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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1912

Page

6

Cook Learned the Secret of Their Utility From an Insect

A historical note explains how cooks discovered a tool or method by studying an insect's behavior revealing a practical use. The piece highlights curiosity and observational skill guiding discoveries in daily life and craft.

Cook

Speed of a Train and the Mile-a-Minute Measure

A London Answers reader recounts testing train speed on a long journey from London to Holyhead. By counting wheel creaks during a 15 second span and using rail length 60 feet, they estimate the train traveled about 1 mile per minute. Readers can repeat with known rail length and timing.

London Holyhead N. W

Translucent Shell Windows Used in Manila Homes

In the Philippines translucent shell panes replace ordinary glass. Shells about four inches wide form three inch square panes set in wood strips with sliding sashes to yield up to twelve feet openings. Philippine houses show mahogany and narra floors, large wide planks finished by houseboys, creating impressive reflections and color contrasts.

Philippines Molave Narra Tindale Acre

Dodged the Roundsman by a Clever Police Trick

A New York Sun report recounts Sergeant rounds trapping a policeman named Mullaney in an undertaker's back room during a plnoble game. They loaded him into a coffin on a wagon, drove two blocks, then he emerged and saluted as the roundsman left in silence.

Sransom Cook Saratoga Cook New York Press Mullaney New York Sun

An Iconoclast and the Cake Fire Tale

An overseas traveler recalls his wife doubting cherished traditions while in Europe and sparking a heated exchange about a fire in England. An old gentleman, warmed by a feeble blaze, tells of a cake burning episode and a sharp retort that left him unable to forgive.

Europe Alfred the Great England New York Presa

Land tracts in Denton area owned by Beck and Neighbors

Three parcels of land on Denton routes described with acreages 72.7, 110, and 99.4 acres. Each property lists multiple improvements including eight or nine room dwellings, barns, stables, and outbuildings in good repair. Tenants named include Marion L Beck Josiah A Beck and George Neighbors.

Denton Tuckahoe Neck Tuchalice Neck Andersontown Hooks Williston Marion L. Beck Josiah A. Beck Caroline County George Neighbors George Hobbs Josia Beck Josiah Beck George Neijehbors Denton, Hobbs Harvey L. Cooper Harry Burkelley Kent County Delaware J. E. Ellwanger Concord Burrsville Gootee Stevens Bennett Todd Ridgely Graham Teginning Matthew Lawless Karl Desselberger Bryant Maryland Fifth Street William Causey High Street William J. Stanford William W. Thomas Fifth High Streets Thigh Street Easton J. Fletcher Clark Ciias D. Scmuyinr Oscar Clark

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