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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1898
Page
2
In the Denton Journal the editorial urges unity for war funding. It criticizes bond plans totaling 500 million dollars, notes Democratic opposition, and supports swift action to aid Cuba and pressure Spain. It warns of intervention if diplomacy fails and calls for rapid, decisive measures.
A brisk defense of the U S Navy following the Dewey victory at Manila Bay. The piece links this triumph to a storied naval tradition from Paul Jones and Perry, arguing that critics underestimate American sea power and that decisive battles prove the nation’s prowess beyond doubt.
George Colton a noted Maryland figure and political organizer dies at his Baltimore home at age 80. A native of England he became a tailor before entering politics in 1852 and backed Governor Frank Brown. A respected journalist and lecturer his lecture earnings were given to churches and charities.
The speaker criticizes a backward European country for overestimating itself. It is proud of its ancient faith, credulity, resistance to reform, hatred of heretics, and vigilance against guaranteed religious establishment, viewing these as flaws rather than strengths.
A good authority estimates a first class war vessel at four million dollars with equipping and use costs far higher. A twelve inch gun costs about fifty thousand and each fired round costs about twenty five hundred dollars including wear and tear and propellant. The Krag Jorgensen rifle is thirty inch barrelled, eight pounds, repeater, capable of one hundred shots per minute with armor penetrating ammunition. Also notes on new Confederate and Federal officers, and revised fishing laws with seasonal bans, plus a comparison to Civil War costs and manpower.
A statement praising Americans shows Dewey asserting the nation can mobilize in war echoing the 1776 era. He emphasizes a determined, enduring resolve and readiness to take action when conflict arises.
The article criticizes peach growers for overreacting to cold snaps and bud damage estimates. It argues that bud damage predictions are unreliable and warns that even seasoned observers misjudge crop outcomes. Major newspapers in peach regions are often duped by speculative forecasts.
A writer notes farmers distrust early frost reports and cling to costly risk, while many peach growers test smoke coverage to avert frost damage. Despite months of observed success, few implement it in their own orchards, betraying inertia. The piece contrasts farmer conservatism with practical forethought and hints at breeding efficiency in poultry as a separate point.
A colorful Atlanta Constitution excerpt recounts an old colored deacon praying for victory for the American arms against Spain. He asks God to help soldiers shoot straight and Spanish ships burn, prompting a listener to question scriptural meaning. The deacon replies the Bible speaks in two ways and tells the other to mind his business.
In Fairhaven a wife long plagued by rheumatism finds rapid relief after her husband James Rowland buys Chamberlain’s Pain Balm instead of a doctor. Within an hour she sleeps and continues to use it for aches. The product comes in 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by local merchants Ingh Duffey Hillsboro R J Colston Ridgely and W E Brown Denton.
At a Monday meeting of the Caro line Bar Association members adopted praises for Hon George Ho Moore chief judge of the Orphans Court. They commend his kindness fairness and knowledge of testamentary law and extend profound sympathy to his widow and family. Proceedings to be entered in the court minutes and copies sent to his family and county papers.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a local notice about manufacturing or product cuts and a comfort or service claim. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, but the fragment hints at a promotional or public notice. No clear event or entities can be confirmed from the readable parts.
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