Bible the Greatest Wonder of the Age
A preacher extols the Bible as the greatest wonder of the age, noting its long preservation, unity despite forty authors over 1500 years, and its impact on individuals from alcoholism to crime. It guides life, brings wisdom, comfort, and transformation, urging reading and teaching to all. The talk ends with a light joke about hats and a husband’s quip.
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Talmaga
Niagara Falls
Pyramids
Egypt
Hanging Gardens
Babylon
Colossus
Rhodes
Arabia
Syria
Babylonia
Asia Minor
Greece
Rome
Israel
God
Hell
Christ
Wisfon
Clayton S. Kauffman Seeks State Senate Vote in Caroline County
A candidate for State Senate in Caroline County appeals to voters via a letter promising to work toward lower taxes. He explains inability to meet every voter in person due to county size and asks for support and votes.
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Caroline County
Clayton S. Kauffman
New Orleans Creole Proud and Clannish
The piece defines Creole as French and Spanish born in New Orleans with its own language and customs. It contrasts misunderstood meanings, noting Creole identity includes exclusive social circles, distinctive dialects, and a mix of French roots with local evolutions.
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New Orleans
Pendleton East
Outlsing
Louisiana
English Choir Sings to Old Hurdy Gurdy
Barrel organs and hurdy gurdies filled English churches in the early eighteenth century. Trottiscliffe parish church in Kent houses the only elaborate surviving instrument still used for services. The organ has sixty hymn tunes and is still operated by the sexton for Sunday services and weddings.
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Trottiscile
Wrotham
Kent
Trottiscliffe
How April Fools' Day Began in 16th Century Calendar Reform
The New York Times explains that the shift of New Year from March 25 to January 1 in 1564 and the eight day celebration ending on April 1 created confusion. People continued fooling others with visits and gift exchanges, giving rise to April Fools' Day as a tradition.
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New York
Odd Rain Making Device Tied to Plants in Seventeenth Century
A fragment discusses a belief that weather affected plant growth and rain, noting a practice of burning ferns to summon rain. It mentions Charles I’s visit to Staffordshire and an order by the earl of Pembroke to stop fern burning, tied to Devonshire’s "firing the bracken" custom.
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Charles I
Staffordshire
Earl of Pembroke
Montgomery
Ferring
Devonshire
Londen Mull
Notice to Creditors for Emma C. Shupfelt Estate
Notice issued by Mary S Willis administrator for Emma C Shupfelt late of Caroline county Maryland. Creditors must file claims with vouchers by May 6 1927 or be barred from estate benefits. Administration granted by Orphans Court of Caroline county October 1 1926.
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Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
Emma C. Shupfelt
Notice to Creditors of Ambrose W Bradley in Caroline County
In Equity No 2100 Circuit Court for Caroline County equity action. Notice to creditors of Ambrose W Bradley and all persons with an interest in the redemption of mortgaged premises to file claims with vouchers attached with the Auditor by December 2. Pliny Fisher Auditor.
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Caroline County
Ambrose W. Bradley
Pliny Fisher
Typewriting to Music at London College of Cogland
In a London college Cogland girls learn typewriting with fox trots and military marches. With rhythm, three letter words per beat, then longer words, and finally sentences are typed. As speed rises two letters per beat are used, rhythmic movement reducing fatigue.
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London
Cogland
Desirable residence on Market Street in Denton
Desirable north side Market Street Denton between Sixth and Seventh with electric lights bath and outbuildings. A splendid location immediate possession and liberal terms. THE DENTON NATIONAL BANK. Stoves For Sale. Now is the time to subscribe.
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Market Street
Denton
Denton National Bank
Candidate for Clerk of Circuit Court of Caroline County
A regional candidate explains campaign aims for the Caroline County Clerk of Circuit Court race. The letter notes the incumbent George A. Deakyne and contrasts qualifications and long service with seventy thousand dollars in compensation. The author, born near Greensboro, Maryland, details self education in rural schools and a career path toward the clerkship, pledging undivided attention if elected, and closes with a personal garden offer from W. OH. Nuttle of Denton, Maryland.
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Chat Court
Caroline County
George A. Deakyne
Greensboro
State Normal School
West Chester
Pass
Magnolia
Camden
Del
Denton
Dunhsne
Tam
Wall
The Adam of Gonte in a Sixteenth Century Genealogy
A London library document in the Heralds College traces Saxon kings to Adam and Eve. It lists Alexander and Nebuchadnezzar among ancestors and notes Adam died from gonte and was buried at Hebron. The manuscript features pen and ink drawings of the fall Babel and the ark and has been in Heralds College custody for 200 years.
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Herald's College
London
England
Adam and Eve
Our Lord
Alexander
Nebuchadneszar
Tower of Babel
Adam
Hebron
The
Heerald’s College
Old Problem Leaves Room for Argument
A long standing debate weighs whether bachelors or married men live longer. Experts differ, and no conclusive result emerges after extensive statistics across many countries. The topic influences personal choices and insurance risk assessments.
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Che
Lfe
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Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson, Inc. Publishers
A. H. Leaman Maembar
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
A. H. Leaman
Adrine Atanossian
Near East Relief
Loweppa
PRANL
United States
Lawrence B. Towers
Oathire Ty Pen
Adartin Poe Oat Ween
Mary S Willis
J Owen Knotts
Henry Ro Lewis
WM. Pepper Constable
Maryland Trust Building
Baltimore, Md
Elkton
Allen’s
Portor
Nulile Tidwe Co
W. OH. Nuttle
John T. Carter
Ford
Dragon Hills
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Denton Auto Co
Victor
M. Kk
Newnam Denton, MD
M. K. Newnam
Denon, MD
OUR Service
M&ans
Dodge Brothers, Inc
Dodge Brothers
Whitby & Carroll
Dougee Brothers Motor Cars
Boonemteel T
Chevrol Eet
Mats
Landau
O.b. Flor
Mich
Chevrolet
Chevrolet’s
General Motors
Den-Mar Mobile CO
Denton, Maryland
Portland
J. A. Williams
Goldsboro,Md
North American Cement Corp
Hagerstown, MD
Ernest G. Cooper Denton, Md
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