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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1923
Page
6
The article argues that all dogs carry wolf ancestry and reveal primal instincts. It compares howling, circling before lying, and the caveman imitation in humans to show dogs’ inherited wolf traits. It notes selective breeding shaped each breed’s favored traits like speed or scent.
In the Dutch West Indies island of Madura girls wed young, averaging twelve. A bridal gown begins as hand woven silk then gains embroidery with thousands of stitches and vivid colors. Gold appliqué filigree completes the dress, a process spanning years of patient work.
An American quick fire play uses sudden darkness causing a miscue as Miss Lord enters where her onstage husband acts suicide. A stage hand, hearing her scream, falls as scenery shifts, prompting a noisy crash and renewed fear of the audience.
Senator Sorghum notes a pitcher on the table, while Judge Cactus jokes about the title conferred by popular consent. Tarantula Tim, famed for breaking up meetings, eyes the crowd as the moment nears for Tim to signal restlessness and action.
A popular young lady arranged a match with an elderly woman who boasted she could play. The young golfer, aiming to lose for social reasons, faced a foe in poor form. The caddy confessed he had been stamping on the opponent’s ball in the rough, undermining the effort.
A historical newspaper recounts Mark Twale receiving a poem titled I Wonder if He'll Miss Me with pink ribbon. He responded, If he does he ought never to be trusted with firearms again, signaling a witty editorial mishap.
A circuit court decree directs a public sale in Denton Maryland on 1923 between 2 and 4 PM. Trustee will sell the Hoptens Halls Discovery and Butlers Own tract with Bee Tree Soot Hill and Rose Chance bounds. Improvements include a small house barn corncrib and henhouse.
Terms of sale as prescribed by the decree require one half cash on sale day and the balance in six months or full cash at purchaser option. Any deferred payment is secured by the purchaser’s interest bearing note and trustee-approved security. Title papers and revenue stamps at purchaser’s option. CALVERT MERRIKEN, Joan W. CuRick, Auctioneer Trustee.
Seer Brewster Deen James Temple and the auction assignee announce payment at sale day and that title papers are at the buyer's expense.
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