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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1912
Page
2
Dr Elsom a Wisconsin medical examiner notes 50 disciplined students show deficiencies in height weight head and chest girth and overall physical capacity. Investigations of children before juvenile courts link nutrition to behavior and sound mind. Tru ant officers find many runaways with abnormal desires improve with proper feeding as many are malnourished.
A packing house representative warns that 5000 pounds weekly, or 260000 pounds yearly, in dressed meats shipped into Denton suggests a retail value exceeding 50000 dollars annually. He cites hard times and critiques the live at home idea while a Texas county’s superintendent race highlights opposition to teachers institutes. The piece notes professional groups from Farmers to bankers and lawyers seek idea exchange for mutual benefit.
The passage argues for a teachers institute in Texas, noting gains in the profession and the value of compulsory participation to prevent mistakes, while acknowledging the time and money costs for organizers, implement men, racers, and even newspaper men. It stresses the institute’s role in advancing teaching and its importance to the profession.
An advertisement extols Ballabius Snow Liniment as a powerful remedy for neuralgia of the face, shoulder, hands, or feet. Rubbed into the painful area it relieves suffering and restores normal conditions. Prices 2½c, 50¢ and $1 per bottle. Sold by R. H. Garrison.
City Health Officer Piner says Denton has regressed sanitary-wise after inspecting most of the city. He notes families not meeting the sanitary code and vows a week-long campaign of warnings then stricter steps for winter sanitation. An meningitis outbreak is reported near Austin. campus officials may cut Christmas vacation to prevent spread. Ballard's Horehound Syrup ad promotes relief and breathing comfort.
Official financial condition of First Guaranty State Bank Denton Texas as of November 26 1912 published December 7 1912. Loans 38386.94 Real estate 1008 fixtures 1730. Due from reserve agents 37573.68 Deposits 54655.11 Capital 50000.45 Notary funds and directors named.
The program lists first year teaching methods by Miss Ida Mae Douglass and second year work by Miss Blanche Hoskins, with topics across primary to high school including arithmetic, language, grammar, spelling, writing, and geography. Sessions run Tuesday to Thursday at 1:25 p.m., with discussions led by multiple instructors and references to Briggs Coffman readings.
In a letter exchange a reader asks if Peruna’s formula change added a laxative effect and seeks the old non laxative Peruna. The reply explains the old Peruna is Ka tar na and that Manalin was added when laxatives were needed. The old Peruna is marketed as Katarno for those desiring the original formula.
Albert T. Patrick, recently pardoned, is traveling to Denver to see his elderly mother. The dispatch also lists upcoming high school science topics, library and committee details, and party leaders for a Denton event.
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