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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1909
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle announces subscription rates and public notice policy. It warns that errors reflecting on firms individuals or corporations will be corrected upon notification to the publishers.
An Austin dispatch states Texas population exceeds five million, specifically 5,693,664. The estimate results from multiplying the number of school children by six as a simple method.
The Merchants' Association warns the public about flies spreading disease, urging sanitation measures. Dr Brumby credits flies with typhoid fever cases and calls for community action to keep kitchens clean, cover garbage, and screen food and windows.
Governor Campbell said this morning he expected to announce this afternoon the appointments of the fire rating board mining inspector cotton weighers at Galveston and Houston and the state board.
Twenty two hundred troops under General A.8. Myer marched through Dallas at 10 o clock signaling the opening of the week long military tournament at the fair grounds. Throngs of thousands witnessed the event across the city.
Corsicana Texas August 23 Three men are held in connection with the killing of Wes Meredith of Teague who was assassinated in this city Saturday night. The time for the examining trial has not been set.
Denton market notes Liverpool and New York open and close figures with small changes in commodities. Locally cotton trades between 11 3 4 and 12 cents per pound with receipts few. Fort Worth livestock shows cattle and hog receipts and price shifts with steers down, cows steady, calves strong, hogs advancing to 7.85.
In Fort Worth Texas on August 23 reports said the Farmers' Union planned to take the rate reduction dispute to court to force a hearing, but railroad and business leaders doubt the move. The railroad commission already set a February hearing, and a court challenge could delay beyond February. Post oak and blackjack wood sold at three dollars per cord. R J Wilson.
Denton county’s Trades Day drew large crowds with corn varieties, cotton, wheat, potatoes, melons, peaches, and diverse farm displays. Livestock, poultry, quilt and needlework, with prizes won by Mrs. J A Stuart and Mrs C S Williams, highlighted a lively ladies department. About 5,000–6,000 attendees enjoyed automobile rides, ball games, and numerous exhibits, including a large turnout from east of Denton and standout poultry entries.
Washington malaria spots in Potomac marshes spawn chills fever and ague biliousness jaundice and weakness. Electric Bitters claim to destroy germs and cure malaria and other blood troubles. Testimony from R M James of Louellen South Carolina supports the tonic, with a 50 cent guarantee by J F Raley & Co.
D. J. Mitchell is now connected with the Denton Steam Dye Works and Hat Factory and will appreciate your patronage. Bibert is in the market for all your hogs poultry etc. If you have any thing notify him at once. 7 cents
Wiley Fiske of Fort Worth visits relatives in Dickson as Miss Marie Courtney from Mount Lebanon La. stays with Miss Jewel Selby. Fort Worth couple Mackey return home after visiting G. W. Baker. Maggie Harvie of Gainesville and Carla Pare of Oklahoma visit residents. Lennie Nix and Lena Hill visit Lewisville and Denton respectively. Eula McDaniel shows signs of recovery after illness. Jas Hill and J R Beal spend Monday in Denton.
An old testimonial reports a man saved from a deadly lung hemorrhage by Dr King New Discovery after three weeks of use. The ad claims the remedy cures weak lungs and bronchial illnesses and offers 50 cent to one dollar bottles with a free trial, sold by J F Raley & Co.
Advertisement claims Foley's Oring Laxative stimulates the stomach and liver then regulates the bowels and will positively cure habitual constipation. Garrison and Kimmins.
A brief item notes Palmer's offers varied music with titles such as Come Be My Sunshine Dearie and Good Night Dear. It highlights lively ragtime acts and introduces new songs in stock.
An old advertisement highlights idleness as a cause of health problems and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a solution. The pill claim is to banish liver troubles, improve health, and are sold for 25 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
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