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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1912
Page
2
A public notice states that any erroneous reflection on the character or standing of firms individuals or corporations printed in the Record and Chronicle will be corrected promptly after they are notified to the publishers.
A Denton Texas 1912 era editorial laments the Titanic sinking and argues voters should read initiative and referendum captions carefully. It notes Texas laws on embalming licensing and death transport, plus debates sweeping bills like militia funding and the South Dakota ticket fears.
Senator Heyburn of Idaho expands politics by circulating a recent initiative and referendum ballot in North Dakota aided by fellow congressmen. Ballot length is corrected to five feet from seven. heading uses four inches and three feet five inches of fine type cover a militia bill. Other questions include county option and railroad locomotive electric headlights. The measure proposes governor power to suspend public officers for misconduct.
A brief fragment discusses how a politician is often needed to salvage a situation from ruin. It notes the gossipy impulse and the irony that truth is elusive. The piece reflects on how people with various roles shape the world and hints at envy or stinginess as negative traits.
The passage argues that simplicity and plain happiness surpass wealth as the true goal of life. It notes that many fail to realize the greatest value is happiness, not money, and that money yields little real happiness.
A grocery business pledges to please customers to keep their patronage and invites calls. The notice provides the business name Long & King and a phone line starting with 44.
Local officers spent Monday night awaiting alleged bank robbers in Garza after reports of three suspicious men who had boarded a Dallas train. The trio did not disembark at Garza and the robbers failed to arrive, leaving sheriffs and deputies to return home after hours in the cold.
Notice states Denton Independent School District will hold an election on the first Saturday in May 1912 to elect four trustees three for two years and one to fill the unexpired term of E F Bates. Polls open at the county courthouse Denton. President D K Allison Secretary W Lee McCormick April 15 1912.
A group of second prep girls from the College of Industrial Arts spent an afternoon at Miss Dot Bell Monday. Guests included Wallye Dickinson Sallie Buri Henry Martha Bryant Irene Bruton Ben Firquin Bess Whitaker Ethel Stratton Maude Childress Willie Austin Lola Harper Ina Portwood and Elsie Beck. Activities included a heart conversation game and an ice cream social. The evening featured a party at Miss Harper’s with Jack McMath winning a candy prize and Ned Rector lowest score. The Women’s Missionary Society of the M E Church South held a study and social, with Miss Anne Moore and Mrs. C N Adkisson leading readings and discussions.
In late afternoon on a forested Arkansas coast terrace, Betty and Hannibal discuss Uncle Bob and the hope he survives to find them. Hannibal longs for travel, spots a skiff by the bayou, and shows curiosity about Betty’s boat.
Betty flees Belle Plain with Hannibal after a warning from a wary girl about threats to move her and harm Charley Norton. They grab a few belongings and depart, fearing pursuit as unrest looms on April 22 during a carnival scene at the CSA era estate.
A faded advertisement describes crip disease and its effects on liver and nerves. It touts Flertric BETters as a sitrious tonic and blood purifier that strengthens the system after illness, claiming thousands have recovered and promising satisfaction guaranteed by J F. Raley & Co.
Barber's Grocery on Kas McKinney Street advertises buying chickens turkeys and butter at market price in cash. Martin Barber signs the notice seeking quick local trading in the city.
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