Denton Journal Saturday Morning Ad Pages 1991
Denton Journal notes a Saturday morning advertisement page dated 1991 under editors McElvin Steere and Jonson. The brief item presents a historical snapshot of the paper’s early 1990s format and staff.
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1894
Page
2
Denton Journal notes a Saturday morning advertisement page dated 1991 under editors McElvin Steere and Jonson. The brief item presents a historical snapshot of the paper’s early 1990s format and staff.
President Cleveland last week sent to the Senate a slate for Maryland offices including Collector of the Port Frank T Shaw Surveyor of Customs C Ridgely Goodwin Naval Officer Barnes Compton Assistant Treasurer Ormond Hammond District Attorney Wm M Marbury and Postmaster Fl Davies Warfield The Maryland delegation unified in recommending these choices while some others received strong endorsements The piece also comments on electric railway plans for the Peninsula and remarks on local politicians and newspapers It notes insurer articles on tariffs and a history volume about Maryland and reports the death of Severn Teackle Wallace a prominent Baltimore lawyer
Balti more and Maryland towns report current trade as only moderately depressed, with many merchants expecting a brighter year. Farmers complain about grain prices but foresee improvement as Western markets strengthen and exports of gold slow, signaling foreign investors’ confidence in American institutions. Railroads will adapt to heating stove bans, while the last legislature’s economy policy is praised.
In Philadelphia on Monday April 9 1894 a fashion listing touts dress crepes and crepons with varied textures and color plays from crepe brilliants to silk and wool blends. It highlights street and evening options, prices, and specific fabrics like waffle crepe and guaffre mohair crepon, plus women s costumes and covert cloth dresses with numerous styles and price guides.
Advertises a range of women capes in wool broadcloth and satin, with lace trimming and embroidered overcaps. Features prices from 600 to 850 each, with details on trims including gros grain ribbon, lace, passementerie, net and embroidery, and various finishes such as wide bertha, ribbon streamers, and moire effects. Names specific styles such as overcape, round dattem, and habit capes.
Manufacturers boast an expansive color range for Velveteen surpassing all previous retail selections. They promise a rich, silk-like pile, thick yet springy, offered at one dollar per yard. Twenty hues listed include Amaranthe Trede, Giratiee Taviesant, Souci, Bizerte, Palmier, Melilla, and Ophelia among others.
The ad notes inflated prices for first class bicycles with terms like Full Roadsters and Light Roadsters from M. & W. and G. J. tires, selling at $125 or more. It lists models such as Continental and Ladies' Bicycles with quoted prices and ends with an invitation to join WANAMAKER.
Delinquent taxpayers warned that county tax books are in the collector's hands for the current due taxes. Taxes must be paid at once to avoid penalties or further action.
Extract states that unpaid tax bills on April 1 shall be seized by the county Sheriff who will levy advertise and sell sufficient property to cover taxes interest costs and sale expenses. The Sheriff is vested with tax-collection powers and must report and remit all collected taxes to the Treasurer by June 1 each year.
A notice states that taxes will be collected through a levy on property with a public sale advertised and conducted as required by law. The visit will occur in connection with the levy to recover delinquent taxes.
Notice to all persons and corporate bodies in Caroline County to obtain or renew a license by May first under Maryland law. The fee schedule for traders depends on stock in trade, with rates tied to declared values from under $1,000 up to $40,000 or more, and penalties for noncompliance.
The Retail Dry Goods Business argues its single minded devotion to dry goods and women's wear on a grand scale, emphasizing personal attention, vast selling space, and a mail order department to provide complete service and prompt information to patrons.
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