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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1928
Page
7
The passage outlines bridge deduction techniques for reading opponents. It explains how declarers infer opponents' hand shapes from leads, bids, and responses, using examples with no trump play, four card suits, and strategic card placement to visualize remaining cards.
Susan Brown and Mary Collins share a quip about a chocolate filling during a playful visit. Mary explains her tooth is filled with chocolate, prompting a lighthearted exchange about dental care.
A man, asked to give the after-dinner speech as short as possible, rose and said he would propose the toast of Mr. Jobson and remarked that the less said about him, the better. The quip captures a humorous moment at a gathering, spotlighting Mr. Jobson through the speaker’s restrained praise.
The remark urges natural, clear speech over affectation in public speaking. It highlights the value of straightforward expression by a native speaker rather than ornate phrases that could seem contrived or artificial.
A quotation from American Magazine notes that many men stop short when the prize is near. It emphasizes the need for one final effort to reach a goal. The message stresses perseverance and the danger of giving up too soon.
Ed Howe comments on public gullibility and learning from criticism. He mocks barber stereotypes and laments misplaced items and procrastination, recalling an after dinner talk with actress Cisse Janis and boxer Stribling, and recounting a wartime German spy joke told by a young American soldier.
A Wallowa Oregon editorial compares past sermons to modern radio reach. It contrasts ministers addressing empty pews with addressing the unseen thousands across radioland, calling it a form of desert transformation.
The railroads of the United States rely on riveted equipment for speed and safety. Riveted steel endures tens of thousands of miles of use and bears massive loads across bridges amid extreme weather conditions.
Ilastings Tribune notes a witty take on frugality as the Manglo becomes a savvy saver rather than a miser highlighting clever budgeting tricks in a light feature.
Lake Baikal in Siberia is recorded as the deepest lake in the world with a known depth of 6,350 feet. The Russian body of water hosts unique biodiversity and long geological history, attracting scientists studying ancient lake ecosystems.
Paris architects unveil a turning sunlit room that pivots to chase daylight, a luxury item linking architecture with a growing belief in sunray health. The piece highlights sun therapy as a direct, aging cure, noting doctors praise its skin benefits and vitality from nature’s core rays.
London Tit Bits explains how aphids, tiny sap suckers on plant tips and leaf undersides, can rapidly reproduce and overwhelm hosts. They drift into wings, then migrate to new plants, risking the pliant plant’s death as sap is drained.
An exploration of Swiss multilingualism notes that Switzerland has no single national language. French German and Italian are official mother tongues. Most residents speak German, with French and Italian usage varying by proximity. Public notices, parliamentary speeches, and presidential statements appear in both French and German.
The Hygein Magazine editorial notes that changing habits and diets create different soil for germs, making their character evolve over centuries. It cites leprosy smallpox and scarlet fever largely controlled, appendicitis rising due to better recognition, and chlorosis fading with outdoor activity sensible diets and warmer clothing.
A New York Sun anecdote recalls a sharp village girl who learned to outsmart pricing. She bought a coffee soda for 10 cents and an ice cream cone for 6, then combined them for 15 cents, impressing her mother with child wit.
In a rainy night scene inside a regimental post two, younger members joke about what P. G. stands for. An elder clarifies that it stands for noble club, adding a lighthearted exchange between posts.
An aphoristic note reflects that bitter lessons are the sole teacher capable of reaching a man confident in his own knowledge, underscoring the value of hard experience over arrogance.
Public sale offered by Calvert C. Merriken as assignee for collection under a 1926 mortgage from Julia E. Brummel to Harry R. Merriken. Two parcels in Fifth Election District near Federalsburg and Denton to be sold separately June 19 1928 2 to 4 PM at the courthouse door Denton Maryland. Parcel 1 a west side State road tract with a four room frame dwelling. Parcel 2 one and seven tenths acres with a small frame dwelling and barn.
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