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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1902
Page
2
The county commissioners test a two district road contract as a model for all roads. They expect substantial savings on upfront costs and yearly maintenance while improving quality. The move, backed by broad public sentiment, aims to standardize specifications and reduce mismanaged labor.
The piece argues President Roosevelt favors government machinery over private opinion and warns of monarchical drift. It notes Denton’s urban development plan under engineer Charles S. York, a major summer project likely boosting housing and property values. It highlights USGS flood studies and Manitoba Assinobia wheat surplus sent to Duluth, with the Governor set to sign bills next Tuesday.
On Monday last a Pennsylvania Railroad train carrying President Cassatt ran from Philadelphia to Jersey City in seventy seven minutes at about seventy miles per hour for the ninety mile run. The engine was No.30, the same that previously hauled Prince Henry during his visit. A Democratic love feast is planned for the 14th in New York with invitations to ex President Cleveland and other leaders. Governor Smith reappointed Col. John W. Avirett as State Game Warden for two more years from April 1, praising his past two years of service.
The Maryland Legislature adjourned Monday evening with praise for presiding officers. Senate President John Hubner received a costly loving cup, and House Speaker Noble A. Mitchell was gifted an oak chest of silverware. The Robinson Congressional redistricting bill passed the House and awaits the Governor’s signature, with district changes redefining wards and counties. The Queen Anne’s Railroad act became law, and thirty liquor laws were enacted, most as temperance measures. Eastern Shore residents welcome the new rail project and economic notices fill local ads.
Our Dress Goods Department offers attractive season bargains in black dress goods from 150 to 1.25 a yard and all wool goods at 250. Silks and satins for waists and suits, summer dimities and lawns new this season, silk pongee for dresses at 250, equal to 750 and 1.00 silks in wear and look. R and G corsets, corset sets, 50c, plus 10, 15, 25 and 60c hosiery, Eclipse shirts for men noted for fit and washability.
Carpet Department promotes bargains on carpets rugs mats and window shades with prices from 10c to 50c for rugs carpentry fixtures valvets curtain poles and wood fixtures. Offers include closeout rugs 50c to 3 75 carpets 23c to 1 25 and shades 10c with value 16c to 25c and 35c.
A local store touts new season clothing across men boys and children with suits from 60 cents to 16 dollars pants 230 to 5 dollars and shoes 1 to 3 75. It boasts New York imports value prices and special Saturday grocery bargains plus fresh seeds and queensware selections.
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