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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1910
Page
2
A notice lists subscription rates for one month delivered two dollars for six months by mail four dollars yearly by mail and includes a public notice that any erroneous reflection on character or reputation will be corrected promptly after notification to the publishers. The text reflects stray OCR errors and garbled lines from the original page.
Special election set for December 17 to fill the unexpired term of W. J. Lacy, deceased, for Ward No. 1. Candidates listed include E. H. Crain and J. O. Bell.
The article contrasts tariff revenue with vast gains to tariff beneficiaries, criticizing protectionism. It urges Denton’s churches and charitable societies to organize an early, thorough canvass to ensure every child enjoys a meaningful Christmas.
The piece accuses Wm. F. Sheenan of aligning with corporate interests and being the Murphys’ choice for New York U.S. Senate. It notes his history as a prominent corporation lawyer and hints at cross party appeal, while predicting his political time is short. It also mentions Indiana Senatorial dynamics with John W. Kern and comments on Republican corporatism.
Letters from farmers describe taking up USDA guided demonstration work. A man with $1200 debt and near foreclosure earns enough to settle bills, saves hundreds more, and expands livestock. He credits agents with agricultural instruction that changed his finances and outlook, despite lingering skepticism about "book farming."
The fragment praises widespread voluntary service in the South and notes broad benefits to everyone from it.
The town awaits final tweaks to a tentative contract as soliciting begins. Subscriptions range from ten to fifty dollars with several twenty five and fifty dollar gifts. Local residents along existing lines expect the streetcar to expand service and permanent operation.
The Times-Herald editor from Waco argues tariff protection favors Texas resources like lumber and wool. He critiques anti protectionists and cites Senator Warren among others, noting higher taxes reduce revenue and questioning luxury distinctions. He warns against harming domestic industry while appealing for balanced duties.
Robert Madsen of West Burlington Iowa survived seven weeks in hospital as four physicians gave up. Eight months of liver trouble and jaundice vanished after five bottles of Electric Bitters. Guaranteed for stomach liver or kidney trouble. 50 cents at J F Raley Co.
Long and King Denton grocery advertises silk econgs for sale by J M Taylor. Contact numbers listed as 44.
Governor elect Colquitt announced new appointments including the College of Industrial Arts board. John C. Coit of Exchange National Bank is the central member. other appointees include Col. Wm. Cleveland, Bishop A. Garrett, Hon. J. Lowry, Mrs. Cone Johnson, Mrs. Cameron, and Mrs. Capps. Additional state appointments for health, agriculture, and other boards followed.
An advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound cures grippe and breaks up severe colds after two to three doses. It emphasizes rapid relief from headache, fever, runny nose, and body aches, notes three years of research and no quinine, and invites grocery orders via Long & King with home delivery by Phone 44.
The notice promotes a cold wave awareness and urges readers to order wood from G W Elbert and bread from Smith's Restaurant. It advertises a New Hoffman Steam press at Smith & Ziegler's shop with free delivery and guarantees. Contact is via two local phone numbers.
Santa Claus column asks correspondents to mail one side and include stamp and address. Read names and requests surface: Enola Flynn asks for overcoat gloves fireworks candy nuts fruit. Helen Taylor asks for a doll bed doll. Helen Francis seeks doll trunk clothes and a reading table and books. others request dolls, toys, candy, nuts, fruit.
Note from Willig Edgar Blewett at 154 W Cak street asking for a book closet a nice story book and any other items. Also requests nuts candy fruit and a gift for his teacher.
A long list shows children and adults from Oak Street requesting gifts for the holidays. Items include dolls, toy buggies, story books, blocks, a rocking horse, a drum, a bicycle, a tool chest, a horn, a fire wagon, and a gun or target, plus candy, nuts, fruit, and fireworks. Names include Mary Blewett, Henry Blewett, Jessie Fry, Emory Boyd Curtis, Archie Wisdom, Stephen Wisdom, Richard Wisdom, Laura Wisdom, Capers Grant, Zula Taliaferro, Paul Taliaferro, Champ Taliaferro, Oralee Johnson, Jon Johnson.
