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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1912
Page
2
Obesity cannot be controlled by diet alone though it is the main factor. Limit total daily water to one quart. Avoid sweets pork veal prepared dishes potatoes white bread oatmeal hominy meats beets carrots turnips parsnips cream soups. Fish and lean beef are least objectionable. stale graham bread preferred.
The Denton community urges improved fire protection in West and North Ends with more standpipes and better pressure. A Texas road plan seeks a direct Fort Worth to Denton boulevard funded by county cooperation. Legislative moves push for three new agricultural colleges and an industrial arts school to serve diverse Texas regions.
On a night voyage the riverboat crew and passengers observe tension as Carlisle and Josephine St. Auban seek a discreet arrangement. Dunwody and Judge Clayton join Hon. William Jones in a high stakes poker session while a covert message hints at romance and possible escape.
Four new members join the county commissioners following November elections. County Judge Hoskins presides ex officio with Deputy County Clerk Rucker handling proceedings. The court manages nearly $100,000 in annual expenditures and appears settled in its duties. The piece includes a dramatic exchange about stakes and a proposed name write-in, ending with a promise to continue.
The article argues for increasing the road and bridge levy to 25 cents in Denton County, directing about $15,000 annually to permanent road building. It warns against continuing expensive chain gangs and urges allocating the remaining 16 2/3 cents to repairs, stressing Denton County's growth and need for lasting improvements.
Denton County Club at the Elks club rooms welcomed seventy five to one hundred guests Monday night. Young members led the gathering with Elks and former UT graduates also in attendance. The hall sparkled with Christmas bells and crepe in purple and white to honor the occasion.
The Elks staged a Christmas program featuring Alvin M. Owsley and Colonel Rayzor with a welcome by Luther Hoffman at the university. A Majestic orchestra provided music for sixteen dances after a luncheon of chicken salad and coffee. The Elks plan a Christmas ball at the hall on Christmas night.
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