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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1912
Page
2
Notice to the public stating that any erroneous reflections on the character reputation or standing of a firm individual or corporation appearing in the Record and Chronicles will be corrected upon notification to the publishers.
Dr. T J Allen urges thoroughly chewing foods for children to prevent nervousness from soft meals. He notes that chewing hard foods aids digestion and nervous health, warning against white bread and mushy meals.
Ardmore columnist notes Denton improvements and announces Will C. Geers has begun publishing the Ardmore Weekly American after the Ardmore Morning Democrat or Star suspended publication. Geers promises startling declarations in the next issue.
Gainesville weighs a proposal to deliver gas via a 40 40 mile pipeline from the Henrietta field at 50 cents each, with Denton near 18 miles away and a profitable rural connection in view for capital. City Light plans to replace 16 candle power lamps with 100 candle power tungsten lamps, boosting brightness and efficiency, while re-siting some fixtures for better coverage.
The Abilene Reporter flourishes following consolidation of two dailies last summer and now boasts a larger, better paper with daily circulation sufficient to support a major regional business. The piece notes a peace cost of 1.897 billion dollars for fourteen years and adds a stark view of wartime expenses.
An account alleges that the American Woolen company pays workers over nine hours daily for six days, then deducts one third of wages as rent for poor housing. After rent, a worker receives about $4 weekly, unable to provide even basic necessities, forcing the mother and children to work for the same employer.
Rexall Orderlies are praised as a pleasant tasting laxative that works without gripe nausea or excessive looseness. The ad claims strong customer satisfaction and a personal guarantee from the retailer D M Curtis Denton Texas offering 10 25 and 50 cent packages and noting Rexall Remedies are available only at The Rexall Store.
The article lists the 1912 electoral votes by state after the 1911 reapportionment act. States named include Alabama Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia and many others with their respective vote totals.
A vintage ad touts Diapepsin as the quick cure for indigestion heartburn gas and sour stomach. It claims relief within five minutes of taking a 50 cent dose and suggests the formula is printed on the packaging.
Lewisville road bond issue bids totaling 75000 were declared unsatisfactory by the commissioners Monday. A Lewisville committee reviewed older bids, some below par or tied to interest requirements, while a plan to fund the project through officials and bidders faced tension over contract conditions. Election officers for April trustees were named and vacancies filled in voting precincts.
Breath in soothing Hyomei vapor from boiling water for five minutes to clear the head by morning. The product contains no opium or cocaine and is guaranteed to aid catarrh asthma and croup. Available for 50 cents at O. M. Curtis and druggists. Also seed Irish potatoes advertised by Turner Bros.
An advertising snippet touts saving money with a meat ticket from Ideal Restaurant. It mentions potatoes from Warner Bros and refers to the Maine Triumph variety with a note on phone contact.
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease cured only by internal medicines. Hall's Catarrh Cure is said to act on blood and mucous surfaces, marketed by J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It asserts physician endorsement, testimonials, and a 75 cent price with Hall's Pills for constipation.
In a rural Bluff, Miss Selina Sue tends neighbors and wares at a grocery while sharing stories of rescue and charity. Miss Cynthia’s day, a worried Miss Kinney, and Bennie’s dime weave a warm, small-town tale of faith, humor, and community care.
Read fragments reveal a rustic scene with Miss Selina Sue and Bennie near a barn loft. The dialogue hints at secrets of a mort fare and a Golf Club, suggesting a suspenseful rural puzzle or anecdote.
R R Turner announces relocation of his show shop to the Fulton Building across the street from the previous location and invites patrons to visit the new site.
Turner Bros offers alfalfa honey from New Mexico in 10 pound buckets. Call for orders and details. The ad mentions poultry services and a location in Elbert.
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