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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1909

Page

3

Ten Millions in Improvements Across Texas Railroads

Railroad officials and union leaders in Fort Worth announce agreements on pending legislation. For the first time in U S history both sides back coordinated positions on state bills while opposing a two cent fare. Major roads including Denver, Rock Island, Frisco, Santa Fe and Katy plan to expand lines and invest an estimated ten million dollars in Texas improvements next year.

Fort Worth Tex United States Austin Denver Rock Island Frisco Santa Fe Katy W. B. Drake J. W. Robbins Geo. Cotter Texas

Vaccination War Clashes With School Trustees Thrust

Miss Olive McSweenie, a high school student, was dismissed for refusing vaccination as trustees enforce an order. The anti vaccination league filed suit in district court seeking an injunction to overturn the mandate.

Fort Worth Tex Olive McSweenie

FiveYearOld Fatally Burned While Playing Near Fireplace

Mil dred Langford, five, of Caldwell Texas, was seriously burned this morning when her dress caught fire as she plowed in front of a fireplace. Her mother attempted to smother the flames with bed clothes. The incident occurred in Caldwell and authorities report the child's condition as critical.

Caldwell Tex Mildred ¥ Langford

Mart votes for waterworks to cost $50,000

Waco Texas Feb 11 The town of Mart near here which was recently visited by a disastrous fire voted to issue $50,000 of bonds to establish a new water supply system.

Town OF MART Waco, Tex Here

Garza Local Social News Sees Several Residents Traveling

Mr and Mrs George P Elbert and son James visited Dallas on Thursday J T Hicks of Lewisville was here last week Otto Mangum left for Houston Mesdames Orr and Ray were in Denton Eli Bratcher and family return from Arlington Miss Ethel Ross visited home folks Swisher and Orr drug store sold to Walker and Elbert Riley Mrs J C Melton and daughter Gladys of Lamar Okla visiting here Mrs Frank Ross visiting her daughter in Lewisville George Elbert and wife were in Lewisville on Sunday

Dickson Bud Reynolds Tom Miller Denton S. I. Reynolds Reynolds Effie Hicks A. D. Turner Tom Johnson G. W. Nix Aubrey Bayless M. B Saul Bonner Garza George P. Elbert James Dallas C. H. Ray J. T. Hicks Lewisville Otto Mangum Houston Mesdames C. W. Orr Eli Bratcher Arlington J. M. Bratcher Ethel Ross H. P. Swisher Swisher & Orr Drug Store Walker Elbert Riley J. C. Melton Gladys Lamar Okla Frank Ross T. Boyd George Elbert

Income Tax Proposed in Tariff Bill Amendment

Washington reports that on February 11 the democrats are likely to propose a national income tax as an amendment to the republican tariff bill.

Washington

Try the Money Back Cure for Indigestion

The ad promotes Miona as a stomach remedy promising quick relief and a cure when used as directed. O. M. Curtis sells a large box for 50 cents and guarantees it to cure indigestion.

O. M. Curtis

Senate Bill Proposes Salary Cut to Aid Knox Appointment

A late bill aims to lower the cabinet salary by 4000 a year to make Senator Knox eligible for a cabinet post and then restore the pay after the appointment. The measure seeks to circumvent a constitutional provision revealed Tuesday and would apply before Knox’s appointment.

Root Washington Knox

New Life Pills Claim Cure for Rectal Trouble

In Detroit Mrs. M. BE Fisher suffered severe rectal trouble and was urged to undergo an operation. She credits Dr. King's New Life Pills with a total cure, claiming they prevent appendicitis ease constipation and headaches. Available for 25 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.

Cold Steel

Special Term of Court at Paris for Negro McIntosh

Paris February 11 a special term of the district court will be convened February 22 to try Will McIntosh the negro accused in the killing of Con stable Draper McIntosh was brought here last night there is no excitement

Paris Will McIntosh Draper McIntosh

Remedy for eczema claims liquid cures over salves

A Denton Texas advertisement argues eczema is a skin germ disease curable only through skin treatment. It promotes D. D. D. Prescription a penetrating liquid with oil of wintergreen thymol and glycerine, claiming instant itch relief and permanent cures, with D. D. D. Soap recommended.

O. M. Curtis Denton Texas

Alliance Milling Company Announces Coupon Book Cancellations

Ice coupon books issued at old price must be turned in for cancellation so new books can be issued at reduced prices. New books will be issued as needed.

Alliance Milling Company

Poll Tax Indictments In Fort Worth Grand Jury

At Fort Worth the grand jury returns fifteen indictments after investigating poll tax charges. Ten cases accuse C. M. Ware of unlawfully paying poll taxes amid growing regional probe. Snow storms cripple Colorado rail service with town blockades and supply gaps. The schooner Cleopatra, a naval stores trader, is believed sunk in recent gulf storms with captain and four crew aboard.

Fort Worth C. M. Ware Cleopatra

Hunt's Cure Promises Fast Relief for Itch

An advertisement touts Hunt's Cure as a universal itch killer curing eczema, ringworm, and related skin conditions in one box. The product is guaranteed to relieve any itch wherever it occurs.

Hunt

Taft and Sherman Elected President and VP

Washington February 11 Congress counted the ballots and declared William H. Taft of Ohio and James S. Sherman of New York duly elected president and vice president of the United States in simple ceremonies.

