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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1895
Page
2
The article argues for widespread hatcheries along fishing shores to ensure shad returns to natal waters. It urges weekly 24 hour net bans to allow an uninterrupted spawning run, aiding natural propagation and future shad abundance in the Choptank and Tuckahoe.
The piece notes fruit growers should plan marketing to avoid a market glut as abundance promises prosperity through fair prices. It also updates the Dover Senate ballot contest with Republican leadership sentiment, plus a testimonial about Chamberlain's Pain Balm curing rheumatism. The Denton and Hillsboro ads promote 50 cent patties.
The store reports steady stock growth from last week as new fabrics arrive and prices stay low. It highlights kerserymeres and grandmothers De Berge weights in five qualities and two widths with various tints. Imported suitings are offered at about $1 per yard with multiple cuts and textures.
Counter after counter displays Cotton Dress Stuffs never sold before. Prices note 65 and 75 cents a yard for dainty fabrics. Over 20 styles, 40 styles at Se Thin selections. Dress lengths under a dollar of one kind. Se goods claim half the original price. Printed Delaine and Half-Wool Challis highlighted.
The ad promotes a doubled display of black dress goods featuring 160 feet of counter space and abundant shelf room. It lists Figured Black Goods at 2.50 per yard, chased with serge crepe ground weaves, Tatletu and granite grounds, and assorted designs in 38 inch width across ten to forty styles, priced 0.65 to 1.00 per yard.
A Philadelphia shop promotes a full harness selection with English and American made options. Several price points emphasize road harness from $10.60 to $250 a set, with light road harness at $25 to $50 and nickel or silver mountings up to $75. Repair quality praised, plus Lup robes, nurse sheets, and blankets offered at various prices.
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