America's Powerful Friend and the War Mood in 1898
The article argues Europe will not oppose the United States in the Cuban war and praises Anglo American unity. It cites Joseph Chamberlain and Lord Salisbury, notes British and German positions, and claims U.S. rising power, with European press quotes praising America. It discusses wheat prices, draft age limits, and local civic issues in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Spain
United States
Great Britain
Europe
Cuba
Joseph Chamberlain
Great
A Great Power Emerges in European Diplomacy
The past days have redefined the United States in European eyes as a great nation. American vigor, invention, and sacrifice are praised, signaling the country as a formidable force in global diplomacy. The piece notes German resolve in 1870 as a parallel to American energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Dewey
France
Local Resident Praises Chamberlain's Remedy
Frank Mc Avoy, longtime employee of the L N A C Ry, states he has used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for over ten years and considers it the best remedy of its kind. He recommends it for all bowel disorders. Available from Hugh Duffey Hillsboro and others in Ridgely, Denton, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westerfield
Ind
Frank McAvoy
Chamberlain
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston Ridgely
W. E. Brown
Denton
Edwards & Parker Endorse Chamberlain Pain Balm for Pains
Edwards and Parker of Plains Georgia endorse Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism lame back and deep seated muscular pains. Sold by Hugh Duffey Hillsboro R J Colston Ridgely W E Brown Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards & Parker
Plains
Chamberlain
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
W. E. Brown
Denton
Wanamaker's Philadelphia Dry Goods Philosophy on Prices
The 1898 Wanamaker's column argues that wheat price changes do not affect dry goods and urges buying from any sea, stressing that shoppers want cheap goods. It claims Americans pay more for tariffs and that merchants must stock American and foreign goods to best serve customers. The piece emphasizes serving patrons to save the store's owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Fairmount
St. Paul
America
All-Year Store Promises Steady Stocks and Service
The firm highlights busy days and ample stock across New York Paris and Philadelphia houses. It pledges stable prices, year-round readiness, steady supply, careful selection from old manufacturers, and dependable service for purchases and returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
Philadelphia
Fair Prices On Bicycles At Head Quarters
Principal bicycle sellers tout fair prices and value. They promise durable, dependable wheels with a low-profit model strategy, noting past sales and a 25c bicycle school. Main offerings include Rodman men’s 30 dollars, women’s 31.50, Duquesne Specials 50, Continental Specials 40 to 41.50, plus a selection of shirts and fabrics in Madras and Cheviot at 10 to 35 cents.
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Wanamaker
Rodman
Duquesne
Madras
JAS. T. Mullin & Sons
266 Acres Farm Near Ridgely Sold As Whole Or Divided
A detailed real estate notice describes a 266 acre fertile land parcel between the Choptank and Tuckahoe rivers near Ridgely Maryland. The property features strong cultivation, drainage, and near railroad access at Downes Station on the Queen Anne’s Railroad, with Denton 5 miles away. It offers division into about six 66 acre fruit farms with road frontage, plus a separate lot. possession set for January 1, 1899 after sale, with provisions for seeding wheat on the proper time. The boundary and adjacent properties include J. K. Saulsbury and the Long farm, with sale to occur in whole or by division as arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuckahoo
Ridgely
Downes Station
New Queen Anne's
Tuckahoe River
Denton
Hind
Wlesaid County Road
J. K. Saulsbury
Innuds
Ridgely Auction Offers 60 Choice Building Lots
Seventy front foot lots in Ridgely offered for sale with 80 foot avenue access and 20 foot alley back entrance. Many corner lots. plats on record with Caroline county clerk. blocks 13 14 18 19 and parts of 15 20. some lots excluded due to prior sale to The Brethren. Possession by November 1. sections may be bought in whole or part with flexible terms and deferred payments secured by notes. Auctioneer will hold plats and permits viewing by appointment.
