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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1898
Page
2
The Denton Journal outlines stark choices in the coming campaigns. It argues Democrats back freer trade and currency expansion to grow the economy, while Republicans defend protection and a monometallic policy, urging informed voters to support the Democratic program and start a vigorous educational campaign.
An editorial critiques pension abuses on the Peninsula, urging Congress to act on pension frauds. It notes pensions paid to widows and daughters of Revolutionary War soldiers long after peace, highlighting 5,183 current pensioners and urging government accountability.
The article argues that by 1970 the nation may owe over five billion dollars in pensions for Mexican and earlier wars, with $7.18 billion already paid since 1866. It urges voters to elect Congressmen who will back pension reform and remove candidates opposed to revising pension rolls.
The piece critiques the claimed January treasury surplus as a misreading of data, noting a near eight million dollar deficit when excluding the Union Pacific sale. It discusses Dingley law effects, Senate politics, Gorman’s prominence, Hanna’s stance against traitors, Maryland suffrage efforts, Wanamaker vs Quay in Pennsylvania, and previews the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition in Omaha as a key future event.
The Teller resolution to make government bonds payable in silver dollars was quickly defeated in the House after Senate approval. Party lines defined the vote with 1380 Democrats and 2 Republicans for the measure and 180 Republicans and 2 Democrats against. The dispute foreshadows a campaign theme, likely shaping future Congress. A former slave and former slave owner critiqued New Bedford mill conditions, noting workers’ misery despite shifts in press reaction. A Paris teacher launched a language exchange between 2000 French and 2000 English pupils, pairing boys for lessons. Omaha Expo adds a “Bureau of Courtesy” to guide visitors. Wilmington’s Thursday evening paper covered a supplement detailing Wilmington’s major industries and regional trade efforts.
A 1898 letter urges Maryland style reforms to road maintenance. It contrasts patchwork county practices with railroad methods, promoting constant, accountable repairs to allow heavier loads and lower taxes. An example Vermont town shows single worker maintenance to fix the worst mud holes, highlighting resistance and lessons learned.
The passage notes ongoing road work faced ridicule yet improved after weeks, proving the effort inexpensive and leading to better roads and lower highway taxes each year. It highlights a Vermont supervisor who accomplished this with a small budget and asks what other road supervisors think of the idea.
Advertisement notes a four week Pacific Coast itinerary leaving New York Philadelphia and Pittsburg February 16 with stops at Mammoth Cave and New Orleans during Mardi Gras. Round trip $335 east of Pittsburgh includes transport meals hotel and Pullman. four week California portion costs $125 extra with chaperon. For details contact 1196 Broadway New York or Broad Street Station Philadelphia. Also a testimonial endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and colds in children. Sold by local agents.
Wanamaker's Philadelphia announces its February furniture sale opening Tuesday with a vast stock of bedroom goods. The event features 2000 bedroom suites and 2500 metal beds, plus 150 styles of chairs and rockers, dressing bureaus, chests, wardrobes and toilet tables in multiple woods and finishes, with prices ranging from modest to premium.
The ad promotes colonial period chifferniers, wardrobes, metal beds, and brass beds with extensive styles and prices from $5 to $175. It highlights 200 plus chiffoniers and 40 metal bed styles, emphasizes quality finishes, and offers complete home furnishing service from full room sets to single pieces.
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