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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1897
Page
2
The article urges Thanksgiving observance next Thursday, cites national blessings and farm prosperity, and notes gratitude for peace and steady trade amid recent droughts and disease. It reflects on government gains under county Republican leadership, praises Democratic levy court for the courthouse, road repairs, and debt relief, and critiques Dingley tariff and support for Wilson law and Democratic trade policy.
Analysis argues the Dingley tariff worsens Germany exports and U.S. deficits. It cites a halving of German exports since enforcement, expects the fiscal year end deficit to reach 100 million dollars, surpassing McKinley and Wilson era levels. Wool imports in 1896 without duty are noted as a contrast.
Editorial notes trace a shift in gold standard sentiment among Democrats after the election, with silver advocacy still strong and calls for currency reform rising. The piece discusses possible congressional action, Gorman’s potential nomination and speakership, a Lincoln family elopement, and a Topeka man mistaking collar buttons for sleep pills.
Mrs. Rachel S. W. Gootee of Baltimore widow of Kelly Gootee won a $4,170 verdict in the United States Circuit Court against the Supreme Council American Legion of Honor over benefits claimed on her husband’s death. The decision covered reinstatement timing, officer bonding, and the effect of Milbourne’s October 31 statement, preserving the policy.
The piece argues milk cleanliness saves thousands of infants yearly. It stresses strict milking hygiene from hand washing to udder cleansing, criticizing lax practices. It calls for preventing germs rather than filtering them out, urging rigid sanitary routines.
Naval Officer Barnes Compton died at 67 on Tuesday after a career spanning 30 years in Maryland politics. Born in Charles County he served as House of Delegates member, State Senator and Senate President, tobacco inspector, State Treasurer for 12 years, and four terms as Congressman from the Fifth District before resigning in 1894 to become Naval Officer under President Cleveland. His term ends in May 1898 and he led the Democratic State Committee from 1890 to 1894 following Stevenson Archer’s resignation.
A compact note on adapting decorative reading nooks in Baltimore homes where long halls prevail. It highlights affordable DIY potential, suggesting a corner can be created or moved to a library or sitting room for about $10 and stresses practical, inexpensive charm. Also promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute, touting gentler digestion, broad appeal to families, and a 15 to 25 cent price range.
Wanamaker's Philadelphia notes that shoppers come for confidence comfort and satisfaction not flashy ads. The piece asserts the store cures mistakes returns unwanted items and shares savings gained from increased buying power, especially during holiday gift seasons, urging careful tasteful purchases.
Months ago we perfected a redai ly waterproof boy shoe made of Kangaroo calf with oil finish and silk lining. Priced at $2 per pair, sizes 11 to 5%. The ad touts winter wear and boy friendly fits. Also highlights all wool ChinChilla Reefers and Seaman's Reefers in blue Thibet, Boucle coats, and kersey overcoats priced from $3.50 to $6.50 for boys ages 3 to 16.
A large stock of Ladies and Children's Coats and Capes offered at extremely low prices. Miss Sewill from Baltimore to head millinery and dress goods lines with special inducements in dress fabrics due to a pre rise in woolen goods. Also blankets from 50 cents per pair, and Men and Boys ready made clothing, overcoats, boots and shoes. Allnutt Moody Co shoes, furniture, sewing machines at 19.50 with guarantee. H. T. Nuttle & Bro Anderson-town Md solicit patronage, easy shows.
Nichols at the Bridge advertises a good supply of dresses and related goods. The ad promises quality and correct styles with prices from 1.40 to 6.50. It calls on ladies to visit and note additions in dress goods for women and misses and in under wear.
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