Subscription Rates And Public Notices From Denton 1913
The page lists subscription pricing with multiple advance terms and includes a broad public notice urging accuracy in reporting and corrections. It contains editorial excerpts from multiple Texas papers discussing prisons education and road development reflecting early 20th century civic concerns. It also quotes Denton Record Chronicle editorials and Greenville Banner commentary on roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Denton Record and Chronicle
Record and Chronicle
Greenville Banner
Governor Colquitt Vetoes Most College Building Funds
The governor vetoed nearly all appropriations for local college buildings, prompting questions about repayment of favors and Denton County support. The Legislature focused on the penitentiary bill, which faced vetoes for its many new-fangled provisions. Reform supporters stress humane treatment for prisoners, while critics argue funds could better aid orphans and reduce recidivism through education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Shaw
Austin
Texas
Denton Interurban Proposal Draws Fort Worth Response
The Fort Worth Record notes a proposal for a Dallas built interurban to Denton and argues Fort Worth should fund it due to business impact. Denton and nearby counties favor Fort Worth trade, and The Record supports Fort Worth’s stance.
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Denton
Fort Worth
The
Record and Chronicle
Dallas
Trash box plan eyed to curb square loungers
The Record and Chronicle notes that if the town installs trash boxes on the square to gain civic benefits, measures must be provided to prevent loungers from using the boxes as seats.
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Record and Chronicle
Loungers Targeted in Texan Town Editorial
A Dallas Times Herald opinion chides habitual idlers in a Texas town and argues for removing loungers to maintain civic order. The piece endorses decisive action against idle groups to preserve public decorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dallas Times-Herald
Texas
Editor Edwards Backs Blue Sky Law Adopted by Thirty-Third Session
The Greenville Banner reports that Editor Edwards supports the blue sky law passed by the special session of the Thirty-Third legislature. He says such a measure was long needed and its absence was an unexplained condition of affairs.
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Edwards
Greenville Banner
Dance at Miss Claude Bell’s in Denton
Miss Claude Bell hosted a Monday evening party at her West Oak street home with music by two negro musicians and punch for about ten couples. Guests enjoyed two tables of whist and five hundred, then a shower of gifts for bride-to-be Grace Benett and Grover M. Pruitt as their informal wedding known for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Bell
West Oak Street
Miss Bell
Grace Benett
Grover M. Pruitt
One Crop Idea vs Rotation of Crops
The Illinois Experiment Station shows continuous corn for 29 years drops yield from 70 to 27 bushels per acre. A corn oats rotation drops to 46, while a three year corn oats clover rotation only falls to 58. A legume rotation doubles output versus straight corn. Implement a three year rotation of corn oats and peas or peanuts to build soil and sustain crops.
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Ilinois
Denton County
J. C
Program for Y. P. F. S. Sunday August 31 1913
The Young People's Federated Societies outline a Sunday evening program with topics prayers and readings led by Paul FE Baker and others. Scripture lesson from Eph 6 19 20 and discussions on prayer and its place in Christian life conclude with a circle of prayers and a closing hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul FE. Baker
Jesus
Bro. Rogers
Frank Hinkson
Bettie Bridges
Margaret George
Susan Cobb
Gordelia Steinman
Denton Federation
T. Cooper
School Board Aims to Remove City Schools From Debt
Secretary W L McCormick said the city schools hope to be entirely out of debt in another year. The board accepted First National Bank bid of 4 percent less $100 and 10 percent on overdrafts. Minutes covered accounts, coal contracts, and routine matters with President Allison and members Hooper Turner Evers McClurkan McCormick present. The board has carried debt since the Central school building was destroyed by fire years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. McCormick
First National Bank
Allison
J. L. Hooper
D. R. Turner
W. T. Evers
W. B. McClurkan
Cripple Creek Mines to Salt Lake City Travel Notes
A. J. Fouts describes travel from Cripple Creek to Salt Lake City via Colorado and Utah. He notes nineteen dollars per ton ore in Cripple Creek, harsh desert landscapes, Lake Utah valley’s fertility, Salt Lake City’s clean streets and busy saloons, Brigham Young sites, the Tabernacle, and the grand hotel valued at 3.5 million dollars. He mentions the Garden of the Gods trip by burro and the cedar-covered mountains along the way.
