27 May 1911
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1911
Page
1
Denton Md ad proclaims a superior line of men’s clothing with a large stock of patterns and workmanship and invites customers to compare prices and fit. The message promises satisfaction and the store’s slogan Finest merchandise fairest prices as the season begins.
The spring showing presents all season nobbiest patterns with exclusive agents in town. Each garment exemplifies perfect styling workmanship and fit with about a score of designs to choose from. Includes Perfect Fitting Eclipse Shirts with soft silk effects and French cuffs, plus prominent neckwear gauze silk and silk lisle hose.
A veteran recounts a daring Civil War escape by stealing a locomotive. He describes firing the firebox, uncoupling cars, and eluding pursuers while cutting telegraph wires to travel north. After several stations and a near capture in Raleigh, he hides with Confederate disguise and continues his trek toward Tennessee.
Grandpa recalls a Memorial Day family storytelling session about a young Union spy named Johnny Spy and his disguise behind Confederate lines. The tale follows Johnny and a girl named Eudie as they swap identities, gather intelligence, escape danger, and eventually reunite after the war.
A London Telegraph quote depicts an old merchant who built a lively business through advertising. His wife asks about the tombstone text and he replies that the length matters less than ensuring it has good space and prominent display.
A Philadelphia Record item notes Nell teasing about Miss Antique aging well with Belle replying she never reveals her true age. The exchange captures light social chatter and a playful tone from a column or gossip snippet.
A compact reflection on memory and honesty with literary echoes from Lippincott's and Rabelais. It contrasts the idea of a convincing nighttime excuse with the morning after realization, hinting at human frailty and the limits of self-deception.
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