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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1903

Page

3

Two Languages in England in Language Evolution

Professor Andre Lefevre argues language evolution ties to human progress in a volume on Race and Language. He notes Saxon roots fade to German and Latin, with vast English vocabulary drawn from French and Latin. Saxon dominates natural terms and daily objects, while poetry favors Saxon words, complicating foreign comprehension of Shakespeare and Byron.

Andre Lefevre Paris Turner aAlired M. Thommerel Professor Lefevre England Pittsburg

Last of the Buccaneers and a Dark Pirate Tale

A historical note recounts the end of Confrecinas and his crew after a Spanish theft and a clash with Captain John Drake Sloat aboard the Grampus near Puerto Rico in 1825. Forty pirates were captured, tried, and shot, with Confrecinas meeting a defiant death.

Porto Rico Confrecinas John Drake Sloat California Gramus West Indies San Juan Boca de Inferno Mouth of Hell Sloat Onfrednas Harper

The Consciencelese Alligator

The Consciencelese Alligator features Brer Williams and a timid convert debating dangers of water and alligators. Br'er Williams asserts courage, comparing to the whale tale of Jonah while noting a Georgia gator’s tougher bite and memory loss after swallowing.

Atlanta Constitution

Delusions of Genius and Early Theories of Mental Illness

Medical Review discusses how vivid imaginations and early beliefs shaped views on insanity with examples from Luther Goethe and others. It notes that fears were not true insanity but rooted in upbringing and overactive imagination. A later section describes dementia and memory in senile patients and delirious episodes showing preserved recall of past events.

Martin Luther Goethe Stoffman Noifman Luther

No Frills Court Holds Up Its Pencil Quest

An Ohio court once presided by a Connecticut judge with New England mannerisms declared there were no frills in his court yet relied on appurtenances. One morning a petitioner pressed for immediate settlement while the judge searched for a missing pencil, noting the court must wait for it to listen.

Ohio Connecticut New England

Letter Delivery Undercover Note in Tribune Quotation

A man questions a colored office assistant about a letter found on a desk. The boy explains he posted it because the envelope had no address and no writing, making the recipient unclear. The exchange is quoted from the New York Tribune.

New York Tribune

Lost Angels Wings causes soprano to fret during rehearsal

The soprano Miss Hycee struggles to locate the solo piece titled On Angels' Wings just before a performance. The leader asks what is the matter and she laments losing the sheet, prompting an offhand quip from an alto.

Miss Hycee Chicago Tribune

Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery touted for digestion cure

Advertises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for stomach and digestion related diseases. Claims to restore strength by aiding nutrition and cites a Chicago man’s three year illness and recovery after using the product. Urges readers not to substitute with cheaper medicines and offers a free medical adviser via mail order.

Pierce John I Castana Arch St Chicago Illinois Dr. Pierce

Election Judges Named by Caroline County Supervisors

At the Caroline County Supervisors of Election meeting in the Denton court house on September 28, 1903, judges and clerks of election for 1903 were appointed for the listed election districts. Each name follows with its party designation and district notes as recorded.

Denton National Bank General Assembly of Maryland Caroline County Henderson Greensboro Hillsboro Ridgely American Car Federalsburg Preston Vctuuet Charles H. Whitby Maryland General Assembly Harry W. Tewple William H. Thawley William W. Seward Board of Supervisors Benry H. Jouxson Denton Court Hous Tarry W.temple Aturyland UH. Johnson

Carpet sale alert with church discounts and window shade prices

Local shop urges shoppers not to buy elsewhere before visiting. Carpets priced from 28 cents to 1 25 per yard, art squares offered at reasonable prices. Special prices extended to churches for church projects. Window shades still sold at old prices.

Clothing for Everybody Fits All Sizes and Styles

A bold retailer proclaims a vast stock for men boys and children promising clothing for all heights and builds. Suits priced from 1.50 to 15 overcoats 2.90 to 15 pants 0.25 to 6.50, boasting the largest Easton selection and ready to wear fit. Stores tout current styles and low prices with corduroy pants highlighted.

Easton Hye

Shoe shop doubles sales from last year

A local retailer reports selling twice as many shoes as a year ago. Prices range from 25 cents to 3 dollars 50 cents with emphasis on value. The ad promotes quality and urges customers to call and ask to see the one dollar shoes.

Local grocer advertises trade for goods and savings

A rural store promotes accepting trade as payment for a wide range of goods. It lists fresh groceries salt meats vegetables tea dinner sets lamps dry goods notions carpets shoes hats clothing and more. The ad invites customers to call and see savings.

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