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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1910

Page

2

Subscription Rates and Public Notice Corrections Policy

Subscription rates listed for Mona Cue periodicals covering nine months and one year by mail with prices in euros. A public notice states that any erroneous reflection about firms individuals or corporations in the Record and Chronicle will be corrected upon notification to the publishers.

Mona Te Record Chronicle Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio J Cheney Waldins Kinnan & Marvin O. Hall al Auggists Taka Hall

Community Ad Reaches Wide Audience In Paper

A broad community advertisement appears in the paper inviting local residents to participate in upcoming programs and events, highlighting accessible activities for all ages and emphasizing public benefits.

Special election planned to fill W J Lacy term in Ward 3

Denton County notes discuss a special election on December 17 to fill the unexpired Ward 3 seat of the late W J Lacy. The piece mentions local officials and community concerns, plus reflections on Colquitt appointments and a forthcoming three day poultry show beginning Thursday with strong county participation.

W. J. Lacy BE. H. Crain J. C. Bell

Denton County Banks Hold Over Four Million In Resources

The Record and Chronicle lists sixteen state and national banks in Denton County with resources above 4 million dollars and deposits over 2 million. A private bank adds deposits likely over 200 thousand, pushing county per capita figures to about 83½ dollars. The piece notes the potential to spend 83 dollars per person and hints at the idea of a Christmas memoir.

Denton County Ana Chronicle Dallas News

Do Not Burn Leaves Says Outing Magazine

The Outing Magazine argues against burning leaves as wasteful, noting how crops rely on elements from air and soil. It explains trees derive most mass from air carbon and nitrogen, with soil minerals like phosphorus and potash needed. It stresses renewing soil nutrients via manure, crop rotation, and returning decayed plant matter to sustain agriculture.

Outing Magazine

His Client Knew Law Too

John L. Cochran from Bretton Hall recalls a lawyer friend who defended a neighbor on a murder case by claiming insanity in a southern tale. The client, now broke, admits the mortgage was illegal and the defense failed as the jury agreed the victim moved as if reaching for a weapon.

John L. Cochran Bretton Hall New England Jack South New York

Kauri Gum Industry in New Zealand Explored

The article describes kauri gum as a major export for furniture polishes and varnishes, with about a million and a half yearly. It notes treeless, barren, swampy gumfields, ancient forests, and rough terrain. About 3,000 gum diggers include Maoris, British, and Dalmatian workers.

New Zealand America

Long and King Denton's Leading Grocery

Long and King operates as Denton’s leading grocery with prominent phone contact listed as 44.

Long & King Denton

Bazaar Invitation and Kin Caid Building Note

A brief notice invites readers to a Christmas bazaar offering gifts and mentions a Kin Caid Building. The text emphasizes shopping and a noted building item in a single compact item.

Kincaid Building

City council split over waterworks ordinance amid quiet session

Denton city council discussed the waterworks ordinance with the mayor skeptical of its terms. The four to three majority supported amended provisions while the mayor and three aldermen protested. Committees were formed to audit past waterworks reports, and Mayor Pro Tem P. J. Beyett was elected to replace the late Capt. W. J. Lacy. The meeting closed with pledges of city loyalty and requests for charitable use of City Hall.

Yeas—Bey Evans Mercer McClurkan wiys—Fowler Gurfrey Paige Pool MecClurkan Messrs P. J. Benett J. M. Gurley J. N. Paige P. J. Beyett W. J. Lacy

Woman's Shakespeare Club Meets in Denton for December Session

The Denton Woman's Shakespeare Club met with Mrs. Garrison on December 8. Federation notes were read, a Jan reading by Mrs. Bertha Kunz Baker discussed and referred to a committee to coordinate with other clubs for fundraising toward domestic science equipment. Mrs. Garrison reported on the San Antonio meeting, and Miss Margery Ballard read poetry to close with Chopin’s Rondo. Refreshments were served, and the group adjourned for Christmas to resume January 5, 1911.

Margery Ballard Hansein Chopin

Height of Poetic Vigor in De Profundis Excerpt

Oscar Wilde reflects on beauty in nature amid imprisonment. He contrasts laburnum and lilac blooming on his release, recalls Linnaeus’s joy, and casts flowers as a longing link to desire. He frames his trials as life passages and envisions nature as sanctuary.

Arabia Linnaeus Oscar Wilde

Change Color of Uniform in French Army

Time and necessity push French military authorities to adopt a new uniform color breaking with the blue coats and red trousers. Following Britain's khaki and US practice, neutral gray tones are expected to replace the old dress. The Daily and Weekly reach more than 3,000 homes as 15,000 readers are invited to share business stories.

France Great Britain United States

Outwitted a Political Boss Brought to Time

A historical piece recounts a political boss being outwitted in a clash over power and influence, detailing the maneuvering and consequences within early 20th century American politics.

Architect Defies Bribe in Capitol Block Plot

George Sterling rejects campaign funds demanded by a political boss over marble blocks for the state capitol. After threats and a scare from a messenger, he resigns the job and later returns to demand pay for his plans, then resumes construction with full compensation.

George Sterling State Capitol Genevieve Wilson Goor Sterling George Genevieve Niagara Capitol Tie Etric G George

Shall Women Vote. King’s New Life Pill Promoted

An old advertisement claims if women had the vote they would use Dr. King’s New Life Pill. It touts a remedy for fatigue backache headache constipation and colds. Sold for 25 cents by J. F. Raley & Co.

Dr. King New Life J. F. Raley & Co

Wood for stoves and heaters offered by G. W. Elbert

Advertisement notes plentiful stove and heater wood plus fire place wood. G. W. Elbert is the seller.

G. W. Elbert

Fairy Gold Ends in Greed in A Village Tale

A tired workman near a village is aided by rich fairies who gift him fairy gold for good deeds. He becomes generous but turns greedy, losing the magic when he misuses the money. He learns the lesson that fairy gold only stays gold when used for good.

Daddy

Hyomei Inhaler Sale Offer at 50 Cents

O M Curtis offers Hyomei bottle for 50 cents to owners of a Hyomei inhaler. The ad claims catarrh sufferers can begin healing immediately and asserts Hyomei cures even chronic catarrh with guaranteed results if given a chance.

O. M. Curtis

Inhaler offer and grocery delivery promise

An ad promises HYOMET inhalers at 50 cent bottles and a $1 outfit with inhaler for new owners. It invites ordering groceries with prompt delivery and fresh high class goods. Contact is listed as phone 44 at LONG & KING.

Long & King

Cold Wave Prompts Prep With Wood Order

Weather service warns of a 4 cold wave. residents advised to stock up. G W Elbert reports booming wood orders as households brace for freezing temperatures.

G.W Elbert

Bucklens Arnica Salve Offers Skin Care Benefit

Will Prompt Teanty and women find help from Bucklens Arnica Salve for pimples eruptions sores and boils. It softens and softens skin while beautifying the face. Useful on sore eyes cold sores cracked lips chapped hands and burns scalds fever sores cuts bruises and piles. 25 cents at J F Raley Co.

J. F Raley & Co

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