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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1909
Page
2
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The House plans and Senator Aldrich opposes, Denton will gain more Katy trains bringing to eighteen daily. Texas officials praise anti trust prosecutions led by General Davidson and Lightfoot, noting Texas victory against the Waters-Pierce Oil case and the large fines owed as penalties.
The Dallas Times Herald runs a playful Guess Who contest claiming a Dallas lawyer-politician is grooming to be governor in two years. The Denton Record-Chronicle notes the wording causes two guesses, then invites readers to name the man.
The piece contrasts Bexar County with Tarrant County as more populous but not markedly more law abiding. It notes the Governor's approval of the stance or proposal discussed.
The governor vetoed a measure creating an additional county court in Bexar while a similar Tarrant bill allowed the governor to name the judge. Bexar proponents sought local self-government and concurrent criminal jurisdiction was rejected, despite some support for appointing law officers. The public largely opposed the Bexar version, guiding the veto.
A fourteen year old Denton youth invents a device claimed to telegraph between moving trains. The McKinney Courier Gazette notes this local innovation. A separate comment from the Denisio Herald urges a potato self sufficiency act to ban imports and force local potato production.
Mrs. B. E. Gaines aged 58 died from burns when attempting to start a fire with gasoline in Dallas. Her daughter Effie aged 74 was burned while rushing to aid. The house burned completely after an explosion and both women leaped from a second story window to escape. Mrs. Gaines died at 12:20.
Springfield North Carolina merchant Geo E Blevens heard two doctors say his son’s case was hopeless before Dr King s New Discovery transformed him. After three weeks the boy was well. The remedy, infallible for colds and coughs, costs 50 cents or 1 dollar at J F Raley Co with satisfaction guaranteed and a trial bottle free.
Governor Haskell was initiated into the order of Odd Fellows at the Grand Lodge meeting in Muskogee. Three thousand members attended the parade including the governor and staff.
An ad promises Simmon's Sarsaparilla will purify the body and improve appetite strength and ambition by removing impurities.
Mrs Mary Forbes, a pioneer of Port Lavaca, died in Cuero on Wednesday at age 80. She was mother of Mrs W G Street of Dallas and Lassiter Forbes, president of the Drovers National Bank of Chicago.
An old advertisement warns readers not to be fooled into using imitation products. It promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as the genuine cough remedy in a yellow package, from Garri son & Kimmins.
The newspaper classified section tests show growth as the Record and Chronicle columns expand. Readers are invited to try the new format and see the results for themselves.
Washington April 14 A heated protest against the Aldrich tariff bill centers on it not being a real downward revision. Critics note reductions from the Payne bill are smaller than claimed and revenue may fall short by about thirty million. Democratic leaders plan caucus to pursue revisions possibly adding an inheritance tax while Iowa Senator Cummins pushes a two part amendment on maximum and minimum rates.
A letter from J T Johnson of Arlington, past president of the Denton County Poultry Association, urges a Denton poultry show highlighting industry growth from hobby to major Texas enterprise. He cites winnings at Fort Worth shows, plans for a spring Denton meeting April 17, and calls for broad membership to boost the industry.
Denton Texas testimony praises Doan’s Kidney Pills as the cure for kidney complaints backache and urinary disorders. Recounts lasting kidney pains and relief after using the pills bought from J F Raley Co. Drug store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole U S agents. 50 cents.
An employment not for May and older workers ad highlights age bias and portrays hair loss as a career risk. It touts Parisan Sage as a guaranteed remedy to cure dandruff stop hair loss and fade and claims it preserves youth and family stability with a money back guarantee from O. Curt's Buffalo New York.
For over fifteen years Hunt's cure has worked on skin ailments especially itching types. Its mission is to cure, not rely on advertising. One box is guaranteed to cure any case.
Cuero Texas April 14 An examination of Leo Swift's body found over twenty bullet wounds. Officers Will York and Val Goodson surrendered after the shooting and were refused bail, remaining in jail.
N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont cites Dr Kings New Life Pills as a trusted family medicine for chills constipation biliousness and headaches. The ad notes 25 cents at J F Raley & Co and mentions bale prices and alliance milling company practices.
The Record and Chronicle advocate reading habits and suggest a focus on Ada materials. They emphasize literacy and the value of using local history resources to inform the community.
Want ads in Denton mirror the Record and Chronicle. Readers seek prompt results and clear notices.
In Valparaiso a man posing as a Peruvian naval captain explains he boarded the 700 ton steam yacht Esmeralda to seize it as part of a secret mission. He reveals a crew of 20 plus two officers and claims the vessel is actually stolen not warship.
On the East side, Estes Ham Burger Stand features what readers deem the best tamales in town, drawing lunchtime crowds and casual diners seeking a quick, flavorful meal.
Henadache flick’s Capudine relief for colds heat stomach or nervous trouble promises immediate action. Liquid and pleasant to take, sizes 10c 25c and 50c sold at drug stores.
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