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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1913
Page
6
A visitor recounts visiting Nebl Yunus village near Nineveh where the Prophet Jonah’s tomb lies in a sacred mosque. The site includes a wall tomb behind a window viewed by Christians, with strict Muslim reverence keeping the inner chamber closed to outsiders.
Christian Herald notes Ephesus once a seaport with bustling Aegean wharves. Over centuries the Cayster carried mud and silt, pushing the harbor inland miles. As the sea withdrew, inhabitants relocated from the ancient site toward the Roman city near Ayasolouk, leaving few residents today.
England faced bread shortages in 1860 due to wars with France and poor harvests. Riots erupted as supplies dwindled and prices spiked while laws barred early bread sales and forbade market speculation. A royal grant of 500 pounds supported Thomas Toden for discovering a paste as a wheat flour substitute.
A local Berlin saying notes the Kaiser fills vacant spaces with statues and the Kaisserin builds churches. While viewing the royal procession, Germans stand at attention and remove hats. A tall bald Berliner is teased that the Kasserin may build a church on his bare spot if he does not cover it.
In 1881 or 1882 a Liberal peer was sent to Flawarden to consult with Gladstone. Returning, friends asked about Ireland policy. The peer blushed and admitted they never reached Ireland, as the fellow was so agreeable they talked about everything but the subject.
A young lawyer stood before a Washington judge with umbrella under arm and hat on head. He was so agitated he forgot to remove hat or set aside umbrella. The court urged him to raise the umbrella as a small polite moment in court.
A brief, oblique diary style exchange notes a boy named Hans admitting he was found smoking in the shed. The elder male responds with an unexpected remark that he made him finish it instead of a harsher punishment, reflecting a rough household dynamic and a stubborn parental stance.
A humorous remark questions why a man did not seek his wife, a doctor, for a cold. The exchange notes she once prescribed six weeks in the Riviera and accompanied him, triggering light amusement in the periodical.
The quote emphasizes the mastery required to conclude endeavors with lasting impact. It contrasts initial creativity with final closure, highlighting the importance of a strong finish.
A May lesson on Genesis 43 45 analyzes Jacob's family reunion with Joseph in Egypt. It contrasts fear of punishment with feasting as Joseph tests Benjamin while his brothers prostrate before him, highlighting Josephs restraint and the call to walk in the light and practice love as action.
A downtown dentist famous for language use teaches his daughter to respond to a patient. When asked if she had just come from school she mutters a puzzled reply about saying yes and thanking. The scene highlights language teaching in a domestic setting and a humorous miscommunication.
Reports from inland revenue commissioners show tobacco can be adulterated with items as diverse as molasses lampblack licorice rhubarb cabbage chicory and other leaves. Also mentions honey moss treacle seaweed and powdered wood as possible smoke sources.
A description of cannery plant equipment offered at auction includes King Filler Cox Capper and Steels Upright Engine Boiler Crane Lealder Process Kettles Trays Pumps piping valves buckets baskets patios blowers belts tools and more all in food condition Located on the Choptank River about three miles south of Denton with a steam boat wharf in a rich tomato area Excellent opportunity for canning business information from the Receiver Reuben Garey and Frank P Covey Auctioneer Terms require half cash day of sale six months credit with interest secured by purchaser notes and bank security No goods may be removed until terms are met
The sale follows a decree with one third cash and the balance in two equal installments at six and eighteen months from the sale date, or all cash at the purchaser option. Credit payments bear interest from day of sale and are secured to the trustee's satisfaction. OSCAR CLARK, JOHN W. CLARK, Trustee.
Public trustee sale of real estate in Caroline County Maryland under a circuit court decree. Two parcels described with improvements and a peach orchard, sold separately or together to maximize proceeds. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in five payments with interest, option for all cash. Auctioneer and attorney listed. possession after ratification.
A jumble of prices lists shoes including Crossett Crawford American Lady and Boy Scout shoes with various prices then a run of garments and linens. Notable items include hats underwear shirts towels and table linens with sale terms and price points across the board. The fragment suggests a broad discount event with multiple product lines and discounted rack items.
Notice states that the author will cease selling personal property and will solicit real estate sales with special attention and reasonable charges. Dated April 26, 1941 and signed F. P. Covey.
A sales notice from Eastern Shore Nurseries in Denton Maryland lists selected Creer s Leviathan Lima Bean seed and a few bushels of Sixty Five Day Corn by J W Kerr for sale dated 5 10 21.
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