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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1889
Page
2
The piece argues Caroline County will have a prosperous year 1889 with farmers diversified industries and strong local leadership. It cites Cleveland’s tariff stance, urges tariff reform, and quotes optimistic political and economic outlooks, noting a strong civic and business climate and expectations for growth. It mentions a shift in newspaper opinions and a transfer of a local editor.
The Democrats in the House plan to attack the Senate tariff measure after passage, gathering facts to show its unfairness. President orders Edward Cushing dismissed as Bath customs chief. Rep Crisp to bring Smail vs Elliott and Sullivan vs Felton cases. Michigan to place Gen. Lewis Cass statue in Capitol Rotunda and a new crayon portrait of Speaker Carlisle hung in the House lobby. Blaine rivalry intensifies as Maine Republicans loom large. Three new names for Speaker emerge Lodge Bayne Farquhar, likely seeking influence via committee assignments. Census plans to schedule surviving ex Confederates for a roster, following House action for Union soldiers.
Canamaker's in Philadelphia begins a year end sale after holiday business. The store claims heavy bargain buying and overhauled stocks with damaged items hunted out and depleted stock replenished. New goods prepared for attractive openings promise numerous real bargains. The store aims to attract customers with self interest and taste.
On Saturday we announced 150 distinct dress pattern combos priced from 75 cents to 1.25 in line with quality at 1.50 and 1.75. The sale features year round fancy worsted dress goods, fresh imports, newly opened stock, Maslin Underwear relocation, and a forecast of record sales as the year ends and a stronger year begins.
A local retailer promotes a major January sale with garments priced near cloth costs. Gowns chemises drawers and skirts are offered at deep cuts from original prices with emphasis on honesty in quality and no benevolence, highlighting muslin and cambric undergarments alongside wool skirts and linens.
A period advertises fine double damask table linens, damask, napkins, and fringe cloths with prices cut from top levels. Heavy reductions also hit women’s outerwear including wraps, Ulsters, Raglans, Beaver Jackets, and fine all wool cloth coats, with many items marked down by substantial margins on Chestnut Street.
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