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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1924

Page

8

That Kind of a Girl by Corona Remington

Martha Wingate and Harold Minton navigate social pressures and flirtations at a party. Barbara Spaulding captivates Minton, but Martha proves steady and trusted, offering comfort and a chance at lasting love despite a troubled evening.

Lorelle Barbara Spaulding Bobby Harold Martha Mrs. Winton Harold Minton Minton Barbara the Cofort Jakes Hke Bob Wurath Hits Enreyses Hin Harry

Guardian dog protects runaway boy in crowded street

A stray dog aided a three year old named Tommy fleeing through a busy city block. Runners cried out as traffic swerved around the pair while the dog herded and blocked pursuers. Tommy finally stopped near his mother, who claimed ownership amid the scene. The dog wore no collar.

Tommy Iansas City Star Lin Mr. Mun Mother Tormany

High Speed Photography Brings Fast Photo Printing

An American inventor perfects a wonderful high speed printing machine capable of 4000 prints per hour and 80000 per day. It prints, develops, washes and fixes negatives, enabling one man to do work usually done by fifteen. The device suits commercial newspaper work and easily adapts for large scale amateur photo printing.

London Afteen

Gold holdings in United States treasure and banks

The United States holds almost 4 billion dollars in gold across the treasury and banks as coin and bullion. Only about 81.8 million of this is gold coin held in Charleston. The rest backs gold certificates and is not government property, with 300.041 million in gold noted as government property in 1920. Gold is also used widely in jewelry dentistry and art.

United Sttes Treasury Chenlthon

Lighting World Uses Billions of Bulbs Each Year

The United States consumes about 350 million electrical bulbs annually with consumption rising 10 percent yearly. Lamp production supports this demand at roughly 220 million units. Average candle power has jumped from 16 in 1905 to over 60 today while watts per lamp stay around 54.

United States Air Magazine

Quelling the Blast Misadventure at the Clinic

A patient protests a long wait while the doctor adjusts a tongue examination for a prescription. The exchange centers on time and the need to complete the medical writing.

Golfing Dilemma Revealed by Portly Gentleman

A stout gentleman explained he avoids golf because placing the ball where he can see it makes it unreachable, while placing it where he can reach it makes it invisible. The anecdote sketches a humorous clash between sight and reach in the game.

The Evidence Not by their roots nor by their shoots

Tidings cites Evangelion with a motto about recognizing people by their fruits, not origins or growth, suggesting a moral lens for identifying character. The phrase anchors a broader debate on judgment beyond appearance or lineage.

The Little Things of Every Day Poem

Poem reflecting on daily small joys and memories that outlast wealth and grand deeds. Repeats that the little things of every day shape life, love, and remembrance, from family moments to simple words and lullabies.

Reflections of a Bachelor Girl in Early Romance Echoes

Fragmented musings on love and mortality among men and women. The piece contrasts preachers of life and death, reflects on memory of a kiss, and jokes about how men misread women's signals. It explores three types of men and ends with a quip on confessing love.

The Word Mayor and Its Etymology Explored

An essay on the term mayor cites 1955 and Vorstegan to trace the title about its origins. It argues that mayor comes from Latin major though other offices like sheriff or alderman differ. The piece notes English usage reflects possession of power and authority rather than a fixed Latin root.

Vorstegan

Baldness Tied to Immunity and Weather Effects

An old article argues bald people are unusually immune to consumption. It cites a doctor claiming among 5,000 patients none were bald and notes baldness may result from bad dieting or cold dampness reaching the scalp. It warns wet hair in cold weather and excessive exercise can trigger balding.

Fragmentary notice of a Frenchwoman at office with passport confusion

A damaged OCR fragment describes a Frenchwoman who spoke Russian or vice versa, visiting an office and repeatedly showing her passport. It mentions porters and messengers, a man previously transferred from the Trench to the perth Russh, and a claim that the woman wanted a house or a small hot.

Inconsistent Guest Encounters Ancient Inn Mystery

A puzzled guest at an old coaching inn in England questions the burgher’s plan to run it as both museum and inn. The innkeeper serves a cheese sandwich on stale bread, prompting the guest to ask if it is a sandwich or an antique.

