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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1912
Page
3
A grim note mocks a child scalding death and blames negligent washing practices as a punchline. The speaker belittles safety and upholds a product tied to the tragedy, referencing Fels-Naptha in a derisive argument.
Milly delivers letters and news of a Fourth of July celebration planned by Cuyler Bedloe to challenge Bitter Creek. David Graham initially resists patriotism, but is forced into a festive costume and joins the town parade led by Bedloe. Milly and Bedloe coax him toward participation as the governor’s visit looms.
Bleriot creates a true aerial tax icab with a taxi like body. Passengers enter a side door and view the landscape through mica windows. Pnematic cushions ease rough landings while the pilot sits ahead and controls the craft with a standard cloche and foot tiller.
A Cleveland editor notes that seedless lemons are developed by grafting and that officeholders sometimes receive such varieties. The brief remarks contrast horticultural practice with political gifting.
A brief comic aside on misattributing literary knowledge, noting unfamiliarity with Gray's Elegy and the speaker's self deprecating line about literature. The exchange hints at a character lacking scholarly recall.
Harper's Weekly reports a new material for wigs spun from crystal glass fibers. The invention promises hygienic, light, and finely finished artificial hair in any shade, potentially surpassing natural hair and previous substitutes in quality and cost.
A New York woman hires a new housemaid Norah who proves efficient in serving and dusting yet leaves the famed Victory statue dust covered after a week. Norah confesses she avoided dusting the statue to prevent breaking it, explaining she is awkward with her fingers and afraid of dropping it.
John Butler Burke argues that theory and experiment must align, stressing that the value lies in selecting the right problem to pursue. He warns one bad theory can negate many well conducted experiments, hindering progress even if experiments are refined.
Dr Francis Ward recounts a pond battle between rival rainbow trout. One male seized the other by the jaw and shook him until the opponent floated to the top. The victor was revived with a splash of whisky and water.
A humorous exchange features a wife and husband discussing a checking account. The wife jokes about buying anything and writing checks, while revealing the hassle of paying car fare when lines are long or entry is required. The piece underscores everyday finance quirks in a light tone.
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