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Cripple Creek
Texas Plains
Burros
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
Colorado
Utah
Castle Gate
Lake Utah Valley
Brigham Young
Temple
Tabernacle
United States
A. J. Fouts
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Promises Reward For Cures
Frank J. Cheney pledges topay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. The sworn statement notes the Toledo firm will back the offer, with testimonials and internal use of the medicine. Also mentions Cheney & Co and Turner Brothers selling seasonal vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Kascas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
R. J. Cheney & CO
Bucklen's Amica Salve advertised as pain killer
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Amica Salve as an immediate pain reliever for cuts bruises sprains burns and other skin injuries. It cites E. E. Chamberlain of Clinton Maine praising its healing powers and claims it is unequaled. Available for 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
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E. E. Chamberlain
Clinton, Me
J. F. Raley & Co
A Batch of Good Stories
Mrs. Flint visits her sister and asks about the black kitten from her last visit. Charlotte explains the kitten grew into a cat. A host asks a famed traveler if his adventures in the book are true. He replies he would not have lived to write if they were.
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Waco Times-Herald
Norstad
Texas
Robinson
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Pig theft trial reveals hungry family motive
An elderly Georgia man, charged with stealing a pig, faces a conclusive case. The judge questions why the man would steal when five dogs are kept, and the reply evokes his family’s poverty, highlighting hunger over property.
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Georgia
Darky
Honoh
Harper's Magazine
Denton Teachers Visit Capitol in Washington Trip
A Texas school teachers tour led by Edith Clark of Denton and Bernice Carter and chaperoned across the nation has reached Washington. The group, including Emily Lipscomb, Lottie Craddock, Mary Goodfellow, Viola Yashi, Zoe McAvoy, Olive McCombs, Nellie Glenn, Nell Kirby, Mrs J M Leavy, Ola Ratliff, Flora Cunningham, Ola Degan, Olive Shropshire, Floren dia Wiederspohn, Carl Degan and Tom Kirkpatrick, plans to depart for Texas the following day.
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Washington
Texas
United States
Edith Clark
Denton
Bernice Carter
Emily Bell Lipscomb
Lottie Craddock
Mary Goodfellow
Viola Yashi
Fort Worth
Zoe McAvoy
Dallas
Olive McCombs
Nellie Glenn
van Alstyne
Nell Kirby
McKinney
J. M. Leavy
Clarksville
Ola Ratliff
Paris
Flora Cunningham
Tyler
Ola Degan
Lewisville
Olive Shropshire
New York
Florendia Wiederspohn
Barrett
Carl Degan
Tom Kirkpatrick
Laxative Praise and Snippets From Early 20th Century Ads
Minister H Stubenwoll of Allison Iowa commends Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation calling them perfect and indispensable. Also adverts Curtis Violet Talcum Powder 25c. A series of humorous quotes from Chicago and Cleveland papers appear, including exchanges about tobacco, love as a disease, and playful witticisms.
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H. Stubenwoll
Allison, Ia
Dr. King
J. F. Raley & Co
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the Record and Chronicle
Record and Chronicle Company
R. J. Edwards
Mai
Eekly
Rally
Record
Chronicle
Texas Institutions For
Texas Colleges
New Orleans
South
Bell Geo. D. Hunter
Dallas’ Texas
W. T. Bailey & CO
Denton Society
Houston Post
Voteleigh
Boston Transcript
Fred Rayzor
West Hickory Street
Turner Brothers
Capitol
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Record-Herald
Cincinnati Enquirer
Henry Ward Beecher
Baltimore American
Bois d’ Arc St
Frank Herring
Cro
Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, GA
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