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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1909
Page
2
Rates listed for six months and one year by mail with advance payment. A notice explains post office class and dates of entry for Daily and Weekly Record and Chronicle. The publication invites readers to report erroneous reflections for correction.
In Denton Texas on December 6 1909 the Santa Claus department announces it is ready to publish letters. Citizens may hand letters to the office or address them to Santa Claus department care Record and Chronicle and mail with proper postage. The item critiques Senator Culberson and Senator Bailey in Texas politics while urging better enforcement of pure food laws, noting Dallas should strengthen inspections and emulate San Antonio.
A Texas town known for sanitation pushes food purity, with San Antonio inspectors condemning over half a ton of raw Hamburger steak and 150 pounds of wieners at the San Antonio International Fair. The city and county inspectors, F. L. Riley and Ed McAllister, report substantial sums of meat and fish banned, noting no illness from impure foods at the fair.
The Record Chronicle notes Lori Ransone of the Cleburne Enterprise is a candidate for alderman and predicts a positive outcome for Cle burne if elected. Abilene News reports the attorney general ruling that a city council member cannot legally accept city printing or serve as an official organ for the city while an officer.
An advertisement claims deafness from inflamed Eustachian tubes can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It offers one hundred dollars for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, cites catarrh as the common cause, and notes the product price and a related laxative.
Three of four applicants for county teachers certificates who sat exams Friday and Saturday were successful. Two earned second grade certificates and one earned a third grade. The successful applicants are Mrs. Leonora Minnerly of Drop for third grade Miss Essie Holcomb of Sanger and A. G. Dean of Denton for second grade.
The Yeagley family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of their loved one.
A German chemical hexamethylenetetramine is cited as a uric acid solvent and urine antiseptic in Foley's Kidney Remedy. The ad urges taking the product at first sign of irregularities to avert serious illness.
Advertisement urges readers to order seeded raisins currants citron orange peel figs and assorted nuts from Long and Turner Co for fruit cake. The notice emphasizes convenient bulk purchases and seasonal preparations.
Alamo coffees are presented as the ideal finishing touch to breakfast, with the Long and Turner Co branding noted as delivering a quality product to begin the day.
Nashua Iowa night policeman J N Paterson reports a bad winter cough and lung ailment. After trying many medicines and doctor visits, Foley's Honey and Tar cured two thirds of a bottle, he says it is the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world. Garr son Kimmins.
Palace Restaurant advertises daily fresh fish and oysters with emphasis on seafood quality and availability.
Charter issued to Bankers and Citizens Co operative Life Insurance with Denton head office. Prominent Denton businessmen among incorporators aim for low cost life insurance under cooperative legal reserve law. Director elections soon. policy holders vote for board. Also note advertisement for Electric Bitters claim of health benefits.
Capudine liquid pleasant to take acts immediately on headaches from cold heat stomach or nervous trouble. 19 cents for bottle at drug stores.
A Saturday game between Dallas High School and Cleburne High School finished in a 0 to 0 draw at Cleburne. The report lists Cleburne’s season record of ten games with three wins three losses and four ties, all 0-0 in ties. It notes Cleburne has not used any injured players and has played Denton and Fort Worth to 0-0 scores.
Harrison and Kimmins advertise Foley's Urino Laxative as best for women and children with mild action and pleasant taste. It claims to cure constipation and offers a humane alternative to harsher purgatives.
In an election held at Lain School house near Argyle on Saturday the vote to abrogate the 20c school tax was nearly unanimous standing 18 to 2. G A Schappaul reported he conducted the election.
The letter notes sending a one dollar money order and asks for its value in Simmons Liver Purifier tin boxes. The sender Thos H Reilly of Jonesville Florida states thirty years of use and offers no further commentary. Price listed at 25 cents per box.
See Wilsor Hardware Company for sanitary plumbing services offered at reasonable prices.
Prominent admonition against illness urges avoiding colds to prevent pneumonia and consumption. Promotes Simmons Cough Syrup claiming it cures coughs heals lungs and keeps one healthy to enjoy spring's beauty.
Pickard China offers dainty designs and exquisite workmanship from a famed American studio. The ad highlights Christmas presents and notes O M Curtis, Jeweler as a seller.
Mrs. Eula Preslad of Greenfield Tennessee testifies that Hunt's Cure has supplied her for fifteen years in treating itching skin troubles including eczema and ring worm. She calls it peerless and an old friend, sold at 50 cents a box.
A brief note highlights flavor options including Beechnut and peanut butter with sliced beef from the Order of Long & Sunner Co.
Rev. W T Whitesides recently of Whitewright preached his first sermon to the M E church South in a well filled house despite bad weather. He spoke on The coming of the Kingdom in the morning and Divine Welcome to the President in the evening after reading Revelation chapter 21.
O T Graham and family plan to relocate from Greenville to Muskogee Oklahoma due to health reasons of Muskogee manager J H Sykes who is receiving treatment in Battle Creek Michigan. Wallace R Graham will helm the Greenville store in his absence as the Graham Bros move to a new Muskogee building about mid month.
An ancestral pre revolutionary flint-lock pistol owned by J. O. Bell drew attention at the trades day. The muzzle loader fires a single bullet with buckshot for close range and was carried in the Revolutionary War by John A. Bell. Also displayed was Capt. W J Lacy’s preserved flax spinning wheel ready for use.
In a furious gale a ship Harling crew battles a frantic distress signal from the yacht Irvessa. The Mongolian operator pins the call as Pinckney’s fear, but Harling perseveres to track the vessel’s position and relay a rescue plan despite limited communication and the reef danger off the coast. The Irvessa signals that it is aground within thirty miles as thunder illuminates the sea.
Denton Texas resident R R Turner on Oak Street testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured his backache and lameness and have not returned since 1905. He endorses the remedy as a permanent kidney cure available for 59 cents from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
A testimonial from C. C. Cook of Tex says Hunt's Lightning Oil greatly relieves pain and sprains. He notes satisfaction with the product and mentions 25 and 50 cent bottle sizes.
A vintage advertisement promoting Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples sores boils and skin irritations. It claims to soften skin prevent cold sores cracked lips and chapped hands and notes availability at J F Raley for 25 cents.
Customer requests a detailed record of orders for fresh fruits and vegetables including item names quantities and delivery dates. Please include supplier names prices and any substitutions or special handling notes for each line item.
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