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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1913
Page
2
The Record argues for broad advertising as a business practice and contends a proposed border county bill would curb illiteracy and corruption in elections. It defends reform despite possible voter disenfranchisement, urging the governor to sign the measure for statewide benefits.
The article reports that Normal won both debates with students celebrating the victory. The aff firmative argued removal of the tax would aid consumers and workers, while opponents claimed broader economic and democratic considerations. The speakers contended that tax removal benefits labor and keeps American production competitive.
Turner Bros advertise fresh sealed cake boxes crackers and other goods available by phone. The notice emphasizes fancy cakes and irisp items for order, signaling a local supplier with telephone reach.
The passage outlines costs of production manufacturing transportation and living expenses in order. The final negative speaker Floyd Gates opposed the issue from the producers’ perspective and argued using cattle production as an example.
An insurance advertisement from V4. T. Bailey & Co promotes tornado coverage and urges readers to call for a representative. It includes old and new phone numbers 54 and 126.
The article describes a debate on a tax plan affecting packers and producers. It notes strong rebuttals favoring manufacturing interests and predicts industry control shifting to manufacturers within years. Afterward the Normal quartet entertained attendees until judges R R Watkins Dallas Supt Cantwell Fort Worth and Nesbit Corsicana announced the decision, causing audience jubilation. The celebration continued when news of Denton's victory at Canyon arrived.
A Denton resident J R Dobbs testifies kidney trouble relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He reports night urination relief and back soreness subsiding after two boxes. Ad lists price 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
El Paso report: L Messon and D W Christian of Big Springs closed a deal at one dollar per acre for 42 000 acres on the Sonora state line in Mexico. Also note a Wilson Hann store demo of George Washington coffee praised as fine and instant.
An ad promotes instant coffee branded George Washington coffee available at Paschall's Grocery featuring new products for quick brewing with boiling water.
Last year we expanded cowpea trials at Denton sub-station and found them highly profitable as a forage crop and seed source. Varieties like Clay Whippoorwill Iron and Brabham yielded 3 tons or more per acre, with New Era producing $40-$45 worth of seed per acre, plus over a ton of hay, making cowpeas a key rotation asset and livestock feed.
Joel Chambers joins Long & King. J D Bell buys a 6 cylinder Studebaker from Terry Barefield. Normal Junior Class hosts a Monday picnic under Prof and Mrs Snow. School board tonight to elect teachers and superintendent for 1913 14. Ky Cocanougher named by Gov Colquitt as National Drainage Congress delegate but cannot attend. Harold Von Muckwitz piano recital at 8 30 in C L A auditorium, brought by college piano students. Denton Oil and Gas Co on Madewell place between 4097 and 500 feet processing well. Carlton place rig east of town completed. work to start. Crops look excellent county wide. rain anticipated soon. Denton San Angelo Christian Sunday school race grows. local school leads San Angelo by 33 points with 1 222 to 1 189 and 173 in total.
In Madrid on Sunday King Alfonso narrowly escaped three gunshots from Rafael Sanchez Allegro of Barcelona. The monarch’s horse reared when the shots were fired, a secret service officer restrained the assailant, and the crowd cheered when the king remained unharmed.
In Rome on April 14 officials said the Pope’s fever dropped to 98 and doctors reported improvement with no pneumonia danger. He rested quietly this forenoon though lingering weakness caused unease among observers.
WAKETON NEWS reports a light rain last Wednesday benefiting young corn. S. O. Hudson and son Ed visited Denton while A and C O Bolter traveled to Gara za. Beecher Minor and others visited Lewisville. Oscar Robertson improves slowly. Several locals, including J C Williams and W M McCreless, were in Denton. families visited kin near Sunnydale and Round Grove.
New stock of dictionaries arrives at the Record and Chronicle Office with emphasis on current editions and updated lexicons. Local buyers are advised to inspect the new shipment for classroom and personal use.
If your tongue is coated and your breath foul or you have trouble digesting food you may be constipated Rexall Orderlies offer relief. Available in vest pocket tins 12 tablets 10c 36 tablets 25c or 80 tablets 50c.
Local notice from WILL WILLIAMS seeking information on parties who dumped trash at his farm just east of the J. D. Bates property. He requests tips or evidence to identify the offenders and halt further dumping.
Funeral services for J Pierpont Morgan were conducted at St George's Episcopal Church with 1500 in attendance and many turned away. The body was later transported to Hartford Connecticut for interment.
A new lot of cameos has arrived featuring solid gold mounts in plain engraved and pearl decorated styles. Cut on shell in Italy, they show many delicate color shades. Cameos are a staple jewelry form, though trends change. Please view the stock.
The post notes a Friday organization of a local baseball club with manager Chas Pearce and players including Charles Drake as captain and center fielder, George Holmes as catcher, Marshall Wylie as pitcher, and others. Sherman Chamber of Commerce will visit Pilot Point on April 1. The XIX Century club met Miss Jessie Johnson. Mrs. F A Wright spoke at a Federation meeting in Sherman. A mass meeting aims to organize committees for the Old Settler's reunion in August.
The chain reports closing time 6 PM daily except Saturdays and now operates 24 stores including a new Cameron Texas outlet at East Side Square.
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