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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription rates by mail in advance and issues a public correction policy. It also includes a disclaimer about correcting erroneous reflections on any firm, individual, or corporation upon notification to the publishers.
L A Petit argues to keep the record straight about Governor Campbell's 1896 campaign financing. He notes Campbell contributed to the Democratic ticket at Blake and Kennedy's urging, amid a lean treasury and misused funds. Petit denies Campbell's partisan bias and predicts the letter will bolster his reputation despite opposition.
The Record and Chronicle critiques editor Fitzger ald for neglecting cautionary weather talk while noting Denton county's rain relief. It cites the Times Herald commentary on Texas heat and a humorous jab at Col Jupiter Pluvius. The piece portrays editors as toying with grand authority over weather and state facts.
W S Dickson known as Catfish was arrested in Tulsa on a charge of robbing the State bank at Kiefer Monday night and assisting in the killing of cashier W D Riding and Marshal Inford. Identified by Warden Shuman the Kiefer druggist. Dickson has long been jailed here on burglary charges.
Thos H Reilly of Jonesville La encloses money order for one dollar to obtain Simmons Liver Purifier in tin boxes noting thirty years use. No comments. Price 25c per box.
Denton real estate and personal property values increase this year by 51 656 over last year with totals of 2 218 562 for real estate and 773 225 for personal property The Tax Assessor W F Egan lists the combined taxable value at 2 991 787 and enumerates funds and expected taxes including general Street and bridge school bonds waterworks sewerage and related items totaling 36 662 62.
Rexall Orderlies are pleasant to take for both adults and children and act on the nerves and muscles of the bowels. They do not purge and carry a money back guarantee if they do not thoroughly relieve chronic constipation. Two sizes available 25c and 10c. Rexall Store O M Curtis. Beyett's bread delivered by Long Turner Co.
An evening party on Arthur P. Duggan’s piazza honored Miss Frances Morris during a visit to Miss Elaine Lewis. Guests included Frances Morris Flora Brown Anna Banks Stella Owsley Gillie Kanady Ada Elliott Winnie Sears Elaine Lewis and others with Horace Witherspoon Clifford Witherspoon Robt McBrid Herbert Walden Alvin Ow sley Jack Schmitz Robt Carswell Leonard Lewis.
Mrs Sue Johnson of Frankfort Kentucky endorses Parisian Sage as a quick acting hair grower that cures dandruff stops itching and promotes hair growth. O M Curtis sells it in Denton for 50 cents a bottle with money back guarantee. Made in America by Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo.
In a hotel terrace scene, Anglo peers observe as Herr von Grollerhagen, a German automobile owner, clashes with Pike and an American party led by Hawcastle. Caviar, vodka, and political jabs reveal class tension, patriotism, and rural pride from Indiana to Europe, ending with a remark about a duty from Indiana.
The board read Mr. Lewis’s declination of using Southwestern Christian College and a counter proposal was rejected. Sixty days extended for the Chamber to secure the school while a facts statement was adopted. A committee was formed to solicit donations for an experimental station in Denton county and aims to raise about $6,000. Denton’s cotton trade area was reviewed with plans to advertise and improve market reach if prices drop.
An old advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and catarrh. It pledges one hundred dollars for any deafness due to catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, notes Toledo company, and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Pure creamery butter offered at 30 cents per pound for home production. Turner Co. announces pricing and availability in a brief notice.
With favorable weather the Denton concert band will perform on the square at 8 15 tonight. if weather turns poor the concert moves to tomorrow night. Selections include The Gun Fire March Heed Melody of Love Engelmann Bachelor Maid s March and two step St Claire Forget me not Intermezzo Me Beth March and two step Dixie Land Haines An Autumn Bud Waltzes Lesser Monkey Land March and two step Morse.
An old drug store ad promotes Hicke' putline to ease fever and aching from feverish conditions, colds, or overheating. It offers squid-10, 25 and 50 cents pricing.
The Daughters of the Confederacy will serve a good old fashioned dinner at the Mentzen building Saturday. You are invited.
Washington's low Potomac marshes breed malaria. Electric Bitters are claimed to destroy malaria germs and cure related illnesses. R. M. James of Louellen S C endorses them as the best tonic for malaria and blood troubles. 50 cents, guaranteed by J. F. Raley & Co.
In a refined drawing room scene Pike resists a holiday suggestion while Ethel and the countess press for restraint. Horace blushes under Lady Creech's stern gaze as Daniel quietly contemplates the two young people and the guest’s remarks.
Capudine is advertised as a liquid remedy for sick headaches, nervous headaches, travelers headaches, and pains from grip stomach troubles and female ailments. It claims immediate effects and is sold by druggists.
The committee announces two nightly offerings to cover expenses. A five cent gate offering is requested Saturday night and a silver offering Sunday night, with children under twelve excused. Please come prepared to support the meeting.
Mrs L Bowen of Wayne West Virginia writes she suffered kidney disease so severe she could not rise or stand. She says Foley's Kidney Remedy, a one dollar bottle and part of a second, cured her entirely and urges others to try it through Garrison & Kimmons.
Calve speaks in the London Standard about her homeland and audience. She recalls birthday processions, dancing the bourrée, and songs that stir strong reactions from listeners including an old woman who asks about the cost of screaming. A peasant patron mentions a grotto with a pay rate of five francs per day.
Seared with a hot iron scalded by kettle cut bruised by slammed door or gunshot injury all find relief with Bucklea’s Arnica Salve described as earth’s supreme healer. Advertised as infallible for boils ulcers fever sores eczema and piles offered at 25 cents by J. F. Raley & Co.
In a Washington Star exchange, a man vows to stir real excitement if elected to Congress. Senator Sorghum notes he is a peculiar patriot aiming to rock the ship of state for the thrill of disruption.
A neighbor’s remark hints at a double life for an elderly man, suggesting a public face of kindness hidden behind a mean home demeanor. The exchange captures community curiosity about a possible dual persona.
An advertisement claims Foley's Urine Laxative relieves indigestion stomach trouble and habitual constipation by stimulating the stomach liver and bowels and asserts it will positively cure ongoing constipation. Garrison & Kimmins.
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