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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1899

Page

4

Earth eating around the world a curious diet and its observers

The article surveys a global habit of eating earth and clay. It cites Humboldt on rock butter with Kilhansen quarrymen, Swedish woodmen eating bark bread, Degentors in Sweden using clay for soup and bread, and other groups such as the Sen Dyaks and Jayna women consuming earth to shape bodies and sustain meals. It notes analyses finding minerals and organic matter in earth and dismisses savagery labels, ending with various examples from India to South America.

Europe Kilhansen Humbollt Humboldt Amur Laing Mr. Laing Stockholm Scinde Spencer St. John Sen Dyaks Alwys Seribas Jayna S Luntholdt New Caledonia Cloquet Uilschet Southamerica Pall Mall Gazette

Free medical letters promise cure for women’s health

A historical ad claims sympathy cannot heal physical disease and promotes Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo as a physician offering free letter consultation for women. It touts a large staff, 30 years practice, and more than half a million treated, with advice sent confidentially and stamps required for medical books.

R. V. Pierce Pierce Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Uffalo N.Y Common Sense R. V. Fierce Buffalo N. Y

Maryland Governor Proclaims Constitutional Amendment Publication

Maryland Governor Lloyd Lowndes orders publication of a proposed constitutional amendment approved April 1898. The measure adds Section 31A to Article Four, setting pay for Baltimore judges and directing a statewide referendum on November 7, 1899 with ballots for and against the amendment. The proclamation appears under the Great Seal in Annapolis.

General Assembly of Maryland Annapolis State of Baltimore Supreme Bench Baltimore City Sali Lloyp Lown- Des General Assembly Iaf Livyp Lownes Grorae E. Lowares

Patterns in Piquepin fabrics arrive for selection

We have just received a few desirable patterns in Piquepin plain corded white and figured. Selection offers variety for tailoring and dressmaking needs.

Fragmentary OCR shows mixed numbers and notes from 1961

The readable lines contain sequences of times prices and codes such as 11:20, 9 07, 11 50 and 1961 among unclear letters. No coherent event or person is discernible.

Silk-front Shirts and Accessories Sale Offer

Classified notice seeks 95 percent reduction on silk-front shirts beauty pins belt buckles handkerchiefs and ties. Ribbons in all colors and widths wanted and buyer seeks stock at discounted prices. Organizational or vendor details not provided in readable text.

Mats Offered For Camp Meeting At Reduced Prices

Advertises MATTINGS for a camp meeting at reduced prices starting from 10 cents and up, highlighting affordable shelter and seating under a camp setting.

Prices per Bolt Interest in Old Pricing Values

A brief note offering old pricing on bolts to attract buyers. Mentions per bolt rates that may spark interest without providing specific figures or quantities.

J G Godwin Company Offers Bargains on Dress Goods

We are ready to show best line of dies goods clothing and notions with latest novelties. Dress fabrics include black crepons per yard 0 to 2.50 plaid dress goods 0. to 1.25 broad cloth venetian and silks. Blankets 50 cents to 3.50 per pair and $1.40 comforts for 30 cents. See us before you buy your fall and winter domestics.

Jess Seco

Bargains Across Men Women and Children Clothing Goods

A department store advertises low prices on Union Suits hosiery gloves coats and capes for men and children. It touts 1000 suits overcoats tailor-made pants carpets and matings with special bargains and a ladies waiting room and homey store yard for customers and teams.

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