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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1912
Page
2
Notice states that any erroneous reflections about firms individuals or corporations in the Record and Chronicle will be corrected when brought to the publishers attention the advance payment options include one year six months and three months in advance
Dr T J Allen notes roasted peanuts are injurious as the editor of Good Health warns that roasting fat is decomposed and irritating acids form. Raw peanuts chewed well are less objectionable and easier to digest.
A kind note from a respected reader praises the newspaper and urges better effort. The writer, who wishes to remain unnamed, expresses long admiration and blessings, and leaves the staff feeling honored regardless of future recognition.
The year 1912 ends with rich blessings and broad prosperity for Denton County. Wheat, cotton, oats, hay, peanuts, corn, and fruit crops boosted wealth, with prices supporting widespread progress. The piece predicts continued growth into early 1913 and a hopeful New Year.
A report credits commercial Secretaries with listing Texas fairs in 1912 and totals premiums at 178250. Dallas fair paid 55000, with Brownsville Gainesville Galveston and others contributing large sums. most towns plan 1913 meetings, showing broad success across the state.
The article notes commercial and industrial advantages rising from indirect benefits, crediting this realization for the county fair’s increased interest in 1912 and the hope for a Denton fair in the coming fall. The emphasis is on local appreciation and the lasting impact of statewide progress.
Associated Press dispatch from Indianapolis reports Dr William B Craig and undertaker A M Ragsdale indicted by the grand jury in the ongoing murder mystery surrounding the death of Dr Helen Knabe. The case has drawn sensational attention for over a year.
Washington December 31 The annual report by commissioner Edward B. Moore shows U S patent office receipts above two million dollars for the fiscal year. Totals include 69 236 patent applications, about 4 000 more than last year and nineteen thousand patents expired as part of the year s activity.
Washington December 31. Officials of the United States Treasury seized alarm at the discovery of a remarkably perfect counterfeit five dollar silver certificate. The note so closely resembled real currency that Treasury cash room staff deemed it good, but Secret Service assistant chief Herman Moran detected slight variations and called it counterfeit. Widespread public warnings issued.
Associated Press reports William Rockefeller, sought by subpoenas in the Washington money trust investigation, has hired private detectives to bar entry to his Fifth Avenue residence. A physician made a lengthy visit to the home today.
Two well dressed Americans robbed the Annex bar of $125 at pistol point in El Paso. Patrolman Brown, with his back turned, was threatened when the hold up began and was fired upon as the assailants shifted to cover him.
Emancipation celebration at St James M E Church Wednesday night at 7 54 reserved seating for white citizens. H C Bell principal of the red Craigiae colores school to address on the negro fifty years hence. Rev A D Rogers of First Christian invited to speak and Fr Summitt to discuss the destiny of the negro race.
L Ward of Italy bought from Perry Bros eight miles east of Lewisville a 300 acre farm for 315000 dollars at 105 dollars per acre. Ruby Seal club held a Christmas tree. J A Abercrombie's residence burned last week due to a faulty flue but most household goods were saved. He had little insurance. Citizens donated to aid and a new home will be built with local carpenters.
Seed cotton and many loads of bolls arrive in the market. Quotations range from 42 per 100 for the bellies up to 3.75 and 4c for seed cotton. No lint cotton offered, but it is valued around 12 1 4c.
The fragmentary item notes an event involving Llorgain and Dbai near a location with fire. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but the main action appears to reference a firefighting or blaze incident and related entities.
On a Missouri river skirmish take, Dunwody and his men fight Captain Carlisle and Lt Kammerer over a fugitive slave on a crowded riverboat. Parole offers, injuries mount, and a tense house party ends with Countess St Auban confronting the prone leaders as order is restored.
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