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Melvin and Johnson announces Saturday morning publication for September 4 1926. Local distributors and readers are urged to pick up the issue with news, notices, and market items.
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1926
Page
7
English Writer Tells Tall Fish Stories
In the Savoy Hotel London winter garden a double tragedy struck when two famous goldfish Er nest and Ava died after a guest discarded cigar ash into their fountain. The piece also recalls other legendary long lived fish such as the Holy Trout of Kilee and the Saint Andrew fountain’s Teter, noted for years in London lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savoy Hotel
London
Ernest
Ava
Teter
Herved
St. Andrew-by-the Wardrobe
Leland
Jim
Tramps Quiet Remark Leaves Big Impression
A wandering tramp passed by a group of children and heard their laughter from a chestnut tree. He paused, then crowed that he would like to be with them up top, asking to climb. He finally added he would be next to heaven, and walked on, leaving the children thoughtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whham Orpen
Ireland
How to Detect Gold in Creek Placer Deposits and Nuggets
Instructional notes by Victor Shaw from Adventure Magazine describe tests to distinguish gold from pyrite. It covers color, light reflection, and nitric acid, plus field methods to pan creek sands, locate bed rock deposits, and identify bench placers in historic prospecting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Shaw
Adventure Magazine
Mercury the Liquid Metal and Its California Source
Mercury is a metallic element existing as a liquid except at very low temperatures and is commonly called quicksilver. It cannot be subdivided but forms many compounds with oxygen and nitrogen. Much of the world supply comes from California where ores contain mercury, separated by chemical processes. Gold dust readily unites with mercury to form an amalgam, later removed by distillation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Famous English Regiment Named Tronsites at Mars ton Mouvor
The Fronsides or Tronsites were a renowned Cromwell era cavalry unit of about a thousand horsemen from eastern England. They were deeply religious, never defeated in battle, and praised by Cromwell for their continual victories against the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Cromwell
Marston
England
Cromwell
Kansas City Star
Great Christian Creed Athanasian origin and legacy
The Athanasian Creed ranks as one of Christianity’s three great creeds alongside the Apostles and Nicene creeds. Its name derives from Athanasius, defender of orthodoxy, though its authorship is debated. It is noted for the disputable double tenet clauses and medieval orthodoxy as its standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christendom
Athanasius
Arius
Orthodous
Hilary
Arles
Straw Hats Tax Evasion and Reform in 18th Century Scotland
A 1706 tax on hats covered felt wool beaver and leather while straw hats escaped. In 1798 Edinburgh dealers noted straw was not listed in materials, bringing straw hats into tax scope. A swift amendment soon halted the evasion, and the act stayed in force until 1811 allowing eight caps exemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchequer
Edinburgh
How to Solve a Crossword Puzzle in The Journal
The puzzle explains filling white spaces with horizontal and vertical words, numbers point to definitions, and only dictionary terms are used except proper names. It lists numerous horizontal and vertical clues with mixed accuracy and typos, noting abbreviations and obsolete forms.
Handshake Guide to Love by Dr Bush
The article presents a view from Dr David V Bush an applied psychology teacher who argues handshakes signal fit for courtship He says shake hands before pursuing love to gauge compatibility and avoid trouble He warns marriage as a goal may be a grave if love ends after the knot is tied emphasizing character analysis early in courtship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David V. Bush
Doctor Bush
In 1925 Corn Market Trends and Production
A Sears Roebuck Foundation survey notes 1925 corn output rose to 2.900 billion bushels, with total marketable crop near 2.962 billion. Despite poor Southwest yields, the corn belt produced high quality grain, leaving ample stock and lower prices. US remains 70 percent of world production. New uses like corn sugar boost consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Med
Sears-Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
Olio
Potanmae
Chicago
United States
Language shifts as dictionaries grow thicker
Lansing State Journal laments how many new words blur meanings as newspapers adopt new senses. It notes retainers like secure used for obtain, warns against erosion of clarity, and ponders whether language will drift toward obscurity as vocabularies swell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ts Wilters
Lansing State Journal
Rocking Stones Credited to Glaciers by London Answers
The article explains erratic boulders formed by glacier movement. It notes the powder stone as the largest in the field and mentions a 3,000 ton Swiss rock containing 45,000 cubic feet of stone. Visitors can see glaciers transport such rocks today, moving them slowly along the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borrowdale
