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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1898
Page
2
The Denton Journal argues for broad tires to improve road maintenance and reduce costs. It urges county commissioners to hire capable managers to build first class roads and maintain them, noting broad tires save labor, fuel, and road wear. Farmers should adopt broad tires to boost farm and public road economy.
The piece argues that the Maine disaster must result in a finding of either Spanish foreknowledge and responsibility or their ignorance of danger. It warns war if Spain is blamed, or indemnity demands if not, and notes timing before the Board of Inquiry reports. It also discusses a possible peaceful settlement if accidental, and critiques a carpet trust and census issues. It ends with obituary note on William M. Singerly, publisher of the Philadelphia Record, who died at 65 from heart disease linked to smoking.
Editorial notes list eight types of people harming the town including timid traders and naysayers. Reports on a Republican Senate amendment to Dryden's school commissioner bill aligning terms May instead of August. Praise for town growth and calls for united business effort. Governor Lowndes signs name change act for Sheppard hospital. Crothers law bans gambling and poor spelling in Cecil county. Urges statewide agricultural fair protection.
Col J Thomas Scharf, a leading Maryland historian and political figure, died at his New York home on Monday. He held several prominent positions during a long public career.
A Wilmington audience heard Prof. C Harvey Diggans describe hypnotism and its star ring method. He claimed hypnotic sleep leaves subjects without will power and highly suggestible, citing a subject bearing 450 pounds on the chest and a woman having seven teeth pulled.
A Hickman debating society reply argues about woman suffrage and public sentiment. It questions constitutional views, cites arguments that women would degrade politics, and defends equality by noting women’s intellect and power. Also includes a testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and local sellers.
Reports from the Eastern Shore indicate farmers have contracted with packers to plant extensive tomato acreage next spring at six dollars per ton. An overplanting is likely, but burdens fall on packers, not planters, amid expectations of a large 1898 9 pack. New rail facilities by Queen Anne’s improve shipping, widening profitable trucking routes to markets. A road from Denton to Federalsburg would boost regional development. A separate note recalls the Pennsylvanian Railroad tour to Jacksonville leaving March 8 with round trip fares and Pullman accommodations.
A pearl-gray taffeta Easter gown with silver embroidery is shown to a few, described as delicate and hand made with gray satin accents. March brings sun entering Aries on the 20th, easing winter, while grain based Grain-O advertises a non stimulant coffee substitute. Poetry and notes on kindness and crop prospects conclude.
A Philadelphia report notes an arrival of seventeen thousand yards of Italian floor coverings in thirty seven patterns. The carpets, all worsted, feature borders and stair carpeting with lively pile that resists dirt and recovers quickly. Prices range from 1.10 to 1.85 dollars, with several lots discounted from higher tags.
The store announces first showing of spring dresses and reefers with prices from 2.50 to 16.50 for cotton and wool and wool blends. Separate skirts for 12 to 16 year olds are emphasized as a big sale item. Napkins and linens are featured with several price points and bulk savings for housekeepers.
Notice announces a new co partnership among T. L. Day Jonas M Swixa and David M Swena named L Day Swixa Co to operate tomato cannery and crates and baskets business from Ridgely and Queen Annes Station. They offer Berry Cups Berry Crates Tomato Baskets Peach Baskets Melon Baskets and crate repairs and seek tomato growers for upcoming season with competitive prices and quality products.
For sale two hundred thousand cold frame cabbage plants at two dollars sixty cents per thousand. Orders by mail will receive prompt service.
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