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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1890
Page
2
Denton Journal notes legislative push for revenue measures and possible railroad resubmission through central Caroline. Governor Jackson targets farm property tax relief, signaling tax reductions. HyMEn’s gala week in Caroline highlights numerous weddings. journal urges subscriptions at one dollar yearly.
The Democratic legislative caucus on Thursday morning unanimously agreed to renominate Hon. E. K. Wilson for the United States Senate. Governor Jackson withdrew from the contest, and Judge Wilson is poised for prompt reelection to the high position.
Congress reopened with fair attendance despite widespread illness. Notable absentees included ex-Speaker Randall and Judge Kely of Pennsylvania, while Senate seats for Mr. Brown and Justice Brewer occupied attention. Congressional quips on tariffs and a Navy Yard discharge highlighted ongoing political currents. Local editorials urge caution on Governor Jackson replacing Judge Wilson as senator.
Wanamaker's announces a January long running bargain push across every department. Heavy and muslin underwear white goods housekeeping linens upholstery women's outerwear children's wraps and dresses millinery silks and ribbons are among vast discounted items. Reductions are often half or more as manufacturers and jobbers slash stock prices to pass savings to shoppers.
It advises against asking for samples of quick priced dress goods as they will sell quickly. The notice suggests stating desired color or combination when ordering, and claims buyers will meet those wishes as well as if the customer chose for themselves.
A January issue highlights a portrait of the poet Browning, now deceased, and a charming miscellany for readers. It reviews the month’s new books, notes delightful selections, and lists fair pricing. Book News costs 5 cents per issue or 50 cents for a year.
A catalog of fabric and robe discounts lists 40 to 86 inch widths in silk, wool, and blend materials with reduced prices. Silk and wool plaids, foule, bourette, and serge patterns drop from high figures to as low as 5 cents per yard while robe groups including Combination Robes and French Serge Robes show substantial price cuts, with margins varying by design and trim. Notable items include 42 inch Daniel Hair Plaids at 31, 38 inch Jacquard Stripes at 0c, and French Armure robes down to 26.
Posner Bros announces New Year sale with a store full of new goods and lower prices. They promise prompt careful attention and free shipping within 200 miles on orders of 3500 or more, and free shipping nationwide on orders of 19 dollars or more. Samples of dress goods and dry goods available on request.
James H. Fisher announces a public sale at his Long’s Neck residence near Long’s school house on Thursday January 24 1890 at 10 o'clock a m. Items include two mules a pair nine years old a family horse work horse Alderney and Jersey cows fresh in spring plus two more cows a heifer brood sow implements and household goods. Terms cash under 10 dollars or credit twelve months with approved notes payable at Denton National Bank. J W Chark Jr auctioneer.
The store announces deep discounts on men's suits to clear surplus stock. Cheviot and cassimere suits drop from $15 to $10, with cutaway and dress suits marked down from $18-$22 to $15-$20. Imported cheviot and cassimere suits now $20, far below typical $50 elsewhere. Sale aims to boost customer confidence and move 3,000 excess items.
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