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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1890
Page
2
A Democratic Club of Caroline County plans a courthouse meeting at seven this evening to discuss issues of interest to members and Democrats countywide. The rundown includes Maryland governors, Cleveland’s presidential prospects, and calls for thrift and economy in government.
A long counter displays fifty cent fabrics and fifty inch wide cloths. Clerks tout Camel Hair Plaids with Astrakhan gray streaks, 36 inches wide, as desirable finds rarely seen in town. Shoppers hear pipes as they browse the rack filled with economical yet stylish heat of the period textiles.
The passage promotes a local book store featuring fresh books and new dress items for the season. It highlights Ward McAllister’s Society as I Have Found It, two Florentine editions of Romola, Eugene Field titles, Daudet Port Tarascon, Anna Katharine Green’s A Matter of Millions, and Samantha Among the Brethren with prices ranging from $1.10 to $4.50. It emphasizes quick glance summaries of offerings and invites readers to explore further details.
The notice proclaims a 96 page Book Catalogue with over 5000 titles free to readers. December Book News includes seventy plus pictures and 120 big pages all about books at fair prices.
Real estate sale authorized by Jacob Miller's will in Bedford county Pennsylvania. Auction will be held at the Denton Maryland courthouse door with 300 peach trees on the farm, a dwelling, barn, and outbuildings. One-third cash due at sale, balance in two annual installments secured by purchaser bonds with interest from sale. Auctioneer Kenny Inch? listed.
A vintage storefront advertisement urges shoppers in Easton to use Chaffinch's store for seating, parcel handling, and free depot transfers. It proclaims the largest dry goods and clothing stock, low prices, and a two week drive on 10 15 and 20 cent goods offered at 6 66 and 9 cents.
Some merchants seek a higher price and never deliver full value, a scam exposed by observers who know the trade and recall Blackiston's methods. The verse hints at cunning price practices and warns listeners that true bargains are rare when deceit is in play.
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