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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
2
The Denton Journal for Saturday morning November 28 1908 reports on local events and notices found on page two. Readers learn about community affairs and episodic items typical of early 20th century Denton coverage.
Andrew Carnegie argues for a tariff of revenue with Democratic leanings while Republican figures fund campaigns and discuss 1912 nominations. The piece notes Maryland Institute dedication, road repair critiques, and calls for State Road improvements, hospital campaigns on the Eastern Shore, and local monuments.
The October Scientific American argues for steady road maintenance to avoid wasteful neglect. It contrasts American neglect with European practice, where continuous repairs by skilled workers keep roads in constant good condition. In Maryland, road repairs are highlighted as an especially pertinent topic.
The article discusses Rayleigh's explanation of why soap bubbles form and endure. It notes that only certain liquids lather well and that a bubble's thin surface tension depends on trace scum. Sir Oliver Lodge is cited describing surface tension, scum, and the quasi solid nature of lathered liquids.
A reporter visits a New York residence to obtain details for a deceased master of the house but faces a silent denial from the widow. She refuses to speak as doorbells ring repeatedly, eventually shouting to be left alone. The scene ends with the reporter’s frustration over the refused obituary interview.
A pompous city deacon leads a class of boys and asks why people call him a Christian. A quick student replies, Because they don't know you. The scene captures the boy’s guileless wit in a short moral vignette from Lippincott's.
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