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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1898
Page
2
A analysis traces congressional appropriations under alternating party control from 1876 to 1898, arguing Democrats curbed public expenditures while Republicans swelled them. It warns voters to favor Democrats to end what it calls Republican extravagance and notes recent roadwork waste and travel costs.
A Denton meeting last Tuesday urged a better road system and anticipates broad county support. The article notes decades of slow progress, dated practices by county commissioners, and a need for experienced supervisors to improve the highways amid long standing neglect and limited prior achievements.
Editorial notes challenge free silver rhetoric and estimate the 1898 federal appropriations at $530,083,030.10. It projects daily costs near a million and a half, with customs and internal revenue often below this, warning of a larger deficit than the $69 million seen under McKinley’s closing year.
The article notes Delaware’s J. Edward Addicks is passing with praise from The Smyrna Call and Easton Gazette, while criticizing lax county finances. It cites Talbot and Queen Anne’s pension concerns, warning of growing pension lists and fiscal risks across the Eastern Shore.
In a letter to the Wilmington Evening Journal J Edward Addicks says he will not accept any Delaware office except U S Senator and even then his chances are remote. The death of William W Bus ted deprives the state editorial profession of a bright and valued member with broad friendships and admirable qualities.
In Seaford, editorial voice urges town improvement through energy and public spirit. Fruit dealers and peach growers see potential for a small crop this year though expectations are modest. The article notes trees look healthy but cautious about peach yields. St Valentine’s Day is celebrated by youngsters with comic pictures, while older messages for grown children are less visible.
The Sun argues for reform of justices of the peace, noting their importance as the people’s court and the harm from ignorant or underpaid magistrates. It proposes fewer magistrates, expanded jurisdiction, mandatory legal education, and salary akin to police justices, to cut trifling appeals and restore public confidence.
The Children’s Home Society proposes placing homeless children in childless homes. Dating its 14 years in 23 states the group forms local boards to report homeless children and approve adoptions. Ridgely's New Jersey branch has placed eight children and plans to expand to the Eastern Shore and Delaware.
Grain-O is described as a delicious nourishing drink to replace coffee. It is sold by grocers and praised for aiding digestion and strengthening nerves. The ad states it tastes like coffee when prepared properly, is not a stimulant, and is safe for children and adults, costing about 15 to 25 cents.
A Woodstock Michigan man with severe rheumatism of the right leg found relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. The first bottle helped, the second cured him. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from local druggists W He Brown Denton Hugh Darcy Hillsborough R J Colston Ridgely.
Growers are invited to contract with L. B. Towers for 100 acres of tomatoes at six dollars per ton. Delivery to be made at Denton during the 1898 season.
Governor Lowndes moves slowly on state and local appointments due within fifty days after the Legislature session opened January 5. The piece outlines vacancies across Maryland including Justices of the Peace, Oyster Measurers, Shipping Commissioners, and other posts, plus party maneuvering for patronage by McKinley era officials, and notes potential successors like Senator Dodson and Warfield Monroe for key posts.
Wanamaker’s Philadelphia announces a black dress goods year for 1898. Fashion directs women to select black gowns in many fabrics and designs, with the Academy of Music audience as the winter influence. The store says black goods lead this season and urges shoppers to view its wide weaves.
Rich fabrics arrive from France England Scotland and more with velvet grenadines embroidered hernani and frise textures. New styles include Grenadines in silk and wool blends and mohair fabrics with bold loom twists and woven bands. A broad list features pinchecks herringbone melange bar patterns covert cloths poplins and mohair batistes priced from 75 cents to 31.35 per yard.
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