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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1900
Page
3
In a March 31, 1900 editorial the Denton Journal argues against issuing 27,500 in bonds to fund note indebtedness and Dover Bridge repairs, contending a ninety cent tax rate could cover needed bridge funds without bonds. The piece criticizes political manipulation and urges taxpayers to demand prudent fiscal action.
Mr George A Macbeth cites Lead Trust price disparities between London and New York and damns government aid for price manipulation. Maryland urged to protest, Centreville voters restricted by a new tax criterion, and a White House wedding noted as the tenth. Bryan delegation efforts, a lynching in Belair, and rising bank formation under a new bill are reported alongside SA casualties. Radical commentary closes.
All Fools' Day origins are debated with Poor Robin's Almanac noting customs dating from the early eighteenth century. A Denton area reader recounts a Albany dairyman who sought a doctor for a child with croup but used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy instead, improving the child and prompting local sales. The remedy is sold by W. E. Brown in Denton, Hugh Duffey in Hillsboro, and HK. J. Colston in Ridgely.
An advertorial endorses Boschev's German Syrup as a reliable remedy for throat and lung diseases, claiming it heals tissues, reduces inflammation, aids expectoration, and improves sleep. It promotes one bottle and cites repeated success in civilized counties. Sample bottles are available at W. E. Brown in Denton Maryland and Richards & Co. in Marydel with testimonials from D. S. Meakie.
A. R. De Fluent of the Journal in Doylestown Ohio describes chronic rheumatism in his shoulder and side and credits Chamberlain’s Pain Balm with near immediate relief. The product is sold by W. E. Brown in Denton Hugh Duffey Hillsboro and R. J. Colston Ridgely. Also advertised are Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee and E W Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
A vivid description of a large Easter egg scene in the basement show at a nearby candy store. The broken shell reveals a theatrical view with a waterfall, rocks, greenery, and candy-box animals presided over by two motherly rabbits. The setting glows with a golden sky and fairy lights, promising a grand array of Easter novelties and summer silks, equal to a big show.
Printed pongee and silks in blue and white with floral and geometric patterns, priced from 40c to 60c per yard. Foulards, Liberty satins, and imitation silks offered alongside American and French shirtings. Also advertised are hair mattresses, feathers, and bedding sets with discounts, highlighting factory-made quality and renamed value.
James H Nichols invites shoppers to a spring inventory featuring Gray Homespuns 52 inch skirts in ruffled and plain styles, Black Crepons, Fancy Plaids, Brilliantines, and dress patterns. Silk and satin waists, fancy linings, piques, percal es, India linens, and a hemstitched handkerchief. Mens and boys footwear styled with Our Violet and Imperial shoes, Rice Hutchins goods, and new lasts.
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