First in Everything Except Leaving School

The Pltuman family children are praised for being top in various school activities. Tommy leads in reading, Afflee in another area, Sammy excels in sports, while Janet admits she is first to exit the building when the bell rings. This humorous contrast highlights different kinds of “firsts” among siblings.

Tommy Afflee Sammy Bo Janet Tain

Haven't you and Harry been engaged long enough to marry

A brief exchange reveals a couple debating marriage and finances with humorous sting. The woman notes their engagement has lasted long, while the man responds that he has no money left, underscoring a lighthearted domestic tension.

Harry

Trustee's Sale Of Valuables Real Estate In Caroline Co

Public sale in front of the Eastern Shore Bank at Federalsburg occurs between 2 and 4 pm. The property is the remainder of a land parcel on the north side of the Federalsburg to Houston's Branch road, bounded by Mary E Jester and Jew Payne lands, with exemptions to McCoy and Bryan deeds and a 4 foot right of way. One-half cash due day of sale, balance in six months bearing interest, secured as directed by the trustee.

Willian L. Jester W. Brewster Deen Liber G. A Na. Sa Caroline County Circuit Court Eastern Shore Just Company Bank Pederinsburg Federalsburg Houston's Branch Mary E. Jester Jew Payne Mni William J. Payne William L. Jester Pederalsburg-Houston Bryan McCoy Adi Rachel E. Cole Aynson Cole Charles J. Marrison Tnt James BR. S Ntton Charlies B. Marrison Liber J. I. S Tr &c Maryland Covey Bros Prenton Pola Negri

Public sale of multiple Burrsville area lots and farm in Denton

The administrator of William B. Stephens estate will sell six parcels at public auction in front of the Denton court house. Properties include Lot 1 a 10100 square foot lot with a six room dwelling. Lot 4 a 70 acre farm home with multiple buildings. and five additional parcels with varying sizes, some improved with small homes or timber land. All lie along the Denton Burrsville road corridor as part of the state stone road project between Denton Maryland and Harrington Delaware.

Court House Denton Maryland Burraville Greensboro Jack Slaughter Burrsville Whiteleysburg John Russell James H. Garrett Coker Iiti Robert Anthony Mill Pond Almishouse Road Jane Loth C. T.o D.b.n William B. Stephens Caroline County Orphans’ Court Denton Road Wesley Porter William Beauchamp William HB. Stephens Borrsville Alan School House Harrington Delaware

Real Estate Terms for Burrsville Lots and Farms Auction

Terms of ease for lots 1 2 3 require half cash with balance in six months. Farms Nos 4 5 6 offer one third cash and three years credit from Jan 1 1925 with interest semi annual and secured. Possession dates vary. plat view after June 16 1921 at the undersigned office. Auctioneer James Trisphe and administrator T Pliny Fisiler.

Burrsville

Publication Order for Reynolds Stanford Real Estate Sale

In Caroline county Maryland Equity suit to obtain a decree for sale of Reynolds Stanford real estate to satisfy creditors. Notice ordered by the Caroline Circuit Court to be published weekly for four weeks and to warn nonresident heirs Ada Stanford Carrie Long and Joseph Long to appear by July 17.

Caroline County Maryland Reynolds Stanford Marion L. Beck Lida Stanford Harry Stanford Nannie Stanford William Stanford Bessie Stanford Margaret Wayman Arthur Wayman Elizabeth Clark Otis Clark Alverta Stanford Mildred Stanford Amy Stanford Greensboro Alonza Stanford Ada Stanford Chester Pennsylvania Carrie Long Joseph Long Wayne Circuit Court Alonzn Stanford Carrie I. Long Geo. A. Deakyne

Caroline County Journal Ad Promotion

Advertisers are urged to choose Caroline County's Journal as the county’s premier advertising medium. The notice highlights broad local reach, affordable rates, and trusted community presence to attract businesses seeking regional visibility.

Caroline County Journal

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