31 May 1924
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1924
Page
1
In a tropical seaside scene Janet confronts Dick, her former lover, now back after years apart. She debates leaving her current life with her husband and island luxury, weighing love, duty, and the lure of Hawaii against the risk of loss. A torn photo and undertow imagery seal a bittersweet farewell.
The Detroit News notes the origin of Jayhawker as a Kansas nickname remains unclear. It traces Civil War era use by free-state men and cites varied tales from 1840s to Texas volunteers, with no definitive explanation for why Kansans are called Jayhawkers. The piece references Governor Lane’s 1860 remark denying Jayhawker links.
The text lists beliefs about luck and misfortune: repeating a dream three times foretells truth, foretelling dreams before sleep brings bad luck, sharing a dream from under a bride's cake is unlucky, marrying on a birthday may anger Fortune, starting a sea journey during a waning moon brings luck or safe return, a land trip should begin when noon is young, finding coal is lucky, and finding a pen or pencil signals news from afar with possible gain.
Mammy sends Mose to fetch a pumpkin for a Jack o lantern party. On the way he encounters one ghost after another and then a host of ghosts who insist they are not ghosts. He fears the dark until Mammy upholds his manly pride and he admits his feelings.
True Roman frets over pain while a pompous pedantic aunt calmly corrects him noting that people are born without teeth. The aunt continues reading, treating the moment with measured amusement as Alfred vents frustration.
Since 1914 German dye supplies were cut off, U S dye research cost over 20 million dollars through 1920 with further spending since. Despite efforts 43 percent of imported dyes in 1922 still came from Germany.
The South state has transformed into a prime furniture hub over five years. In 1910, it had 83 factories producing 11.232 million dollars in furniture. now 107 factories yield 30.28 million dollars in output, with payrolls rising accordingly.
Fred Lane, a Bates Construction engineer, adapts to a big promotion by using personal comments to win cooperation. Bates advises him to notice staff, greet by name, and praise visibly, reshaping relations with secretaries, clerks, and support staff. Lane's newfound approach sparks smiles, flirtation, and eventual engagement with a West Coast contact.
A Philadelphia Inquirer report describes southern France butterfly farms raising hundreds of specimens under scientific guidance. Eggs hatch on leafy branches, larvae eat fresh leaves in ventilated rooms, then mature on protected plants before cocoons form. Solar nets are removed, and butterflies emerge in a controlled environment for collectors and fashion use.
Bf Loquin a former president of the Academie de Bordeaux asserts the man in the Iron mask was Moliere. He died February 17 1673 and the captivity lasted 31 years from February 1678 to November 1703. The period saw alleged posthumous slanders and destruction of Moliere writings.
A family gathering after a Saturday gathering of children ends with a mother and child discussion over hymns. The seven year old suggests Ere Again Our Sabbath Close while the mother notes it suits tomorrow evening. A playful exchange over which hymn fits the time and routine.
A Boston Transcript script notes Ellen struggles with romance due to her father’s fiery past as an ex-fireman. The line frames social pressures and a humorous obstacle in courtship.
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