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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1909
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle announces subscription rates at .40 for small orders and 2.00 and 4.00 for larger plans. A notice asks readers to report any erroneous reflections to the publishers for correction promptly.
Government plans to drop prosecutions of Governor Haskell and others in land fraud cases. District Attorney Gregg has no new instructions from Washington. Judge Marshall’s likely ruling, plus Arkansas limitation statute, may prevent further action. report says Haskell could file counter charges. Special Prosecutor Rush heads to Omaha. Pagen returns to Chicago.
The article argues continuous advertising yields greater benefits than sporadic efforts. It reports Senator Senter’s strong critique of the Cureton Love bill, warning it would create a vast political machine in Austin, enable blackmail and bank credit control, and threaten businesses across the state. It praises Senter and allies for resisting the Love Cureton plan. It condemns law-made machines as intolerable in Texas.
The author accuses Republicans of pursuing tariff revision not reduction and cites Payne Bill provisions that raise the average ad valorem rate by 1.56, with nine schedules raised and five lowered. The piece alleges a deceptive political bargain and notes cross party support enabling tariff increases amid Democratic complicity.
A heavy rain fell in Terrell Texas today ending a three month dry spell. Vegetation suffered before the soaking rain arrived improving conditions for crops and gardens.
A Denton area woman, Mrs Hawk, deposited all her cash in a local bank after burglars looted her home. The incident, cited by bankers, underscores why many prefer banks for safety over hidden storage at home.
A Springfield North Carolina merchant recalls doctors telling his son he had consumption and no hope, then credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a swift recovery after three weeks of use. Advertises infallible claims for colds and lung diseases, priced 5c and $1.00 at J F Raley Co with a trial bottle offered.
J. Elbert ad writer for Hall Scruggs Co of Denton Texas receives praise from Dry Goodsman for a Hall Scruggs Co advertisement. The piece highlights strong clearing sale messaging, balanced department space, prominent headlines and price display with attractive illustrations.
A Princeville Illinois man refused amputation and instead used Bucklen's Arnica Salve to treat gangrene and foot infections. Doctors warned he would die without surgery, but he healed fully. The salve is advertised to treat eczema fever sores boils burns and piles at 25 cents.
In a runaway on North Locust street the Johnsons were thrown from their buggy near Roark livery stable. Mrs Johnson suffered painful bruises while Mr Johnson sustained a badly skinned hand and thigh injuries.
During spring everyone would be benefited by taking Foley's Kidney Remedy. It furnishes a needed tonic to the kidneys after winter strain and purifies the blood by stimulating kidney elimination of impurities. It imparts new life and vigor and is pleasant to take. Garrison & Kimmons.
A clipped notice touts baled shuce at 4 dollars a ton or per bale, claiming equal food value to prairie hay. Alliance Milling Co. advertises in a concise classified style with price and feed quality note.
St. Louis April 12 Judge H. Clay Pierce's chief counsel said the new Texas indictment against oil magnate Pierce is a mere formality that makes charges more definite. He added Pierce will travel from New York to St. Louis within a week and proceed to Texas shortly before trial stopping at several Texas cities.
For over fifteen years Hunt's Cure has been sold with a strict guarantee to cure any itching skin trouble. Less than one percent of buyers request refunds because the product simply works.
A Sullivan brothers reunion brought C C Sullivan of Denton W F Sullivan and B D Sullivan of San Saba and J M Sullivan of Long Beach California together for the first time in twenty two years Their combined ages total 220 with C C 64 B D 52 W F 54 and J M 50 J M missed the gathering due to missed train connections
Headache Cure Capudine advertised as relief for colds heat stomach and nervous troubles. Described as liquid pleasant to take and acting immediately. Available in 19c 25c and 50c at drug stores.
Easter services drew large crowds across the area as churches offered special programs noted in Saturday's R. & C. despite windy conditions. Worshipers filled pews and joined in celebrations.
An testimonial extols Hunt’s Lightning Oil as a universal remedy. A family praises its effectiveness for rheumatism cuts sprains burns catarrh chilblains and general aches claiming it yanks pain out by the roots. The speaker urges others to try the product.
