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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1909
Page
2
Public notice from The Record and Chronicle describes subscription rates and mailing details. It notes rates for six months and one year, mentions mailing office in Denton Texas, and references acts of Congress. It includes a disclaimer offering corrections for erroneous reflections upon individuals or corporations.
A Denton column celebrates spring with poems and local notes. Editor Dixon stirs interest in the Beau mont Journal amid new Sunday issues and growing ads. It notes Denton’s public school system progress and recalls the Central building fire impact. Horace Chilton’s railroad commissioner bids are discussed along with local humor on ideas and seasons.
The quote by Saiqh Thomas Carlyle is cited to mock rigid thinkers and those who claim orthodoxy. It parries with the Honey Grove signal move to avoid rancor when allies diverge on issues. It argues against labeling allies as fools and prefers respectful irony about differing views.
The Inland Printer reports a traveling salesman died suddenly in Pittsburg. Relatives telegraphed the undertaker to craft a distinct funeral ribbon with the inscription Rest in Peace on both sides and a hopeful line We Shall Meet in Heaven if space allowed. The out of town undertaker sent a new assistant to handle the arrangement, producing a striking floral piece.
The Dallas Mimes Herald notes only about 15 percent turnout on a $175 090 bridge bond issue as locals debate whether two minor candidates can energize the results. The Record and Chronicle promotes organizing a commercial group amid prior failed efforts and debts.
The speaker argues for restructuring dues by benefits received and proposes a year trial with a competent secretary and a five member board. The aim is to prove tangible results and boost subscriptions, predicting higher membership than any prior club in town.
Senate debate centers on Senator Bacon's tariff resolution urging full committee consideration. Aldrich defends long standing practice. Democrats demand representation at hearings and object to Republican led hearings. The resolution goes to the finance committee, while Hale's measures restrain the extra session to tariff passage and a census bill.
In Washington on April 2 the House continued its protracted general debate on the tariff. Democrats branded the Payny bill as a sham with dubious reductions and a jokers character. Ways and Means members Gaines and McCall defended it, McCall seeking specifics on the Philippines. Republican leaders delayed any final closure decisions due to the complex political scene as Cantrill, DeArmond and Hardy spoke on the measure.
The New York Central Railroad filed a bill of 36000 dollars against the federal government for fumigating cars and yards during the hoof and mouth outbreak. The claim was submitted to the Department of Agriculture which ordered the work as sanitary measures to prevent disease spread. If all railroads seeking similar reimbursements are paid, costs could reach at least a half million dollars.
The new Rendall Parrish story blends treasure hunting love and exploration as it begins today with adventure and romance.
The house debated the veto of the Bexar county civil court bill with claims the governor sought to name judges. The Meachum anti trust bill sets daily fines from 50 to 1010 dollars and allows venue in any county. Senate also advanced liquor control bills penalizing solicitation and sales in local option and dry districts.
The piece reports no changes today in the railroad commission vacancy with endorsements for BE, P. Curtis, and John L. Wortham. It notes Governor Campbell’s nomination of Curtis and mentions John M. Green of Cuero as a contender. New House bills seek school land fraud prevention, fruit tree protection, and corporation permit fees. Senate measures aim to protect forests and allow county subdivisions to issue turnpike bonds.
Denton Trust Company offers loans on city property with reasonable rates and no commissions for placing loans. Located at 201/ Denton Texas.
Hicks' Capudine claims fast relief from sick headaches and nervous or travel headaches. It also targets stomach troubles and female troubles. It is sold by druggists and advertised as a liquid with immediate effects.
Carroll Gates a millionaire rancher and cattle owner in Los Angeles was arrested by Federal officers on an Oklahoma indictment accusing him and others of land fraud. Gates posted bond and denied any wrongdoing saying he will prove his innocence.
For Headache flick's Capudine promises relief from colds heat stomach or nervous troubles in a pleasant liquid form. It acts immediately and is available at drug stores priced 19c 25c and hoc frequent promotional text included.
AIMED AT RACING WASHINGTON APRIL 2 Representative Gordon of Tennessee introduced a bill making it unlawful to transport through the United States mails any paper evidencing a wager on a horse race or any advertisement of race bets. Offenses carry fine and imprisonment. Also bans using mail to transport advertisements for insertion in newspapers of bets against horses.
Mr F G Fritts of Oneonta New York writes that his little girl was greatly helped by Foley's Orino Laxative and that it is the best remedy for constipation and liver trouble. The product is described as mild pleasant and effective especially for women and children and a splendid spring medicine that cleanses the system and clears the complexion. Garrison & Kimmins.
Fort Worth police say they have closed the search for counterfeit five dollar bills flooding the city after arresting a man who gave the name D. J. Moore claiming former work with the Santa Fe railroad. He is suspected of passing one to five dollar bills at a local theater box office and will be examined before a United States commissioner.
An effort will be made to lease the State railroad completing into Palestine from Rusk next month to the Texas and New Orleans. If approved a new through train from Palestine to Dallas via Galbraith will be added.
The report surveys varied items from Texas and beyond, noting a $25,650 loss for Miemen theater, bank consolidations in Dallas, and Taft’s February vouchers. It mentions deaths by explosion aboard a French oil tanker crew, a Philippines governor general’s resignation, a Texas murder suicide, and births and deaths in January Texas. It also covers Missouri’s legislature defeating an Anti-Labor League bill and the likelihood of a prohibition amendment via initiative.
A Denton woman recalls using Doan's Kidney Pills in 1905 and endorses them again for kidney trouble. She cites relief from backache and urinary issues and notes buying from J. F. Raley & Co. Mostaike is 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo is sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
Peter Johnson and neighbors battled a monster eagle for two hours to save his baby. The dramatic chase drew about a score of participants as the powerful bird finally relinquished its hold and was captured in St Charles Illinois.
A Princeville resident feared amputation but Bucklen's Arnica Salve restored his feet. The salve is praised for healing eczema fever sores boils burns and piles. Available for 25 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
Lone Star coffee is packed in one pound net waxed paper bags. It is a mild blend that pleases those who desire a gentle flavor. Packed by the same firm that produces Alamo. LONG & TURNER CO.
Baled shuess priced at four dollars a ton offered by Alliance Milling Co. The item is claimed to have food value equal to prairie hay.
N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont writes that Dr King s New Life Pills are a good family medicine used for chills constipation br/ giou sness or sick headache and would not be without them 25c at J F Raley Co
It Tastes Good and Creates Strength promotes Vinol as a cod liver and iron medicine without oil. The ad claims Vinol outperforms cod liver oil and emulsions, agreeing with all, and suitable for body builders, the elderly, children after illness, and stubborn coughs and colds. D. M. Curtis, druggist, Denton.
On April 5, 1879, John Stephens, 24, sits on a Valparaiso hotel balcony as Chilean troops parade nearby. He explains his banishment by Chilean authorities after investing in Bolivian mining, with a dispute over the concession triggering a proxy war fought by insurrectos.
In Valparaiso the narrator, trapped by Chilean authorities and a wary American consul, contemplates escape after weeks of hardship. He observes a bustling cosmopolitan hotel scene and fixation on a young woman among an English party while seeking a way out.
Chilean naval officers in resplendent uniforms drink and laugh at a subordinate. A tall cadaverous naval lieutenant becomes the butt of their banter as he protests with a Castilian curse and bristles at the jeers. He challenges them to see how fearless a sailor can be.
Mrs. Chas Tidwell Pheland has just returned from a dramatic trip to New York and the East. She visited theaters and cultural sites, bringing impressions and news from the from the scene.
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