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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1913
Page
2
Public notice states erroneous reflections on character or standing in the Record and Chronicle will be corrected upon notification to the publishers. The snippet references subscription prices and mailing details for future issues.
Denton and Decatur clash over re districting ideas with 174 distinct Senate and House plans noted. The piece discusses Eldridge's prison contract proposal, U S relations with Huerta, and the Lind visit to Mexico. It weighs public opinion on civic cleanliness and the push for a cleaner town.
Letters from Worth Ray, a Denton native and aide to Comptroller W P Lane, favor his bid for comptroller. Supporters call him honest, capable, and well suited for the office, with backing from Denton Record Chronicle and Wise County Messenger.
A historical editorial urges Denton to eliminate the fly to curb disease. It cites sanitation progress in Cuba and Italy, praises public health gains, and urges city leaders and residents to remove fly breeding spots and disinfect premises to make Denton the healthiest Texas city.
Major L. R. Rost of the Indian Medical Service announced at the International Medical Society in London that leprosy may no longer be deemed incurable. He cited numerous successful cures using a vaccine method, signaling a potential shift in medical textbooks.
The ad touts Bucklen Amica Salve as instantly removing pain from cuts burns and skin injuries with a testimonial from E. E. Chamberlain of Clinton Maine calling it a healing remedy without equal It costs 25c at J F Raley Co Also advertised are watch cleaning by Curtis repair department and Long Ling groceries offering phone driven service and satisfaction
The message promises complete grocery handling services and 24 hour assistance. Customers are urged to phone two listed numbers for service requests. The notice emphasizes convenience and readiness to manage grocery needs.
Hon J G Kearby of Mineral Wells and Hon James P Bates of Phoenix sent letters read at the Old Settlers meeting. Kearby recalls Denton county’s pioneer days, progresses from 1857 to modern strides, and pleads illness keeping him from attendance. Bates laments inability to attend, notes Denton county history, and recalls early figures and events. he and Rev E T Bates recall Elm Flats youth and aging.
The City Federation ladies ordered tin trash boxes for the square and two boxes stand on each side. The boxes measure about two by three feet with a top hole for disposing of paper peels and small trash. They plan more boxes for school grounds if this effort succeeds. Street Commissioner Wiggs helped clear stones and trash from the court lawn area, improving the semi park, semi street space.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the First State Guaranty Bank was held Monday afternoon. Directors elected: Dr. J. P. Blount Dr. M. Martin J. A. Rhoads W. E. Smoot CG Yeatts W. D. Butler J. M. Evans R. L. Leach. Officers chosen: Dr. J. P. Blount president Dr. M. L. Martin first vice president Joel A. Rhoads second vice president W. E. Smoot cashier.
Jerry Fowler and Charles Francis with Clark Brown have won handsome gold baseball watch charms for being among the thirteen Denton boys who earned the University of Texas “T” during the past year. The donor is Luther Stark, alumni manager of the UT Athletic Association. The charms are solid gold hollowed as tiny baseballs with inscriptions and are larger than a marble.
A fresh shipment of choice vegetables was received today at Pas challs Phones 86, indicating stock replenishment and new produce availability for customers.
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