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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1927
Page
2
An essay reflecting on the Chinese blacksmith of Peking, praising the craft of making good things over wealth. It urges striving for personal excellence, honesty, and steady self-improvement, noting age dulls effort but one’s self remains the daily masterpiece to be perfected.
The Chicago Journal reports Rubens’s three hundred and first anniversary celebration by Princess, noting his fame and extensive correspondence. Newly uncovered research details his father Jan Rubens’s liaison with Anna of Saxony, wife of William the Silent, making Rubens the illegitimate son of that union. The Orange family reportedly persecuted him after recognizing the blood connection.
Professor Jordan cites a child named Robert to illustrate that strict obedience without reason fails as a teaching method. After many misinterpretations the boy finally grasps the need to assess situations, not merely follow orders, as he discovers a potential fire in his own home.
Passengers on a streetcar notice smoke and locate a burning cigarette hidden in a gentleman's umbrella. The blaze is put out, and the man surveys nearby passengers, with a woman nearby denying any involvement as she claims she does not smoke.
The piece notes how modern housewives should not sneer at past conveniences after viewing 2000 year old kitchen items in Naples. Silvered saucepans, silver inlaid pails, and handsomely carved figures illustrate early household utensils.
The piece argues Columbus Day honors a historic discovery rather than his birth date. It notes Columbus born c.1416 near Genoa with 1492 as the famed voyage year. It recalls the voyage from Palos aboard the Santa Maria, Nina, and Pinta with about 120 men.
Dr George A Dorsey explains in Cosmopolitan that self restraint defines gambling outcomes He argues a man who keeps his wits and quits when ready wins or loses with discipline while those who cling to bravado fear flight or bluster end up broke and irrational The piece contrasts natural gambling instinct with learned self management služby
A six year old boy crafts a small wreath while his mother asks about a pantry mouse. He recalls suggestions of buying a trap and drowning the captured mouse, then burying it and holding a funeral, prompting the wreath idea. The exchange reveals a childlike reasoning about death and ceremony.
A historic reflection notes that reputation for generosity hinges not on overall spend but on timely gifts. It contrasts a man who gives a servant four shillings with one who gives a crown, arguing that the single shilling difference defines generosity.
Real estate in Caroline county to be sold at public auction by T Pliny Fisher as assignee under a 1920 mortgage from Francis E Lynch and Emily B Lynch to Harvey L Cooper later assigned for collection. Property described as 28.2 acres with 12.6 acres clear land and 15.6 acres woodland, located on the north side of the county road from Oakland Camp Ground to Centreville. Sale set at courthouse door in Denton between 2 and 4 pm with half cash due on day and half in six months, interest and security by note. title papers at purchaser expense. Leonard Covey, auctioneer.
Under a 1917 mortgage Robert B. Trice and Hiva B. Trice and Fred R. Jones to Harvey L. Cooper assigns convey a tract in Caroline county with 1321 feet frontage on the Ridgeway main highway. The property, part of Cooper subdivision, will be sold at the Denton court house door to the highest bidder with terms one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months, or all cash. Title papers at purchaser expense. W Brewster Deen, James Temple, Auctioneer Assignee.
Essay-like note on self confidence and purposeful action rooted in the belief in I. The author argues that confident self belief underpins intentional behavior, while acknowledging egotism. Published in American Magazine.
The oldest tune is debated as claims link it to For he's a jolly good fellow with origins from East, Crusaders, Egyptians, and Babylonians. Chateau Briand heard Arabs singing it, yet music dictionaries dispute the idea. The tune is also connected to Mabhronk s en va t en guerre used satirically by the French and said to be Napoleon's memory.
A short note urges self control in disagreement. It says you need not be a yes man to avoid anger when you believe a point is wrong. The guidance promotes firm stands without losing composure in debates.
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