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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1912
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle announces daily publication except Sunday with subscription rates by mail for six months one year and three months. A public notice assures corrections for erroneous reflections upon any firm individual or corporation upon notification to publishers.
The Denton editorial weighs progressive sidewalks and citizen convenience while noting interurban trains reducing local rail passenger service between Dallas and Denison. It cites the H and T C interurban and Texas Pacific patterns, criticizes Katy for inaction, and predicts railroads may chase traffic as electric lines rise. It references Morris Cone and My Johnson in Texas politics and hopes for recovery from illness.
The Palestine Herald notes Austin papers complain peddlers invade town and take business from local merchants. It argues home merchants must advertise and be accessible to keep home trade, urging readers to support the home man over outside peddlers.
Back Talk notes a front yard improvement that transformed a home for only seven dollars. The piece argues beautifying premises pleases neighbors and passers-by, yet many neglect gardening for busy schedules and daily town business.
The article explains the initiative and referendum as tools for direct democracy. It argues the people should have power to submit laws to a vote if representatives refuse to act and to overturn legislature acts believed corrupt or defiant of public will. It cites Texas primaries and prohibition as examples.
W B Holselaw of Clarendon Texas recalls a dramatic health change in his brother after using Dr King’s New Discovery for a severe cough. He credits a ten bottle course with restoring his brother to health and weight. The ad touts the remedy as quick and reliable with prices 40 cents and 1.00 and a free trial at J F Raley Co. plus a note about the Ideal Restaurant bread.
A solicitous appeal by S. M. Summers from Notre Dame Indiana offers a free ten day home treatment for leucorrhoea ulcers and menstrual disorders. The ad asserts female sufferers can cure themselves without doctors and promises a free book Woman's Own Medical Adviser and personal referrals.
The First Christian church hosts a women only feature service with a Sunday afternoon lecture. The Den ton High School C Sharp Club will perform a special song service. Activities include Sunday school at 9 45 am and worship at 11 am with a later program noted.
Tom Ware plots to flee Belle Plain after a note from Murrell and Colonel Fentress. Murrell plans a violent campaign to incite a regional upheaval with white supremacist aims, arranging a covert network from Tennessee to New Orleans and beyond.
A Uniontown Alabama clipping from March 30 misrepresented J C Williams foot journey to Macou as a purse contest. The record argues he walked to inspire youth with the adage Where there is a will there is a way and requests Confederate veterans to fund his return expenses only if the prize misperception is cleared. Contributions may be sent to W C Edwards care Record and Chronicle.
Southwestern University Glee club appeared at Wrights Opera House to strong applause. Lars Huffer delivered a deep rich solo earning an enthusiastic encore while R G Roger and J B Kilgore starred in leading roles. The evening featured light sketches and a double bill of music and comedy.
Beatrice Wood four years old daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Wood of Port Worth died Friday morning of typhoid fever. Her funeral was held at Argyle at the home of her grandfather Rev O T Chopey who conducted the services.
The afternoon judge Price walked into the courtroom as creditors awaited a ruling on relief.
A reader testimonial extols Peruna as life saving for stomach and bowel issues. A dramatic Belle Plain scene follows with Judge Slocum Price and Solomon Mahaffy debating Miss Malroy’s fate, wills, and possible litigation as they plan discreet outreach. The piece closes with an advert for a Sunday dinner at Ideal Restaurant.
Three major candy names are featured with specialized products and prices. Allegretti offers Fluffy Ruffles at 100 per lb. Liggett presents assorted chocolates in three sizes at 85c 1.75 and 2.75. Nunnally markets Box Bountiful for 1.00 and Assorted Nut Chocolates per lb at 90c. See the display in the window.
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