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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1909
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle published daily except Sundays. Subscription rates include mail delivery for six months and advance options. Rates and details are partially obscured by OCR errors but indicate periodical delivery by mail with standard pricing.
Public notice states any erroneous reflection on firms individuals or corporations in the Record and Chronicle will be corrected when brought to the attention of the publishers. It underscores commitment to accuracy and prompt responses to readers.
Preparations are underway for farm exhibits and other lines for the trades day on August 21. Denton aims to make visitors enjoy their stay while Pilot Point gears up for the Old Settlers reunion on August 10 to 12 with speakers Bailey and Poindexter likely. The piece notes constitutional amendments proposed in the election and laments low voter turnout and widespread unawareness of the measures and election date.
Denton county melon growers face heavy losses from aphis infestations that damage yields and markets. Oklahoma officials report widespread inquiries and issue a bulletin noting no safe artificial remedy exists that kills the pest without harming plants or beneficial insects. Conserved methods are advised, with emphasis on future control strategies and monitoring.
The bulletin describes the melonaphis as a small sap sucking insect with two tail tubes, a head appendage, and a beak. It notes rapid reproduction and leaf distortion. Beneficial enemies include the lady bug lacewing flies scymnus beetles and certain parasites helping to combat the pest.
The Dallas News discusses France as not decadent, citing rapid Channel crossing feats, French aviation and medicine advances, radium discovery, and overall prosperity. It contrasts opinions, praising French roads, patriotic spirit, and wealth distribution while noting global leadership in various fields.
A vintage advertisement warns idle conduct harms health and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills from J. F. Raley & Co. The copy links laziness to constipation headache jaundice and skin problems, claiming pills restore liver function and improve vitality for 25 cents.
Oswego New York hosts an old home week with John D Rockefeller unable to attend. The celebration notes Tioga county as the oil magnate’s boyhood birthplace and as the voting home for former Senator Thomas Platt.
S P Cleary of Jackson Tennessee endorses Simmons Liver Purifier as mild in action yet effective for constipation torpid liver and related troubles. The ad notes it does not irritate or gripe and is sold in tin boxes for 25 cents.
The new tunnels connect the Erie and Lackawanna lines to the Jersey City terminal of the Hudson tunnels, allowing passengers from these lines and the Pennsylvania Railroad to reach downtown New York without crossing the North River by ferry.
An advertisement urges care of the liver and promotes Simmons' Liver Purifier as a remedy to restore and maintain liver health. It asserts the liver suffers many troubles and that the product fixes and preserves function.
Government July crop condition at 71.9 percent sparked a furious rally on the Cotton Exchange as prices jumped 20 to 28 points. Traders predicted fresh highs within two days while October through March contracts rose sharply in a chaotic opening hour.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy with a one hundred dollar prize for any incurable case caused by catarrh. The notice directs readers to send for details and cites Toledo Ohio as the seller location with a 75 cent price and suggests Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Senator Gore argues that interests guide monopolies and people vote by party regardless of self interest. The Kansas City Star notes his consistency in voting for tariff cuts and against increases, urging voters to support real low tariff candidates in Congress.
An advertising pitch from O. M. Curtis Rexall Store offers a money back guarantee if a user ties a large bottle of Rexall 93 Hair Tonic and is unsatisfied. The ad claims the tonic cures dandruff scalp irritation and falling hair with two sizes priced Soc and $1.00.
Ice cold water is available day and night at the Alliance Milling Company facility, offering refreshment to workers and visitors alike.
Claude Cook presented fine Irish potatoes to the Chamber of Commerce to be displayed here and at the Dallas fair. B. F. Black contributed Alberta peaches to be preserved and shown locally and at the Dallas fair. Joe Curtis donated Elberta peaches to be preserved and displayed here and at the Dallas fair under his name.
Matters concerning the proposed new school for the Denton area progress satisfactorily and within the next few weeks all arrangements are expected to be consummated.
Denton County boosters praise the region as among the best in the state and urge participation in Denton’s Trades Day set for August 21. Citizens are urged to exhibit items and attend to make it the biggest and best yet.
Denton’s young people are rallying boosters, showing up strong and well prepared. Local observers note their orderly, motivated presence reflects positive, homegrown community standards.
Headache filick's Capudine promises fast relief from colds heat stomach or nervous troubles. Describes it as quick acting pleasant to take and urges trial. Available in 10c 25c and 50c at drug stores.
The Rev. G. L. Morrill spoke on The Lewd and Nude at a Minneapolis theater. He showed images of city women on Nicollet Avenue, comparing some immodest dress to animals and urging modesty. The audience, many women, watched as photographers and bystanders reacted to the demonstrations.
The Aug 3 dispatch reports the switch to Lincoln cents, distribution began yesterday with strong demand. The Philadelphia mint produced the coins and San Francisco will follow, while many Indian-head cents remain in circulation. Banks face transport charges for moving new coins from the mint, slowing withdrawal.
Classified notice from Thos H Reilly of Jonesville Louisiana offering Simmons Liver Purifier tins at 25c per box. Reilly claims thirty years use and requests sending value in medicine, noting a money order enclosed. No further commentary.
Selim and Chase foil a scheme on the island as von Blitz and four Boers plot to loot treasure chests. Chase confesses love to Genevra Deppingham as an explosion nears, amid tensions over loyalty, duty, and romance.
The scene moves to an underground chamber with Mr Britt as the door to the passage is blown away by a powerful concussion. The subterranean passage is blocked by earth and stone, leaving the protagonists trapped yet protected from an external invasion. Deppingham reflects on the possible plunder and the attackers' intentions.
An advertisement claims Capudine cures headache and nerves, promising a clear head and calm nerves for daily business. It urges readers to buy at drug stores and notes it was out last night.
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