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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1927
Page
6
Harold F. Pellegrin appeals for Golden Rule Sunday support to Near East Relief. Donations help orphans with options from one week to a full year, including a $1 minimum request, directed through Potomac Division Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes flute playing fades from fashion due to debasement by eminent writers. Dickens Bulwer-Lytton and Goethe lampoon flute players as comic or tragic figures, from Swiveller to Mrs Tod Gers party and Goethe's lament about incipient players.
The leek emblem tradition in Wales is traced to ancient battles against Saxons and a 683 A D victory under King Cadwaladr. Accounts describe warriors placing leeks in hats for colors, then returning home in celebration. The leek has persisted though the daffodil increasingly rivals it.
The article traces buttons from ornamental use in ancient times to practical fastening in Europe during the 13th and 14th centuries. England began manufacturing them under Elizabeth I, with the first buttonhole noted in 1561. It notes a modern shift toward buttonless garments, especially in women's clothing.
Dooth tells of a South Africa mule handler who feeds gravel to stubborn animals to entice movement. The tale suggests the pain or discomfort redirects their thoughts and prompts action, illustrating a blunt, practical motivator rather than a refined method.
The village football club reorganizes with the vicar named president and a blank countenance chosen as secretary. The secretary jokes about minutes, claiming the meeting lasted twenty five minutes, while preparing to read prior notes at the next gathering.
The article notes that a large portion of a fly head is dedicated to eyes, with thousands of simple eyes near the top forming a triangle. It highlights sex differences in eye placement between females and males and observes that despite wide vision range, fly vision is not highly acute.
Quote from American Magazine asserts gender duties with a controversial line claiming the function of woman is to serve the race and the function of man is to serve the woman and the child. The wording reflects period gender norms and sparked debate on roles.
In a six year view of Napoleon's career the text notes he rarely praises General Boussarte. It quotes Napoleon saying fame lies in his state papers, not battles, and that Waterloo will erase memories of victories. His civil code, schools, and instruction reshaped generations amid declining crime, with a vision of a unified European system and law.
A washing machine agent notes crowds pointing at Uncle Skinner as he passes. The widower, famed for stinginess, is rumored to have visited a heartie shoppe in the city and paid a dollar for manicured nails, sparking gossip. Local landlord adds details and hints at suspicion.
An English clergyman first argued bells are rarely in tune and can be corrected if a bell contains at least five tones at proper intervals. Early tuning used hammer and file, but Norfolk’s tenor bell was reduced by three quarters of a finch diameter. modern foundries use a revolving cutter, aided by a tuning fork, to reach the correct pitch.
The fifteenth century morality play Everyman was performed in the vast tithe barn at Great Coxwell England. The cavernous space and hushed silence created a cathedral like atmosphere for the unusual afternoon production as noted by the New York Times.
A Bend man on Long Island plays the role of a gentleman farmer before leaving for Europe. He tells his handyman Flaherty he will be away for a month or two and asks for smooth farm operations. Flaherty replies, You don't do a bit o' harm, sir, when you're here.
In India no country matches the garish display of dress by the highest ranks. Men and women in power wear magnificent jewels and more extraordinary pearls than any royal ruler elsewhere. State occasions reveal a fearful and wonderful appearance worth seeing.
A March 15 1807 deed records the Valentine farm along the highway from Jamatea to Great Pining via Jericho road, including buildings orchards gardens and lands. The description ends without size or further details. the property's exact nature remains unclear.
Paul H. Seymour explains bidding aims to reveal trump potential from 26 cards held by two partners. It covers bid types, partnership cooperation, and the quick trick method, defining quick tricks and the value of Aces, Kings, and Queens in various suits.
The assignee Fred R Owens will sell at Goldsboro Bank Goldsboro Maryland the mortgaged land of 76 acres more or less with improvements including a six room dwelling stables a grape vineyard asparagus and a race track. The sale is under a 1919 mortgage from James B Wilkerson to J Spencer Lapham assigned for collection. Bidder may pay one third on sale day one third in six months and one third in twelve months with interest secured by notes or pay all cash.
An indignant mother named Mrs Blank appears to discuss her son Arthur's transfer to a different school. She questions claims that his brain is behind his body and asserts strong resolve, stating she was born at the same time as her son.
A Department of Agriculture publication lists maturity spans for common vegetables. Beets require 60 to 90 days, carrots 70 to 100 days, radishes 20 to 140 days, parsnips 125 to 160 days, onions from seed 130 to 150 days, onions from sets 60 to 120 days, peppers 100 to 140 days, tomatoes 80 to 125 days, lettuce 60 days, beans 40 to 80 days, watermelons 100 to 120 days, and celery 120 to 150 days.
Taxpayers are informed of collection dates at multiple locations: Greensboro Hillsboro Thompson's Hardware in Preston Covey's Store American Corner Ridgely Ridgely Bank. Dates range November 19 26 30 with varying 1 to 6 pm windows. T FRANK SEWARD Treasurer of Caroline County.
The American Farm Agency of Philadelphia announces a Venton district office led by Ernest G. Cooper to list Maryland farm properties. They tout nationwide advertising for speedy sales and invite contact by phone or line. Also promotes RAT-SNAP rodent control with three sizes and local Denton, Md listings.
Building lots priced from 160.00 and up and Bungalows from 1500.00 and up. Easy terms offered with possession at once. Apply to H. C. Wright at 4205 Second St Denton Md. Offered listing date 8 20 tf.
Desirable north side Market Street Denton between Sixth and Seventh with electric lights bath and outbuildings. A splendid location with immediate possession and liberal terms offered by The Denton National Bank.
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