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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
2
In December 1913 Denton editorializes on delivery logistics for the Record and Chronicle and remarks on McKinney conservatives. It lauds the county’s road and school bond votes and predicts a shift away from ultra conservative stances as benefits to the town and Collin County become clear.
The advertisement outlines rates for public notices in Daily and Weekly Record and Chronicle and lists county offices and incumbents including Fred M. Bottorff and M. Bradley for County Judge, A. P. Blankenship and W. R. Orr for County Clerk, H. B. Wilson for County Attorney, H. V. Hennen for Tax Collector, and Pat Galligher Jim Goode and Chas. M. Simmons for Sheriff with re election notes.
A reminiscence of children’s Santa letters mixed with sharp political commentary. The column rails at the 13 hoodoo candidates, notes Denton county roads distrust, and contrasts Texas road woes with statewide political shifts. It also critiques the Republican National Committee’s Chicago actions and the current harmony pose amid Roosevelt and Taft factions.
In loving memory of a little friend an angel visited bringing sorrow and a cross for the speaker. The vision of the angel showed compassion and a brighter glory as the child was lifted in his arms and the Father’s will whispered. A prayer followed and the heart found peace.
Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma reports Electric Bitters cured stomach liver and kidney troubles weak nerves and female ills. She urges other sufferers to try the remedy which thousands have used with good results. Guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00 available at all druggists H E Bucklen & Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
Mrs Dickson lists flowers and 911 branded novelties for sale at cost price. The item highlights a low price sale opportunity. Local shoppers are invited to visit and purchase directly from her stand.
A 20 year old Mollie Reding was wounded in the shoulder when Odus Reding aged 15, returning from Denton, shot while he slept after taking a loaded rifle to bed. Neighbors report the incident as a terrifying accident caused by a misfire as the lamp was lit in the room. The family had been away shopping and returned home to this frightening scene. A physician was summoned to treat Mollie Reding.
A middle aged woman, worn from travel, fainted at the Texas governor’s office in Austin while seeking a pardon for her husband imprisoned for a yearling theft. After medical aid and a hospital stay she learned of the conditional pardon and fainted again, then departed with $2.86 and aid from Gov Colquitt’s party to reunite with her husband before Christmas.
An advertisement touts Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion as the ideal nerve-food tonic for nervousness and general weakness. It claims real medicine ingredients, no alcohol, and a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. Sold exclusively at The Rexall Store in Denton Texas.
TURN ER BROTHERS offers Russian style fruit cake in two and five pound portions. Inquiries welcome about availability and pricing for these sizes.
An Institute session emphasizes discipline methods and moral character for teachers. Dr. Bruce discusses valuing teachers, while Prof Kennamer demonstrates physiology teaching with practical geology tools. Prof Williams argues morality grows from classroom practice, and Prof Willis promotes Rural Library circulation.
C N Bell addressed the institute. Topics included Arithmetic Fractions by J T McDonald Jr Physical Geography by W H Warner U S History by Harriett Pitts Geography History relation by Prof E Williams. Supt J W Beaty spoke on factors behind teacher success followed by Prof Floyd with a response by McDonald. Memorial services were held.
A collection of child letters to Santa Claus requests include story books a big doll a doll bed a handbag apples oranges candy nuts plus Christmas visits to 110 N Locust St and 161 N Elm St. Dororthy McCray and W J McCray Jr ask for jointed dolls dolls and toy sets including a tricycle and doll accessories.
A young girl on South Locust Street writes for gifts in a heartfelt Christmas note. She asks for a big doll that opens and shuts its eyes a bracelet a little red wagon nuts and candy.
A fragment lists items for a household request including a drum air gun bicycle slate ship and a fine suit. It ages personal note to bring a little brother with a cap pistol nuts apples oranges and candy.
The message asks for a baby doll and a doll buggy with a top, plus kid gloves. It appears as a personal shopping request without broader context or location.
