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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1900
Page
5
A Swiss professor foresees a future where humans forget walking as steam and electric travel become dominant. He predicts legs may become ornamental while arms grow longer and stronger, recalling evolution’s cruel pull. The piece includes a London tale of a lawyer who used a wall retreat to justify a fatal shot, tied back to homicide law.
A reflective piece describes a cold Canadian night with stars and northern lights, glittering snow, and the comfort of returning to warmth indoors. It recalls a safety tip from John Cook, a famed travel agent, who found back-to-engine seating reduces spinal distress after long railway journeys.
A London Fun item notes curious effects of gunpowder blasts with bodies found lacking clothing, one shoe worn, one bare, and a horse’s shoe torn from the grounded foot. A brief quip about a man’s hate directed at his partner reveals a husband in the punchline.
A humorous dialogue from Chicago News contrasts Mrs Short-Oh and Mr Short-True dreaming of riches with the idea of doing good quietly. The Butter She Wanted sketches a miscommunication about butter purchases and a playful misunderstanding over dinner.
An exchange shows Matilde reassuring a companion calling them not an idiot. The dialogue uses gentle tones with a teasing but supportive edge. It captures a domestic scene emphasizing care and camaraderie.
Denton Bridge Store announces a full stock display across dress goods underwear and shoes for fall and winter. Flannels for waists and skirts in polka dot and striped patterns, diverse colors, 8c to 10c. Hats and caps in current styles. footwear includes Ladies and Misses Goodman Shoes and Box Calf options with Kangaroos and patent leathers. Prices midrange and emphasis on value and leather quality.
All the ladies are invited to inspect a new line of dress patterns in navy blue cadet blue castor green and black. Winter wraps in great variety have just been opened and are of fine quality. Other ladies wear includes Lancey skirts gray homespuns gray golf cloth black cheviot navy storm serge garnet Henrietta French flannel and satin by the yard. Dress trimmings of the latest styles.
We show the largest clothing stock yet with 500 pants at 25c up to 6 a pair, 500 suits from 1.25 to 20, and many overcoats. Last season in dry goods with bargains on dress goods silks. table linens from 29c to 1.25. Hosiery underwear gloves and coats priced to clear as we go out of business.
A brief notice indicates ongoing will practice within Caroline County and neighboring counties, detailing that matters related to wills and estates are being handled in regional courts. Attorneys are seen guiding clients through probate and estate administration proceedings across the adjacent jurisdictions.
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