The Governor's Wife and a Small Town Social Rift
In Bluffs a planned governor visit sparks town gossip as Mrs Millicent Tunford, omitted from the guest list for a governor’s wife reception, endures social marginalization. A telegram confirms the governor’s arrival may be canceled, heightening the strain on her marriage and standing in the community.
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Lalty
Rotary Club
Imimde
Sanford
Bluffs
Millicent Tanford
Millicent
Robert
Tunford
Nitle
Midniight
Caplet
Neigh Hoving
Leonard
Alfilicent
Bedtline
Western Union
Amult
Night Arrival Foreshadows Governor Visit and Reunion
In a tense scene Mrs. Tunford overhears a message about the governor and Mrs. Leonards arrival on a flyer. Gladys Finley, now Mrs. Ralph Tunford’s friend, is revealed as the governor’s wife, prompting stunned recognition and memories as the town readies to greet the VIP entourage. Millicent awaits her turn.
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Tunford
Ralph Tunford
Bluffs
Wye
Alrs. Leonards
Gladys Finley
Spanish King Rated Able but Dissolute
James the Conqueror stands out in history as a major medieval figure on the Spanish peninsula. Born to a troubled Aragonese royal line, he grew amid wars and noble feuds, eventually ruling and expanding Aragonese power by capturing Valencia in 1238. Yet his private life and later divisions of his realm sparked internal wars that undermined his achievements.
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James the Conqueror
Spanish Peninsula
Aragon
France
Italy
James
Iaa
Ife
Balearic Islands
Valencia
Yolande of
Hungary
Yolande
Ixansas City
Olive oil in scripture notes ancient harvest and uses
The passage explains olive oil as one of the most mentioned biblical substances. It details careful gathering of olive berries to avoid bruising, then describes extraction by mortars presses or grinding. Six chief uses are listed, including culinary garnish for vegetables and drying wheat heated for eating in Syria.
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Syria
Modern seven ages of man on aging parents
The Los Angeles Times contemplates the evolving view of parents across life stages from youth to old age. It traces how a person’s respect for parental wisdom shifts, then resurges as they age. The piece reflects on intergenerational understanding and aging.
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Los Angeles Times
Jewish Burial Customs in Ancient Palestine
The article describes ancient Jewish burial practices in Palestine. Bodies were placed in earth or rock-cut caves, with vaults called kokim carved into rock. Sepulchers could be ground graves or rock-entrances, often in gardens at a distance from the city and marked by a whitewashed stone.
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Pralestine
Moliere’s Turbulent Marriage and Sudden Death
Moliere, famed French dramatist, loved Madeleine Bejart before he wed Armande, Madeleine’s sister. Armande, twenty years his junior, sparked jealousy and flirtations. They separated, reconciled briefly, and Moliere died after a February 17, 1673, theater performance.
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Moliere
Madeleine Bejart
Armande
Madeleine
Mollere
Ufe
Armando
Dramlist
Public sale of valuable personal property on farm near Hillsboro
Frank Fleming and Henry E Morgan Auctioneers offer a public sale on the farm at Tuckahoe Neck two miles from Hillsboro on Friday November 25 1927 at 10 a m rain or shine. Livestock includes six mules six cows one two year old heifer one Guernsey bull and four fattening hogs. Farming implements list extensive including tractors binders mowers plows wagons and many harnesses tools and accessories. Terms cash under 10 dollars and credit six months on larger sums with approved notes.
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Hillsboro
Tuckahoe Neck
Frank Fleming
Janes Oe
Enry E. Morgan
H. P. Flowers
Rheumatism cure prescription offered by veteran in ad
In France with the American Army I gained a noted French prescription for rheumatism and neuritis. It has helped thousands and cost me nothing. I will mail it if you send your address by postal. Also advertising November delivery of Poland China boar and low pigs with prices available by phone or mail from Harles L. Ellwanger, Greensboro, Md.