Taft Washington Congress Wm. H. Taft Ohio James S. Sherman New York United States

Soldier Fears Death Plot Beside Lifelong Cough

J A Stone of Kemp Texas, a Civil War veteran, believed a death plot by a stubborn cold and lung trouble. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with restoring his health from 13 to 179 pounds. It aids severe colds, coughs, hemorrhages, asthma and pneumonia prevention. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.

Balks J. A. Stone Kemp, Tex Dr. King J F. Raley & Co

Rain brings needed relief to Little Elm area

Feb 8 report from Little Elm notes a welcome rainfall Thursday night. Local residents visiting Denton include L L Morris and family, J M Martin, and Lucina Jones with her Denton party. Frisco guests Dr Ogles and Mrs Robertson were in town. Rev Rogers preached at Curis oe church weekend. Mrs Dudley visited Denton. Offie Richie family visited near Ponder. scattered visits from Frisco and Denton are listed.

Little Elm L. L. Morris Denton John Rogers Frisco Dr. Stover Grandma” Sorrele Decatur Lucina Jones Rev. Rogers Curisoe N. G. Dudley Offie Richie Ponder Wm. Robertson

Cotton Prices Decline Across Markets and Fort Worth

Cotton prices ease in New York and New Orleans with spots down while Fort Worth livestock reports a steady to higher tone. Bran and corn chops rise in price, and cattle and hog quotes at Fort Worth show slight gains in calves and hogs.

Port Worth Fort: Worth

Farm prices for cotton, grains, and groceries listed

A market rundown shows lint cotton 6 to 9 cents per lb seed cotton 2 to 3 dollars per 100 lbs, corn at 62 to 64 cents per bushel, oats 50 to 55 cents, hay prices 6.50 to 8 per ton, and rough figures for flour meal bacon eggs butter and poultry. Demand varies with item, food quality noted for corn and oats, with tight eggs supply and mixed butter demand.

Colorado Bbc

Livestock and Produce Prices Summary

Livestock hogs listed with gross per hundredweight 5 to 5.408 and dressed at 6 1-2 to Te. Cattle quoted at gross per pound 2% to Be. Onion sets priced per gallon at 50 cents. Irish seed potatoes listed at 45 cents per peck and 1.75 per bushel with 1.65 per bushel by the sack.

Oklahoma Debates On Texas Requisitions In Land Fraud Case

Guthrie February 11 Attorney General West refused to say if he will honor Texas Governor’s requisitions for three Oklahoma residents charged with fraud in acquiring Southwest Texas lands. A decision will be made next week.

Oklahoma Texas Guthrie Okla Weat

Assembly Reconsiders Johnston Anti Japanese Bill

In Sacramento on February 11 the Assembly voted 45 to 34 to reconsider the Johnston anti Japanese bill that had passed last week. The same body then refused passage of the school bill by 41 to 37.

Sacramento Cal Assembly

Harness and Shoe Repairing Ad

Harness and shoe repairing offered with best market grade harnesses oll good buggy whips and special attention given rubber heels care.

Capudine for That Headache In A Headache Free The Nervous Way

Capudine for That Headache promises quick relief after a night out. The ad claims it clears the head and nerves, making you fit for business the next morning. Available at drug stores.

Capudine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fain & Stanley, Proprietors Poole G. M. Gentry Y. M. Turpin Jim Goode Ball S. H. Rains T. G. Paschall R. T. Yerby R. Ledbetter ED I Key W. F. Egan Kbeal Estates Justin Mill Egan & Chandler Krum E. L. Beck North A. Collins North Side Everett J. W. Clayton Boren-Stewart Co O. M. King Long-Turner Co North Elm A. R. McGintie Wiley Smith Postoffice West Hickory Street Denton Denton Trust Company Denton Trust Company Stoux J. Johnson Gentle Horse Springsidh Daity Farm Jersey W. T Johnson Oscar Elbert Hall, Scruggs & Co G. M. Hardy G. B. Collins Denton City Scullen Will Geers Aubrey, Texas M. E. Kortebrin N. Elm St R. R. Turner West Oak St Cowboy S. B. Randall Flow Tipewriter J. W. Fralin South Aide Square Frank Wilkerson Deck Jake Johnson Hester Lester & Brownlow Sim Goode Old Roark Barn North Locust Street Fred Moore A. C. McGinnis Draughon's Practical Business Colleges Kincaid Wagon Yard West Oak Street W. T. Johnson Dr. Kincaid Alliance Mills G CO Denco Denton Oil Mill 0. M. Curtis Liverpool New Orleans Yets May Ivetiant Ee Vesccce Watkins J. C. Guy’s Watkins Drug Store West Side Farmers’ Implement & Vehicle Co A. A. Anderson R. H. Horton Hamilton & Veratts Tailors New Philie BS McQuigg Shor W. ¥. Stinchcomb Gene George Business Directory S. Side Square B. Brand Monumental Works Wylie Smith Real State and Insurance Bank J. Kunze People's Store S. W. Kanady W. A. Taliaferro N. Side Square Magill & Shepard Sullivan & Pierce New Olid Denton Machine Works East Hickory Street Record and Chronicle Julian Scruggs Denton Plumbing Company J. C. Guy West Side Square Hone Swindell’s Alliance Mill John B. Schmitz Ingrain Art Square N. Stm Ideal Restaurant Clarence Smith Hoffman Wholesale Nurseries R. H. Hoffman Prop J. ¥. McQuigg East Side Square Lone Star Nursery Denton, Texas
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