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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1910
Page
3
A barber and a customer spar over how many razor strokes are needed to shave an average man The customer claims a count of 600 to 700 strokes on his face depending on the tool and method The exchange ends with mutual surprise at the routine’s hidden detail and scale
Army and Navy Journal notes how groups once mocked by terms like sans culottes and band of beggars seized the labels as badges of pride. It cites Flemish nobles, Rhode Island soldiers, and revolutionary Paris as examples of renaming turning insult into identity.
In Gadebusch Mecklenburg-Schwerin a 101 gun salute was fired for the grand ducal heir but powder ran out after 93 shots. The burgomaster feared the baby was a girl. A drum major supplied eight drum strokes to complete the 101 shots.
The American red deer migrate to sheltered spots as snow falls. The herd leader guides them to a protected area where provender is plentiful. They trample a yard through the snow to reach nearby trees and shrubs, allowing a peaceful winter.
An experienced waiter aboard the ocean liner Smythe serves a passenger whose first meal turns sour. The guest complains a cutlet lacks flavor and the waiter delivers a wry reply about the length of time he has waited.
Mart received the season's first bale weighing 47.5 pounds and sold at 15.40 cents per pound with a $42 premium. Bartlett's first bale sold for 14.25 cents with a $40 premium. Santa Anna's bale brought 14.5 cents with a $37 premium. Hollan’s first bale sold at 14 cents with a $40 premium.
Cattle market notes from Chicago show wheat closing with a net advance of 1 2 7 8 cents as French demand and favorable foreign conditions push prices higher. Corn oats and provisions rise modestly, while cash wheat remains firmer with improved demand and sizable long positions selling off later.
Cash grain closings yesterday show modest shifts with Denton Chicago St Louis Kansas City Dallas and local markets near unchanged or lightly varied. Cotton futures in Liverpool New York and New Orleans display small moves with notable sales volume and regional price ranges. Port Worth livestock report notes steady hogs steers cows calves and hog tops with specified price marks.
Chairman Gurley leads inquiry into a steady water flow in front of the Record and Chronicle office. A man works with a pick and shovel to locate the source from beneath the VOnehower building, with the flow appearing only in dry weather and traced to a broken oak drainage pipe.
A prolonged drought forces the Taylor Water Company to ban sprinkling with city water. The San Gabriel River supply five miles away has ceased flowing. Williams Bros artesian well arrangements provide spring water for now.
Report from Washington says regular Republicans will support Democratic candidates in districts where insurgents won party nominations. They prefer Democrats to insurgent Republicans to preserve control of the party organization.
Walter F. Stewart an 18 year old from Fort Worth was killed by lightning while on a ranch near Dalhart authorities reported. The tragedy highlights hazardous conditions for workers outdoors in severe weather.
J R Pitt of Rocky Mount North Carolina recalls a severe cold and cough claiming one bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery cured him completely. He calls it the surest remedy for diseased lungs and related ailments. Trial bottle free guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
Do not rely on onboard supplies as this remedy cannot be obtained on trains or steamers. Water and climate changes can trigger sudden diarrhoea, so prepare ahead. Sold by J. A. Minnis.
An exhortation to retailers to embrace advertising and use manufacturer electrotypes to showcase advertised goods. It urges leveraging paid campaigns to create local demand and drive sales, noting many manufacturers will supply materials to help stores publicize products.
Texas League results include Dallas 16 over Houston 6 and Fort Worth 4 tied with San Antonio 4 after 10 innings. National League action shows Chicago 5 over New York 1 and Pittsburg 6 Philadelphia 6 with rain delaying two games. American League notes Detroit 4 Boston 1 and St Louis 9 0, Washington 9 0, Cleveland 6 New York 6 5, Chicago 0 Philadelphia 0 in 16 innings. Southern League Mobile 4 Birmingham 1 and Atlanta 2 Nashville 1.
Draught of Denton area real estate transfers listing multiple grants. Names include William Teague, Alten Steger, C Streetmatter, Tempie Burrus, G A Newman, Christ Trietsch, Chester Yeatts, Ola Yeatts, Mable Yeatts, F Witherspoon, J W Shaw, J H Sparkman. Parcels range from 30 to 210 1/2 acres around Denton Pilot Point and surrounding surveys with prices from $1 to $6400.
The House at Austin on Friday considered a bill by Looney Vaughan Tarver Kennedy and Baker of Hood to require nominations by a majority rather than a plurality.
State issues summons by publication to unknown heirs of multiple deceased individuals including J W Hardin R W Woodruff and B F Hardin in Denton County Texas for probate proceedings and related notices.
Plaintiff W A Vines seeks fee simple ownership of land in Denton county on Hickory Creek. The suit names unknown heirs of J W Hardin R W Woodruff Louisa Woodruff B F Hardin and Louisa Hardin plus W W Stroud and J W Groover as defendants. Publication summons required for eight weeks then return day July 22 1910.
Plaintiff seeks deed clear of clouds tracing a chain back to 1882 and earlier. The complaint alleges destroyed Denton records hinder perfect title and claims defendants or their predecessors hold no surviving interest. Plaintiff prays for public citation and final vesting of full ownership in fee simple.
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