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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1910
Page
2
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The piece defends public debt for needed improvements, citing Denton County’s courthouse history and comparing to France. It argues debt is beneficial when costs align with the government's ability to pay and projects enhance public welfare, urging sewer connections under municipal ownership.
The article notes that forty six Texas counties will present exhibits at the Dallas Fair. It hints at notable participants and suggests a literary flourish referencing a remark about Henry James while discussing the event's scope.
Prank Lanham son of the late Governor and known in Denton competes with Denton county man Bill Davis for Fort Worth mayor. Reports mention graft probes in the state capital and Santa Fe seeking trackage rights into Waco and McLennan counties with local businessmen allegedly willing to pay at least 20 000 per month.
Dallas Mayor Hay denounces Des Moines for claiming the Des Moines idea as its origin accusing the Iowa city of borrowing from Texas charters including Galveston Dallas Fort Worth and Houston. The Galveston commission form of government is cited as the true birthplace with later refinements linked to Des Moines claims. Continuous dispute noted by the Houston Chronicle.
A Denton county man reports twelve years of profit from sheep and plans broader investment. He owns about 100 Shropshires and will specialize in that breed. The note appears in the McKinney Gazette and Denison Herald praising diversified farming in Texas.
A fresh shipment of honey from South Texas arrives featuring comb and extract varieties. The order is associated with Wong King, ensuring limited stock for distribution. The items are cataloged for immediate sale.
From the Rev Willsey report the 1919 Holiness camp meeting was among the best in years with large night congregations and strong cooperation for order. Rev C F Weigele faced illness yet delivered a cure gospel urging full salvation from sin. Converts testified to second blessing joy and peace as prayer lines drew many forward, including out of town visitors.
In a pre Christmas confrontation, George Gormly reveals his plan to run for New York mayor to counter Gotham Freight Traction and the Sachem faction. He vows to use the franchise issue as a rallying point and to mobilize public opinion for reform.
Local advertisement notes a large Denton retailer offers a full stock of table supplies. It invites readers to place orders by phone with LONG & KING handling inquiries and orders.
Good automobile for sale in first class condition. See G W Sheridan.
A father tells his son Will a bedtime tale about a brave boy who fears mice. When his father writes a mock pass ordering all rats and mice in the fort to let Will pass freely, the boy overcomes his fear and grows up to tell the tale to his own children.
Beyett Brothers to take possession of the Christian building formerly the Equigg shoe store on the east side. D W Christian will receive the Beyett confectionery. Invoicing will start Monday on the sizable business deal closed Thursday evening. Long & King urge grocery accounts.
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