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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1928
Page
2
A poem contemplates long distance love as the space between two hearts. The speaker prefers to be distant yet committed rather than near with broken vows, noting that distance is felt in emotions not mere miles. The verse contrasts miles with trust and care in a relational bond.
The author argues experience should be shared through books and stage to educate rather than exploit. Life’s darker truths can illuminate and guide, provided works are truthful and instructive, avoiding pandering to sensuality while warning about danger. The piece defends literature and drama as aids to youth and society.
The article discusses Finnish language complexity calling it Asiatic in nature and almost incomprehensible to outsiders. It notes Finnish nouns undergo 15 cases beyond gender and number and lists nomic motive partitive genitive and several locative and instrumental cases.
The basin system uses basins cut from the sea by dams to harness tidal energy. Gates control water level differences between basins and the sea to provide head for turbines and auxiliary machinery, enabling large scale power production.
An inscribed Egyptian leather roll found with the Hind mathematical papyrus could not be read in its fragile state. A newly devised method softened and unrolled the pliable sheet allowing examination.
A 15 foot dugout canoe carved from a giant oak trunk was buried under six feet of peat at an ancient bog in upper Suabia. Dr. Oscar Paret and Doctor Vuret cite bronze artifacts dating to about 1000 B C, with surrounding posts and causeways indicating a village site once near the water.
A historical excerpt emphasizes the duty of citizens to read and understand history. It argues history builds wisdom, helps weigh political reforms, and urges open minded study rather than blind acceptance or opposition. The piece invokes Bacon on reading history as wise making.
A Delineator passage laments conformity in fashion and behavior, noting how women mimic each other in clothes and beauty while men echo opinions. It argues people now resemble standardized models, with aging women unsure how to distinguish themselves from younger generations.
J M Campbell writes in the New Age Illustrated that wealth shifts from land and flocks to income securities. He contrasts ancient fortunes, enslaved to possessions and labor, with modern riches that can be rented in safe deposit boxes and moved freely.
A small town judge punishes an old offenderly nicknamed Zeke for stealing a hog. The judge hands a ten dollar fine and a 30 day jail term, which Zeke claims to carry in his vest pocket, prompting more banter than justice.
Marie praises the new minister as superbly eloquent and able to move listeners to tears. Willoughby scoffs, claiming true skill requires more than provoking tears, saying his own sneezes and onion-peel defects rival any such talent.
The army updates funeral protocol to require colors at all military funerals when available. Previously only majors and above could have regimental and national flags preceding the cortege. The change promotes equal display of colors with the escort regardless of rank.
A five year old named George witnessed a Christmas gathering. A neighbor visited soon after and asked him to whisper what to get his mother. George retorted that he was not on the Christmas list and that gifts would not be traded with anyone else.
Burrawang district residents report nocturnal cries from the Wingecarribee swamp described as unlike any domestic animal. The mysterious bunyip has long been a local tradition for over six decades, though no sighting has been authenticated.
Trustees announce a bankruptcy sale of valuable real property under two court decrees from December 7, 1927, and January 30, 1928. The sale will be held at the front door of the Court House in Denton, Caroline County, Maryland, to the highest bidder.
Multiple parcels in Caroline County Maryland are offered at public sale on March 6 1928 starting 1 PM. Parcels include large tracts in the Second and Seventh Election Districts with detailed metes and bounds and prior deeds recorded in Liber G A D and Liber J K S. Several lots from 14 to 83 acres and a Dean Homestead 85 acre tract are described with improvements and outbuildings.
The document lists several parcels in Caroline County Maryland in the Cooper subdivision. It details Parcel Nos 13 15 20 and more with metes bounds and acreages ranging from 6 acres 63 acres 39 acres to 40 acres plus, including dwelling improvements and outbuildings, all tracing back to Harvey L Cooper and prior land transfers dated 1914 1922 1925 and 1923.
Wesley E. Thawley as assignee offers at public sale a half interest in the Holland farm in the Third Election District Caroline County Maryland. The property includes a one and a half story four room dwelling, barn outbuildings and timber land with a mortgage dating to December 31 1912. Sale is in front of the Denton Court House door between two and four pm with terms one half cash day of sale or all cash with balance upon ratification.
One third of the purchase price due in cash at sale with the remainder payable upon ratification by the U S District Court for the District of Maryland. Deferred payment bears interest from sale and is secured. Taxes paid to July 1 1928. Title papers at purchaser's expense. Bruce trustees Edward T Miller referee.
Public auction of a Main Street Preston property in Caroline County Maryland. The sale follows a power of attorney from heirs of Edward W Dixon and related parties. A nine room frame dwelling with outbuildings will be offered between 2 and 2:30 pm with terms: one third cash day of sale, balance with two months or all cash.
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