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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1897

Page

2

Prosperty in Wheat Prices Boosts Farmers Despite Burden on Labor

The year’s wheat crop tops averages by at least fifty million bushels and commands prices not seen in years. Two fifths of the crop will be exported, netting around $100 million more than last year, while domestic consumers face higher costs. Farmers gain from rising prices, but nonproducing classes pay the toll, amid broader crop shortfalls like a peach crop failure and ongoing labor discontent visible in strikes.

General Assembly OF Maryland Senate General Assembly Heretary J. Noxp Lowncks Baltimore

Baltimore launches unique ocean bottom search craft

A 34 foot steel clad bottom tethered steamer with a 30 horsepower engine and batteries aims to hunt wreck treasure off the New Jersey coast. Capable of five miles per hour on the sea floor it can stay a week underwater. The inventor eyes 15 million dollars in treasure and cites futurist dreams akin to Jules Verne. The London Times notes European demand for American wheat rising prices.

Baltimore New Jersey Jules Verne

Summer boarders boost Talbot County revenue on Eastern Shore

The Easton Ledger notes two thousand summer boarders in Talbot County bring significant revenue to local hosts as Eastern Shore towns grow closer to Baltimore and neighboring counties like Queen Annes and Caroline. The piece ties tourism to regional development and hints at broader economic benefits for area hotels and communities. It also mentions political opinions on Democrats and Republicans locally and statewide, including themes of reform and upcoming elections.

Caroline County Masonic Hall Denton State Senate House of Delegates Easton Ledger Talbot County Queen Anne’s Caroline

Maryland’s eastward push draws Holland settlers north of the bay

A Baltimore Sun excerpt reports on Maryland advertising success attracting Dutch immigrants to the Eastern Shore. Wilhelmina colonist H. Van Woudenberg praises abundant crops and pleasant climate, noting good soil, navigable rivers, steamboats and railways. He cites Rev. Joldersman’s Chicago visit confirming Hollanders can make a living here.

Baltimore Wilhelmina Caroline County Sioux Centre Iowa The Sun Maryland West H. van Woudenberg Joldersman Chicago

Maryland urged to intensify immigrant settlement and industry

The editorial argues Maryland should renew efforts to attract immigrant settlers to the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland to boost agriculture. It highlights cooperation between Farmers' Institutes and the state immigration board, notes rising agricultural progress and urban industrial growth, and praises the "Marvelous Maryland" theme while urging united business and agricultural action to attract capital and labor. It also mentions endorsements for Chamberlain's remedy, lime products for farming, Prohibitionist activity, and two wheat barn fires in Queen Anne's and Dorchester areas.

Shore Maryland Commonwealth State Board of Immigration Agricultural Department Washington State Agricultural College and Experiment Station Farmers’ Institute Frederick County Braddock Heights Col. Jos. H. Brigham Baltimore Union

Tuckahoe Roller Flour Mills For Sale Or Rent 1898

The Tuckahoe Roller Flour Mills in Hillsboro Missouri advertise as complete and in excellent trade condition for sale or rent for 1898. All machinery is complete and ready. J W Knotts is the contact in Hillsboro.

Tuckahoe J. W. Knotts Hillsboro Mad

Anamaker's People Store Growth and Furniture Sale Highlight

The article extols Wanamaker's as a people oriented store that benefits customers through low commissions, efficient sourcing, and home delivery. It notes decades of department experience, ongoing growth, and commitment to local trade while contrasting small and large retailers. A furniture showcase promises value with a $12.50 china closet and 250 bedroom suites from $8 for a solid oak three piece set.

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