Desirable Immigrants Land in Maryland, 500 Families Purchase Land
A digest of the State Immigration Bureau’s report shows 500 Maryland immigrant families, buying over 25,000 acres, with more expected as land for colonies becomes available. Secretary Van der Hoogt notes Maryland needs thrifty foreign farmers to reclaim marshes, clear thickets, and improve worn lands, boosting health and wealth. The American supports expanding the bureau as a permanent state function with larger funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Immigration Bureau
van der Hoogt
Maryland
Holland
Germany
Baltimore
Burreau
Revision urged for Maryland lunacy laws by Dr Clark
Dr Joseph Clement Clark, superintendent of the Second Hospital for the Insane, urges Maryland to revise lunacy laws as state hospitals exceed capacity. Many patients lack proper treatment in county almshouses. admission is slow and requires a jury and insane pauper status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Clement Clark
Maryland
Clark
Annapolis
Admiral Schley Heads South For Final Active Duty
Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley sails from Chicago on his last active duty tour. The veteran flag officer nears retirement in February 1901, with South Atlantic duties potentially shaping world views as war rages in South Africa. He is trusted to uphold the banner of the United States in any emergency and to embody a record of valor and heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Winfield Scott Schley
South Atlantic
South Africa
Sehley
Maryland Geological Survey on State road plan readies experimental work
Under the guidance of State Geologist Dr. William B. Clark a Maryland Geological Survey report discusses the road question. It notes that a constitutional amendment may be needed before a statewide road plan can start, with at least two years before initiation, while experimental work proceeds. It cites other states using staged approaches and broad public approval for highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 8. Clark
Maryland Geological Survey
Railway staff changes announced by President Prevost
President M. Prevost of the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway lists appointments effective December 1 including Willard Thomson as vice president and general manager, James R. McClure secretary, Robert W. Smith treasurer, S. E. Dickey assistant treasurer, R. W. Downing comptroller, M. Ricbenack assistant comptroller, Ww. L. Rothstein auditor, John Wilson real estate agent, and others such as Ames A. Logan general solicitor and George W. Massey assistant general solicitor. A separate note names T. A. Jones superintendent steamer lines and John Sanger Wilson resignations. Additionally, Salisbury Md offices show A J Benjamin division freight and passenger agent and W. H. Brown and W. L. Little assigned to light street and south street lines respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Prevost
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway
Willard Thomson
James R. McClure
Robert W. Smith
S. E. Dickey
R. W. Downing
M. Ricbenack
Ww. L. Rothstein
John ©. Wilson
George W. J. Ball
Ames A. Logan
George W. Massey
Nicholas P. Bond
W. I. Brown
A. J. Benjamin
Hugh Bb
Ely
T. A. Jones
T. Mwreight
John Sanger Wilson
Salisbury
W. A. Polk
Salabury
W. H. Brown
Light Street Lines
Light Street
R.A. Brainard
W. L. Little
South Street Lines
Offee Gouth Street
Beginning of the Twentieth Century Debated
The New York Saw presents a playful dialogue arguing that the twentieth century begins on January 1, 1901, noting we must endure two Christmases before the century dawns and clarifying the shifting counts of years and centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Saw
Twenty-Five Years’ Constant Use Without a Failure
Hoarseness signals impending croup in a child. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given at first hoarseness or the rough cough that follows, it helps prevent the attack. Widely used in homes nationwide with a flawless record. For sale by W. E. Brown in Denton and others in Ridgely Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Brown
Denton
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
August Flower sale cited as cure all for indigestion
Questioned claim promotes Green's August Flower as universal remedy for indigestion biliousness and headaches. It asserts doctors were scarce and lists ailments supposedly cured by the liquid preparation. Sample bottles offered at W. E. Browns in Denton Maryland and Rickards & Co in Marydel Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Flower
W. E. Brown's
Denton
Rickards & Co’s
Marydel
Mud
Obituary and Christmas Store Ad Jumble From 19th Century Paper
A fragmentary page mixes a bereavement verse for John W. Thomas with family loss and solemn remembrance, then shifts to long prose on language usage and a Philadelphia Wanamaker's Christmas shopping guide. The text cites 1858 coinage by C. C. Converse and offers details on shopping, transfers, dining spaces, and Christmas gift ideas.
