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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1910
Page
2
Public notice from The Record and Chronicle publishers details subscription options and rates, post office entry dates, and a statement that any erroneous reflections will be corrected upon notification. The notice is dated and addresses Denton Texas.
In Denton Texas on August 18 1910 The Dallas News lauds William Wadsworth Longfellow and notes the city’s clean up efforts in the business district. It previews serials The Ring and the Man and The Silver Horde in Record and Chronicle with Rex Beach’s Alaska frontier tale to follow.
The Weatherford Herald cites Matt Quay as fallen and predicts future reversals for the party. It warns Pennsylvania remains troubled by Quay's maladministration and questions any full recovery.
Denton observers note the first bale of cotton on the local market brings a $75 premium, a longstanding habit rivaling law in effect though its exact reason remains unclear. The practice sees early bales rushed to market, often from bolls opened early, yet it consistently commands higher prices.
The article denounces overadvertising in newspapers noting one exchange carved 500 inches of ads, with at least ten ads totaling 342 inches for the paper itself. It argues such filler is cheap and undermines readers and the definition of quality content.
Senator Halsey moves to fill H Bascom Thomas seat by backing an investigation resolution. He dominated the session and directed remarks to correspondents. He advocated punishing reporters who failed to echo his speech, saying they should be thrown out of the Senate chamber by the nape of the neck.
The text argues Texas should raise its quarterly pension to a fair level after noting a $10.50 quarterly amount and $42 yearly for indigent veterans. It contrasts with Tennessee’s $300 annual pension for ex Confederates, calling Texas’ policy inadequate.
A young man was shot in the back by a constable in Lufkin while escaping. Dispatch notes no stated cause beyond the attempted escape and cites no Texas statute allowing such shooting. The article suggests the officer may face grave consequences for killing a prisoner.
Denton County ships first class apples to the Southwest Texas region with reciprocal grape shipments. The area anticipates growing inter community business as Texas supports a sizable distribution network. Diversification is viewed as yielding dividends.
Baseball results across major leagues and the minor Texas and Southern leagues. Key scores include Brooklyn 7 0 over Chicago 5 2 and St Louis 3, Pittsburg 2 in the National League. Detroit 4 Washington 2 and Cleveland 5 Philadelphia 2 in the American League. Atlanta 4 Memphis 3 and Chattanooga 10 Nashville 2 in the Southern League. and Texas League games Dallas 1 Shreveport 2 Fort Worth 0 Waco 5 San Antonio 4 Houston 6 Galveston 0.
In Panama Canal life brings malaria and debility but Electric Bitters claims to destroy germs causing chills fever and ague. A testimonial from Wm A Fetwell of Lucama NC says three bottles cured a severe malaria attack and restored health. The remedy also aids stomach liver and kidney issues and prevents typhoid, 50c guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
Fort Worth diners are urged to visit the Ideal Restaurant for fresh bread offerings. Local patrons report notable quality and timely service during supper hours.
Cap itol Stock Food offers five doses for a cent with cash guarantee. A free £1.00 whip with every 50 cent package advertised by W. Kanady at 309tfe.
Letters from early 1910 claim Parisian Sage stops dandruff and prevents hair loss with renewed growth. Customers from Newark Holyoke Bangor and beyond praise its gloss and scalp relief. The ad asserts a two week cure guarantee with money back.
A tall 100 year old clock in a father's hall frightened a family one windy night. The clock rang loudly, a rat gnawed its case, and a chase with the cat ensued. Father unblocked the clock to reveal the culprit rat, ending the bewitched legend with relief and laughter.
A critical essay argues against abolishing poverty as it would harm business and charity aims. It contrasts wealthy philanthropy with social utility, noting how poverty sustains aid economies and prompts grand acts by rich individuals. An anecdote recalls a child name Austin and a dramatic response from Mr. Stevenson in a bedside scene.
Mrs Stevenson's grandson Austin Strong recounts a rarely told scene of Robert Louis Stevenson. As a child Strong recalls Stevenson often watched him play from bed and guided the make believe games with suggestions and prompts.
A young man in New York rushed into a state courts building with a Chihuahua claiming a dog license. A policeman sent him to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals saying the license office is uptown. He explained he bought the dog for the girl he plans to marry and feared a marriage license without the dog license.
A philanthropist remarks to a man that he is an interesting puzzle. The man replies that he is trusted, explaining how he manages to live while being too honest to steal, too proud to beg, and too lazy to work.
The Texas House recessed until tomorrow at 10 a.m. while Governor Campbell called the fourth special session of the Thirty-first Legislature to convene at 8:30. The call lists issues from amended railroad franchise laws to penal system reforms and local option liquor measures.
Grady C Ryan and Mollie Bradford, both of Pilot Point, wed aboard the 3 59 train en route to Fort Worth. Conductor paused the journey for the ceremony performed by Rev T J Beckham with Dr W E Atking present. The couple headed to Fort Worth to begin their home.
J R Pitt of Rocky Mount North Carolina reports suffering through a severe cold when he found Dr King s New Discovery. After one bottle he was completely cured claiming the medicine is the best remedy for diseased lungs emphysema hemorrhages influenza asthma hay fever and other ailments. Trial bottle free guarantee.
Sixty six bills were introduced in the special session that closed last night. twenty three were enacted. Seven of these were local laws, leaving sixteen general statutes. Repeal of the fire rating board law and its amendment was not secured. Passed measures include mileage, contingent expense, raising Galveston causeway bond interest, prize fight picture bill, amending Palestine charter, and reorganizing the 70th Judicial district.
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