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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
2
A notice states that any erroneous reflection on the character or reputation of any firm individual or corporation in the Record and Chronicle will be corrected promptly upon notification to the publishers.
Denton and county leaders host Judge Kane to impress him during his first visit. The piece notes state population standings, local politics, and support for a statewide referendum on prohibition, linking national price problems to clerks’ wages and living standards.
Following the Columbia Trust collapse in Oklahoma City, Farmers National Bank in Tulsa has failed, and a state bank in Kiefer closed by the State Banking Department. Depositors at Columbia have not all been paid, especially out of state. Governor Haskell says the guaranty fund can cover Kieler depositors but won’t specify current totals. The drift shows bankers turning away from guaranty, with several state banks seeking National charters.
The Wichita Falls Times and the Record and Chronicle discuss state-wide prohibition and its impact on the gubernatorial race. Both newspapers note that securing legislator majorities favorable to a public vote could outweigh the governor's candidacy, shaping the upcoming election.
The Wise County Messenger reports Collins recovering from a rib injury after coughing at a bank. Denton county deposits total 1.6 million in cash, with Wise County seat deposits 276000 and twelve other county banks around 700000, per the Record and Chronicle and Dallas News.
Capudine advertised as a remedy for headaches and nerves to restore readiness for business. Also promotes Roger Bros. knives and forks at 3 75 and a fresh Selmo grain product shipment including oats, hominy, buckwheat flour, and more with a quality guarantee from Long & Turner Co.
Mrs. Eula Preslad of Greenfield Tennessee endorses Hunt's Cure for fifteen years as a reliable treatment for itchy skin conditions including eczema and ringworm. Available at 50 cents a box.
Mrs. Tom Lovell announced a church committee for the annual empty stocking crusade to bring gifts to every city child. The group, including Mrs. R. J. Wilson and others, will meet at the First Presbyterian church Friday at 4 PM to organize donations, reception, and distribution before next Friday.
The Commercial Club urges citizens to support a Denton experimental station by increasing the offer to attract the project. It argues poultry farming boosts wealth, notes Denton Temple rivalry, and contends the station would raise yields and crop profits, securing county prosperity through agricultural advancement.
Advertisement claims deafness from catarrh can be cured by constitutional remedies. It asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure can restore the Eustachian tube and ear function, offering 100 dollars for uncured cases and urging readers to request circulars from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Long and Turner Co reports complete stock of seeded raisins currants Persian dates citron orange peel lemon peel seedless raisins and shelled almonds available for immediate orders.
Ray Allison son of Mr and Mrs D K Allison of this city is to be married at 3 30 this afternoon at Groesbeck to Miss Carnie Waller from a prominent local family Mr Allison accompanied by his parents left yesterday for Groesbeck for the wedding
A regional notice promotes Simmons' Cough Syrup to prevent illness and protect health during winter. The ad asserts the product cures coughs heals lungs and keeps people from missing springtime pleasures.
Consumers can place orders now to avoid rush and secure a selection of Christmas dies fruits and nuts. The notice urges early ordering to ensure availability during the holiday season.
An advertisement invites ladies to view the Knoxall crude oil burner dubbed the peoples friend. The display is set downstairs in the May building at the Northwest corner of Shrdiem two by Northwest corner square.
Invitations go out for Denton Lodge No. 807 B P O Elks to host an all day open house on Christmas day with members urged to attend and bring guests to the Denton venue.
Woman’s beauty ideals are linked to clear skin and soft texture. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised to cure pimples skin eruptions and sores, including sore eyes cold sores cracked lips and chapped hands. Available at J F Raley & Co for 2 cents.
Hicks' Capuchin promotes Capudine as a cure for sick headaches nervous headaches traveler's headaches grip stomach troubles and female troubles with immediate Naquid effects. Sold by druggists.
W Ed Brown and Clifford Dy announce receipt of special timbers for a bigger aeroplane. The project features a 20 foot front with lifting capacity over 200 pounds and aims to be completed by Christmas with a trial flight at Hilan park.
Inclosed find money order for one dollar for which send me its worth in Simmons Liver Purifier put up in tin boxes. I have been using the medicine for thirty years. Chos. H. Reilly Jonesville Florida. No comments necessary. Price 25 cents per box.
In Plainview on December 13, farmers report oats killed to ground but hope for regrowth and a big next year wheat crop. Cold spell ends with clear skies and plans for a Christmas tree program, as local residents travel to Gainesville and Denton, while hogs are slaughtered and wood and wages weigh on minds.
W R Matherly of Dallas visits Garza. Wm J Turner dies at daughter Mrs E M Wood home and is buried at China Chapel cemetery. Gertrude Littlefield returns to Shinner. Swisher and Cornwell in Dallas. Hanserd of Memphis visits. Rev Day from Dallas preaches at Baptist church. Turbeville duo visit Denton. Ed Brandon returns to Georgia. Sam Avery and Navia Dudley wed in Garza.
Curtis advertises Sterling knives, forks and mahogany chests as fine Christmas gifts. The copy highlights polished tableware and leather lined chests, appealing to holiday shoppers seeking quality kitchen and dining items.
Newmark visits the Orde home and lays out a scheme to form a stock company to drive logs for ten firms on the river. He and Orde would contribute capital and run operations, with Orde handling crews and contracts while Newmark manages incorporation and finance.
Orde argues with a girl about life west of town and the hard river work behind Hell's Half Mile. He defends rivermen as generous, then one table scene with bread throwing and music at Miss Bishop's piano ends the night.
Orde attends Jane Hubbard’s Sunday night lunch gathering and encounters a familiar yet elusive figure. Jane is calm and gracious as she talks with Ernest Colburn, a bank clerk just out of college. The scene emphasizes Jane’s gentle demeanor and a continued sense of mystery as the night unfolds.
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