Chamberlains Pain Balm cited as rheumatism cure
D 3 B Johnston of Richmond Indiana reports relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism since 1862. He notes swelling vanished with good application. Sold by W E Brown in Denton R J Colston Ridgely Hugh Duffey Hillsboro. Also testimonial from Thomas C Bower Glencoe Ohio praising Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after two 25 cent bottles. Sold by same Denton Ridgely Hillsboro dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
B. Johnston
Richmond
Ind
Magis
W. E. Brown
Denton
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
Thomas C. Bower
Glencoe
R. J. Colaton
Tomato contracts open for next season at Ridgely and Queen Anne
Notice that we are ready to contract for next season's tomato deliveries. Farmers may apply at our Ridgely office or at Mr. W. H. Diggans' store in Queen Anne, Mad. T. L. Day, Swing & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Queen Anne
W. H. Diggans
Atore
Mad. T. L. Day
Swing & CO
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Denton Journal
Telvin, Steele & Johnson
New York
Broadway
John Walter Smith
Henry Hayes Lockwood
Florida
Gettysburg
Delaware
Virginia
Judge Russum
Washington
Mount Vernon
Calvin Satterfield
The
Baltimore Sun
Baltive City
McKinley
Philippines
Smith
Fifth Regiment Veteran Corps
Charles D. Gaither
Guard of Honor
Capitol
Senate Chamber
Easton Court
Joseph Franklin Bateman
Seth
J. Frank Turner
Tunnell
George Washington
Cambridge Chronicle
Congress
J. S. Sharp
Centreville
H.C
A. Omcers
John W. Thomas
Sarah E. Thomas
Jesus
God
C. C. Converse
Harry
Philadelphia
Wanamaker’s
Market
City Hall Square
Chestnut Street
Guerlain
Roger Gallet
Coudray
Violet
Pinaud
Vane
Lubin
John Wanamaker
Oehm’s
Acme
Men's and Boys
Centreville Manuufacturing Company
Francis A. Biory
Pere
Court House
Dior
Queen Anne’s County
Centreville Mill
George
Harricon
Dawson
Mil
Philemon B. Hopper
Fisher & Nichols
Auvers
Perth
Ingrain & Stair Carpets
Main ST
Denton, MD
Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
Wesley Row
Caroling County
Dentoun-Sfillsdoro Road
Welock Nent
Owe Palr
LE Deirborn
IF SA
Denton National Bank
T. Pliny Fisher
Wesley Roe
Cee
J. W. Chark
Greater Oak Hall
Sth and
Market Sts
Phila., Pa
Oak Hall
America
Wanaataker & Brown
Moody's
Garrett
Lull & Porter
Ames
Walter Baker
Lamp Chimneys
AN. Y. Mills
Gambrill
Sthwart Brothers
Wess
Main Street
Wm.t. Lord
Tuckahea Neck
Long’ School House
Knotts’ Mill
Mitch Vow
ATL
WM. E. Lord
WM. T. Lord
T. Posy Fision
Ochm’s
Acme Hall
Baltimore St
Charles
Baltimore, MD
Mauryland
Aaid
T. Pliny Fisuer
Adm
Wealey Roe
Stockholders’ Meeting
Alliance Preserving Co
John A. Sigler
H. W. Hynson
Nisi
Charles H. Pritchett
W. George Smith
Harvey I. Cooper
James A. Smith
Win
George Smith
Joana Sigler
A. B.wriget
Robert J. Jump
Register of Wills
Journal
Jas, T
Mullin & Sons
Wilmington
Depot
Q. Alr
Thawley
Box 45
Ken Downes
Nuttle Hardware CO
Nuttle Hardware
O Main ST
Dentor, MD
John RE. Nichole
Orphans’Court
John E. Nichole
Sth
Coroline County
Concord
Amercan Corners
Wm. T
Lee Hignutt
Moreor
N. Alex. Hutson
John L. Nichols
John E. Nichols
East Denton
Mua
Joanna Ne- Szawe
Niewspar
Ancy
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