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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1896
Page
2
Denton Journal issue dated Saturday morning March 7, 96 lists Melvin Steele and Johnson as editors and proprietors. The paper presents local notices, news, and advertisements typical of a midwestern city paper in that era.
A defense of taxing mortgages as income to align with other property taxes. The author argues the proposed 4 6 per cent rate is too low and unequal, urging inclusion of mortgages, bonds, and securities to broaden the base and lower the rate. Stresses equality across counties and property classes and cites varying county rates to illustrate impact.
The local bill by Delegate Lewis to regulate Choptank fishing passes the House. Dorchester and Talbot oppose changes. Petitioners favored the current form, but critics fear it serves select interests. Senator Crothers also introduces a Chesapeake Bay fishing bill banning pound netting. support is urged as a statewide goal.
Editorial notes urge progressive action for Denton to secure a stand pipe and water works. The piece cites rising insurance costs and fires, calls for a public vote on bonds, and warns that legislative adjournment requires swift town action. It also covers Cuba news and local political notices including delegates and figures.
Philadelphia women see novelty shirt waists imported from Berlin in chambray black, red, and pink. Descriptions include black yoke backs, detachable front plaits, white collars, cuffs, metal studs, and refined stitching. Prices range from 2 to 2.50 dollars.
New laces and bed spreads from over the sea attract Philadelphia women as they view a display of batiste bands chiffons mousseline de soie gauzes and Marseilles patterns. Bed spreads are offered at reduced prices with hemmed ready for use in single three-quarter and full sizes with heavy three-ply yarn options and entirely new Marseilles patterns.
Stock adjustments move mens winter shoes to cash at boosted savings. Prices as low as 3.90 with various styles including French calf patent leather, calfskin, drill lining, double soles, and ra zor toes. Previously 4.90 to 7, broken sizes offered. factory direct full line of sizes and widths in single-sole calf skin shoes. A jet was sold recently.
The store cuts prices across the men’s department with overcoats and suits half price. Full sizes available in reliable suits from $4.90 to $11.60, and pure worsted, pin strip, and pin check suits listed at reduced amounts. Men's pants offered at $1.00 to $3.50, all at half typical prices.
Crowds sweep into the store daily across Maryland for heavy discounts on men’s wear. Bargains include Gulf shirts at 60c, washed and damaged neckwear offered at reduced prices, and underwear priced as low as 50c to 90c, with several items nearly half their value.
Bargain sale on boys and youths outerwear and suits. Storm coats offered at deep discounts from $8.60 to $12.00, with water-damaged pieces noted. Extra quality knee pants outfits, reefers, and double-breasted styles reduced from $8.50 to $12.00. Long pants suits for boys cut from $12.00–$14.00 to $6.00–$8.00.
A fragment notes prices for garments: Long Brick Stockings at 25 cents, Garner’s Perene Shirt Waists laundered at 1.00, and Furinel Shirt Waists in dollar range at 7 cents per unit.
Footwear sale offers men and women’s shoes in multiple styles and prices. Calf skin, patent leather, and winter boots discounted from higher prices. Highlights include Hest Welted Calf Shoes at 3.50, Patent Leather at 2.15, Best Calf Shoes at 3.10, and men’s tun calf boots around 3.00 to 4.65.
Nearly one fifth of a $100,000 merchandise loss from the recent blaze is represented by men’s hats still in demand. Chein's offers a wide selection with prices on Derbys, Alpines, and fur caps, including $1.60 to $3.00 Derbys in black, brown, and colors, and discounted fur caps at $1.25 to $2.00.
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