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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
2
Notice to the public apologizes for any erroneous reflections in the columns and asks readers to report corrections to the publishers. It mentions subscription rates for one month six months and one year by mail and in advance.
A poem calls for city cleanup in Denton urging public officers and residents to curb litter. It cites windblown papers, suggests hiring a cleanup worker, and proposes a “paper brigade” modeled on Brownwood to improve curb appeal and prevent future litter.
In Denton Texas August 8 1913 editorials discuss political rhetoric from Gov Colquitt and Col Wolters over hotels and barbecue politicians. The piece also notes October fair press day led by E J Kiest and urges civic cleanliness with the court square trash issue and a Cleaner City column prompting action.
Bill Edwards notes Denton residents travel for better roads elsewhere and argues for improved local highways to keep money and travelers at home. The Houston Post comment links good roads to local benefit and suggests road work as a regional priority.
Mothers notice signs of worms in children and are urged to give Kickapoo Worm Killer. The ad claims the medicine kills worms, improves appetite, and regulates stomach liver and bowels, promising a happier healthier child. Sold by druggists or by mail 2c J F Raley & Co.
An old advertisement promotes Curtis' Violet Talcum Powder to relieve chafing prickly heat and similar irritations, priced at 25e.
E. E. Chamberlain of Clinton Maine praises Bucklen's Amica Salve for cuts burns and injuries saying it robs them of terrors and acts as an equal healing remedy. Advertised price is 25 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
A satirical critique of a young girl’s fashion in Emporia Gazette mocks extreme dress styles. It warns that despite stylish garments the true beauty lies in modesty and proper attire for girls, urging restraint and decency.
An advertising blurb urging customers to call phones 44 for memory and satisfactory service and groceries from Long and Ling, promising quick assistance and customer satisfaction.
Denton society guests enjoyed a Thursday night dance at the Carroll house with ice cream and cake. Chaperones included Miss Lee Williams and several local ladies and gentlemen listed among the attendees.
A group of young girls gathered at the Carroll residence Thursday morning at five thirty and danced for about two and a half hours ending near eight o clock.
The Confederation of Labor called a general strike in Barcelona with the government placing the city under martial law. Labour leaders were arrested as authorities move to quell unrest.
Dispatch from Lima reports a Wednesday quake leveling Caraveli and Quicacha and leaving thousands homeless. The damage prompts rescue and relief efforts across the region.
Hugh H. White secretary of the Denton county Boys Corn club announces Denton county will be represented at the Dallas fair corn club exhibits. The club competes for a 125 prize to cover expenses of a January trip to Washington where champion corn growers gather as guests of the Federal Department of Agriculture.
Excessively hot weather swept Southwest Oklahoma with all heat records broken in parts of Kansas. Emporia reported 107, Leavenworth 108, Fort Smith Arkansas 111, and Fort Worth Texas reached 102.
A Denton Texas notice touts grocery handling service and vendor notes, invites calls to Record and Chronicle, Box 488, and promotes the Bluebird hatpin sale by Mrs Joza Dickson and Wilson-Hann's with a cheerful pitch.
Mercury readings fail to rise despite sultry heat causing complaints as interse heat dries soil after a heavy previous rainfall. Hay prices rise and garden produce dwindles while a fresh shipment of vegetables arrives at a local market.
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