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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1913
Page
2
The newspaper masthead shows Renee Record and Chronicle Company with W C Edwards as editor and J Edwards as business manager, noting Associated Press membership. It lists old and new telephone numbers.
An advertisement lists rates for announcements in the Daily and Weekly Record and Chronicle and shows Democratic primary action. It names county offices and candidates including Bottorff Bradley Blankenship Orr Wilson Hennen Galligher Goode Simmons Hudson. A separate dispatch discusses banks’ opposition to a currency bill and their subsequent acceptance after passage.
The Weekly Record and Chronicle ends submissions Tuesday night and goes to press Wednesday morning. No Christmas day issue will be published. Vernon Garrison resigns as city editor of the McKinney Courier-Gazette, succeeded by W A Cobb of the Pilot Point Post-Signal to become secretary of the McKinney Chamber of Commerce.
The piece describes a strike by German labor unions aiming at a bank as punishment for an offense. It notes a withdrawal of 5 million dollars in deposits could force banks to react, and speculates unions might leverage funds in other banks to pressure the German imperial bank.
Citizens urged to receive a current financial statement as Denton considers a new charter. The City Secretary will prepare the report, expected to reveal the city’s need for government changes. Mr. Smith will assemble the figures, with publication planned in a few days.
Denton teachers favor continuing Farm Demonstration work under Dr Craddock with partial salary support from the county and local business leaders. The Denton County Court is urged to fund part of the salary as roads' poor condition has caused economic losses and calls for road improvements to boost welfare and returns.
A passage notes the diversity of people from white to black and a spectrum of temperaments. It warns that the true ugliness lies in a yellow streak hidden within, making others feel ill and lonely, contrasted with hypocritical and squeaky shod burglars and bright angels.
The McKinney Courier Gazette notes Fort Worth is receptive to an interurban line linking Fort Worth Denton and McKinney. It urges McKinney to show resolve and timing, arguing the Texas countryside along the route favors such rail service.
Turner Brothers offer comb honey from South Texas packed in 12 pound buckets for buyers seeking ready to use honey.
A piece warns fires can strike any time and stresses reliable insurance as essential. It advises readers to contact the office for practical protection tips and details on coverage.
Note states Tuesday is the final day for Santa letters and later entries won’t be printed. Readers are advised to affix a 2 cent stamp as 1 cent won’t suffice. Include gifts like a football, pocket knife, harp with bells, The Land of Oz, Roman candies and fireworks.
A reader lists items to obtain including an air gun and shot a running train a pocket knife a harp with bells a spring top fireworks nuts fruit and candy for Ray Cartwright at 83 E Svecamore St. The note reads like a shopping or wish list.
Anona B McCormick a three year old from southwest Denton asks for a doll that opens and closes eyes a dining room set a doll bed a trunk a stove dishes candy nuts fruit and fireworks and invites other children to join in the plea for gifts.
A friend asks Rena Mae Wacconer to bring a large doll a doll cradle a primer two Roman candles fruit nuts candy for her little sister Louise and little brother Markay all items noted for delivery to the requester.
Grace Wilkinson writes a holiday wish asking Santa Claus for a doll and doll bed along with nuts fruit and candy for herself and her sister Jewel included in the list.
A reader asks for items including a piano a small bank gloves a doll a doll buggy tin dishes for eating locket and ample fruit nuts and candy to bring. The note lists desired gifts and expresses practical needs for a child.
A child asks Santa for many gifts including furs two vases gloves a doll trunk table lamp a doll buggy stove ribbon a machine and Homer. The letter requests a pep gun caps tools in a box top knife fruit candy and remembers mama and papa.
Kathleen writes a long wish list requesting a doll buggy, large tea set, big table, kitchen cabinet, large safe, piano, stove, dell, trunk, various nuts, fruit, dresser, and mentions mama and papa as part of the note. Her friend remains the signer of the message.
A short handwritten note asks for a whistle popgun firecrackers fruit nuts candy and a horn. The writer includes family members and a teacher Ms Ellery and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.
The note requests a baby doll a teddy bear a bed a stove a doll buggy with a top and baskets of candy fruit and nuts for Christmas from Louise Bates to Santa.
A note from Cal Brewer requests items including a rubber ball a horn marbles air gun a spring top a cannon and a gasoline engine. Also asked for fruit candy and a geod story book.
A 22 month old child writes to Santa at 97 S Elms Street expressing wishes for a rattler rubber doll a wagon and asking Santa not to forget mama papa and Grandma Simmons and Smith. The message ends with a kiss and friendship.
