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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1894
Page
2
The contentious tariff bill, praised as the most equitable measure yet, advances toward final enactment after Senate amendments. It pledges freer raw materials and broad coverage for workers and producers, with anticipated further tax cuts and pension reforms shaping ongoing congressional action.
The article surveys reactions to President Cleveland’s stance on Hawaii and annexation, citing Dr. Talmage’s favorable view of the Queen and opposition to annexation terms. It notes Republican conventions in Devon City and lists potential candidates for long-term offices, with the Baltimore News speculating on Mr. Russum as a leading hope.
Editorial notes recap Senate discussion on House bills freeing sugar coal iron and barb wire. Treasury Secretary Carlisle letter warns free listing would worsen deficits and urges balanced taxation. Also covers tariff impacts on wheat and corn, party strife in Dorchester, Coxey’s Army, and local appointments and editor changes in Maryland papers.
Congressional wrangles over Alabama election fraud claims, Mahone lot site, and a sweeping push for a $200000 to back Atlanta exposition dominate the week. China treaty’s end draws praise while public printing office relief and safety concerns prompt action. Naval and swimming notes touch public life as a reminder of safety and learning. Includes local advert for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with testimonials from Lewiston North Carolina and nearby merchants.
A fragment notes a special sale of dress silks not before seen by Philadelphia retail buyers until last Monday morning.
A large array of dress materials with heavy discounts appears, including India Silks, Taffeta Silks, Moire Francais, and Rich Fabrics. Short lengths by the yard and dress lengths from 6 to 8 yards priced from 20c to several dollars, highlighting a shift toward quarter price deals as fall stock clears.
Jorn Wanamaker advertises the Americanized Encyclopaedic Dictionary, revised at great cost to be more accurate and Americanized. It is sold in four quarto volumes at $1.25 each or $5 for the complete set, with Volume 1 ready and others to follow monthly. The promotion contrasts it with the original partially revised edition sold in cheap parts.
The undersigned plans a public sale at his residence on Ayers farm near Tuckhoe Neck two miles from Denton. Items include a two-horse plow, cultivators, plow harness, wagon harness and hind, wagon, self binder, mower, fan, wheat rake, double buggy, horse cart and harness, York carriage, carriage, and related items. Nearly all noted as nearly new or early new.
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