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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1930
Page
9
A humorous piece recounts early golf attempts at a country club with a lank Aberdonian pro watching. Jokes pivot on beginner missteps and Scots wit about frugality, with a caddy quip and a rule about balls not being deemed in play until they stop rolling.
A short essay on curiosity as a fundamental human instinct balancing fear and action. It notes curiosity drives science and knowledge, yet also gossip and mischief, with a historical view of its role in survival and social behavior. The piece discusses how curiosity prevents cowardice and foolhardiness, shaping romance and discovery.
The Twenty third Psalm is presented as a favored scripture compiled by the Bible Guild. The piece lists the familiar verses about the Lord as shepherd and protection, ending with a pledge to dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
A discussion on the custom of Lobola notes how creditors can claim a daughter as payment for debts. Many girls are children, treated as slaves until marriageable, then join other wives. The practice persists despite South Africa and 55 nations pledging to abolish slavery.
Washington Star quotes Uncle Eben and Chen in a quip about fortune tellers not expecting payment for delivering bad news. The brief entry captures a playful exchange and a newsy urban voice from the era.
At Seal Harbor a hostesses group admires a light beige flat crepe outfit echoing Russian peasant embroidery with red cross-stitch. The ensemble includes a sleeveless red crepe jacket and beige beret, mirroring patterns Pictorial No. 5282 and 5202 with transfers No. 12746, priced 40 to 45 cents.
Castoria is advertised as a safe vegetable based remedy for babies and fretful children. It claims quick relief for fussiness, colic, constipation, and other pains with doctors' approval. The ad urges keeping an extra unopened bottle for emergencies and notes usefulness for older children.
On September 28 1930 the Auditor's Report filed in the proceedings was ordered ratified and confirmed unless good cause appeared within three weeks from September 27 1930. A copy of the order must be printed in a newspaper in Caroline county once per week for two weeks before October 6 1930.
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