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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
5
The Denton Journal under Melvin, Steele and Johnson as editors and proprietors presents the Saturday Worming issue dated April 7, 1900. Public notices, local news and advertisements are expected in this community newspaper edition.
Washington correspondent notes detailed Democratic efforts to unite factions for the upcoming presidential race. It discusses Bryan Mckinley voting patterns, possible platform concessions on silver, Croker’s stance, and calls to modify the Chicago silver plank while preserving a gold standard.
H D Bates of St Thomas Ontario tops J R Malone of Baltimore in a dramatic finish to the Grand American Handicap. Malone led to the 39th round before Bates found the mark and prevailed. A H Pax of Baltimore posted a high overall score for the shoot. Dover Bridge repairs are projected at just over one thousand dollars easing local finances. Rev J M Holmes of Baltimore plans a Christian daily paper modeled after the Topeka Capital for a week.
Director Merriam seeks 1500 women to operate punching machines this summer claiming they perform better than men. Congress retorts women lack votes and this is a campaign year while the public building bill provides 290000 dollars to erect a Count of Appeals building and library at the State capital.
A roundup of enacted measures includes reorganization of the Baltimore Police Board with governor appointments, creation of a three member Police Examiners board, police force expansion, and cost implications. Also approved are finance, education, liquor, and charter reforms, plus constitutional amendments for district expansion and the establishment of a State Superintendent of Education. The report notes the city rail and water office changes, voter rights for employees, and a tax on spirits in bond.
A pasted page fragment includes patient testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm and August Flower remedies sold in Denton and surrounding towns. The letter describes a wife recovering from a months long paralysis attack after using Pain Balm, and promotes August Flower for indigestion, biliousness and general malaise with sample bottle locations in Maryland.
Local advertisement extols Chamberlain Cough Remedy curing a severe cold and cough in under half a bottle and claims it is the best medicine for colds. It lists sellers R J Colston in Denton and Hugh Duffey in Hillsboro. Also promotes Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with local supporters. Includes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets endorsement with E W Grove's signature on each box at 25 cents.
Hardy rose bushes from Holland best in the world two for 25c and $1.25 a dozen. Fresh lot from cold storage every morning at nine. Varieties vanish quickly by noon. Also rhododendrons 50c azaleas 35c conifers 50c magnolias 85c and other domestic plants five cents each bulbs and more.
Wanamaker’s promotes spring overcoats and ready-made suits priced from 8.50 to 30 dollars with silk lined options from 10 to 30 dollars. The ad touts greater variety, fit, and style at Wanamaker’s, urging customers to compare with tailor-made offerings and noting a wide range for men and women led by John Wanamaker.
Retailer touts deep December stock of cotton goods including Calicoes Muslins Gingham Shirtings and Cottonades with prices kept low. Promises best value on shoes shirts Hamburgs laces silks hats and millinery for an Easter opening led by an experienced milliner.
James H. Nichols promotes new Spring stock highlighting Gray Homespuns for skirts and a wide range of 52 inch fabrics. He touts Black Crepons, fancy plaids, brilliantines, silks and satins for waists, near silk linings, and an extensive shirt and footwear selection from top makers. The Denton Bridge Store emphasizes careful buying to deliver quality at low prices, with notable items such as Our Violet footwear and Imperial dress shoes.
A concise ad notes a ready made ladies store offering a full and complete line and invites customers to see tailor made suits. It highlights latest styles and emphasizes ready to wear options alongside custom tailoring.
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