Melvin and Johnson Publishers Saturday Morning Nov 27 1926
Melvin and Johnson publish the Saturday morning edition dated November 27 1926. The issue notes busy print schedule and feature items likely including advertisements and local news briefs.
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1926
Page
7
Brain and Speech Fluctuations Amid Thunderstorm Tales
A storm interrupts speech recovery tales from Shefiesd aman and Oakenham Norfotk where a wounded soldier regains speech while painting. Experts compare brain speech mechanisms to a watch while noting the brain’s intricate network, with lines crossing and exchanges failing during jolts. London The Bits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakenham
Norfotk
London
Fat Fair and Forty Not Much in Demand
An American woman visiting Turkey with three daughters asks a marriage broker about prices for each girl. The Turk names escalating sums, then sets a price for the mother herself. She protests angrily, haughtily walking away while the broker remains speechless at the insult.
Freedom of the Press and Liberty in Open Debate
The excerpt cites Milton on press freedom and free discourse. It argues that truth thrives in open contest and condemns licensing that smothers liberty. It frames truth as robust in public argument, resisting suppression. The passage emphasizes the need to allow liberty to know utter and argue freely according to conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Pianists and Hand Stretches Affect Lisztian Reach
The article discusses wide hand spans among great pianists like Liszt and Rubinstein and notes that many modern players have smaller spans yet succeed through practice. It emphasizes the role of technique, repertoire choice, and audience perception in overcoming natural limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liszt
Rubinstein
Hawaiian Language Record Of Early Mission Learning
The text notes Hawaiians had no writing before 1820 when missionaries introduced an alphabet for Bible translation. It claims eleven letters were used and describes limited transliteration examples like popoki for eat, noting awkward renderings of native names and phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uwawaiians
Untitled Crumbling Ledger Describes a City Finance Row
A damaged OCR passage hints at a local financial dispute involving two Morida banks, a coat incident, and attempted child care provisions. Bankers Lame and Ciotets are named amid tension over rents and apprehension about a looming threat referenced by a character Tim and “Pathe.”
Severin Coyal Band Retest Hits Amid Music Trends
The troupe, featuring Joan Pett and Catay TH, staged a concert in Sranent with a retro focus on instruments and stagecraft. The ensemble included piper and four ther musicians, with the trumpet gaining popularity among attendees. Charley EX supported funds for instrument development and musicians’ training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Preyy
Joan Pett
Bad Wits
Patiedbir
Charley
Crossword Puzzle Horizontal and Vertical Clues
The Journal presents a mixed crossword with horizontal and vertical clues ranging from kitchen utensils and musical instruments to pronouns and prepositions. Readers are invited to solve future issues where the solution will appear.
The Why of Superstitions
In rural New England a table pause by a doorway draws objection at meals. The practice, often labeled bad manners or bad luck, is seen as a survival from primitive beliefs about shadows. A passing stranger’s shadow is feared to harm food and diners, especially if the person is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Smcclure
Synificate
Separate the chaff from the wheat in plain speech
The piece explains the saying that profits from distinguishing truth from falsehood. It traces origin to threshing and winnowing wheat, separating chaff from kernels to yield useful harvest and food. The metaphor enters everyday discourse as a call to focus on fundamental facts.
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Hfe
Wil
Early Days of the Telephone and its Quirks
Observations recall the birth of telephone use with loud talk that once frightened horses. Bell and Watson reportedly spoke two miles apart, caused a ruckus in their boarding house, and later improvised a blanket booth to avoid waking the landlady. They also surprised foreigners who expected English from an American invention and once used Ahoy instead of Hello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Watson
Drederick H. Law
St Nicholas
Cattle Feed Shifts in Wheat Crop Use
Farm feed figures from the Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation show two-fifths of the annual wheat crop goes to cattle as mill feeds for meat and dairy nutrition. Swine dominate ragged feeds, horse and poultry use remain notable, with sheep receiving smaller shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears-Noebuck Agricultural Foundation
Farina
Curtain Rise Delayed By Queen’s Stay In 1629 Theater
In 1629 London, women were barred from the stage and all female roles were played by young men. When real women finally appeared, society balked at immorality, while public taste shifted rapidly. The era marks a transition as what was once deemed insufferable music becomes the basis for a new art form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Passion in Music Reflects on Bach's Great Piece
A historical note explains passion music as music that portrays Christ's suffering and death. It highlights Bach's Passion as perhaps the greatest work of this genre, describing the seven words of the Savior on the cross as central to the tradition.
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Christ
Bach
Savior
Warship Needs Mascot To Break Run Of Bad Luck
Sailors claim the battleship Texas needs a mascot after a rough spell attributed to the lack of a cat aboard. Old timers warn a drowned cat overboard could doom the vessel, as superstition holds.
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Exas
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