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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
2
The Denton Journal dated Saturday April 7 1900 lists Melvin Steele and Johnson as editors and proprietors. This item records the publication roles and date for the historical newspaper.
Washington correspondence notes Democratic council activity for the coming presidential campaign. Interventions by gold Democrats, Croker, and Bryan supporters aim to unite the party while debates over the Chicago silver platform continue. Senator Blackburn voices a plan to open mints to silver with flexible ratio.
H D Bates of St Thomas Ontario captured the Grand American Handicap after a dramatic shootout with J R Malone of Baltimore who was Baxter’s closest rival until a missed shot in the 39th round. A H Pax of Baltimore posted the high overall score. Dover Bridge repairs are projected to cost just over one thousand dollars, easing taxpayer burden. Rev J M Holmes of Baltimore plans to start a Christian daily newspaper inspired by Topeka Capital for a week.
Congress frets as Director Merriam proposes 1500 women to run punching machines this summer claiming better output. Public building fund of 290000 approved for a Count of Appeals building and state library in the capital. Olin Bryan named first assistant city solicitor by Ex-Governor Whyte. Admiral Dewey hints at presidential run amid party chatter. State Education Superintendent bill passes. Avirett named State Game Warden.
The act reorganizes the Baltimore Police Board shifting appointment power to the Governor, creates a three member Police Examiners Board, and expands police staff. It also updates transit governance, adjusts street transfer rules, and funds a State Auditor bill. Additional measures include gas price reduction, school board reorganization, a charities board, voting hours, liquor license proceeds, lobbyist registration, tobacco tax by bond, and new education chief. The package also contemplates a new legislative district, with one senator and six delegates, and includes an Easter feature from The Philadelphia Times.
A testimonial describes a three year-ago illness of the wife, severe limb swelling, and a cure claimed after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It also promotes August Flower and Green's August Flower as remedies with locations in Denton and Marydel for sample bottles and sale.
A reader testifies Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured a severe cold and cough after a short use. Advertisements in multiple papers also note its success. Other local listings advertise the product for sale by R J Colston in Denton and H Duffey in Hillsboro. A separate notice touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with E W Groves signature on each box.
Hardy rose bushes from Holland bright and hardy, two for 25c, $1.25 a dozen. Fresh shipments arrive daily at nine o clock from cold storage. Limited varieties sell fast before noon. Also available are rhododendrons 50c, azaleas 35c, conifers 50c, magnolias 85c, plus domestic plants and bulbs at 5c.
Wanamaker's showcases spring overcoats and suits with prices from 8 50 to 30 dollars for men and 10 to 100 dollars for women. Emphasizes ready-made variety, fit, and style versus tailor-made, highlighting fabrics like navy blue cheviot serge and castor Venetian cloth with trimmings in taffeta and percaline. John Wanamaker.
Having bought largely in December all lines of cotton goods we are well stocked and can give most anything at old prices. Cali coes muslins gingham shirtings and cottonades are available. We offer fine shoes from Allnutt Moody's and a large line of Boys and Youths clothing. Notions mens and boys shirts 50c, Hamburgs and insertings, silks for waists and trimmings, velvets ribbons laces. Millinery opening Saturday with hats for Easter and an expert Miller in charge to tone up old hats.
Denton’s James H. Nichols highlights new Spring stock with Gray Homespuns for skirts and a wide range of fabrics from silks to satins. Emphasizes durable, fashionable items and value, including Black Crepons, Fancy Plaids, dress patterns, and Near-silk linings. Men’s shirts, piques, percal es, and Silk bosoms noted. Boots and shoes feature Our Violet footwear and Imperial dress shoes from Rice Hutchins.
An advertisement for a ready made ladies tailor shop offering a full line of garments. Encourages customers to view tailor made suits and highlights latest styles available.
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