Democrats Nominate Bryan in 1900 Campaign
The Denton Journal reports the Democratic convention unanimously renominated William Jennings Bryan to challenge McKinley. The platform attacks imperialism, favors free silver at 16 to 1, calls for direct senatorial elections, labor arbitration, a department of labor, and the Nicaragua canal. Adlai E. Stevenson was nominated for Vice President on the first ballot.
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William Jennings Bryan
McKinley
Committee On Resolutions
United States
Department of Labor
Nicaragua
Resolutions Committee
Bryan
Prince David
Hawaii
Montana
District of Columbia
Adlai E. Stevenson
Sinois
Bird protection laws lift native species in town fringe
A local report notes a rise in robins catbirds titmice wrens and other native birds nesting in shade trees and hedges as laws backed by the State Game Association curb invasive species and boost avian numbers. The piece contrasts bird gains with partisan disputes over a large budget surplus and national tariff politics. It recalls the Lafayette monument gift and a French acknowledgment by the Chamber of Deputies for the United States.
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State Game Association
France
United States
Chamber of Deputies
Baltimore Herald
Vincent
Chesapeake
Messrs
George and
Sterling
Lowndes
Maryland
Massachusettes
Fish Commission
California
United States Fish Commission
Maryland Fish Commission
Concrete Masonry Replaces Iron in Bridges and Buildings
The Engineering Record notes concrete masonry as a rising standard displacing brick stone and even steel in many uses. Portland cement tech has improved, enabling widespread concrete builds. rails and bridges increasingly use concrete instead of iron or steel.
Perch Decline Tied to River Destruction and Summer Care Tips
Observers warn perch shortages along multiple rivers stem from insufficient propagated stock and illegal hauler activity. The St Martin's River in Worcester suffers worse perch fishing this year, impacting markets in Philadelphia and New York. The piece notes efforts and funds cited in the Legislature to support distribution along Chesapeake streams. Also included are home care tips from Maria Parloa on keeping the house dry using lime and charcoal, and a promotion for Chamberlain remedies for coughs and bruises with local sale mentions.
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St. Martin’s River
Worcester
St. Martin's
Philadelphia
New York
St. Martin's River
Chesapeake
Maria Parloa
Wanamaker Handkerchief Sale Reductions Draw Shoppers
The Wanamaker sale offers notable price cuts on handkerchiefs across many styles. Women and men’s handkerchiefs priced at a dozen per dozen. examples include plain white, linen, embroidered, and open-work options with substantial savings from typical outside prices.
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Hvomen's
Wanamaker Goods Offer Ice Chests and Freezers on Sale
An advertisement lists prices for ice chests and upright refrigerators with various ice weights and sizes from 25 cents per dozen up to $19.59 for large ice loads. It promotes Wal numb er oak cases with porcelain tanks, and Wanamaker freezers praised for quick churning and velvet-smooth cream. Also features Roebuck adjustable screens and sliding screens with price ranges and sizes. A notice from Caroline County Board of Supervisors of Election, Denton, Md, names registers of voters and judges of election for districts, with appointment details and July 17, 1900 examination date.
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Board of Supervisors of Election
Caruling
Court House
Denton
William H. Goodwin
Henderson
Thomas A. Watson
Marydel
William T. Downes
Greensboro
Benjamin House
Correll H. Stewart
Henton
D. Edgar Todd
Andersontown
William C. Ledman
Preston
Wesley Bradley
Linchester
A. Pierce Redhead
Federateburg
John Kent
Nichols
V'Elock P
Robert I. Lednan
Thomas L. Chaffinch
William W. Seward
Caroline County
Maryland
Test—Hanay W. Testore
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Denton Journal
Melvin
Steele & Johnson
Republican Congress
Jefferson
Treasury
Thomas Jefferson
Chicago
John G. Woolelley
Ilinois
Henry B. Metcalf
Rhode Island
Woolley
Swallow
Pennsylvania
W. J. Bryan
First Presbyterian Church of
America
Caroline
Chamberlain
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
Chamberlan
E. W. Grove
Wanamaker's
Wanamarters
Roebuck
John Wanamaker
Orrick
Supervisors OF Exterior
CaRoLinsk County
Office of the School
Bearn
Denton, Md
State Normal School
Charlotte Hall
Maryland Institute
Maryland Agricultural College
Normal School
Agricultural College
School Board
W. 5S. Crouse
Cue Chamberlain
Hulsboro
Colston
Qehm
Acme Hall
Baltimore and Charles Streets
Baltimore, MD
Everngam
rFicr
Seneon Boatp
Marsh Creek
Dover Road
W.S. Crouse
T. W. Jones
Prp
Dunning
Denton, Ma
Jans
the Rattle Hardware CO
Main ST
Mattings
White Star
Barbank
H. T. Nuttle & Bro
Andersontown, MD
Orphans’ Court
Marylaind
Peter D. Phillips
Ati Perons
Deceasd
Pliny Fisher
William I. Pilllips
Dee
Trarvesti
Rukes
Tedder
Vic Sonson
Osbourne
Osborne
Carringea
Wies
Durrey
Dearborns
Harness
H. M. Thompson
Hillsboro, Md
Farmers’ Standard
South Carolina
Irm
G.ober & Sons
Somiers Beake
Agen
T. W. Smith
Ridgely
Byes
Jas, T
Mullin & Sons
Wilmington
Niss
Madison Brown
Ansignee
Ve. Damea N. Garner
Mary FP. Garner
Mortgagars
Chancery
James N. Garner
Mary I. Garner
Edwin S. Valliant
Wm. E. Valliant
E. Step
Valliant
ELS. Valliant & Sons
W. IL
State of Maryland
Charles W. Nobbs
Charles W. Hobbs
Orphans’ Court of
Maryanil
Esatata Cn
Ceave
James E. Johnson
Emma T Johnson
Advi'te
James E. Jobson
Dee’d
T.l.day
Swing & Company
Falloon
Freno & Tempe
Agents
Mad
W. W. Gonpsnoravai
Greensborough, Md
L. Day
Swing & CO
Riddely, Maryland
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