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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
2
Notice outlines subscription rates by term and payment method while stating corrections will be published if errors reflect on any firm or individual. It urges readers to mail corrections to the Record and Chronicle publishers.
The Greenville Banner notes Denton adds a business course at Denton High School aimed at practical bookkeeping skills for students. Editors praise this utilitarian shift, while reporting per capita public school funding in Denton at $16.25 for nine months, a leading figure in Texas.
The article outlines conflicting reports on an alleged U.S. ultimatum to Mexico and Huerta’s response. It cites Minister Urrutia denying any ultimatum and Mexico's demand for U.S. recognition or severed ties, followed by official denials and tentative mediation talks with John Lind.
The article laments slower advancement of rural districts, noting towns and cities fund and improve schools through local taxes. It argues state apportionment has not solved rural education ills and cites Greenville and Denton Chronicle as examples of unequal support.
Denton records reveal 160 civil cases slated for the next term with only 54 for divorce. The speaker notes many suits arise from matters other than dissolving marriages, suggesting some unions may have been ill advised.
Charges in a House Judiciary Committee session accuse Federal Judge Emery Speer of the Fifth Georgia circuit of mismanaging bankruptcy estates, presiding where his son-in-law acted as attorney for a contingent fee, imposing unlawful contempt penalties, and absence from duty. The panel reviewed Special Examiner R C Lewis evidence and affidavits with a possible Friday formal action.
Notice to bidders for the Denton City Independent School District School Fund. Highest and best bid on average daily balances will beTreasurer for the year starting September 1 1913 with term to August 31 1944. Board reserves right to reject any and all bids. By order of the Board of Trustees W L McCormick Sec.
A Denton woman testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved backache and urinary trouble caused by kidney weakness. The ad notes the product targets kidneys, sells at 50 cents, and cites Foster-Moburn Co as U S agents in Buffalo. Also urges policyholders to maintain active insurance records to avoid lapse.
A wire stretched across a college road lot caused a horse to bolt injuring the animal and injuring owner Mr. A Jasper of Argyle as he and Mrs. Jasper rode home. The wire was placed to deter traffic and the horse reared while Mr. Jasper freed the animal. Mrs. Jasper was not harmed.
The article notes the display of the newest and finest pictures in Denton, emphasizing unmatched quality and recent releases. It highlights local engagement with cinema and praises advances in film presentation.
A brief note from G W Elbert states that if you have poultry for sure, you should phone him and he will come for them any reasonable distance. The writer requests contact for immediate arrangements.
A J Fouts describes leaving a boarding place by streetcar and taking a carriage to the Cave of the Winds then climbing Pike's Peak. He notes snow at the summit, a storm below, and people ascending by foot and burro. Tomorrow he plans Cripple Creek route. Also an ad for Kickapoo Worm Killer claims to treat worms in children.
Otto Bannert sold his Texas street home near the CIA to Mrs. E G Vick of Troy who will move here. The Taylor granddaughter ill with scarlet fever is convalescing. J Ed Wilson bought a Studebaker 25 from Terry Barefield. Dr J L Hooper also bought a 25 from the same agent. Mrs R P Lomax class sewed doll clothes for a bazaar at her West Hickory home. Charles Preston Bishop arrives August 17 at the Bishop home in Channing Texas. A D Rogers returned from Breckenridge where he aided in a revival with fourteen conversions and will preach at his church and at Central Presbyterian for union services.
Have your watch cleaned once a year to save wear and keep better time. Curtis repair department handles the service, promising quality work at a reasonable charge.
Texas League results include Dallas 5 Fort Worth 2, Waco 4 Austin 4, Beaumont 6 Houston 4, Galveston 6 San Antonio 4. National League games feature Pittsburg 9 Philadelphia 6, Cincinnati 6 Brooklyn 4, Boston 7 St. Louis 6, New York and Chicago 2. American League notes New York-Detroit tied, Washington 2 St Louis 0, Philadelphia 7 Chicago 4, Boston 3 Cleveland 2. Southern League results Atlanta 8 3 Montgomery 3 6 Birmingham 3 3 New Orleans 1 0 Mobile 4 Nashville 3. Memphis Chattanooga on wet grounds.
The Princess notes a big shipment of fresh California produce now available at Paschall's. If you have something to Bell, use the classified.
T L Loard dropped dead on a street near Sam Simms residence Wednesday around 4 PM. He was elderly and ill, with heat cited as a contributing factor. he leaves a wife and six grandchildren, two married. The Lewisville Enterprise notes town promotion and local cotton premiums won by John Brown and W Kirkwood.
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