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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1926
Page
2
Lesson on Exodus 33 centers God’s house in the wilderness and Moses friendship with God. Topics cover divine guidance, withdrawal of presence, and Moses prayer for fuller knowledge, God’s presence, and glory, with emphasis on communion in the tent and Joshua’s fidelity.
A compact expression asserts that God's manifest presence peaked at Jesus death on the cross. The speaker claims universal witness to this divine moment as proof of divine immersion in human history.
The true prayer in great trial or sorrow is not for deliverance but to pass through them unharmed.
A homing pigeon found with a basket of birds on a bicycle at Woodseats helped identify a man found unconscious at a Sleep DIN. Police released two pigeons with notes, then received a message from a Chesterfield area owner confirming the man’s identity.
Across Maryland Virginia West Virginia and the District of Columbia telephone employees push a safety campaign. In 1923 a total of twenty seven lost time accidents were recorded among 3000 plant staff, a new company best. First aid training began in 1921 with 16 selected men and Major Shields directing courses through the American Red Cross.
A sermon on Hebrews 12 2 exploring Jesus as author and finisher of faith The piece explains why He endured the cross despising its shame and the joy set before Him The joy lies in sinners repenting and accepting His atoning work, with references to Romans 5 8 and Luke 15 10.
Reports detail 3300 mile eastward and 2900 mile westward broadcasts between New York London and Maine Houlton showing varying phraseology pronunciation and line and radio link progress. Officials say long distance telephone service depends on solving fluctuating reception and will continue tests begun three years ago.
A devotional reflection asserts that love, not rules, renews a person. Jesus asked Peter about love, implying that sincere love for Christ causes a fundamental change. Love is described as a powerful, redeeming energy capable of making a new creature.
Sugar in various forms includes granulated lump pulverized and brown sugars all mostly sugar. A pound of candy equals a pound of sugar in fuel value. Water chocolate and cut meats add no fuel but are used in candy. Thick syrups like honey and molasses are about three quarters sugar per pound while jellies and jams are about one half pound sugar per pound.
In a playful exchange the two brothers discuss their new baby sister. The elder declares he knows how it happened, phrasing it with comic solemnity that “God said, Let there be Phyllis,” and there was Phyllis.
A transalantloner relates stories of memory lapses in the smoking room. A man confesses he often misremembers names and numbers, and a recent check reveals a surprising connection involving his wife. The letter from Jim confirms prior involvement with the man's wife.
A stark reflection attributed to Abraham Lincoln about feeling driven to knees by conviction that personal wisdom and that of others are insufficient on a decisive day. The quote frames a moment of humility and dependence beyond oneself.
An old saying advises that relief from depression comes from observing others rather than dwelling on one’s own fortune. The piece suggests widening perspective to grasp how people elsewhere face daily challenges.
A historical note references Donn Piatt’s line about taxation reaching to the base while labor pays all, reflecting mid-19th century sentiment on tax, class, and labor. The remark highlights tensions between government burden and worker contributions in economic discourse.
A government member noted for likeness to his famous father visited a woman in his constituency who is over one hundred years old. Her memory failed, mistaking him for his father, prompting her to remark with a sharp quip about his son.
A short reflective piece questions whether removing fear from childhood would produce fearless men and women, pondering the impact of abusive or punitive treatment on courage and character.
Notice to judges clerks voters that the primary election will be held in Caroline County across seven districts from 7 am to 7 pm on Tuesday September 14 1926. Poll sites listed: Henderson Greensboro Denton Preston FEDERALSBURG Hillsboro West Denton Ridgely American Corner. Balloting for Governor Maryland and U S Senator nominations and Clerk of the Court of Appeals. Return judges to noon Thursday after the election.
In a reflective note the piece argues growth comes not from imitation but from growing one’s own resources to replace removed fragments. It suggests learning through creation and personal reconstruction rather than copying others.
Governor Albert C. Ritchie orders publication of the text of Chapter 116 of the 1921 Maryland Acts proposing to amend Article 4 by adding Section 31-A to authorize Baltimore’s Mayor and City Council to pay judges additional salaries. The proclamation directs newspapers in counties and Baltimore to publish the amendment ahead of the November 2, 1926 election for voter adoption or rejection.
John QO Ivins et al file in equity to obtain sale of Harriet L Ivins real estate in Burrsville village Caroline county Maryland valued under 2500. The suit seeks court distribution of sale proceeds among heirs including John O Ivins Addison W Ivins James Harvey Ivins Rene Ivins Lambert R Ivins Emma Ivins Abijah D Ivins Dora Ivins, Clark C Ivins and Harry C Ivins.
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