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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1899
Page
2
A Denton Journal piece discusses plans for wider telephone networks across Caroline and other counties on the Eastern Shore and Delaware. It cites Sun newspaper praise for rural exchanges, noting a $50 per mile line cost, $12 yearly rental, and benefits from farm to doctor, post letters, markets, and even courtship over wires.
Senators warn the party risks losing the next election as trust influence seems to dominate public opinion. They cite a weak spring and Toledo results, where independent Sam Jones nearly tied GOP and Democratic votes for mayor. They urge a radical shift and the removal of trust backing, noting Hanna and other magnates would shape any anti trust plank.
Editorial notes report school commissioners evaluating town lots for a new high school to relieve crowded facilities and improve health conditions. The piece urges timely construction so the academy can free space for lower grades, noting Caroline County’s educational progress and parental stake. An invitation from The Medical and Chirurgical Society of Maryland invites attendance at McCoy Hall Baltimore for Dr W W Keen’s annus address on The Debt of the Public to the Profession on April 26th.
Extracts show U S troops boasting of looting and misdeeds in the Philippine Islands while the Baltimore Sun calls for a Democratic victory for better municipal government. Other items note a dog killing ruling, Brethren in Christ beliefs, a ministerial appointment to Persia, and Judge Fisher's burial in Dover.
The Chicago Record notes 1899 GOP strategists contemplate courting electoral votes on a western trip to Kansas and Nebraska, facing distrust of trusts and a tougher 1900 campaign. It cites Landis pressuring action against the soft coal trust, Dewey’s cautious Manila stance, and Lawton’s antiPhilippines campaign, with Indiana Democrat Steele voicing a sharp island trade remark.
A long feature extols the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland founded by Edwin Warfield. It praises the firm as the strongest surety company, notes Warfield’s prior role as Port of Baltimore surveyor, and highlights the firm’s offices and branch network plus the value of corporate suretyship for widows guardianship and public offices.
W. D. Cuyler of Red Creek praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and household use in a local testimonial. The note, authored by editor W. G. Pirrin of Red Creek Herald, identifies Hugh Ridgely and W. E. Brown of Denton as sellers.
An 1899 Philadelphia ad touts summer wicker furniture on the fourth floor of a Thirteenth Street showroom. Highlights include two 3 piece wicker suites at 15 dollars, assorted rockers from 1.25 to 2.75, and a large range of shrubs bulbs and plants with prices from 5 cents to 75 cents. Also promotes Jadoo Fiber and Liquid plant food at 25 cents.
This week at Dennis dry goods store introduces new dress fabrics including silk and crepe materials, trimmings, linings, and Italian cloths. The shop features petticoats with varied ruffles, R. and G. corsets at 75c to $1, plus summer corsets. Linen line expands withDamask table linens napkins and towels, and a wide selection of gloves in multiple shades.
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