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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
1
Final awards for live stock exhibits were announced with weather largely hindering attendance. Three days of trades day and poultry show culminated this evening, drawing a larger crowd despite impassable roads. Livestock entries were limited to local exhibitors. Dr. H. H. Harrington of Texas A&M judged hogs and sheep, with awards to be listed tomorrow.
This piece argues that many small entrepreneurs succeed through hard work and integrity aided by a bank account. It emphasizes that even modest deposits and good banking relationships build credit and enable growth, urging readers to open an account with the bank.
The Thursday afternoon announcement of the Poultry Show winners and judging fairness drew praise from regular poultry show attendees. Denton County birds were praised for quality comparable to larger shows, with exhibitors optimistic about next year. The busy three days attracted visitors by day and by artificial light at night, and the Friday crowds continued the strong turnout with a long, tiring schedule. Winners listed include breeds such as Baff and White Wyandottes with multiple placements for breeders like Tabor Denton Geo Owens Ponder and R L McCoy Roanoke.
Exchange National Bank lists A. J. Nance as president J. R. Christal as vice president and Coit as cashier in the official roster.
Weather report from New Orleans Louisiana notes unsettled conditions tonight and Saturday with local rains. Cold front arrives tonight bringing a freezing night and colder Saturday ahead.
Dr W H Harrington executive head of the Texas experimental stations and board member arrived by flyer to inspect farms around Denton suggested by the Chamber of Commerce for the black land station. A special session and farm-by-farm drive followed with Denton offering 3500 dollars, Tempe competitor unnamed.
Dr Harrington, leading a state committee, reviews local sites near the city and will report after consulting Kane and A Davidson. He will not decide until after presenting findings to the board. He plans to judge hogs and sheep at the poultry show this afternoon while visiting black land farms nearby.
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