National Methodist Church Loyal Shrine of Foreign Relics
A visitor describes the National Methodist Church in the capital as an unremarkable house of worship until bells ring and a tour reveals relics from Jerusalem Solomons temple to olive wood from Gethsemane. The arch pulpit keystone and ivy from Martin Luther’s tomb are noted along with memories of Presidents Grant McKinley Colfax Fairbanks and General John A. Logan among past worshipers.
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National Methodist Church
Solomon’s Temple
Jerusalem
Garden
Gethsemane
Mount of Olives
Martin Luther
Wittenberg
Germany
Grant
McKinley
Colfax
Fairbanks
John A. Logan
Pompeii saloon finds reveal ancient election posters
Archaeologists uncover a Pompeii barroom with dried wine lees and city election notices painted on walls. Planks urge voters to elect Lollius duumvir while barbers and goldsmiths nominate Treblus for aedile and Cuslius Pansa for aedile, sometimes labeling nominees as vir boni or honest youths.
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Pompeii
Lollius
Treblus
C. Cusplus Pansa
V. B
Dumb Animals Pay Taxes in London Ont
A London Ontario case shows pets like a dog a Persian cat and a parrot paying income taxes through trusts and gold bonds left by their eccentric owners. The city tax office receives returns filled out by others, highlighting unusual animal incomes as contributors beyond humans.
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iIncome
London
Ont
Antiquated superstition ties horseshoes to ward witches
The piece traces the age old belief in horseshoes repelling witches. It notes widespread peasant practice of nailing a shoe to doors and thresholds to guard homes. Citations recount counts of horseshoes in Monmouth Street, London from 1797 to 1852 and Nelson’s ship display of a bare mast shoe.
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Monmouth Street
London
Henry Ellis
Debate Over Greenwich Meridian As Global Time Standard
The text notes ongoing objections to using the Greenwich meridian as the global reference for longitude and time. Italian scholars argue that Jerusalem could serve as a clearer, neutral line due to better skies and potential political neutrality in Palestine.
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Greenwich
Jerusalem
Palestine
Dr W A Smith Dentist Denton Maryland Ad
Dentistry in all its branches at prices that for workmanship and quality cannot be equaled in the city. Artificial teeth offered with varying quality and pricing. Open daily 8 am to 5 pm. Appointments by mail or phone.
Trespass Warning Near Deen and Nichols Stores
Notice to trespassers posted by T. H. Meeks and W. B. Deen. All persons are warned not to trespass on the property with dog trap or gun. A baby’s crochet cap with blue ribbon is described, found between Mrs Bruce Deen’s and Nichols’ store. Return at Journal Office.
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Bruce Deen
Nichols
Journal Office
W. B. Deen
Denton, Md
Pepto Mangan Keeps Blood Pure Ad
Growing children often grow weak and pale from over exertion and fast growth. Pepto Mangan is advertised to keep blood healthy, increase red cells, and restore energy, with claims of clearer complexions and brighter vitality. Sold in liquid and tablet forms by druggists nationwide.
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Draggiste
Gude
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Denton Journal
Howard Melvin Bens
BR. Johnson
Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
Wonders OF America
Western Newspaper Union
Heatrola
Hillsboro, Maryland
THE
Denton National Bank
Denton, Maryland
Federal Reserve System
Ford
Denton Auto Company
United States
the Peoples Bank
Henry T. Nuttle, Prest
T. F. Johnson
Walter Sparks
New York
Life Man
Sapolio
Enoch Morgan's Sons CO. Sole Manufacturers
U. S.A
M. K. Newnam
Brick Hotel
Haston
Goldsborough Street
P. E. Corkran
Denton
W. A. Smith
Preston Motor Co
Preston, Maryland
Norman Clark
W. J. Miller
L. C. Hubbard
A. M. Willey
O. W. Corkran
John W. Noble
Fordson
Bell Telephone
Chesapeake & Potomac
R. C. Harris
Cooper, Wright & Cooper
Maryland
Wise
T. H. Meeks
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