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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1899
Page
2
The statement of expenses shows $10,602.22 spent on roads and bridges with $6,996.34 still owed, totaling $15,688.56. Added $4,568.75 for Caroline's interest in Dover Bridge raises the grand total to $20,356.31, prompting critique of lavish public funds use and GOP reform claims amid rising road costs and tax levies.
Admiral Dewey is the guest of Mrs. Washington McLean during his Washington stay. The ovation upon arrival and during the civic parade was the greatest accorded to any figure, cutting across party lines. Washington discourse compares Dewey to a national hero, while noting bipartisan divides over the Philippine war and the 1900 election outlook. A separate dispatch mentions Schley as a potential Democratic running mate, while Kansas farmers report high corn yields and costly harvests due to tall stalks and labor needs.
A contemporary notes that an appealing advertisement for fall and winter goods draws more attention than news of a Dewey celebration. The piece critiques high county taxes, calls for reform, and cites Democratic optimism. It previews a Denton mass meeting on October 25 and reports a coal price rise of twenty five cents a ton.
A letter to the editors critiques Rev Henry Van Pyke citing a Chautauquan Magazine remark that sin is felt rather than defined. It argues that such orthodoxy, backed by prestige, sows confusion about religious matters and contrasts it with the Apostle John’s clearer definition of sin as transgression.
The piece argues sin is transgression of law not mere feeling, citing Paul and Jesus, and contrasts Western, Oriental, and medieval penances. It identifies ignorance as the greatest sin, examines Pentecost, and warns against self‑righteousness while urging focus on truth from the Word of Life. J. F.G.
In winter 1897 James Reed of Clay County West Virginia bruised his leg on ice. After doctors and liniments failed for weeks he used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and recovered within a week. He credits the remedy with avoiding amputation and praises it for sprains bruises and rheumatism. Available through local sellers W E Brown Denton R J Colston Ridgely Hugh Duffey Hillsboro.
On December 10 1897 Rev S A Donahoe pastor at M J Church South Pt Pleasant W Va contracted a severe cold with violent coughing. He used Chamberlains Cough Remedy after other specifics failed and found it effective, recommending it publicly. Available from W E Brown Denton R J Colston Ridgely Hugh Duffey Hillsboro.
In Philadelphia the Wanamaker store promotes its men’s clothing as fairly priced and well made, challenging rivals’ ads. It highlights suits from $8.50 to $15, overcoats to $30, and emphasizes durable fabrics for boys’ wear with wool content, sturdy stitching, and value through reasonable profits. Capes and golf outerwear are offered in various prices, with emphasis on quality and honest dealing.
Thoroughbred cockerels and assorted fowl including White Leghorns Wyandols and White Hocks. White Pekin Drakes large and geese like. First class stock with show room and egg basket potential. Will sell cheap now before mating season. higher later. Hobson and two Chicago Girl mates offered for 8 dollars. Three white P Rocks won first premium and 8 special at Easton. Contact K B Shull Henderson Md.
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