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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1928
Page
8
Madge Buckly, twenty, runs her late husband’s house as a boarding establishment to support her widowed mother. She faces petty rivalries among female boarders, a steady influx of guests, and the arrival of her cousin Tom West, a trustworthy newcomer from South America, whom she must learn to trust amid evolving household dynamics.
In Elmhurst Madge, caring for her aunt, wins the admiration of Tom West at a boarders’ home. After Madge helps his ailing aunt, Tom proclaims his affection, and they marry. Three months later they depart for a prolonged honeymoon as Tom reveals he sought love for its own sake and wealth was set aside.
The cake walk traces its origin to Negro waiters at Southern barbecues, who balanced trays to rhythmic steps. It emerged as a popular dance form, contrasted with ancient examples of coordinated labor, and is recognized as a distinct American dance expression.
Great Slave Lake lies in Canada's northwest and is the fourth largest freshwater body in North America. It stretches about 3% miles long and 60 miles wide at its broadest, with its discovery and naming credited to Samuel Wearne during an exploratory 1771–72 Arctic coast voyage along copper deposits of the Cuppermine river.
A reflective meditation by Floyd W. Tomkins questions how life’s trials reveal spiritual growth. It frames trials as hurdles to better selves, sorrows as prelude to future glory, and annoyances as insects that energize effort toward mastery.
The American Tree association of Washington notes pulpwood can be grown in 20 to 80 years or more, with profitable plantations of Norway spruce white spruce and red spruce. Spruce is highlighted as ideal for papermaking pulp.
Government statistics show wolves becoming fewer, prompting concerns about selfers in sheep's clothing and the broader implications for pastoral ecosystems.
The News Herald editorial notes the wide variety of people encountered on soliciting committees, highlighting the value of broad experience in community service.
The text notes Thomas Saint likely introduced the sewing machine into England and patented a machine design on July 17, 1790, indicating an early stage in sewing machine history with Saint as a key figure.
Relative of Betsy Rods' husband was John Ross, son of an Episcopal clergyman, and nephew of George Ross, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
James Gleason’s third hit in a decade The Shannons of Broadway opens a week at the Maryland Theatre Baltimore October 22 with Harry Tyler and Gladys Crosius in the lead as Mickey and Emma Shannon. The show follows vaudeville singers who run a dilapidated hotel in a New England town through a string of comic clashes and heartstring moments.
Messrs Maurice Hall and Joseph Harrington spend a week on a motor trip through Shenandoah Valley. Mrs Fred Powell and daughter Christine return home after visiting Philadelphia friends. Mr and Mrs Ernest Baughley and mother visited Chester Pa. Mrs James A Smith returns from Wilmington after time with Judge and Mrs Hugh Morris. Mrs Mabel Bradford of Wilmington visits her mother Mrs B L Derrickson. Mr and Mrs Harry Ward of Elizabeth N J call on former friends here. Mr and Mrs Wilson M Winyard of Milford spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs W W Sharp. Mrs Flora 3 Hussy of Chester visits Mr and Mrs J L Hopkins.
Seller will auction on Wednesday October 31 1928 starting 10 o clock at Whiteley homestead one half mile from Preston on Stone road to Choptank. Items include bay horses Jersey cows tested TB implements tools harnesses farm gear and household items. Cash on small sums or credit terms up to 9 months with notes. No removal until terms met. CHAS A WHITELEY T F Covey Auct Citas B Harrison Clerk.
Assignee Wesley E Thawley will offer at public sale in front of Denton Courthouse Maryland the mortgage property in Caroline county with two parcels and improvements including a six room bungalow and a barn. The sale follows a January 1223 mortgage to Starvey L Cooper later assigned, with terms requiring half cash at sale and balance on ratification.
A nice lot of Long Fodder offered by James Good located on State Road near Burraville Maryland. Quick buyer pays right price and may contact for purchase. Date reference 10-20-Itp indicates year or local notation.
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