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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1898
Page
2
The piece critiques protective tariffs and the Dingley act, arguing they fail to raise revenue and instead burden wage earners and farmers. It cites treasury figures through June 27 and calculates deficits, contrasting Republican finance with the Wilson era finances and railroad asset sales.
Secretary Lloyd Wilkinson discusses Ocean City convention choices, favoring a strongest, universally acceptable candidate and a non Chicago platform. The piece shifts to the auditors’ report on county finances, noting rising indebtedness, restructuring options, and rising legal and election costs with detailed fee schedules.
A party convention endorses a gold and silver monetary platform mirroring pre-1896 positions. The resolution stresses unity, criticizes wrangling, and warns dissenters that splitting could aid Republicans.
The article notes the Oregon and Iowa ships heading to the Philippines and 5000 more troops being sent. Aguinaldo reportedly has 30,000 fighters, with the possibility of renewed fighting at Manila. Public sentiment favors peace and stable government over territorial expansion, as Democratic conventions oppose annexation and Republicans show limited defense.
The column argues that Caroline county Democrats should resist the agitator working the Eastern Shore over currency issues. It cites the Mason Ledger on the gold standard debate, warns against shifting to a Republican monometallist, and asserts it is unlikely enough Democrats can be swayed to elect the Republican nominee despite the agitator’s efforts.
The column critiques constitutional flaws in income tax laws, notes a proposed Congress bill favoring the wealthy, reports the withdrawal of Nicholas W. Steele from a Second district race, mentions Winnie Davis's death at Narragansett Pier, notes partisan attitudes in Delaware politics, and records a divorce for Mrs. Rosalie B. Addicks and the death of Charles G. Kerr.
The piece contrasts Maryland public school vaccination mandates with England's lax enforcement under conscientious objection, noting factors like smallpox fear and lymph supply. It shifts to Wanamaker's extensive blanket sale in multiple states, detailing numerous White, Special, and Crib blankets with varied sizes, weights, and prices, showcasing large wholesale offerings and value emphasis.
The article notes widespread vaccination in Germany since 1875 with infant and child revaccination before age thirteen. Gerhardt in 1896 testified the disease had almost died out in Prussia, reflecting faith in vaccination on the European continent.
Col Jackson of Baltimore is referenced as a defeated foe by Senator Applegarth, with Col Smith likely to beat a Baltimorean on the Eastern Shore. The Eastern Star notes the anticipated contest. Barrow's wheat fertilizer samples are advertised, featuring Lister's Harvest Queen Fertilizer sold by J. H. Barrow in Preston Md.
Numerous scarlet wool blankets from Wissahickon Neshaminy and peers listed by size weight and price, along with Bray and other brands. Also down and silk quilts described with sizes and fill, noting odorless down and sateen covers. Matters appear as a retailer catalog of home textiles with multiple brands and price points.
The notice touts new goods arriving with cash system pricing. It compares ball bearing movement to swift, frictionless commerce. It highlights low prices and newly opened items including corn starch and soap.
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