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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1920

Page

8

Back To His Ideal

Leonard Moore ends a three year estrangement with his father and returns to work and an old life after realizing Mazie Dixon, his ideal, is not his true match. Minnie, a confidante turned admirer, witnesses the shift as Leonard discovers the woman he’s loved might not be the one.

Leonard Moore England France Germany J. Griffen Moore Leonard Mazie Dixon Minnie Marie Dixon Ypauve Marie Leonnard Miss Jenkins Dad Mazle Dixon

Casa Grande Ruin Named by Pima Chiefs and Residents

The Pima Indians of the Casa Grande area claim the ruin as the dwelling of an ancient chief and refer to it by several names including Vagaki Old House and Stalin Civanavank. The site was already a ruin when first seen by white explorers and has not housed people since then. Exterior walls are fawn with red tints, rough outside yet plastered inside, still showing former smooth surfaces like Pueblo pottery.

Casa Grande Arizona Vagaki Civanavanki Stalin Civanavank Morning Green

United Genius And Beauty In American Leaders

Charles E Corwin argues in the Seattle Post Intelligencer that beauty and genius have aligned in American history. He cites Washington Grant and Scott as handsome, notes changes from colonial rosy faces to sharp energetic features, and praises Cooper Irving and others for their noble looks and aura of power.

Socrates Charles E. Corwin Seattle Post-Intelligencer Washington Winnfield Scott Gen. Lee Daonle Webster Edward Everett Horace Grevley Franklin Roosevelt Wilson Bryan James Fenmoure Cooper Leon Washington Irving N. PL Wnlms

New Bright Border Seen On Moon By MacDonald

A report to the British Astronomical Association notes a bright border along the dark limb of the young moon. MacDonald says this luminosity, not visible every lunation, is brighter than earthshine and varies in length and intensity. The border is clearest when the moon is about 14 days old and fades by day seven. Harold Thomson observed it with the naked eye though it vanishes in a telescope.

T. L. MacDonald British Astronomical Association Harold Thomson

When a Typhoon Hits Guam in 1918

An account describes Guam typhoons and their effects. It notes that Asiatic typhoons originate near Guam, with serious impact when the center passes overhead. July 1918 caused damaged roofs, crop losses, and uprooted trees, including coconuts and fruit trees. The text explains their rotary motion, forewarning signs, and calm center.

Guam Government House Dimeter

Modern Readers of Fiction Sees Women Sharpen Interest in Work

The New York Evening Post cites James Hay Jr indicating women readers prize womanly sphere and seek deeper engagement with literature and life. He notes readers enjoy new paints, defending views with facts, and plays of fancy, shaping personalities through intimate discourse with writers who explore motives of men.

New York Evening Post James Hay, Jr Hicson

Weather Whispers From The Sky Full of Cues

The Boston Globe notes old foretelling signs such as gray or greenish skies signaling rain, a red sunrise with lowering clouds, halos after fair weather, and long rainbows predicting rain. Deep blue skies amid clouds imply fair weather, while bright stars and unusual atmospheric clearness precede frosts and rain.

Boston Globe

Birds and Their Nests A Robin Perspective

The robin is a skilled nest builder preferring moderately treed areas such as apple trees. Nests are placed under solid foundations or eaves and use straw grass string mud making them heavy. A nest endures five or six years exposed to weather but is used only once. some birds reuse and repair, while the robin renews its nest yearly with new materials and stout strings for suspension.

Hatbox Passenger Incident on Train Draws Notice

A Spanish passenger causes a scene aboard a train in which hatboxes and a lighted item near a sleeping woman lead to demands that she sit up. Arthur Stanley Riggs recalls the event in Travel magazine, noting that hatboxes should not occupy seats. The man escalates, directing his daughter to sit on the woman, prompting confrontation.

Arthur Stanley Riggs Leon Travel !Magazine Papa

Mexico exploring empire and ancient civilizations in prose

Prescott praises Mexico within a vast empire, highlighting its mineral wealth scenery and ancient inhabitants monuments. He argues Mexico surpasses other North American races in intellect and cultural echoes, noting conquest’s adventurous romance. The passage blends imperial pride with romantic antiquarianism.

Prescott New World Mexico Lespt Hindoostan

The Tell Tale Impress

An old soldier lodger suspects his landlady of stealing provisions. He stamps his butter with a regimental button to test tampering. The landlady uses a different button, revealing the trick when he returns. He confronts her with mock formality.

London

Pips for Sale and Local Merchandise in Denton MD

One cow of years old, one cow named Sol Stein with years, one heifer six months old offered for sale. Abbott and Son of Williston Maryland handles the sale. P.O. Denton Maryland. Also a four passenger Paige Touring Car in good condition listed by Wingate Neal of Denton Maryland.

Solstein Abbott & Son Williston P.O. Denton Wingate Neal Denton, Md

Annual Teachers Certificate Exam in Denton Court House

The annual examination for teachers certificate will be held at the Court House in Denton starting Thursday June 3 at 9 a.m. Those seeking county teaching positions this fall without certificates should appear as indicated, bringing fountain pens.

Court House Denton

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