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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1926
Page
7
Saturday morning issue dated September 25 1926 from Denton Journal. Melvin and Johnson Inc publish the local newspaper, providing community news, advertisements, and notices in Denton.
A historical sketch traces the hot dog from Bologna sausage through Germany and Vienna to Frankfurter and Wiener names, noting German and Austrian adoption, later popularization in Coney Island. It cites Col lier’s Magazine figures on large production and annual pounds sold.
Hugh Miller, once a Cromarty quarry worker turned bank accountant, authored Scenes and Legends in Northern Scotland and The Testimony of the Rocks. A supporter of the disunion movement, he led the Edinburgh Witness from 1840 and wrote controversial pamphlets. His life of modest means ended in self-inflicted suicide at age fifty six on Christmas Eve 1850.
St Nicholas notes Coulter's pine of California bears cones often 12 metres or more in length and 8 inches wide. Cones weigh two to three pounds and have scales ending in curved points. The tree stands 50 to 60 feet high, sometimes 10 feet taller when old, with bluish foliage and symmetrical branches. Cones seldom fall, leaving old trees thick with fruit.
An American sailor and companion taught first native pearl divers to bob underwater. In 1868 a boat diving experiment succeeded. Natives became expert, diving to unusual depths. Japanese divers off the Pacific islands wore loin cloths from 1877. Some pearling harvests were rich, with one pearler using 40 natives yielding about 25 tons annually despite a September to April season.
British scientists report experiments on bird eyesight. A thrush sees a worm 100 yards away in grass. A sparrow spots a dropped crumb 50 yards distant and dashes for it. A swallow flying 40 miles an hour notes gnats 100 yards ahead. A hawk 300 feet up detects a mouse through dense brush. Eagles and vultures have super telescopic sight and keener vision.
The mud springing fishes of tropical Africa Asia and Australia prefer land for food. They resemble frogs on marshy ground along mangrove shores. Using tall ventral fins and body bends they climb stems and slide along branches. When disturbed they drop into mud and stay out of water for hours. Source: Kansas City Times.
A fragment describes the mangosteen fruit, noting its need for never falling below 85 degrees, its small size, purple rind, and delicate white pulp. It mentions Queen Victoria allegedly offering a reward for bringing a dish of mangosteens to Buckingham Palace, a prize never claimed.
The Journal presents a crossword puzzle with numbered horizontal and vertical clues. Entries include 56 pieces and a mix of ordinary terms and proper nouns. definitions cover common words, abbreviations, and archaic forms, with instructions on placement and theme notes.
A profile of Nathaniel Hawthorne recounts his early publication struggles with Twice Told Tales and Fanshawe, his move to Seclusion in Salem, and his rise to literary prominence after years of obscurity. It notes his celebrated works including The Scarlet Letter, The House of the Seven Gables, and The Blithedale Romance.
The article argues that the term Johnny cake likely derives from Shawnee or journey cake. It describes Shawnee corn cake baked on a heated stone, used by Indians across Maryland to Ohio, with early settlers adopting the name Shawnee cake and later corrupting it to Johnny cake.
A Dutch auction variant from Holland provides bidders with numbered chairs connected to a price dial on the auctioneer platform. Bidders press a chair button to drop out as the dial climbs. When all but one withdraw, a bell rings and the winning bid is shown without noise or fuss.
Historic Vallombrosa Abbey sits about fifteen miles east of Vievence in Italy. Founded around 1093 by John Guindbert, its grand 17th century buildings lie in a secluded Apennine valley, ringed by Ur, beech and chestnut forests. Suppressed in 1869, it became a forestry school and later attracted Dante, Ariosto, and Milton for literary mentions, drawing artists and tourists seeking its storied serenity.
The note repeats the prompt phrase indicating a request for the prior week’s puzzle answer. It lacks named persons or organizations and presents no clear event, date, or location to inform a fuller summary.
The Office of the Supervisors of Elections for Caroline county in Denton Maryland issues a notice dated September 16, 1926. It records official election administration actions and deadlines affecting local voters and polling procedures in Caroline county.
Notice of registration sittings by Caroline County Officials under Article 383 of the Maryland Code. Registrations occur September 28 1926 and October 5 1926 with a revision session October 2 1996 at district sites Henderson Greensboro Denton Preston American Corner. Supervisors: Lee Signutt Milton El Roe Harry A. Mason. Clerk: G C Lestie Walls.
A playful verse about a girl and an aging man imagining life as they grow older. The couple exchanges roles from child and parent to keep their bond alive. It ends with the idea that as they age they will continue to pretend together and remain close.
A compact reflection on self belief and teamwork. It argues that defeat is common, victory results from repeated setbacks, and faith in oneself and in colleagues is essential. The piece highlights honesty, sympathy, justice, and progress as core principles guiding success.
Advertises certified Mammoth Red Lerd Wheat with zero cockle, claiming yields up to 68 thousand bushels per acre and an average over two years in DUSNeSs, inviting purchase at 32.00 per bushel.
Good live hustler with ear who desires no permanent occupation selling the Heberling's big line of medicines, toilet articles, poultry powder, dip, and related goods direct to farmers in your home county. Only one dealer per territory. Average weekly profits for dependable workers from $10 to $40. Give up current occupation. G. C. Heberling Company Dept 1400 Bloomington Illinois.
A humorous anecdote from Capper's Weekly describes a kiss to the wrong man during a newly married cousin's visit. The narrator rushes in kissing Alice and then the man, only to learn he is not her husband but the minister staying with them. John waits in the car, leaving embarrassment in its wake.
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