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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1928
Page
8
Comparison of 1828 girls with present era shows women’s change and continuity. The 15 year old Miss 1829 is described in dour terms with historical attire and strict morality. The piece contrasts dutiful early longing for social life with modern freedoms and enduring pressures on appearance and virtue.
Greenland was initially settled by Scandinavians about the year 1000 but dwindled before 1500 due to Eskimo incursions. A modern Danish colony existed, and the Southsonian Institution cites an Eskimo stock of about 11 000, noting many mixed-blood individuals adopting Eskimo customs and language.
August Arrhenius, Swedizh dentist and physicist, argues life is an Interstellar element transmitted between worlds. He proposes spores emitted by habitable planets travel through space for ages, most destroyed by heat, some landing on ready bodies. He suggests meteor transfer as another path for life spread.
Historic Kenilworth Castle in Warwick Shire has played a major role in England's history. In 1575 it hosted ten days of entertainments for Queen Elizabeth by the Earl of Leicester. The surviving walls enclose seven acres, with gatehouse Caesar's tower the Mervyns tower and great hall among the principal remains. the Leicester buildings are ruined.
The St Paul Pioneer Press notes an indignant purist objecting to a prominent Oregon attorney using a misattributed quotation. The exact line cited would be there is no fury like a woman scorned, though the source notes that such variations are common and that Congreve never wrote the exact phrase.
The passage traces silverware across civilizations from ancient Egypt and Greece to Rome, praising sterling silver as a cherished noble tableware. It notes abundant possession, ceremonial use, and the metal's preservation through history as a constant of luxury and daily life.
A Critic quotes that education and intelligence are virtues enabling different social functioning. Education allows people to get along without intelligence, while intelligence allows people to get along without education. A few possess both virtues and become our real teachers.
A violin that plays itself has been perfected by two French engineers. The instrument, said to perform classics and fox trots, uses an ordinary bow with a mechanical attachment to stroke strings. It is operated by perforated disks and powered by electricity.
A well dressed woman reflects on life’s burdens amid a new car arrival. She notes the car was lighter than her boss and remarks that everyone carries their cross, sharing a personal perspective on hardship and resilience.
The Navy operates compass stations along coasts using wireless gear to locate vessels in fog. Operators relay signals that fix direction and distance, enabling ships to determine their position within minutes and pilot safely.
George Godfrey argues pessimism drains joy and urges cultivating a happy life seen in farming. He contends weather signs and uncertainty tempt ruin, but faith and a hopeful outlook sustain work and community.
A French paper asks if great writers must be plagued by bad handwriting. It cites Victor Hugo whose writing resembled a battlefield and notes printers struggled to decipher him. Stevenson, Sydney Smith had similar issues, while Bennett, Hardy, and Wells often wrote legibly. each followed different early paths.
Excavations at Colchester England by the Essex Archaeological Society reveal wall plasters colored in green red yellow and blue. Floors show colored pavements and black red yellow and white tesserae. Mosaic patterns indicate early Roman occupation craftsmanship. Rubbish pit yields hundreds of intact pottery vessels dating to Emperor Valerian era A D S-117.
The Ganges is portrayed as the sacred river of the Bindus with holy places such as Benares Allahabad and Gangotri along its banks. A Hindu legend says Princess Gunda transformed into the river to purify the country and believers seek cremation ash release in its waters. The main stream spans about 1507 miles with bends deemed sacred and pilgrims travel from source to mouth in six months or more for a pilgrimage.
The article explains Roman baths used a heated masonry tank with a furnace beneath a copper plate. It notes the hot room door rests on brick pillars, and walls include dampers and multiple chimneys for heat regulation. The description claims Persia still uses similar methods in towns and villages.
A historical note explains that perspiring feet attract lightning, which heats moisture into steam and causes the sole or entire shoe to be blown off when a bolt strikes a wearer. The explanation frames such events as a straightforward consequence of electricity meeting dampness.
The undersigned who bought a local business in Centreville will sell on Second Street at the Dr J M Haymker property. Items include bedroom and living room furniture, chairs, Morris chair, library table, bookcase, divan, rugs, electric washing machine, airtight heater, cook stove, Red Star gasoline stove, Magna Vox Radio, and many more. After the furniture sale the dwelling will be offered. Terms to be announced on sale day.
Readies for the holiday season with a push to stock Christmas cards and related greeting items. Local shops promote selections and discounts as shoppers plan purchases ahead of December celebrations.
Wilbert L. Merriken as assignee for collection offers at public sale in front of the Denton Court House door the property described as land in the Eighth Election District Caroline County with improvements including an 8 room two story frame house barn sheds and 80 acres arable. Sale to be between 2 and 4 p m on a date to be announced with one half cash and the balance in six months secured by note. Title papers at purchaser expense. Auctioneer L F Covey.
A long list of farming gear and household items offered for sale includes wagons and carts, Dearborn implements, McCormick mower and binder, corn cutters and planters, hoes, shovels, harnesses, plows, drag, drill, log chains, saddles, tools, hay, crates, crates, kitchen and bedroom furniture, a gun, and various farming implements. Items are described with quantities and conditions such as new and to be sold in a mixed rural goods sale.
House for sale on S Second Street Denton Maryland with pipeless furnace electric lights water stationary tubs wall cabinet ironing board. Garage at Sot Tacied.
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