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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1909
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates and delivery terms for the Record and Chronicle, including monthly six months and yearly advance options. It also records second class mail status at Denton Texas and a 1903 post office filing, with suspensions of dissertations at expiration.
Public notice declares errors in reflections about firms individuals or corporations in the Record and Chronicle will be corrected if brought to the publishers' attention.
The piece notes a rise in per capita wealth in Texas tied to the Waters-Pierce tine and recounts a civic mobilization in an Oklahoma town. It mentions poultry show figures with McGalliard and others and hints at a corn-show. The Lewisville note chronicles approval of a 25 cent school tax levy and $7,000 in bonds for a new schoolhouse replacing the one burned last fall.
The text argues for approving a road bond in Precinct 1 to spend all funds locally on 30 to 40 miles of first class road. It notes Judge N W Finley mulling a gubernatorial run on a prohibition and anti racing platform. It also reports local figures criticizing the Southern Conference for Education and concerns about tainted money and political influence.
Arthur Brisbane, editor of the Hearst papers, pleads guilty to receiving $72,000 a year, a figure $22,000 above the President is paid up to the late Tamne, and far higher than most workers in the country.
An Austin dispatch reports Governor Campbell seeks to repeal a law that allows bail before verdict or appeal, arguing the change would require a two thirds vote and an emergency clause to pass. The move would not affect H. Clay Pierce due to timing. his trial remains set for May 17 as lawmakers discuss the measure.
The article calls for all residents to rally behind a single line of action led by the Chamber of Commerce to achieve large public benefits. It notes Denton previously faced similar need and argues Palestine’s approach should now fit Denton through united support.
Denton will receive two additional Katy Railroad fast trains at once and two more from Dallas to Wichita later in the summer, bringing Denton to eighteen passenger trains daily. The expansion will improve local rail facilities and convenience for travelers and residents alike.
W M Deksog died near Snyder by strychnine. In Richmond a negro ran amuck injuring four. Cordell Oklahoma suffered a $35000 fire. Mrs AOCostey injured. McKinney raised about $700 for city improvements via a Tag Day. Bishop Wilsoy ill at Baltimore. Praetorians meet in Houston with 1000 delegates. Compress destruction at Little Rock cost a million dollars. Wells Fargo earned 90 transferring Waters-Perce money from St Louis to Austin. In Houston a burglar wounded Mrs F M Hutchim of Palestine. James F Meyer latest folding victim killed at a New York hotel. his wife injured. Missouri Senate expected to pass statewide prohibition measure begun in the House. Paris papers foresee Joan of Arc beatification sparking movement against the French republic. Names listed: Thomas Dewitt Talmage Hardin Eddy Lane Arland Linnie Maron Branch Sam Jones Pigeon Reuben Walker Chiles died drowning at Paducah KY. Frisco warned trains through Rolla if city stops men eyeing passengers. council acted.
Swept over Niagara warning and river hazards lead to advice on kidneys and back issues. A testimonial from J. R. Blankenship of Belk Tennessee praises a one dollar bottle from J. F. Raley & Co. as fully curing weak kidneys and back pain.
A meeting to hear committee reports and solicit members for forming a permanent live commercial club will be held at City Hall Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. Members are urged to show interest and sign up in the city and county area.
Mr F G Fritts of Oneonta New York reports his daughter benefited from Foley's Orino laxative calling it best for constipation and liver trouble. The product is described as mild pleasant and effective and a good spring medicine that cleanses the system and clears the complexion. Garrison and Kimmins.
A blunt streetwise note urging sellers to actively market properties and seek buyers rather than rely on passive interest. It emphasizes proactive promotion, visibility, and outreach to speed transactions in a competitive market.
A Texas road bond law authorizes counties and defined districts to issue bonds up to one fourth of assessed real property value upon voter approval. It creates road districts, sets tax and sinking fund rules, and enables rapid emergency adoption with bonded debt lasting 20 to 40 years at under 6 percent interest.
The author compares European railways favorably with American systems, noting ticket inspection at stations, guards to open doors, no hat checks, and clean, level tracks. Travel in first to third class offers distinct comforts, with polite passengers and minimal delays, contrasting safety and speed with U.S. rail carnage.
Pittsfield attorney N H Brown states that Dr King’s New Life Pills have served his family well for years. He claims the remedy helps chills constipation biliousness and sick headache. Sold by J F Raley & Co for 25 cents.
The captain explains he has nominal command of the vessel to aid in keeping Lady Darlington safe as they face captivity and a dangerous treasure hunt. He vows to protect her, seeks to gain trust from the crew, and plans a cautious breakfast meeting to bolster morale aboard the storm-lashed voyage.
The narrator declares himself ready to command aboard the Sea Queen as a fog-bound lookouts report a distant sail. De Nova challenges the claim, and the narrator confronts the second officer, jamming the engine bells to seize control. The crew senses rising tension and a brewing storm.
An advertisement claims Hunt's Lightning O81 cures rheumatism, cuts, sprains, bruises, burns, scalds, aches, catarrh and chilblains. The narrator says the product never disappoints and “yanks any old pain out by the roots.”
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