31 Mar 1883
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1883
Page
1
A poetic tale about a girl May and a corn stalk teaching a moral about thoughtless deeds, followed by a rustic yarn of Peterkin’s schemes and a widow’s heart, then a magazine note on city life versus farm entertainment and social culture. The pieces share themes of mischief, consequences, and domestic life in a historical setting.
Some twenty years ago a war time tale recalls Mr. S C Peterkin a modest young businessman who lingered in society for a long time hoping to marry Violet. He finally asked her only to learn she was engaged to Captain Latham and would marry soon. He was reassured they could still be friends and visit.
An essay argues farm families struggle to find good hired help as youths move to cities. It says urban life breeds vice and immorality, while country life preserves patriotism, stability, and ownership values. The piece contrasts city wealth of amenities with rural virtue. It ends with a humorous Georgia tale of Jack Baldwin trapped in a well and prankster Neal, both elderly by then.
A satirical disquisition on bangs altering perception of girls and boys, likening bangs to a dangerous fence jumping look. It argues bangs transform meek youths or pious youths into untrustworthy figures, likening hair styling to moral judgments and social risk.
A reader notes a curious incident citing 390 verses of the New Testament and comparing a man’s haircut to Tug Wilson, a local reference point. The remark blends religious text with a personal appearance claim amid community chatter.
At Cassville Georgia two men argued over damages after a dog killed four sheep. They debated value per sheep and additional damages for the dog's condition. The referee dismissed the extra claims and warned the case may go to law, with potential Tennessee departure if the law does not sympathize with the dog.
A father teaches his son William to read life by a clock metaphor. He divides life into twelve hours from seven to ten, explaining ages as clock positions and noting that only God knows the hour of death. The lesson ends with the son never asking what o clock it is again.
The sermon imagines Heaven as a real historical fact and a great holiday. It celebrates beauty in art and religion from Edinburgh to Jenny Lind, opposing Dr Dix on heavenly life. The speaker envisions Heaven as a place of song, glory to Christ, and a joyful government with Christ as President.
Newark dispatch reports Hill Street Church members vote to form a new unaffiliated society in Association Hall led by former pastor E S Graham. About 300 of 450 withdraw, with 200 named on the roll. services to be held in Association Hall while a new building is sought and funds raised. Graham says he plans to remain in Newark to lead the new society.
Dr Emil Querner of Philadelphia concludes that primary diphtheria infection may originate from fungi on apple surfaces. His observations link cases within families to eating unwashed apples, noting periodic waves of disease tied to flora and conditions affecting plants and rice pests.
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