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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
2
The publication states subscription rates and a notice to the public from Denton Texas dated August 9 1912. It emphasizes timely correction of erroneous reflections upon any firm individual or corporation upon notification to the publishers.
Opera star Mme Olive Fremstad urges a spar tan regime for health and success. She cites oatmeal and milk for dinner and stresses simple nourishing food, self denial, and self control as keys to superior intellect and perseverance in study or contest.
A local column urges readers to engage in community improvement, notes support for public sidewalks, and praises Owen's victory in Oklahoma while criticizing certain political figures. It comments on border incidents and endorses the Roosevelt platform as a broad mix of ideas and rhetoric appealing to many voters.
The piece argues that Bull Moose influence could defeat Gov Wilson in the White House race while noting Denton County spent over 4000 on candidates, totaling possibly 5000 with external support and six months’ effort by about 100 candidates. It discusses delegation loyalties in various counties and defends the idea that the county’s popular vote should control its delegates amid cross-county accusations.
Henry, Tenn. man T. D. Peebles credits Electric Bitters with restoring strength and appetite after stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. He reports six bottles helped more than other remedies. Offered at J. F. Raley & Co. for 50 cents.
Advertisement notes bread that tastes right and is worth money with the promise of satisfaction, urging customers to try Smith's Restaurant bread and enjoy the same quality as neighbors.
A man now respectable recounts his 70s California past as a gambling house owner. He lent a stranger fifty dollars who fled town after declaring he would leave the debt and turn over the business address. A posse later arrived seeking the culprit, who had vanished, leaving the speaker to discover the address led to a gambling house.
New York hotels offer generous guest conveniences beyond high dining prices. Dress rooms provide free soaps powders water towels and hair supplies with maid service and quick repairs for a fee. A notable hotel uses a sanitary celluloid cotton dispenser for face powder aiding paying guests only.
Booth Tarkington amused a New York club with a tale about Davis who travels with a mouth organ. When asked his fate Tarkington notes the instrument signals Davis plans. Soon the group learns Davis has moved to Wisconsin to reside there permanently.
Advertisers tout bargains and opportunities in the current edition. Progressive store listings highlight products and prices likely to appeal to shoppers and raise local commerce.
The August term Civil docket is set with many debt and foreclosure suits and multiple divorce cases. Entries include Frank Busch versus E T Broun. Ada Kincaid versus Commercial Union Assurance Co.. J B Haynie versus L Berry. and numerous others across partitions and injunctions, with grand jury meeting on the 19th affecting the criminal docket.
W F Jarrell reports an engaging Denton letter describing travel from St Louis to New York. He notes crop conditions, road quality, and Woodrow Wilson sentiment, comparing Illinois Indiana and Ohio farm scenes with Denton county. He ends with hope for ongoing travel.
A brief notice promotes a steady supply of vegetables at the LONG & KING store and provides a phone contact listed as 44 for inquiries or orders.
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