
Washington College
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Maryland Agricultural College
Mt. St. Mary’s College
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Administrator's Sale
IN Hickman
Dearborn
John Deerending
South Bend
Journal
Fred RL O
Wens
N. Bo
Frip R. Owlss
Philadelphia
R.L. Dollings Company
Capital
Pittsburgh
Columbus
Indianapolis
James O. Wright
Preston
2. L. Collings Company
C. Victor Matthews
Euston, Md
Claiborne-Annapolis Ferry
Annapolis
Claiborne
Annapolis Claiborne
T. C. B. Howard
Call Journal Office
Purity Confectionery CO
W. Mulberry, St
Baltimore
Main St
J. W. Field
T. H. Everngam
Koto Movies
Fisher & Roe
Jim
Goodyear Service Station
the Peoples Bank
Henry T. Nuttle
Prest
T. F. Johnson
Che Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
John T. Carter
C. C. Deen
Sherman E. Hignutt
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