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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1928
Page
6
Nick and Nancy hurry to a cousin’s home as Jack returns from the cellar with a fox terrier. The puppy, born with a short tail, suffers as Jack and Marian debate fashion once deemed stylish. The ensuing remorse changes their view on animal cruelty and tail length.
Government program at Grand Canyon National Park replaces dogs and cats with fawns from the Kaihab National Forest deer herd. Park service and forest service arranged portable lawns moved from north rim to south. one fawn escaped and one died, eight survive and thrive.
A description for Edna and Jean of a simple indoor game called It. Fans move a three inch square of tissue paper toward a goula goal formed by two books on the floor. Players race to push their paper through the goal when prompted, with starts and lines marked beforehand.
A pointed exchange about employing a troubled young man, with a terse retort about not hiring him when he is down. The dialogue captures a brusque, street level tone and hints at harsher judgments in hiring.
A November meditation on Thanksgiving notes its warmth and nation’s love for turkey and pumpkin. It contrasts dreary mid autumn with gratitude for blessings, family, meals, and daily routines, urging readers to value life’s roses amid thorns and cherish loved ones.
The Wisconsin Agriculturist notes Thanksgiving should be celebrated with gratitude to God beyond the meal. It calls the President’s exhortation a yearly moral reminder, warning that enjoyment of food alone dulls the day’s spiritual meaning. The table should symbolize divine generosity through thanks.
The article extols Thanksgiving as a day of stirring significance noting that since last year America has prospered materially and spiritually. It cites progress in social issues and expands enrollment of individuals in the cause of righteousness to aid the less fortunate.
The Caroline County Treasurers Office announces collection hours on select Saturdays and Thursdays in November. Locations include Federalsburg Covey Williams Store November 3 from 1 to 6 pm Greensboro Caroline County Bank November 10 from 1 to 6 pm Henderson Stubbs Store November 16 from 1 to 6 pm Preston Covey’s Store November 17 from 1 to 6 pm Hillsboro Thompson Hardware November 22 from 1 to 6 pm Ridgely Ridgely Bank November 24 from 1 to 6 pm American Corner Scott’s Store November 28 from 1 to 6 pm Office closes at 12. T Frank Seward Treasurer of Caroline County.
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Cambridge Maryland and Nathaniel Harper and Agnes Harper now Agnes George are parties in a circuit court order dated November 1 1928. The court directs the sale report for four thousand dollars to be ratified unless a contrary showing is made by January 8 next, with publication in Caroline county newspapers four weeks before December 3 1928. Clerk T Clayton Horsey certifies true copy.
Bessie spends ten cents to take her brother to a 4 Meture show. She asks to bring baby Jackle next time. Mother questions bringing an eight month old to a motion picture while Bessie argues it is better to go before he grows costly.
The text outlines Jewish funeral practice emphasizing simplicity and equality. It states no flowers are used, coffins are plain pine, shrouds are plain, and there is no music. The aim is a democratic, modest ceremony with no distinction between rich and poor.
Quote attributed to HH Ho the sage of Chinatown from the Washington Star about truth and truth-telling, noting that one must labor in patient silence to discover it.
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