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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1898
Page
4
A March 19 1898 Old Penusk Journal excerpt urges readers to slow eating habits. It cites a habit of business people bolting meals in a high speed era, arguing doctors favor slower, savoring meals for longer life and better health, referencing the New York Ledger.
London Truth notes a public debate over tipping versus regular wages for waiters. It argues a wage would raise meal prices, while employers dislike fixed wages and the public ultimately bears the cost. The piece recalls past shifts from tipping to service charges for hotel staff and suggests readers will face higher prices whichever path is chosen.
Amelia Wofford recounts Queen Elizabeth and Tarleton the jester at court and the famed fool's wit. The article shifts to Laysan Island detailing its geography, harbor, guano railroad, and diverse, wingless lard birds unique to the site.
A Chicago man recalls a Grand Forks tale of a hypnotized roulette player who lost about $2300 to a smooth stranger posing as a country merchant. The bystanders concluded the man was under a spell, while others doubted the claim, noting hypnotism as the explanation offered by the player.
A Gaelic version of the Lord's Prayer reveals lingering pagan belief in Cork and Kerry, with the line Na Leig sinn andrapidhead meaning Allow us not into Druidism. The piece contrasts the Crusades era goats with Syrian breeds, noting goats as superb milkers and urban dairying in Syria where milk is drawn in the street by favored goats.
Oysters and ice cream will be served in season with a good oyster stew. call for prepared meals on short notice and available quantities for family use.
Pliny Fisher is recognized as an attorney at law with practice in the courts of Caroline and neighboring counties.
Blue and light prints, plain and fancy designs in stock. Pique remnants 10c. Ginghams 6c to 10c. Lawns 12c regular price, our price 10c. Eavelient assortment advertised. Pantaloon goods at various prices. Smyrna rugs $1.00 at 80c.
Lloyd Strawberries, the most prolific and popular to date, plants for sale at less than half market price. H. W. VIVEN, Bridgeville, Del.
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