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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
2
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February 12 notes Abraham Lincoln birth and birthdays of Darwin and Peter Cooper. The piece sketches Shakespeare plays and quotes, plus Bryan’s Commoner slogan and Taft cabinet debate. It also mentions Bates declaring the city on a cash basis without new bonds and a historical fund shortfall.
State Chairman Storey favors submission and plans to visit Austin to advocate it. The Record and Chronicle sees little reason to oppose submission, citing the Democratic platform’s support. A private cogent opinion suggests the matter would have favored submissionists, while Storey critiques counterefforts as ill judged. Submission is seen as dead by the Thirty first legislature.
Editor W F Bader of Glasford Illinois writes Denton appears as a pleasant county seat with a fine courthouse and schools, but a Northern visitor notes few sidewalks and growing needs. The letter, read at the Record and Chronicle office, reflects Southern town perception by a casual traveler.
A traveler describes Denton as an educational hub with hard roads and few sidewalks, noting Sunday restrictions and horse trading on the first Monday. The cotton crop is nearly over with gins running slowly. cotton flows from wagons via a pipe system, yielding about two thirds to a bale per acre and prices around 9 to 10 cents per pound.
In Moundsville West Virginia on February 12 delegates report new charges against the state penitentiary inmates. A guard testified discovering a complete counterfeit kit in a cell. Investigators allege burial robes bought by the state were sold as new and the dead buried in reused sheets.
A French scientist hints at a blood based secret to longevity while touting Electric Bitters as a life extending tonic. The ad claims it purifies energizes the blood rebuilds nerves and restores vitality, citing W M Sherman of Cushing Maine who says it cured his kidney troubles. Available for 50 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Boston February 12 reports a vaccine after two years of lab study at Taft's Medical School claims to successfully check the germs of pneumonia blood poisoning and typhoid fever through experimental development in the laboratory.
The ad claims Hexamethylene tetramine is a key ingredient in Foley's Kidney Remedy and describes it as a uric acid solvent and antiemetic for urine. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first irregularity to prevent serious illness.
Fire practically wiped out Sumner Mississippi business district early today. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars. Fire reported from Sumner, Miss., as residents assess the damage in the wake of the blaze.
Rest and sleep are sought as winter colds bring distressing coughs. Simmons Cough Syrup is advertised as the quickest remedy, soothing the lungs and easing the cough to help you rest and sleep through the night.
New York on February 12 reports Mrs. Richard Shuttleworth aged nineteen has given birth to triplets two girls and a boy.
Capudine relieves headaches from colds heat stomach or nervous troubles. Quick acting and pleasant to take. Available in 1 5 and 50 cent sizes at drug stores.
Madison Wis Feb 12 official statement shows Isaac Stephenson spent 107792.05 dollars to secure his nomination for the U S senate. He still lacks a majority needed for election.
In Fort Worth observers fear a split in the association amid protests over the inheritance tax measure. House and Senate activity covers nepotism amendments, bulk sales of stocks, minors and intoxicants, bank guarantees, and public health exams for medical graduates.
In Austin on February 12, representatives Strickland and Ray clashed as Ray claimed fair dealing while Strickland sought to revive his inheritance tax bill. The dispute centered on labor commission legislation and Governor appointive power, ending with motions to reconsider and recommit the bill after procedural rulings and personal privilege remarks.
In Jasper Texas on February 12 Claude Goolien a Black man was hanged for the June crime of criminally assaulting Ace Hopkins of Beaumont. He went to the scaffold calmly and denied guilt just before the trap was sprung.
I rise early for a day of plans as a storm clears over the lake. At Glenarm Miss Pat and Helen vanish after a note arrives from a stranger, prompting Donovan to suspect kidnapping and vow secrecy to spare Miss Pat shock while pursuing Helen.
Galveston Feb 12 reports from Colonier that Louis Anderson a Fort Worth native now in government service on the Isthmus arranged with Federal authorities a plan to colonize 2000 American families in Panama. Three hundred thousand acres will be allotted to the settlers with many Texans likely to depart.
Washington recounts being bed-bound five weeks with blood poisoning from a spider bite. Doctors failed to help until Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed large leg sores. Joan Washington of Boggueville Texas praises its efficacy for eczema boils burns and bites. Available 25 cents at F Raley &
In Guthrie Oklahoma on February 12 a lawsuit seeks 38 090 in penalties against Fred F Caldwell owner of the Tone Hotel for violations of the prohibition law. The suit covers January 5 to February 11 and stands as the state s first prosecution of this kind.
Vernon Texas February 12 Tom Crutchfield was convicted in district court of perjury arising from a bootlegging case and received a two year sentence.
Reports from Mexico to day say that the severe cold has seriously damaged the cotton crop in the northern district near El Paso Texas.
Miss May Donnelly, a Chicago telephone operator, stayed at the switchboard amid smoke to notify yard workers during a Wabash railroad freight house fire before succumbing to the fumes.
O M Curtis markets Hyomei in Denton offering an inhaler and bottle for 1.00 with full usage instructions. If it fails to cure acute catarrh hay fever coughs or colds a refund is promised. A testimonial from G F Lowe of Allegan Mich dated September 19 1908 praises Hyomei as a reliable remedy after nasal catarrh relief.
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