An ad touts voting women and promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for fatigue backache headache constipation and colds. The remedy is described as easy safe and sure and priced at 25 cents at J F Raley Co.
Sunday evening death claimed E W Wise a Roanoke resident about twenty eight years old. He left a wife and three children. Mrs Wise is daughter of W O Medlin. Burial was in Medlin cemetery Monday afternoon. Elder Cofer of Krum who led services at Union church has returned home. Professor L L Edwards attended Denton last week to serve on the teachers examining board.
Rev. Preston, the new Methodist minister, preached Sunday morning and night. His sermons were instructive and likely to do much good. He stayed several days to get acquainted with the congregation and will preach here the coming year. If his first two sermons are any sample, he should gain much success and many friends.
Fort Worth Record reports Denton manager Will Hill joins Jeff D. Cox in Austin as Cox seeks the speakership of the Thirty-second Texas House. Cox, a Rockwall representative, has backing from Dallas secretary Murrell Buckner and campaign managers Hill and Watson. Buckner plans a South Texas swing to push Cox’s candidacy. Cox seeks to align with Governor-elect Colquitt and promote his reform agenda.
Dr T Sanders of Harrodsburg Ky recalls friends misjudging his cough as consumption. After trying Dr King’s New Discovery, his cough stopped and health improved. It touts the remedy for coughs colds la grippe asthma croup hemorrhages whooping cough and weak lungs with trial bottle free and a 50 cent to 1 dollar price.
In honor of Mr Rayzor’s birthday, Mesdames J N and J Fred Rayer hosted a surprise dinner Saturday at the Rayzor home on West Oak Street. Rev Dr M T Andrews and other guests enjoyed a four course meal after a punch reception amid fern and chrysanthemum decorations.
A local ad promotes a fresh stock of Ruta and fruits for Christmas at Long and King. Customers are invited to come in and view the assortment.
Mrs Ella Massie wife of W A Massie of Groom died Monday night in Lewisville at Mrs R E Bradleys West Main street home. She was in her 44th year and funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 30 pm conducted by Rev J J Moore with interment at Old Hall Cemetery. Claire Lyon from Denton College of Industrial Arts visited her brother Prot Hubert Lyn and family.
A traveling man reports in Chanute Kansas that Root Juice cures many ailments from stomach issues to rheumatism. Drugstores anticipate a crowd as demonstrations begin with Allieson’s Pharmacy selling the remedy at 1 dollar per bottle or three for 2.54.
Assistant Attorney General E Crawford resigned. A Waco fire destroyed the W W Cameron building for about 40000. Arkansas Rep Macon plans to promote Commander Peary to Rear Admiral pending proof of reaching the Pole. Olympia wrecked near Cordova Alaska with crew and passengers in danger. Brazilian forces regain Cobra island. mutiny ends with heavy casualties. Mexican ambassador de la Barra says disturbances in Mexico are sporadic and exaggerated. Justice Edward Douglass White to be named Chief Justice. nominations discussed for Associate Justice. Governor Colquitt to fill four major offices and other posts including AG, labor commissioner, and asylum superintendents. Postoffice deficit reduced to about 6000000 with prospects for penny first-class postage. many new routes and post offices established.
Advertised salve offers to banish pimples eruptions and skin blemishes. Claims soften skin cure sore eyes cracked lips chapped hands and burns scalds fever sores cuts bruises and piles. Sold for 25 cents at J F Raley Co.
A. B. A. Denton No 28 hosts an entertainment Tuesday at 8 o'clock in the studio of Miss Roberta Bass and Miss Edna Clark over Palmer's store. Pp. J. Beyett serves as secretary.
The ten year old daughter of A B Fincher choked on a walnut shell fragment while eating walnuts Saturday. A physician treated the girl and removed the lodged piece with his fingers after others attempts failed.
A historical ad offers a 100 dollar reward for an uncured catarrh cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It names F J Cheney Co of Toledo and Walding Kinnan Marvin as endorsers, claims Hall's remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces, and notes price 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The event offers hot lunch and quick service throughout Friday in the Kincaid building, inviting attendees to enjoy a portable meal during the Xmas Bazaar.
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