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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1892
Page
2
The Senton Journal discusses a proposed tax on mortgages, arguing it would raise a double tax on borrowers and deter capital in Maryland. It cautions that taxing mortgages could force farmers to pay on homes and loans, potentially hindering enterprise and growth.
Governor Frank Brown began his term with strong public support and expectations of a decisive, active administration. Maryland politics focus on tax and election legislation, World’s Fair display, and constitutional reforms, with a cautious House Ways and Means plan to limit bills and invite written input from interested parties.
Speaker Vandiver declares the Australian ballot law statewide and all measures pledged in the Democratic platform will be enacted. The statement ties party promises to concrete legislative action across the state.
The readable fragments show a discussion of effects and causes but lack specifics. The piece mentions omitted details about who caused what and when it happened, leaving the overall context vague and indeterminate.
Autumn sales reveal cheaper blankets on wool fillings and cotton warp at $3.35 a pair, plus 125 pairs of double blankets at $3.75. Damask table linens and bleached cloths advertised at low prices. Clothing follows with suits priced down from $10 to $18 and a three price range for women’s wraps. A January fair features a major furniture sale with Maple Bedroom Suites offered at 548.
A vintage trade ad touts discount furniture including an IT Hardwood Bedroom Suit at 12 dollars and an Oak Table at 28 dollars, plus shelves at 28 dollars. It promotes clothing fabrics with Camel's-Hair and Gingham sales, listing numerous price cuts from higher figures to sale prices and urging a leisurely shop for the trade sale story.
Mortgage sale conducted by attorney Henry Lloyd for Ed ward F Davis and Rosanah I T Davis to William B Goalin and assigned to Stephen W Kinder. On a 1892 date the property in Federalsburg Caroline county near the Nanticoke river, with a large canning house, will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash between 3 and 5 pm.
A hotel sale in Ridgely Maryland begins at 1 pm Monday February 1 1892. Properties include 72 acres near Ridgely with a 600 tree orchard, a 7 acre tract from Ridgely toward Denton, Lot 28 with Blicksmith and wheelwright shops, two business blocks with frame dwellings, and a corner lot near First Avenue. Terms: one third cash, balance in 1 2 years with notes bearing interest. Francis Greene Auctioneer Ridgely Md.
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