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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1910
Page
2
Public notice states that any erroneous reflection about a firm individual or corporation in the Record and Chronicle will be corrected promptly upon notification to the publishers. The text references subscription pricing per month and by mail for six months or one year, but details are garbled.
Murrell Buckner, Colquitt’s Dallas county campaign manager, says Cone Johnson is the candidate to fear in North Texas. The remark appears amid campaign chatter as the election season heats up.
The Commercial Secretaries Association reports newly compiled figures on good roads bond issues from March to September 19. Texas leads with 5 million dollars, followed by Tennessee 3.625 million and Georgia 2.125 million. Total for listed states exceeds seventeen million, signaling strong growth ahead before primaries.
Aull recalls a newspaper editor flooded with death notices and cards of thanks, noting the strain of printing obits, funeral notices, and lodge resolutions. He jokes a departed spirit would question the value of space at five cents per line.
The piece argues Taft favors a single term and notes Roosevelt as the lone hope for a GOP comeback in 1912. It questions whether Roosevelt will buck party norms to aid a Republican victory, suggesting he may resist a third term and break established precedent.
The editorial page notes Denton's low key rate compared with other towns and cites Greenville's successful protest cutting its rate from over 70 cents to 39 cents per $100. It urges firm protest to achieve reductions, highlighting how a few changes can lower thousands in annual premiums. The Wichita Falls Times reports a 20 cent reduction and a possible lockey rate after effort.
Judge Poindexter has stayed in Galveston three days hoping to address the public. He remains committed to running for governor with no plan to withdraw, though no speech opportunity has appeared yet.
Abilene News questions why Cone Johnson refuses to assist Poindexter and Colquitt and ponders whether quiet handling of Davidson hides method or fellow feeling that makes them seem kind.
Colquitt aims to consolidate anti Colquitt support and split opposition votes to secure the governorship. The Brownwood Bulletin describes him as a shrewd and far seeing politician influencing local politics.
The governor’s race heats up as Colquitt and Poindexter form a political alignment while Dr. Rankin derides the contest urging Johnson or Poindexter to exit so he can back the remaining candidate. The campaign features spirited activity and Rankin contributes fervor and flavor.
The Wise County Messenger discusses antis in Fort Worth backing the Cleburne Statesman and questions if Poindexter is being used to split the pro vote to aid Colquitt. It notes the antigs may be manipulating the old man without his awareness.
A Denton county hog sold recently for more than $60, despite no fancy stock or registration. The crowd mused that when hogs fetch such prices, they wish for carloads of fat hogs. The animal likely cost about $20, with the rest as profit, notes Brownwood Bulletin.
A notice promotes Perry Davis Painkiller as valuable in the nursery for accidents and breast pain. It advises a small dose in sweetened milk and water and external bathing of the breast. The ad suggests asking for New 35c bottle.
An advertisement notes cheap fraceries with new item price 312 and old price 126 attributed to H. F. Keller. The brief listing emphasizes discounted fraceries and the seller’s name for contact.
An old advertisement notes Heinze’s bulk mixed and plain sweet pickles with contact via A Gibson. The item lists two phone numbers and the figure 8S, indicating pricing or codes.
Classified note seeking a horse for feed, listing contact W. S. Yeagley with address 2051f.
Col Roosevelt may be heard here as Rev A C McConnell of Wolfe City and Rev A F Hellman of Denton confer in Dallas. They plan to secure him for the opening number of both chautauquas set for July 19 in Waxahachie and July 20 in Denton.
The item claims Electric Bitters cure LaGrippe aftereffects including weakness nervousness and poor appetite. It promotes the tonic as a blood purifier and regulator for stomach liver and kidneys. It urges trials with a 50 cent price and guarantees satisfaction by J F Raley & Co.
A terse ad notes the product Try Roses Rolley Rye for sale, with seller Gibson and contact line 8S and two phone numbers listed as 25.
The column by C. E. Scruggs reviews local business developments and civic activities. It highlights small-enterprise efforts, community improvements, and upcoming events shaping the town’s commercial climate.
A historical note calls for distributing reading material to farmers and DENTON county youths. It urges attention to education, mutual understanding between rural residents, and preparing engaging events to welcome the boys of Denton County, stressing timely preparations and support for enlightenment efforts.
The piece argues Texas holds broad advantages in milk production cost, market prices, and efficiency versus Kansas, Nebraska, or Missouri. It stresses farmers should maintain dairy cows and treat dairy output as a business, warning that Denton’s creamery status is secondary to disciplined, profitable cultivation of milk on every farm.
The speaker lauds the Denton County Boys Corn Club as meritorious and impactful, offering a practical object lesson for adults. He notes the county's strong agricultural focus and urges a shift from destructive to constructive farming, emphasizing intensive practices over extensive cultivation.
The office reports strong farmer patronage and dedication to aiding individuals in undertakings that do not harm others. The organization aims to be a central hub for the county's betterment, embracing inquiries for information and assistance.
The Chamber of Commerce discusses cautious leadership and urges fearless pursuit of development. Nine capable business men lead the directorate, believed to have the county’s best interests at heart, and the people must back their measures for progress.
The Brewster plan centers on producing a key mysterious witness who can prove Underwood’s suicide and clear Howard Jeffries. Judge Brewster, Annie, Dr. Bernstein, and Jeffries face Capt. Clinton and Maloney in a tense meeting to challenge the captain’s handling of the confession and press-driven prejudice against the accused.
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a quick cure for catarrh bronchitis and colds using a pocket inhaler. It details instructions for use and a full outfit priced at 1 with refills 50 cents, plus home remedy steam inhalation and other local products from A Gibson and O M Curtis.
Mrs. M. E. Rail of Mount Pleasant Tennessee extols Cardui as highly effective for herself and her daughter noting improved health after use. The letter claims Cardui is gentle natural medicine with no harsh ingredients and urges women to try it and request a 64 page Home Treatment book.
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