Lata
London
Switzerland
Alps
Removing Temptation During a church lecture incident
A Howard County Courant account recalls a church gathering where the pastor lectured using stereopilean slides in a darkened hall. The narrator notes a nearly empty collection plate after a large audience, joking that a starving dollar tempted someone to steal, leading to a chipped nickel being saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polf Dunhds
Howard Courant
Excavation Plan for Ancient Roman Stadium Revealed
A report outlines plans to excavate the Ciroeus Maximus in Rome, noted as the greatest auditum ever built with a capacity around 220000. It compares its scale to modern venues like the Yale Bowl, describes its three tiers near the Colosseum, and recalls Julius Caesar hosting games, battles with beasts, and crowd entertainment in ancient times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Colosseum
Bere Julius Caesar
Charlot
Qlum
Acta
Why some are born dumb and the doctor’s late reply
In a Halimore News vignette a patient named Mes asks the doctor why some people are born without the muscles of speech. The doctor’s response is blunt and the patient retorts about the value of education, noting the exchange ends with the doctor quoting “Cause they Is.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny
Hem
Tery
Shemes
Haltimore News
Henry M Stanley on prayer and expeditions
Henry M. Stanley reflects that prayer made him more confident joyful and hopeful during expeditions. He says prayer strengthened his resolve and lifted his spirit to endure over 1 000 miles of difficult terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henory M. Stanley
Red Indian Chemistry and Craft Traditions
The Indians are said to be the first chemists in America. They used bone soaked in ashes and water to shape arrow heads spears and knives. They prepared hides made glue from fish scales waterproofed canoe seams with pitch tempered clay for pottery and dyed clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Deluded grading seen near Hollywood sparks caution
The Los Angeles chamber of commerce states that the Magnetical near Hollywood is an optical delusion. It seems upgraded but is actually a two per cent downgrade. Similar deceptive grading appears in mountainous terrain where irrigation ditches viewed from afar can seem to run uphill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Hollywood
Labor and Enjoy Life Labor Is a Good Cure for Melancholy
A brief item notes that labor and cheerful living help counter melancholy and mentions a tanherer traveling the death by own action route in a cautionary context. The fragment underscores self-improvement through work.
Hydraulic Mining in California Dates to 1852
Early records indicate hydraulic mining began in California as early as 1852. The note cites 19th century practices and regional expansion of mining methods during the gold rush era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Made Cuttlefish Useful Early Romans Trade
Early Romans used cuttlefish ink to create ink from the Hyuld. The practice shows how ancient traders exploited available resources to produce writing materials.
Goldsboro Bank v Nathan Clark heirs in Caroline Orphans Court
In Equity the Goldsboro Bank of Goldsboro Maryland sues for sale of Nathan Clark’s real estate to pay debts. The bill notes a $550 debt, a $2500 real estate value, and heirs named as non residents. The court orders publication and notice to missing defendants for appearance by October 15, 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Clark
Goldsboro Bank of
Goldsboro
Maryland
Caroline County
James Clark
Emma Clark
Desota
Indiana
Salle Clark Attia
Edward Attix
Kansas
Charles U. Clark
Albert W. Clark
Elnora Clark
Warren
John W. Clark
Orphans’ Court
Sallie Attis
Ella A. Clark
Powell G. Clark
Delilah Clark
Mack KK. Clark
Elizabeth Clark
Angie Burbee
Frank Burbee
Richard T. West
Elisha H. Harper
William J. Shawn
J. Kawin Hanwoop
Register of Wills
Kelley Seeks Orphans Court Judge Seat in Caroline Dem Primaries
Oscar E. Kelley announces his candidacy for Judge of the Orphans' Court in Caroline County. He seeks support from Democratic voters for the primary on September 14 and pledges to serve the county with the best efforts. August 11, 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Oscar E. Kelley
Nelson H. Fooks Seeks State Senate Seat in Primary
The county press carries a candidate’s announcement that Nelson H. Fooks will run for the State Senate this fall, subject to Democratic primaries. The notice follows the customary use of the press for public office declarations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
Nelson H. Fooks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Melvin & Johnson, Inc. Publishers
Tramp
Royal Artillery
Muale
Jiewels
Vin Bryon
Igo
Lea
Gyi
the Wise Doctor
Red Indian Chemistry
OFI
Board of Supervisors of Elections For
Firat
Henderson
Greensboro
Denton
Preston
Vitth
Pederalsburg
Milesboro
West Dien Pon
Ridgely
Amercan Corner
Ler Higiutpt
Milton HH. Rot
Harry L. Mason
C. Leslie Walls
Westy EL Thawles
The
Goldsboro Bank
Sallie Atay
Edward Attux
Elin M. Clark
Mack K. Chirk
Chy
Etn
Cate
Chevrolet
Fisher
Den-Mar Mobile Company
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
A. W. Short & Co
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