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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1919

Page

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County Exhibit Premium List for November 3 7

No 52 premium list outlines county exhibit details for November 3 to 7 with divisions in sewing, garden records, canning, and poultry. It lists prizes, required exhibits like caps aprons and canned containers, and rules for Girls and Girls Poultry Club Prials. Entries accepted Monday or Tuesday with judging Wednesday and public displays thereafter. remaining exhibits sold at auction Friday to fund prizes.

TSU idesiSyexahevece yeqsseuasete Boys and Girls Club

See What We Offer Before You Buy Clothes

In times of scarce quality goods you have a chance to view offerings and buy at surprising prices. The message urges examining current stock before purchase to secure value.

Cannot Photograph In Colors In Nature's Autumn Tints

The article laments color photography remains undiscovered in spite of photographic progress. It notes possible camouflage methods but argues no plate yet reproduces autumn landscape hues or a portrait showing true hair eyes and complexion with authentic costume colors.

I Do Not Appreciate The Scottish Glen

A tourist in Scotland yawns at a scenic glen while companions marvel at the landscape. The driver asks if he enjoys the view and the tourist tersely replies that the scenery is fine but he cannot set any of the hills.

Scotland

Alaskan Willow Reaches Far North Beyond Other Trees

A willow tree of a species only a few inches high grows farther north than the hemlock spruce or cedar, trees typically noted for resistance to cold in Alaska, signaling unusual adaptation to extreme northern conditions.

Alaska

Inventor Patents Circular Fabric Catch For Barber Cuts

An inventor has patented a circular piece of fabric with upturned edges to be fastened around a man's neck as a device to catch hair during a barber cut. The invention aims to improve comfort and cleanliness in barbering by containing loose hairs.

Suffer for Sins of Others Quote Reflects Shared Burden

A reflective excerpt from Adam Bede quotes George Eliot on collective punishment and the idea that no wrong deed can be borne alone. It notes that mistakes often cause suffering for loved ones while successes bring more joy to them, echoing the saying no man lives to himself alone.

George Eliet

African Pigmies Sightings by Ancient and Modern Explorers

A historical note links Herodotus description of African pygmies near the Nile source to modern finds in the same region. Stanley remarked on their large stomachs and short legs, noting a specimen of a full grown young woman about three feet tall, yet well formed with striking eyes.

Herodotus Stanley

How to Make Money Go With Spinning Half Dollar

A historical note explains a coin trick: place two needles on opposite milled edges of a half dollar and press firmly. Blow across the coin’s center to spin it rapidly, producing a buzzing sound as it rotates quickly.

Greeke Prize Rugs and Grecian Rug Traditions

Describes ancient Greek rug making as rare and non commercial, two types of Greek rugs heavy for winter and light for year round use, early desima simple with later Persian floral influences shaping Greek art, and notes Venetian rugs are very rare.

Greece

Pennilion Singing in Wales and Its Harp Tradition

The article describes Pennilion singing common in Wales and peculiar to the principality. It features an instrument playing a tune in strict time while singers improvise rhymed verses to the music. The practice is tied to the harp as the national instrument and is noted for its humorous, impromptu poetry that begins with the melody.

Wales principality

Trees of Sorrow Night Blooming Persian Tree

The Persian Trees of Sorrow bloom only at night with buds opening as stars appear. The first flower opens with the first star and more buds unfold as evening deepens, filling the tree with a delicate fragrance like evening primrose. By sunrise all blooms fade and vanish.

The Bible and Women Preachers

The piece notes women preachers gain comfort from a verse shift in Psalm from the prayer book to the revised Bible. It cites the line where the Lord gives the word and the women who publish tidings as a great host, highlighting biblical recognition debated by advocates.

Unique London Club of Thirteen Members

A new exclusive London club for the Thirteen Club meets at the thirteenth hour on the thirteenth day each month. It began with a World War I armistice luncheon when thirteen people were seated. Membership is limited to 13, and at a recent luncheon every member overturned the salt.

London Thirteen

Sutchery Threats Reported by Victoria Magazine

A Victorian era clipping claims a robber was forced to surrender stolen property at pistol point. The alleged scene involved threats to both ears and hands should the culprit repeat the offense, reflecting sensational language typical of the period.

Victorial Magazine

Australian Newspapers and Newsprint Demand

Australian newspapers face high institutional duties and large consumption of newsprint, with monthly usage likely around 4,000 tons across the Commonwealth. The piece notes the heavy reliance of daily, weekly, and monthly publications on print media.

commonwealth

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