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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1892
Page
2
The Denton Journal summarizes the assessment bill passed, detailing how vessels, corporate shares, stock, bonds, and various property will be taxed. It covers exemptions, franchise taxes on utilities, railroad and telegraph lines, valuation methods, and the role of assessors, with timelines for 1892 and future listing requirements, plus penalties for false returns.
The Brooklyn Eagle cites Rev. Sam Jones praising Gold Grover as the leading possible national figure and forecasts his presidential bid after March. It notes Richard Croker’s caution on nominating David B Hill, and mentions a move by John Walter Smith supporters for Governor in four years. It also covers tariff reform quips, women in Senate, and House leaders pressing business amid a split Congress.
Don M. Dickinson claims Cleveland is today fifty thousand votes stronger in New York than in 1888. Governor Reynolds appoints John R. Nicholson as attorney general.
Maryland shoppers are invited to visit the expanded Big Stores at 6 and 7 W. Baltimore St. and 6 and 8 S. Charles St. to browse a vast men’s apparel collection. The ad touts Spring overcoats at 12 to 16 dollars, boys wear, tailor department, headgear, and discounted fabrics including 55-cent cashmere, 38 inch silk blends, and camel’s hair grenadines with limited-time prices.
Valanamaker Priwapinrit notes April 7 1892 showcasing seventy five half-wool Challis styles. It claims the cloth is thoroughly right and ahead of prior goods with natural briars and a careless hand dropped motif, priced at 18 cents per Challis.
The ad touts English Worsted Coat and Vest and English Trouserings as a closing lot. A complete suit is offered at 28 dollars, with other suits priced 25 and 50 dollars. Wanamaker promotes made to order clothing as good value for money.
Announcement of new dry goods stock including Cassimeres Cattanades cashmeres homespun dress cloths and Velvets. Calicoes ten to fifty cent items with shirts neckwear and gauze vests and various gents and ladies apparel all offered at low prices. Call and inspect to see value at Dunnocehs.
A vivid catalog-style note highlights Javanaise silks and challis with soft satiny stripes and floral prints. It praises the ethereal fabric, calling it ravishing and likening it to a feast of flowers, with ten dreamy shades priced at 91.25 per yard.
The passage catalogs gingham patterns focusing on Polka Dots in Scotch ginghams. It notes seven sizes from small to large and claims forty four distinct dot patterns, with references to counts like 45, 50 and 60. The item appears as an instructional or catalog snippet on fabric designs and measurements.
A lively note praises a fresh range of gingham fabrics with 15 cents per yard quality, featuring bright blues pinks grays tans and rose patterns. Colors are described as vivid and varied with criss cross and checked designs in a high tone gingham style.
Fresh morning display highlights Bell Skirts with Bodice and Coat sets in navy, black, and wool fabrics. Featured outfits include 25-handled wool costumes, Swiss-embroidered muslin dresses, and the Margate coat with satin lining, all sewn by skilled tailors for a polished finish.
A brief note from the Merchant Tailoring store clarifies fabric lines, insisting that English German and American suitings are offered as labeled and not mixed with other markets. The statement emphasizes accuracy over casual comparison to London cloth.
Notice informs merchants and stallion keepers of license renewal by the first of May and outlines license fee scales based on stock value. Edwin C. Fields, Esq. will issue licenses by May at his circuit court office in Caroline County Court House. Stallion and jack licenses require payment to the clerk of the highest season gross receipts, minimum ten dollars, with a standing exemption from other state taxes.
Trade is growing as prices remain uniformly low attracting shoppers. Dress goods and prints tempt with figures as low as five cerusa per yard. Ginghams catch the eye for immediate purchase. Shoes, baby shoes, and sturdy cutting shirts are offered at attractive prices including 30 cents for shirts and 35 cents for baby shoes.
Local prices list granulated sugar at six cents per pot and All-Syrup at twenty cents per gallon. Molasses is offered at the same price as All-Syrup.
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