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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1898
Page
2
Denson Journal urges careful use of revenue stamps ahead of the July 1 law. It warns that failure to stamp bank checks notes leases and powers of attorney correctly can render instruments invalid and may lead to misdemeanor penalties including fines up to 50 dollars or six months imprisonment. Readers are advised to inform themselves of stamp act requirements and comply precisely.
The article discusses future questions of territorial expansion as a major party issue. It cites Samuel J. Tilden arguing against absorbing mixed-race populations and referencing a past declaration that holding Mexico as a province would threaten American institutions. It notes concern over partnership with 6,000,000 mixed-race residents in Mexico.
The piece notes the two cent check tax hurting small purchases and bank deposits, argues stamp revenue won’t offset collection disadvantages, and criticizes $200,000,000 borrowing. It highlights J Emory Byram’s mayoral bid during a bathhouse dedication, then covers a Nicaragua canal bill with a federal first lien and $150,000,000 cap. It mentions Col Bryan’s regiment joining the Seventh Army Corps for Cuban invasion readiness.
The Marquis of Landsdowne, Britain’s Secretary of War, urges a close US Britain alliance. He notes a dramatic shift in sentiment toward friendship over the past years, saying the two nations are now closer than ever.
The article discusses sailor superstitions around the number thirteen, noting how twenty transports for the Santiago expedition avoided No. 13, with one captain defying the omen aboard a ship that reached Santiago safely. It also mentions a rail excursion to Chautauqua, a lawnmower anecdote from a Judge magazine item, and a small sale of dry goods by J. F. Lepnum in Preston Maryland.
From the Herald a quiescent county political scene is described with battles between Barber and Mullikin in Talbot while Second and Fifth districts appear set for renomination of Baker and Mudd. The piece notes Barber’s need to watch county patronage and Mallikin’s persistent influence, alongside a June 1 opening of Bolingly on Chester resort with rates, sports, and hotel plans. It closes with a death notice for Alonzo E. Griffith and accompanying family prayers.
In June 1898 Wanamaker's SPHIJA touts its cotton textiles from American and foreign makers. The feature offers printed stuffs, linens, lawns, organdies, sateens, and ginghams with many patterns and prices from 48 cents per 12 yards to 3 dollars for imports.
An ad touts Oehm made boys clothing asserting long wear and fast colors. It promotes boys suits showing quality and durability, mentions Milan sailor hats for boys priced at 25c to $1.50, regulation soldier caps at 25c, and straw hats at 6c to 75c plus a general claim of best and cheapest men’s apparel.
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