A child writes a playful note asking Santa for a doll a small table tiny dishes treats and fruits and signs it as from her little friend. The message reflects a childlike holiday request to Santa Claus.
Denton Tex farmer L O Tompkins testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieve back and kidney pains. The ad urges readers to try Doan's at 50 cents, sold by all dealers with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as agents. Remember the name Doan's.
The First Christian Church speaker A. D. Rogers preached on the theme of Christmas gifts. He linked Esther Purim customs to modern celebrating and urged joyful generosity toward family friends and the poor, stressing that giving and receiving foster Christian character.
At the Princess theater this week audiences may see a slate of silent era films. Monday offers The End of the Circle and The Speed Limit. Tuesday presents For the Love of a Torador and Kleine-Cines feature. Wednesday The Quality of Mercy. Thursday Partners in Crime. Friday A Waif of the Desert and A Tragedy of the Plains. Saturday The Golden Pathway.
Taliaferro Bros. offers fireworks of all kinds while LONG & KING promote a full selection of Christmas candies, nuts, oranges and apples in the city. They invite orders.
Notice lists merchants agreeing to close for the full day on Thursday December 25 1913 including T G Sample L L Puckett Turner Bros Gibson Long King Harper Graham Co Woodrum Davis Crain Merc Co B F Paschall Jr The piece also adverts Squirrel nut crackers with LONG & KINGS display.
Our Christmas nuts, apples, oranges and fruits have come in. Phone PAS CHALL'S.
Colorado senator Helen Ring Robinson has been a leading speaker at the national suffrage convention urging Congress to back a constitutional amendment for women’s voting rights. Her long fight has established equality in votes with men, and Colorado supporters expect to share in any victory.
Dallas businessman Wm R Lamb commends a proposed interurban from Dallas to Wichita Falls via Denton Montague and Clay Counties. He supports low stock and bond funding with cheap fares freight and express charges to aid Denton residents and Dallas markets while benefiting investors.
An old time mixture called Weyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy promises to restore natural hair color and shine. A downtown druggist notes its popularity for darkening gray hair evenly and effectively with simple application and quick results.
Denton shoppers recognize the fresh shipment of fruits and green goods from Paschall's for quality. Customers are invited to come by or call for orders with the merchant's responsibility noted.
A handy device advertised to prevent finger bruises and chipped teeth is offered by the seller Long & King. The item titled Squirrel Nut Cracker promises safer cracking without injury.
Marion Rector stays in Ardmore Oklahoma while Bud Mefford visits his boyhood friend Tom Gentle. J A G club plans an open meeting date to be decided. Mrs Charles Stephens dies last week leaving a husband and three daughters. Mr Stephens and the children stay with Mr and Mrs Co W Stephens. Miss Jewell Rice hosts a Friday 42 party with guests Ida May Douglas Grace McMurtry Decia Bowen John Nicholson Ross Walker Willie Bush Chambers and Lee Douglass. Rebekahs host a reception for Mrs W A Thomas with an improvised program.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic advertised as a general strengthening tonic that drives out malaria and builds up the system. Marketed as a true tonic and sure Appetizer for adults and children priced at 50 cents.
Readable copy notes a Russian style fruit cake offered in 2 and 5 pound sizes by Turner Brothers. Please confirm availability and pricing for both sizes.
An odd promotional note claims Ou revoked brains in one pound cans ready to serve and urges trying a can, attributed to Turner Brothers.
Paschall brings a reputation for fresh produce with a special Christmas apple order. The shipment includes a notable apple lot described as a special ty. Shoppers are urged to try them now.
Dec 17 brief reports show Mrs. Ed Holford's father Mr Miller of Kelso is seriously ill. Local school closes for holidays. Spelling match draws fair attendance. Mrs. Stoup visits bedside of daughter Mrs. Beaty of Mountain Springs who is very ill. R L Parsons of East Pilot Point sick. Jim Davidson family from New Hope visit A E Broyles. Miss Bennie Brand in Pilot Point. Silas Taylor in Friendship.
An informal notice offers trial treatment and full information about asthma at home free of charge. Contact Frontier Asthma Company Room 102 Buffalo New York for details.
A fragment notes fruit cakes made in a Russian style include all ingredients and specifically brandy from Turner Bros. The line highlights Turner Bros as the brand name involved in the recipe.
A new suit filed Saturday in the Sixteenth District Court names Owsley and Owsley against Mrs M J Woods over a promissory note for 1600 dollars and an attachment action.
Our Christmas assortment is the most complete and tempting yet. Drop around and see Paschall’s for holiday gifts and decorations.
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