Georgetown Texas April 12 A lone elderly resident living three miles from town was found dead this morning in his hat with a bullet wound in his head. He was reputed to keep money in his hut but a search found no money. Police are uncertain if self inflicted or murdered and are investigating.
For over fifteen years Hunt's cure has worked on the afflicted to cure skin troubles especially itching. Its mission is to cure, not rely on advertising, with one box guaranteed to cure any case.
Preparations are underway in Houston for a large demonstration to mark the Texas league season opening on Saturday. An automobile parade will feature the Waco and Houston teams. President Allen plans to attend and may deliver an address.
Capudine is advertised as a liquid cure for various headaches including sick, nervous and travelers headaches, plus stomach and female troubles. It claims immediate effects and is sold by druggists. Ola papers for sale at this office.
A roundup of brief, varied items including lynchings in Florida and Mississippi, a train wreck in Missouri, a Texas man’s suicide, severe weather at Niagara Falls, a major Texas land payout in Kansas City, a deadly Lenox fire, militia appeals for Humshreye county, Indiana repealing an anti cigarette law, and other legal and political notes.
Mr F G Fritts of Oneonta New York reports his little girl benefited from Foley's Orino Laxative describing it as mild pleasant and effective for constipation and liver trouble. He endorses its spring cleansing properties and complexion improvement. Garrison and Kimmins.
Joseph Finn, husband and father, was shot to death by Chicago detective Alexander Scott who mistook Finn for a wanted criminal. Scott, pale with grief, claimed he acted to serve a subpoena at a saloon and fired after a confrontation. Finn’s widow and infant son faced a tragedy that night as the law’s misstep became a somber court record.
A brief item notes Estes Ham Burger Stand on the East side offers what locals praise as the best tamales in town. The short paragraph emphasizes local eating options without listing other venues or details.
The Denton County Poultry association meets at the court house in Denton on Saturday April 17 to elect officers and plan the fall poultry show. The Merchants' association of Denton backs the effort to secure funds and essentials for a successful event, urging all fanciers to attend.
The ship runs blind through fog off the coast as crew mutters of betrayal surface. I question Tuttle about a Chilean mission while clues mount that the Sea Queen may have been renamed Esmeralda after purchase by Chile.
Denton resident Mrs. L. F. Rowlet shares her kidney illness story. She suffered nightly pain and frequent discharges before using Dean's Kidney Pills. After a short course she was cured and urges others to try the remedy. Sold by J. F. Raley & Co. in Denton and dealers nationwide. Foster Milburn Co. supplies the United States. Remember the name Dean's.
The Auxiliary to the C W B M announces a regular meeting on Monday at 3:36 PM. The topic is Appalachian Mountain Work with articles in the Tidings Easter and November issues. Mrs A M Cobb leads this month and members decide on a delegate for the Corsicana convention in June.
The Art Department of the Ariel club met Saturday April 10 with Miss Blanche Blewett. Roll call named American paintings. Miss Allison led the lesson and the hostess entertained guests pleasantly. The next meeting will be with Mrs J C Coit on April 24.
The Woman’s Shakespeare Club met April 8 with Mrs. Butler hosting. Members prepared biographies of Southern writers and discussed poets Henry and Calhoun plus Poe and Lanier. Miss Paschall spoke on Page and Allen. a table talk featured poems and extracts. The group elected delegates for district federation and planned a April 13 meeting with Mrs. Garrison.
A fragment warns boatmen to heed river warnings after sudden danger on Niagara. It cites kidney pain as a signal to seek help for dropsy or Bright's disease and promotes electric bitters as a cure, claiming a Belk Tennessee resident was cured and advertising 50 cent bottles at J F Raley & Co.
Early dawn brings a sodden gray scene as the narrator and companions confront suspicions of evil. A tense mood settles over the group, hinting at secrets and unseen danger lurking in the shadows.
A compact public notice urges sellers to advertise and actively market assets instead of awaiting a buyer. It emphasizes proactive outreach, clarifies no specific property, and targets reluctant sellers in a local context.
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