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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
2
Public notice from The Record and Chronicle invites corrections to reflections on character reputation or business stands of firms individuals or corporations appearing in the newspaper column. Readers are asked to report errors to publishers for prompt correction.
A businessman argues that advertising pays and cites that top merchants and large firms spend millions on ads. He counters a critic who says advertising wastes money, noting that successful merchants and big companies rely on advertising, while dismissing such claims as ridiculous.
Members of Boys Corn Growers clubs report the nation’s top yields with trips to Washington funded by the government. Winners include Floyd Gayer of Oklahoma with 95 1/2 bushels at 8c per bushel and Jerry H. Moore of South Carolina with 228 3/4 bushels at 42c. Other top growers span Alabama Georgia Arkansas Mississippi and Texas with yields and costs listed.
A Denton resident recalls Mayor William Gaynor's decline of the New York governorship, noting his wounds and enduring strength. The piece discusses tariff politics, Samuel Adams, and the lemon tariff graft, detailing Congressional actions and the push by Aldrich for Schedule K to please various interests.
A Denton County farmer profits from land trades with a $50 purchase and $62.50 sale, plus notes that Denton County remains best for farming. Debates on tariff revisions with Aldrich, and support for commission government echo across local papers. The Galveston Plan is praised for cities adopting it, with expectations of broad benefits.
A Shreveport conference brings East Texas officials including Rep Morris Shepard Texarkana Mayor B F Sherrill Jefferson and Capt A E Waldren to discuss a $100000 government dam at the foot of Caddo Lake. The project aims to restore water traffic by linking with a system of locks and canals between Shreveport and East Texas.
A raid last night by yezrymen blew safes in two Murphy stores owned by Davis & Eldridge and Meeks & Co. General merchandise post office funds worth about 50 dollars were taken from the Davis & Eldridge store and 130 dollars from Meeks & Co. depot. no alarm was triggered and no clues were found this morning.
Census Bureau data show Cleburne’s population at 10 364 a rise of 2 871 since 1900 Texas cities reports note Oklahoma Governor signs capital location bill Rail wage increase affects 75 000 railroad workers Defeated Republicans renominate Taft for 1912 Presidency Officials discuss messages to the Thirty second election Climate notes Rhode Island Nevada and Texas population densities Texas reports unusually cold weather with Gulf area freezing temperatures Snow causes Panhandle and Southwest Texas rain and Houston streetcar outages
The Milwaukee Free Press recounts a shaggy tale about two aldermen posting political bills who joke about starting another party. A Tennessee memory follows, where a woman mishears news of President Garfield’s death and rushes to tell her husband Washington is dead.
Mrs. Frank Raishe of New York becomes the first woman honored by the Aeronautical Society with a gold aviation medal. She achieved successful flights in a plane partly built from her own invention, a milestone as the first woman to do so.
A witty dialogue portrays suspicion of Charlie as an extravagant spender. Marjorie notes his past excesses, framed as a humorous aside about two wild oats growing where one did before.
A dialogue hints at looming troubles within a political group as a "musical man" teases worsening discord once the party's glee club practices.
A distressed beggar pleads for charity during the festive season. A kindly gentleman offers money and is told the man is financially crippled, highlighting a humorous exchange over money.
The piece reflects on Christmas giving across social circles from outer courtesies to inner sympathy and innermost camaraderie. It quotes Henry Van Dyke on Christmas living as the best form of giving.
A brief note describes a small boy who gives his mother a pair of felt slippers for Christmas. The passage praises the boy as simply a smart child with a kind gesture.
An advertisement offering a variety of wood stoves heaters and fireplaces. G. W. Elbert claims durable units and reliable performance for better home warmth and cooking.
In a New Hampshire farm tale a judge father lets Daniel Webster defend a woodchuck in a mock court with Ezekiel as prosecutor. The boy argues mercy, noting the woodchuck’s right to life and limited theft, swaying the judge to release the animal.
Beyett Bros requests parties paid by Friday and Saturday checks to call and issue new checks. The originals were reported stolen, and replacements are requested to replace the two checks, one for 2 dollars and one for 6 dollars.
A weather note warns of a cold wave and urges readers to order wood from W. Elbert. The advertisement columns mention a later item to be released, with notes about leelee readings and notices.
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