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Ridgely
Caroline County
Fourth Avenue West
Chnelon's Bridge Road
Public Sale of Valuables Real Estate in Denton Md
By virtue of three mortgages dated 1893 1895 and 1895 by William J Clark and wife to Howard Bryant Trustee James L Coursey and others assignees and mortgagees the undersigned will sell at public auction to the highest bidder in front of the Court House door in the town of Denton Maryland. The sale is conducted under power of sale contained in the three instruments recorded in Caroline county land records and will proceed as stated in the notice.
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Sylvester Smith
Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
Wm. D. Lucas
Ridgely
William J. Clark
Howard Bryant
Court House
Denton
Orphan’s Court
Martin J. Cohee
Henry R. Lewis
Willard E. West
Maryland
Rhoda A. Blades
Owen C. Blades
Charles W. Slagle
A. D
Liber L. N. G
Adan M. Washington
Amy Washington
William FP. Leonard
William P. Leonard
T. E. Willoughby
Harmony
Fowling Creek
Property Auction Notice in Caroline County District One
A two hour sale on Tuesday June 44th 1898 covers the Seventh district land on the Ridgely to Mason's Branch road. It describes land previously conveyed to William J Clark by Jones I Clark dated December 2 1868 and recorded in Liber LILG 46 folios 163 with an exception to a Dukes conveyance in Liber BC F 61 folios 149. The remaining land will be divided into two tracts and sold accordingly.
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Caroline County
Ridgely
Mason’s Branch
William J. Clark
Jones ‘I. Clark
Willam J Clark
James EB. Dukes
B.C. F
Pnt
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Nton Journal
Melvin
Steele & Johnson
Rocky Mountains
California
Pacific States
United States Army
Board of Trade For
Grand Jury
W. Lindsay Marshall
The
Cambridge Chronicle
Messrs
E. C. Harrington
W. Laird Henry
Rhine
Gravellette
Sedan
Pars
Bismarck
von Moltke
Pacific
Philippine Islands
London Times
Berlin
Vienna Journal
Rome
Madrid
Awahe
Humber
Execubiane
Thomas A. Smith
Joan W. Clark
John Wanamaker
Realizstate
Ridgely, MD
Toul
Flirst
Downe
Pon
Jackson
James J. Dukes
James E. Dukes
James I. Dukes
CASIS
Thomas B.sparklin
T. Purny
Greater Oak Hall
Oak Hall
Phila
Sunhe
Mhea
Iplija
W. EE. Brown
Waly
Anu
Hota E Ironecaspet
Garriages
Darvest Field
Osbornne Columbia Ibinidisir
Osborne
Tam
Binder & Vine
H. M. Thompson
Hillsboro, MD
the McCormick
Jonathan Elvitts
Denton, Maryland
Verter
A. i
Dearborn
Denton National Bank
Thlomlas A. Smith
Joan W. Crank
Rus
Gents
Tiamburgs
Evernham
Wheeler Transportation Line
Great Choptank
Trappe
Tuckahoe Rivers
Light Street
Oxrford
Cambridge
Chancellor’s
Secretary
Clark’s
Choptank
Lloyd’s
Dover Bridge
Kingston
McCarty’s
Ganey’s
Todd's
Towers
Williston
Tuckahoe Bridge
Reese’s
Coward’s
Covey’s
Queen Anne
Oxford
Delaware & Chesapeake R. BR
Cambridge & Seaford BR. R
Illsboro
My Covey
Coward
Guney
McCarty
Medford
Baltimore
Baltivon E
Wayman’s
Covey
Gil
Pier
Light St
B. B. Conner
K. B. Bond
Sixth Street
Joseph E. Butler
Butler
W. W. Lowe
Maitip J. Coltee
Siath Street
Queen Anne’s
Henry R Lewis
Joel W. Thomas
Nisi
George W. Davis
Samuel N. Lerney
Richard J. Saulsbury
Saulsbury
Circuit Court
Oscar Clark
Harvey L. Cooper
Charles W. Hobbs
Parker
Wilmington
Orrick Wit
Jas. N. Topp, Esq
Caroline Conty
Denton High School
M. B. Stephens
Matgagee’s
Preston
Owens
Blades
John Blades
Steamboat Landing
L. H.G
Pmuhasee
Gro. W. Wason
Easton, Md
Alex. Hutson
William F
Leonard
Peper
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