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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1909
Page
2
Per month and longer terms quoted with pricing garbled. The issue includes a public notice stating that erroneous reflections on firms or individuals will be corrected upon notification to the publishers.
A political note suggests Mayor Bates credits press coverage for Clean-up Day success and calls for straight records. The piece also mentions a Travis county grand jury probing a poker game amid legislative uproar and local gossip about a Dallas lawyer-politician pursuing a gubernatorial bid.
The article notes Denton county's strong growth from buyers from other parts of Texas and even other states. It highlights natural advantages like schools, churches, and people, urging targeted advertising and urging the commercial club to promote Denton to attract newcomers and investment.
The Record and Chronicle notes a large shipment of immigrant outfits from West Texas in recent months, with little from similar groups elsewhere. It cites 25 percent more landry cultivation in Denton County this year and argues movents to the West reflect early settlement realities and opportunities.
Dr B W Fritz receives letters of patent issued April 6 for a wheat shocker attachment. The device replaces two men by handling bundles on a binder and holds them upright until a shock is formed, letting one worker perform the work of three. Fritz, who has worked seven years on the invention, tested it on his farm west of town with satisfactory results.
F Marion Crawford author dies. Two killed in oil explosion at Point Richmond California. Brownwood fire losses estimated at seventy thousand dollars. Former Interior Secretary Hitchcock dies in Washington. Georgia Sampson acquitted in Yonkers murder case. Rumor Venezuela's President Gomez to retire with Castro successor. Paso Clay Ratliffe 17 shoots 14 year old Blanche Atkinson then kills self. Washington M E church finds ten thousand dollar bill in plate, seeks owner. Missouri House votes 86 to 45 to submit prohibition amendment despite Hadley anti’s. Rev J B Tidwell resigns Decatur Baptist College presidency for Baylor endowment role. Rev W C Carver to replace.
Reports from CHI LDRESS FORT WORTH GAINESVILLE WAXAHACHIE DALLAS SHERMAN CLEBURNE detail deaths arrests and suspects. A Mrs M B McGee died of heart failure in her garden. Burglary suspects linked to four stores. Conductor P C McCarty injured in a Santa Fe collision. A suspect in a 3 year old killing near Trinity bridge. A farmer shot near Dallas. a suspect held. A clued man found dead in St Louis possibly from Cleburne. Initials F H noted in a local inquiry.
At a Denton Retail Merchants' association meeting the group decided to organize a Commercial club modeled after Sherman Denison and other towns. Secretary Scruggs said the initiative follows the association's success and aims to unite merchants farmers and citizens for positive local development.
A period piece ad warns of river hazards and warns readers to heed nature warnings. It promotes Electric Bitters for backache kidney pain and related ailments and cites J R Blankenship of Belk Tennessee as a testimonial. Bottles cost 50 cents at J F Raley Co.
Carnations roses and lilies are available with lilies in pots just received at the Denton Seed House.
A vintage advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease powder for instant relief of painful feet, corns, ingrown nails, and sweaty or swollen feet. Claims include easy shoes and a trial package for 25 cents plus stamps. Ad highlights availability from druggists and shoe stores and warns against substitutes.
A Springfield North Carolina merchant describes his son's case of consumption once deemed hopeless by two doctors. After three weeks on Dr. King's New Discovery the son fully recovered, prompting praise for the remedy as infallible for colds and lung disease. Available at J. F. Raley & Co. 50 cents to $1.00 with a free trial bottle.
The Payne tariff bill was adopted by the House showing revisions toward the old Dingley rates. It reduces lumber and places oil and hides on the free list while maintaining higher duties elsewhere. Free oil victory credited to democrats and insurgent Republicans. cattlemen gain against packers by removing drawback on imported cattle.
Capudine touted to clear the head and steady the nerves, advertised for drinkers last night and busy workers today. Sold at drug stores, the ad urges readers to try Capudine for headaches and nervous strain.
The article notes Thomas sworn in without incident and details revisions to the Agricultural Experiment Station bill. Senate conferees strike free railroad transportation for board members. The bill funds $25,000 yearly for two years for stations chosen by a board of Governor Lieutenant Governor and Agricultural Commissioner with locations in Northwest Texas West Texas the black land belt including Denton County and the rice belt.
The free conference committee on the bank guaranty bill is locked. Advocates hope the Senate will discharge its committee and yield to the House today. Senator Thomas, sworn in today, supports the bill and may aid passage.
The House approved the liquor traffic bill setting a uniform license of $10 and prohibiting on premises consumption. It also sent Senate bills to felony local option violations, reduced probate reporting, created a fire rating board, and regulated fraternal beneficiary associations. Other actions include tobacco experiment station in Nacogdoches County and earlier closing of tax rolls, plus Senate employers liability measures.
Frank Putnam of the Houston Chronicle was knocked down by Rep. 8. M. Meeks while walking with Putnam Cable and Meeks. Putnam criticized Crawford and Fitzhugh for filibustering and Meeks took exception to it as it applied to himself.
A Mrs. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free ten day home treatment and a book to cure assorted female ailments without doctors. The letter promises a safe cure for conditions like leucorrhea and menstrual pain and urges readers to send name and address to receive materials at no cost.
The narrator and companions secure the after deck then storm the fo castle and engine room finding two Kanakas guarding the fore deck and capturing the engineer. Tuttle’s team overpowers the crew, securing the engine room while the ship’s bridge and wheelhouse remain under their control.
In a fogbound harbor a captain orders Johnson and De Nova to crew two boats and tow a schooner out to sea. The watchful crew, including a scarred boatswain, prepare lines, anchor, and stern placement as the vessel slips quietly through the black water, recalling past trials and a pending confrontation with De Castillo.
In a tense scene a voyage to freedom unfolds with De Nova and the crew coordinating a risky exit. The plan relies on overseeing the Kanakas firing, guarding the engine, and towing out with boats while watching the engineer and Johnny Bull for any sabotage.
An old advertisement touts Hicks Capu chine as the best remedy for colds and grip, claiming immediate relief from feverishness and aching. Markets it as a liquid with doses priced 10 25 and 50 cents, and notes farm and milling references in Alliance Milling Co.
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