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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1896
Page
2
A letter to the Baltimore Sun discusses slovenly farming and argues that premium quality products do not always fetch higher prices. It cites oats butter eggs and hay, notes market prices 17 to 26 cents per bushel, and argues discipline and persistence pay off in the long run.
The ad extols California as a sunny paradise and describes three Pennsylvania Railroad tours to San Diego and San Francisco, via Chicago and Salt Lake City, with durations of four to five weeks. It lists tour dates January 27 February 24 and March 27, routes through Glenwood Springs Leadville and the Gods, and prices from 10 to 150. It also promotes Apple as a brain food and quotes a Parsons pharmacist praising Chamberlain's remedy for cramps and diarrhea with local sellers named.
Citizens from Penna and Virginia report relief from severe colds and hoarseness after using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Testimonials cite complete cures with 50 cent bottles and recommendations to others. Sold by W. B. Brown Denton IT Duffey Hillsboro and R. J. Colston Ridgely.
In this 1893 Philadelphia listing John Wanamaker advertises a variety of coats and related garments with prices ranging from 1 to 25 dollars. The feature highlights reefers and overcoats in diverse fabrics with emphasis on style, stitching, and finish, alongside Petticoats, Mohair and sateen options, and additional winter accessories such as skates and cameras. The tone stresses value, abundance of stock, and low prices.
In Caroline County Maryland an Orphans Court decree seeks sale of John Pratt’s real estate to pay debts. Burton W Parker named executor. Will probated. heirs listed. sale needed if estate funds insufficient. notice to non residents published four weeks.
Shoppers inspecting Cooper and Bro in Denton will find flannelettes varieties plaids percales black satteen senrietta persian cashmeres cretans ginghams and a fine shoes selection. They announce a fine line of neckwear gloves and winter underwear plus new fall and winter hats including the Pointer Hats. The grocery department offers salt at 60 and 90 cents.
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