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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1913
Page
2
The Record notes Roanoke’s big trades day on April 19 and commends Denton County towns for expanding trade reach. It argues towns must advertise and push for business, praises smaller towns, and expresses hope for a county fair in Denton.
The Alumnae Association hosts a weekend program in the Domestic Arts lecture room with a 1 pm business session and musical extracts including The Primrose Flower and Robin Adair. A 9:30 pm reception, college exhibit 4–6 pm, and Sunday and Monday events feature sermons, concerts, and addresses by notable officials and scholars.
State Superintendent Bralley announces a new law delaying schooling until age twenty one with tuition payable. The policy would raise scholastic enrollment but strain the school fund while denying earlier access to education and tuition relief for many families. The law aims to give older students time to address educational gaps.
Statistics from Federal reports show 1911 Denton county produced 86 769 bales valued at 1 654 695 while the 1910 and 1911 national crops totaled 16 109 349 and 11 96 962 bales with values of 23 724 424 060 and 820 520 000 respectively. Cotton planting time is at hand as farmers weigh acreage choices against these figures.
A government report to Gov. Cox estimates flood damage in Dayton at 13 million dollars, with merchandise losses alone pegged at 13 million. The statewide tally cites 600 thousand dollars required for cleanup in Dayton.
A demonstration showcases George Washington coffee praised as finest pure coffee. It is said to brew instantly in the cup with less than a spoonful of coffee and boiling water. The ad notes availability by phone.
A Denton county pharmacist urges patients to fill all prescriptions at his shop citing 23 years of experience and a St Louis College of Pharmacy diploma from 1895. He promotes high grade service, modern equipment, careful handling, free delivery, and physician endorsement for reliable protection.
The ad urges buying tornado insurance as essential protection. It promises quick contact via old and new phone numbers and a representative will discuss coverage.
A program featuring improvisations by MacDowell and Schumann pieces, solos and choral numbers by St Cecilia club, and addresses by university and federation representatives. Irene T. Myers and L P Brooks deliver talks. a farewell reception hosted by the faculty at the president’s home concludes the event.
Bench warrants were issued charging New Haven railroad President Charles Mellen and Vice-president E H McHenry with manslaughter in connection with the Westport wreck last October. An unrelated personal ad seeks information about district trash dumping near J D Bates plate.
Local store advertises D. D. D. Prescription for eczema and psoriasis claiming instant itch relief within two seconds. The ad touts Oil of Wintergreen Thymos and other ingredients, offers a 25 cent trial bottle and a full size bottle with a money back guarantee if the itch is not removed at once.
The experiment farm will trial thirty varieties of short staple and over twenty varieties of long staple in experimental work this year. Researchers aim to expand genetic diversity and improve quality and yield across cotton strains.
Superintendent T W Buell outlines cotton variety tests for this year with over 50 varieties including long and short staples from Columbia to Egyptian Yuma. The plan includes an open Visitors Day to show acre systems, plats, small grains exhibits and stage samples, with tours and town exhibitions planned this summer and fall.
Community ad notes George Washington Coffee available at Paschall's Grocery with contact by phone.
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