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France
Poland
China
Harles L. Ellwanger
Greensboro
Adams Landing Poultry Farm and Mules for Sale
Adams Landing Poultry Farm offers immediate possession. Address inquiries to W. H. Y. Denton, Maryland. Also advertised are a nice pair of young mare mules for sale, good workers and gentle, by Thos. H. Everngam, R. F. D. 2, Denton, Md.
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Adams Landing
W. H
Thos. H. Everngam
Denton, Md
Mortgagee's Sale of Valuables in Caroline County Maryland
Public sale of two parcels in the Fourth Election District Caroline County Maryland by Calvert Merriken and Wilbert Merriken as mortgagees. Parcels total about five and one half acres and include a two story four room frame dwelling with outbuildings. Sale Tue between 2 and 4 pm in front of Denton Court House. One half cash day of sale. remainder on ratification secured by purchaser note.
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Circuit Court
Caroline County
Equity
T. Clayton Horsey
True Cort Re
Clayton Horsey
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
James E. Cox
James B. Flaharty
Lulu C. Flaharty
Calvert C. Merriken
Wilbert I. Merriken
Court House
Denton
Carrie Tinley
Lulu Flaharty
T. Pliny Fisher
Intending to discontinue business sale at Denton Md
Intending to discontinue business I will dispose of my stock of goods and fixtures at private sale at the store corner of Fourth and Gay streets Denton Md One Dayton Barrel Scales One Enterprise Meat Chopper half horse power new One Cheese Case One Bread Case Three Notion Cases One Tobacco and Cigar Case Three Counter Paper Cutters One Cotton Case Small Stock of Groceries and a few Notions
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Fourth and
Gay Streets
Denton
Dayton
New
Sincerity as a timeless cornerstone of character
A concise meditation on sincerity, citing Emerson and a prophetic maxim. It links genuine self to voice, gaze, posture, and actions, urging adherence to personal principles as an invisible code and example to others.
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Emerson
For Sale or Rent Residence on East Main Street
Property listing on Fifth avenue from JAS A TRAZZARE offers sale or rental options. Describes a residence on East Main Street opposite the Holiness Church. Inquiries directed to THE PEOPLES BANK for application.
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Fifth Avenue
Jas, A. Trazzare
Denton, Md
East Main Street
Holiness Church
Peoples Bank
Denton
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Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson, Inc
D. J. Walsh
Heider
McCormick
Oliver
New Town
Nsi
Wilbert L. Merriken
George O. Emig
Emma M. Emig
Auditor's Order
Nisi
Edward W. Favinger
Sadie A. Favinger
Neva E. Cox
William A. Cox
Paul Case
Deph
Brockton
Mast
Oscar Clark
Charles W. Ellwanger
Smithson
McCarty’s
Harry Towers
McCarty’s Wharf
Willoughby Land
Charles W. Wright
L. I. Covey
Lewis & Son
Henry R. Lewis
J. Owen Knotts
Robert W. Messenger
Anna Z. Messenger
R. Lewis and
J. Owen Notts
T. Clayton Thorsey
Europe
Farmers Supply Co., Inc
Wall's Hardware Store
Ford
Denton Auto Co
Methodist Episcopal Church
Tim
Melvin BE. Wheatley
Tetley’s
M. J
Graham
Masonic Hall
Merry-Makers
Grace R. Henry
T. Cleyton Horsey
P.R. Fisher
Aes. Co
W. Stone
Journal Office
Journal
H. L. Cooper
Kent County
Austin
Holsteins
Guernseys
Lagy C. Murphy
James Temple
New Dover
Opera House
Kenneth G. Faulkner
Paramount
James All
Louise Brooks
Richard Arlen
Nancy Phillips
EL Brendel
Virginia Valli
Frankie Darro
Judgment OF the Hills
Kentucky Hills
Jack Holt
Tigress
Wna
M. K. Newnam
H.S. Burns
Third and Main Streets
Crosley
Mohawk
H. Rathell
The
W. H. Hollis & Son
Preston, Maryland
Cail Ae Cen Office
Sspaplrae
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