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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1912
Page
6
Hester Randall, a hardworking widow, bakes daily on Fridays to fill orders in a small town. She delivers loaves, biscuits, cakes, and pies despite a hostile tenant at the Paige house, who grudgingly pays for weekly bread while belittling her efforts.
In a small town tale, Hester Fiester resents a surly Mr Chandler until she bakes for him. A stray parrot, his Indian relics, and shared meals lead to a romance. Chandler courts with courtesy, then kisses Hester, and a year later their marriage is celebrated with Mrs Blake crediting her cooking.
The piece challenges common beliefs about iceberg submerged height. It cites Lieutenant Peary noting instances where only about two thirds of a berg is underwater, contradicting the idea that seven eighths must be submerged.
Hindu weddings burden the bride's father with expenses so heavy that families risk long ruin. Burial services rank next in cost, capable of bankrupting the eldest son if the head of the household fails to keep the family afloat.
A distressed husband reveals after ten years of trying to please his wife that he plans to shoot himself. His friend reacts with disbelief, while the man remains firm in his intent, naming Suthe as the source of his despair.
The Investigator challenges the inventor to prove safety while the airship remains unable to lift off. The CinClac Cincinnati Enquirer records the skeptical exchange as the inventor concedes the craft has not yet left the ground.
A Baltimore American line ponders money as the kind you pay telephone bills with. The quip suggests a practical view of money tied to utilities, reflecting a light, urban-toned anecdote likely from a column or editorial snippet.
A vivid American Magazine account recalls undergoing anaesthesia for appendicitis. The narrator describes the buzzing, disorienting sensations, faintness, and time loss, with reflections on the surreal drift from consciousness to waking. He notes the nurses, the room, and the strange calm before awakening, ending with a haunting vision of recovery.
On sums under ten dollars cash only. For higher amounts a credit of twelve months is offered with notes secured by approved securities payable at the Peoples Hall.
Intending to move to a smaller farm, E will sell at public sale on the S. G. Nuttle farm near Andersontown starting at 1 pm. Items include a three year old mare, 3 cows, 2 brood sows, hay, corn, farming implements, and 2 tons of Timothy hay. Terms: cash under $10, otherwise 12 months with notes due at Peoples National Bank, Denton Maryland. Auctioneers: J. W. Clark and R. H. Saulsbury.
A large Denton sale lists a complete wagon and farm implements including Columbian Dearborn, Canopy Top Surrey, Deering Reaper, Oliver plows, Grain Drill, Hay Tedder, Corn Harvester, and numerous tools. Dairy and household items include DeLaval cream separator, butter box, refrigerator, kitchen chairs, cream/milk cans, and more. Terms: cash under $10, credit up to 12 months with approved notes at Peoples National Bank Denton. 5 F RAIRIGH, N L Barrien clerk, James Tempin auctioneer.
A notice announces a trustee sale of real estate to be held between two and four o clock in the afternoon. The property to be sold is decreed and will be offered at public auction as part of the foreclosure process.
Notice solicits anyone with freight for the steamer Edenton returning from Baltimore to write to J. H. Reese & Co. at 304 South Charles Street Baltimore Maryland. The notice is dated October 26, 1911.
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