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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1909
Page
2
Notice from the Recond and Chronicle in Denton Texas dated April 13 1909 offering to correct any erroneous reflections upon character reputation or standing upon being called to the publishers attention. The notice includes pricing lines likely for publication.
A Hamilton era editorial mocks the Senate and Governor with a tariff reform debate. It argues the Governor divides Texas into three classes and urges frugality in Easter egg celebrations while noting vast egg sales in New York and Devon highlighting hunger contrasts.
Denton explores a permanent commercial club revival while a new road bond plan under a governor signed law allows precincts to issue up to 50000 dollars in bonds. The law promises benefits to taxpayers and county roads, with potential thirty miles of macadam improvements.
A special forty eight page illustrated Wichita Falls Times edition showcases the towns growth and history. It praises Kemp Huff and Kell as pivotal figures who kept Wichita Falls alive during early 1890s hardships and notes the paper reflects a thriving, man made community.
Dallas Times-Herald discusses the lumber tariff battle, arguing against damning "Uncle Joe" Cannon. It notes the Tawney amendment to free rough lumber failed by six, with several Texas and Southern Democrats voting for protection, while others opposed the move.
Classified notices in the Decora and Chronicle attract fast reader responses with many readers in Denton. The Denton Record and Chronicle see strong engagement as locals review ads and seek services, products, and opportunities.
A bill enabling towns and villages with populations under 10 000 to adopt a three member commission government passes to residents for vote. The act sets mayor and two commissioners elected at large with duties, powers, and a clerk treasurer and police. emergency provision hinted.
Tamales restock at Estes Ham Burger Stand on the East side as locals seek quick bites. No further details available.
A13 April report notes the Senate tariff bill mirrors the Dingley act closely with small free list gains under Aldrich. It warns of potential losses for consumers if lumber steel oil hides rise, cites Democrat plans to tax corporations, and details shifts in farm, meat, and industrial duties ahead of House action.
Colds and Grip Hick's Capu chine is promoted as the best remedy for relieving aching feverishness curing the cold and restoring normal conditions. The liquid acts immediately and is sold in 10c 25c and 50c sizes at drug stores.
Ike Hightower died about 4 o clock Wednesday morning and his remains were laid to rest in Chinn Chapel cemetery at 4 p.m. He was stricken with appendicitis about ten days ago. The W. O. W. camp of Rector came over Wednesday night and had the Lewisville team confer some degrees for them. Cleve Woods and Miss Kate Lyles were married in Dallas Wednesday and have returned to Lewisville to make their home. They are among our most popular young people, J. P. Mullinaux and Miss Ann Smith, and Ben Cunningham and Miss Maggie Lord accompanied them to Dallas.
The Garza community reports Geo. Thomas Millican's death from stomach cancer on April 2 1909. Town expansion includes a new bank building, a concrete plant by the Orr brothers near the old homestead, and plans for a cement block factory leveraging local sand and gravel deposits. There is talk of a new Katy mail and passenger train linking Wichita Falls and Dallas, with two daily trains anticipated. The town celebrates growth with bonfires and a moving first building to the new site, signaling the rise of a prospective North Texas metropolis.
The April special session produced 45 final measures from 216 proposed. Governors’ and party goals included bank deposit guaranty, public health codes, irrigation regulation, and tax reforms, but many major items were killed or left undecided.
A lone observer boards a luxuriously appointed yacht by night and discovers two occupants, a woman and her maid, inside a grand cabin. The intruder and the woman exchange shocked questions as he identifies himself and the revelation deepens the intrigue between crewmates and strangers aboard.
The narrator faces a tense scene aboard the steam yacht Sea Queen of Liverpool, owned by Lord Darlington. A cryptic discovery unsettles all aboard as questions unfold about the vessel and the unfolding treachery. The mistress and maid react with fear and curiosity as the mystery deepens.
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