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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
2
A clipped weather note compares this month’s patterns to the 1950s era, suggesting that modern conditions echo past cycles. It hints at shifting humidity and temperature without detailing specific figures or dates.
The article recalls a prolonged cold snap in North Texas from December 4 to 30, comparing it with historic freezes in 1848 and 1859. It notes continuous freezing or below temperatures, mentions regional wheat losses, and quotes pioneers Newmark and Orde on financial strains and timber ventures amid the harsh winter.
Newmark pursues a covert loan to back Orde while Heinzman negotiates a mortgage linked to foreclosing on Orde’s California timber stake. The scheme tests trust as Newmark faces a stiff late year push, weather risks, and a stormy path to profits. He orders a risky voyage despite signals of a gale.
In Monrovia, Carroll and Mina Heinzman witness three vessels wreck off the piers as a life saving mission led by Captain Marsh and Orde attempts to send a line to the stranded ships. Harvey and the Sprite fight towering seas to reach the vessels amid hazardous weather. The crew braces for danger as the outcome remains uncertain.
Mississippi surprises by appointing Ames Gordon of Okolona as Pssor to Senator McLaurin. Gordon will serve two to three years in the U S Senate and may use the title Senator before his name before returning to Okolona. He is pledged not to seek election to the unexpired term before the January Legislature.
Denton and county merchants saw solid holiday trade even with two days of muddy roads before Christmas. Weather influencing shopping, roads improving soon, and Texas farmers shifting gains from Georgia cotton highlight a region-wide economic mood.
The Westminster league of the First Presbyterian church presents a musicale at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Coit starting at 8 o'clock. The program includes Romeo and Juliet suite, Lullaby, Reading by Miss Irene Davidson, Trust Her Not, Romance of Venice, Phosphorescence, Because, The Year's at the Spring, College song Old Missouri, and several selections by Mrs. Ben Terrill and others.
The sisters and inmates of the St. Joseph orphanage in Dallas express heartfelt thanks to city merchants and bene factors for Christmas gifts that brought happiness to the children. They wish blessings and a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Property listing notes 20 acres with a good house barn an orchard and other improvements located just west of town. Additional houses of all kinds in town available to rent. See L Fulton for details.
Capudine advertised as curing sick headaches including nervous and traveler's headaches and stomach and female troubles. The ad claims immediate results and urges readers to buy from druggists.
Ed Hilger on the Hilger place west of town followed traditional farming while Agent Ganzer urged departmental methods on 20 acres of cotton. The 20 acre field produced five large bales worth about 70 dollars each, while Hilger’s ten acres yielded only 36 dollars in cotton.
Washington confronted his steward Fraunces over the price of a single shad bought in February. The meal was spent by Washington ordering the fish removed to prevent luxury, and the shad was later eaten in the servants’ kitchen.
A biographical snippet recalls Susan B Anthony enjoying silk stockings as a simple vanity. Friends recount her quip that silk stockings inspired her oratory, lifting her spirits when she rose to address crowds.
The west side of the square McCray building is for rent. Apply to A. E. Graham. 118¢
A special discount of five dollars on a single course in Bookkeeping Shorthand and Typewriting combined is offered from now until January 15 1910. Night school starts the first Monday night in January at Standard Business College Denton Texas.
The Jose Vila cigar by Raley and Co. earned top prizes above all other clear Havana cigars at the 1904 Tai pa exhibit, underscoring its quality and recognition in a key regional display.
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