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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1912
Page
2
Notice to readers that any erroneous reflections on firms individuals or corporations in the Record and Chronicle will be corrected if brought to the publishers attention. It urges readers to contact the publishers to address and amend inaccuracies.
Denton Texas hopeful for grid ironed roads and civic progress as spring arrives. The piece urges funding for road improvements via bond finance and favors commission form of government expansion with Chamber of Commerce push. It notes Harmon's voting in multiple states and highlights Denton’s growth potential and administrative changes.
In Denton with Texans, farmers drive prosperity while towns depend on them. The writer urges five miles of new concrete sidewalks, faster city reforms, and a special charter with commission government to unlock growth and finance macadamizing projects. A philanthropist could fund the needed improvements and recover the investment at a fair rate.
In Denison Herald notes Col Jake and Col Tom depart or pause with health issues. Hon Morris retires amid illness and Hon Cone faces delayed opening speech. Ex Gov Tom looms as possible stand in if Cone falters, while Randell remains in the race to the finish despite interests that may drop him.
An advertisement urges relief for indigestion and dyspepsia with Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets. It promises a money back refund after reasonable use if not satisfied and notes three sizes 25c 60c and 1.00 sold exclusively at The Rexall Store in Denton by O. M. Curtis.
Rosa Bonheur known for masculine dress and strong sympathy recounts a tale from Joseph Verdier about a newlywed wife unable to furnish her dining room. Bonheur sketches a hunting scene signed with her name and tells the wife to sell it for 1590 francs to furnish her dining room.
Readers note ads appear daily with pay for reading them. People find items they want at lower prices than elsewhere. The ads offer value through timely selections and savings opportunities.
Thirteen Katy freight cars derailed three miles south of the city at 9:15 am Tuesday injuring no one. Four cars carried corn, one held wheat, others contained bath tubs and plumbing. A defective rail or flange likely caused the wreck, with one car detaching and pulling the rest off the track.
An old advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as the ideal laxative for children. It claims to clear a coated tongue, cleanse the stomach and bowels, and cure feverish, cranky children by using pure figs and senna. The note urges asking pharmacists for the full name and guarantees safe, pleasant relief.
The notice states that an election will be held on the first Saturday in May 1912 to elect four Denton Independent School District trustees. Three seats for two-year terms and one to fill the unexpired term of B. Bates. Polls open at the county courthouse. Signed April 15 1912 by D. K. Allison president and W. Lee McCormick secretary.
An advertisement notes older blood theory for eczema wasting away and promotes D D D Prescription as penetrating the skin to stop itching. It offers a trial bottle for 25 cents and a full size guarantee if relief is not immediate.
Monday night council session saw Ed F. Bates replace O P Poe as mayor T A Robinson succeed P J Benett in Ward 4 and R M Mitchell take J N Page’s chair Ward 5. Election results from April 2 and bond issue from April 9 were canvassed and declared. Minor tax matters and two ordinances were referred to the Ordinance committee for later consideration.
The judge seeks trust from creditors in Belle Plain turnout, staging a mass meeting to show improvement and restore credit. Mahaffy notes Charley Norton’s will and Miss Malroy’s new gains as rumors swirl of a murder inquiry and a legal defense funded by Judge Price.
Betty faces Hannibal's view of Judge Price and Mr Mahaffy as she plans to help the boy. Hannibal describes the judge's whiskey-fueled lessons and poverty while maintaining faith that learning will come. Betty offers her books and resolves to aid Hannibal before leaving for the coast.
Citizens gathered for a grand automotive carnival on April 22 at the CIA site showcasing vehicles and attractions with local spectators enjoying the event.
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