24 Oct 1891
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1891
Page
1
A rustic verse scene sweeps from a harvest moon over fields toward Bethlehem. The speaker recalls Ruth and a tranquil dawn in a hallowed place, blending biblical imagery with autumnal beauty and nostalgic memory.
The Lutheran Observer notes that insects show small side spots eighteen to twenty on larger wasps and hornets. These are air apertures protected by caps or bristles that filter air, forming a perfect breathing system. Air travels from two main tubes through an intricate branching network pervading the body.
Hyland C. Kirk reports in the New York Times that cold exposure and injuries such as scalp burns influence hair color and growth. He notes travelers in frigid regions develop white coverings like polar animals and cites a case of a sailor with a black head of hair and a central white tuft after a fall from a ship.
The text surveys repeated harms tied to seduction and manipulation, noting many threaten women. It critiques how patient listening to a man’s self-praise can become ensnaring, with flattery used to bend a will. It argues that simplicity can attract, yet misreading character often erodes interest after probing.
A cheerful man claims wealth and a sunny temper help weather misfortune. He recalls riding the elevated and sitting beside a well-to-do couple who discussed losing $1,000 on stools that morning before moving on to other topics.
In Las' tige Blatter Fraulein Silberstein argues with her father about money lent to Lieutenant Von N I and to Herr X. The exchange reveals social pressures and familiarity with two men, highlighting motive and hesitation.
A North Haven couple Julius Button and Sofia wed amid happiness yet drift apart due to Sofia’s temper and disdain for the violin. Julius leaves after a clash, later reunites with his father who learns Julius is alive. Years pass. the family learns of Julius’s voyage, but he never sees Sofia again.
A patent horseshoe design offers a lighter, three quarter shoe with a stamped under surface pattern for better pavement grip. It weighs about two and a half pounds per four, uses four nails, reduces repair time and cost, and preserves frogs and heels to lessen concussion.
A reflection on how eating habits expose character and national life. The text cites a test of class and church in England via convivial dining, recounting a waiter’s quip about whether a dinner party is high or low church and its impact on provisions.
A renowned New York area dairy farm once alleged to supply city households with eyes milk and butter faced a major liability when executors settled the estate. An outstanding bill for milk from a large swill milk concern surfaced, dampening the former patrons’ enthusiasm and exposing the scheme behind the venture.
A Broadway beggar with a cheerful face asks for coins to buy coffee and a sandwich. The man who speaks first hesitates, then offers two cents, while the beggar jokes that he won’t fix the price. The exchange ends with a small handover and the beggar accepting it.
A quoted note from Youth's Companion describes Carl Schurz's view that few foreigners speak or write English as well as he does. He recounts arriving in America, asking for an English classic, receiving the Vicar of Wakefield, translating it into German, re translating back, and thereby “knowing the English language.”
A brief note discusses superstition around pins and how gifting or trading pins affects friendship. It mentions sensitive people who view exchanging a pin as a prick to friendship and others who go out of their way to pick up pins by the roadside.
A rare plant named the snake plant was displayed by Mrs. Judge Chesnut. The succulent stem resembles a snake and carries a large Easter lily shaped dark purple flower with a single purple stamen and offensive odor. Presented to Mrs. Chesnut by her sister from Frankfort Kentucky, Platte City, Missouri.
Dr Talmage argues a strong body aids a strong soul and commends gymnasium training. He cites physical health boosting mental energy, tempering temperament, and supporting spiritual life, urging Christians to adopt regular exercise and prudent diet to prevent wasted vitality. The piece links muscular development to moral vigor, citing Luther and warning against neglect.
A fashionable widow recalls white dresses as a sweet society emblem of the past while noting the current trend toward prints. She argues white suits the young and pretty, yet is now rare except at commencements and weddings, and claims mature women can still look best in white.
Harvard’s dean’s office is depicted as purgatory where undergraduates face a high court of justice. The campus lore recalls a cartoon in every freshman’s room showing Mephistopheles at the door of U 5 and the warning that those who enter lose all hope.
A compilation of aphorisms and opinions on murder remorse church decline and character from diverse voices. It contrasts Surgeon Bruce Thomson on remorse among Scottish inmates with sayings from Florian Cicero Leighton Shakespeare and others about memory vengeance and faith.
In sugar refining, metallic kettles are used and some kettles can hold up to a thousand gallons, illustrating the scale of industrial processing in these factories.
The Independent argues religion should embrace joy and social pleasures along with penance. It cites Jesus attending feasts, wedding wine, and happiness in daily life, urging Christians to celebrate Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas with balance. It warns against asceticism, praises kindness, and calls children to learn from example.
An essay from Youth's Companion explains that old fashion terms like axe, piny, and laylock are survivals of archaic English rather than corruptions. It cites Wycliffe, Coverdale, Browne, and Landor to show these forms were once standard and polite. The piece notes Irish speech and other regional usages retain older spellings and pronunciations, now fallen out of favor.
Francois, a devoted valet, sleeps beside his master Viscount de B at 3am. The viscount quietly undresses and returns to bed. Francois awakens and jokes that the beast has not come in yet, prompting a gentle remark that the beast is back in its lair.
A Yale professor admits a superstition guiding dress: he always puts on the right shoe, right trouser leg, and right sleeve first, fearing misfortune if the left side is favored. The unusual belief centers on preventing mishaps during changing clothes.
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