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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1910
Page
2
The notice details subscription rates for the Record and Chronicle printed in Denton Texas, with weekly, monthly, and yearly mail options and pricing. It asks readers to report any erroneous reflections to the publisher for correction in the public record.
Denton observes a peaceful Christmas with family gatherings and outdoor enjoyments. The Sanger Courier debuts under A G Fitzgerald with plans to publish a worthwhile paper while former editor Ray moves to Austin. Local officials named by Wall of Colquitt appointees are praised for honesty and competence.
The Record and Chronicle argues for broader merchant advertising to boost the town and uphold a self supporting newspaper. It cites Times and The Bulletin on patronage versus support and warns that limited backing harms community papers. The piece defends the paper’s role in promoting Denton’s growth.
A fragment notes a business man withholding patronage hurts both himself and the paper, while acknowledging the public’s fluctuating opinion of the publication and its influence on its standing.
A bachelor maid, whose debut novel gained attention, laments the flood of promotional mail. She recalls being approached by a social director to publish her name and career in a directory, then signed a contract to buy a copy. She cites pervasive alcohol ads and regrets the arrangement.
The piece traces sausage origins from tenth century pork and spice blends to Germany’s later spice infusion. It notes a Swiss sausage exhibit with 1700 varieties and recalls sausages as a queenly farmstead pastime, highlighting rural skills and farm-made tradition over modern shops.
A nostalgic speaker recalls a girl named May from youth and a lifelong ache. He mentions a current photo of May now Mrs Sniggle fritz, noting seven children and a fretful mother. The tale ends with a grim note of a lump recounting a harrowing escape.
The 1910 Christmas observance saw banks post office and many businesses closed Monday. Families held celebrations and Santa visits while churches hosted trees. Few accidents occurred and inventories began Monday with optimism for 1911 profits.
R W Fitzpatrick received a $900 check from C E Shuster for the balance on a $1000 UB A certificate held by his wife Florence Fitzpatrick who died December 1 1919 in Denton The UB A claims prompt payment and Shuster says local membership has grown with new initiations planned in the new year and a temporary dispensation for local No 28 remains in effect to encourage protection.
The committee will meet at R. E. Lee school at 3 30 pm to finalize receipts and disbursements from the Empty Stocking Crusade. Volunteers distributed Christmas packages to 48 children across the city with three wagons and heavier groceries handed out Friday to allow Christmas dinner.
Denton residents rush to Allison's Pharmacy to learn about a new remedy called Root Juice. Testimonials from Greensburg and many state residents claim dramatic stomach relief and restored appetite after using the product.
Advertising notice from the Chronicle seeks items and ads for lost and found. Includes request to describe items clearly for potential owners and follow listing procedures.
D T Sanders of Harrodsburg Kentucky recalls a mistaken belief of a doomed consumption victim. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with ending a long coughing spell and improving his health. The ad promotes a trial bottle free and a guarantee from F Raley & Co.
Belgium still preserves old Christmas customs traced to heathen rites. The church often adapts practices, urging calm and observance for twelve days after Christmas. Notable beliefs include fortune telling in Brussels, salt at the table, wax candle fortunes in Ardennes, and customs predicting good or bad years for crops and livestock.
A parable recounted by Dr. Saford suggests the need to prove claims. The tale contrasts weighing frogs with water and questions the assertion that a frog has no weight in water. It then extols Coca Cola as non injurious through chemical analysis by eminent chemists and invites readers to request a booklet from Coca Cola Co. The ad closes with a nondescript offer of Queen olives and midgets in bulk from Long & King.
Two travelers seek shelter on Christmas Eve at a farmer’s home as goblins demand a feast. Sigurd defeats the goblin chief by striking his nose, freeing the house from the hill folk. The farmer resumes a peaceful life with his family.
Thursday evening at 7 30 oclock Mr and Mrs Clarence Smith entertain the Senior Epworth League at their home 97 South Elm Denton in the clubs column of society notes.
A New Yorker buys an old Virginia colonial house, attracted by a glowing real estate description and friends urging the purchase. He tours the mansion with its grand pillars and long hall, returns to New York, and decides to name it Mostly Hall.
Mr Mokeby asks to wed in his house with Parson Black-Surtainly resisting fears the ceremony is gambling on forsaken premises. The exchange hints at scrutiny over conduct and propriety in private nuptials.
An old advert extols a tonic named Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming it banishes dull feelings backache or headache and constipation while improving appetite and toning the system. The copy urges women to buy from J F Raley & Co. The tone is promotional and period specific.
An ad filled page announces items and prices with the note that readers have been wanting. It highlights a price for a featured purchase and invites readers to read the rest of the advertisements.
Weather report warns of a cold wave and urges residents to prepare by ordering firewood from G. W. Elbert to ensure heat.
A Denton Texas resident testifies to kidney relief from Doan's Kidney Pills received at J F Raley Co. drug store. She recalls cure in 1905 and endorses continued use as a tonic. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
Miss Agnes Craig and Miss Bell of the Domestic Science department travel to St Louis for the American Home Economics Association session January 27 to 30. Craig will present on Textiles and plans to visit Columbia University New York City to inspect domestic arts training.
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