A note from Ralph Williams of 124 N Elm St seeks a football five boxes of firecrackers two Roman candles a skyrocket a Daisy air gun single shot a box of BBs candy nuts and fruits a horn and a sharp knife.
A shopper lists items to purchase including five packages of firecrackers two Roman candles a skyrocket a Daisy air gun capable of 500 shots fifteen cents worth of bee bees candy nuts and fruit. The request specifies the Henry Williams residence at 124 N Elm St and notes it covers current year needs.
A reader writes to Jewell Evans at 107 W Syveamore St asking for a big doll with a hat, a new style doll buggy, a library table, a new story book, and some nuts and candy. The note signed Your little friend conveys a friendly, everyday household wish.
A note lists requested goods including a tablet and pencil a signet ring a horse saddle shoes a story book a game marbles gauntlet gloves nuts candy oranges apples and fireworks. The fragmented inventory implies a general shopping or provisioning request without specified recipients or dates.
The message asks for a baby doll a Bible a story book nuts and fruit addressed to Mary Margaret Blewett. The note lists six requested items with no additional context or details.
The note expresses a wish for good books and a knife from a friend, and a reminder that the writer has not lost their “sweet tooth.” It closes with a friendly sign off, “your little friend.”
A reader requests a bicycle with horn, a train on tracks, a toy wagon with a toy horse, a supply of nuts and fruit, a cowboy style suit, and a story book. PS overalls.
A note requests a tool chest and a mail car along with firecrackers nuts fruits and candy addressed to Jesse Legett Jr. The brief lists desired items without additional context or conditions.
A reader requests dolls for Mary and Jean Legeit along with a set of dishes a table nuts fruit and candy for mother and father in a family gift message.
Emory Barton requests a cowboy suit a football an automatic pistol two boxes of caps a flute and three Roman candles three packages of fire crackers and two boxes of baby giants Velma Lee Barton asks for a big doll a doll huger a little trunk a table a set of dishes and a horn.
A message from Christal Lee Poole on West Hickory St asks for a pretty red kimono, matching red slippers, a baby doll with clothes, and a small finger ring. She signs as a close friend.
A brief holiday message from Jim Key requesting a wagon, a coon jigger, an air gun, candy and nuts, and a cheerful Christmas greeting to everyone. The note blends practical items with festive cheer for the season.
Ida May Sheridan of 18 Bois d Are Street asks for a manicure set a music roll a doll and a set of furs plus all varieties of fruits nuts candies and remembers G B and Mahle in her note.
An 18 year old Georgia Pauline Sheridan asks for a doll a locket a set of little dishes fruits nuts and candies and includes a request to bring her little friend Christine Cowan, listing items in a personal message style.
Lawrence Albert Poole lists items needed including shafts fire-wagon with ladders and hose hose cart leather boots and a train with fireworks at 165 West Hickory Street seeking assistance for the purchase or delivery of these items.
Loren Gary McCray asks for a football a tool box with tools a pair of boots firecrackers and Roman candles in a single message listing items.
A seven year old boy requests cement sidewalks and safe street crossings from the West Side school to Hickory street. He explains mud and floodwaters injure his health and pneumonia like illness requires medical care. He asks Denton authorities to install walks and remember their placement.
Message asks for a doll and doll bucey and piano a doll cradle nuts candy and fruit for delivery to 88 W Hickory Street with love from the giver. The note appears informal and personal rather than a public notice or advertisement.
J. W. Fralin, Jr. at 88 W. Hickory St requests a rocking horse and a chair along with nuts candy and fruit.
A resident at 88 West Hickory Street asks for a train tricycle wheelbarrow nuts candy and fruit. The note seeks delivery or assistance for these items.
Squirrel nut crackers enable you to easily pick out the whole pecans. Saves the nuts, lasts a life time. See the improved ones on display at Long and King's.
Pasehall markets fresh goods with a special Christmas apple order now in stock inviting customers to try the featured fruit.
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