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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1913
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle lists subscription rates for daily and weekly editions including one month two dollars and six months four dollars in advance. The paper notes postal classifications and acceptance as second class mail matter at Denton Texas with official dates.
Notice to the public states that the Record and Chronicle will gladly correct any erroneous reflections on the character reputation or standing of any firm individual or corporation upon notification to the publishers.
The column critiques district alignments in Texas with Tarrant and Parker counties sparing removal, praising Roosevelt as a steadfast fighter while predicting political shifts post 1912. It also discusses road bond efforts, arguing for majority support to fund better roads and noting minority obstruction and expected post-construction support.
An advertisement notes a shift to pound paper for writing needs. It offers three grades: Lord Baltimore Linen at 25 cents per pound, Usace Linen at 35 cents per pound, and Symphony Lewn at a high grade. Envelopes match either 15 cents per package or 2 for 25 cents.
Advertises Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claiming to cure baldness by addressing a microbe said to destroy hair follicles. Mentions Prof Anna of Germany and Dr Sabouraud, with universal approval from scientists, offering a money back trial and a two size bottle option for purchase at local store.
An advertisement extols Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a tonic for the scalp and color loss. It asserts gray hair results from poor nourishment, promises color return after a few days, and notes dandruff itching and shedding improve. The drug is sold by druggists for fifty cents with a money back guarantee.
T G Sissons charged with murder of J M Deskin near Lewisville January 28 is remanded to jail without bail after a brief examination in which two State witnesses testified Deskin's body was found and details of wounds were given. The defense examined Mrs Mat tie Owens and, after a brief pause, the State rested and arguments began.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick remedy for sour stomach gas indigestion and heartburn. It claims relief within five minutes and urges regular use to regulate weak stomachs, offering a large fifty cent case as value.
The demonstration train from the A M College and the College of Industrial Arts will be in town Monday. It arrives at 1 15 p m and will be open to the public until 10 p m. The car was reported 460 crowded at every stop, leaving little time for demonstrations.
To friends and neighbors who offered sympathy flowers and deeds after the death of Henry J. Neely, the Bishop Neely family expresses appreciation for the loving thoughtfulness shown during their sorrow.
A drugstore advert promotes Vinci cod liver and iron tonic as a strong medicine for rundown health. It cites a West Baden Indiana case of a woman who improved after using the tonic, claiming it built her up and restored strength. The ad guarantees money back if it does not help and is signed by Denton druggist O M Curtis.
The First Christian church of San Angelo challenges the First Christian church of Denton to an attendance contest from March through May. Mr. Rogers says the Denton church will run a warm race against the larger San Angelo group. San Angelo’s population is about 15 000 versus Denton’s roughly half. The state convention of the First Christian church will be in San Angelo this year.
To the Editor I send an old song about Sam Bass learned on the trail in 1883 while driving cattle from South Texas to Dodge City. The ballad recounts Sam Bass’s Texas career, robberies, clashes with Rangers, and his death at Round Rock on July 21, with references to companions and rivals and the singer noting Jackson’s pursuit in the West.
Mrs Annie Johnson known as Grandma Tompkins in Denton County died at her son L O Tompkins home on Friday shortly before noon. She was nearing ninety and had lived in the county for 35 to 40 years. Survived by four grandchildren and her son, funeral at the Tompkins residence Saturday at 11 o clock, burial in I C O F cemetery. Advertising note for Maxwell House coffee included.
Snow and rain fell in Bartonville as residents reported illnesses visits and travel notices. Several names and local locations appear including Maude King Nada Turner Ida McMakin Allie Brown Ruby Dunkin and Roanoke Denison Argyle and Denton. In import news the cruiser Denver withdrew to Acapulco due to anti American sentiment.
J. H Seaborn and W. T Moore of Ponder visited Friday. Seaborn sold his Navarro county farm to Moore for 93 dollars per acre. Moore said he was impressed by Denton county and its citizens after visiting the Sutton Palace exhibit, and sold his Navarro county farm for 150 dollars per acre to relocate and bring his five sons.
The snopper who buys only from tier home merchants is thriftier than one who buys from mail order houses. She is not lured by deceptive descriptions and buys only what she needs, limiting orders to avoid excess shipments.
Springfield, Ill. Feb. 14. A Jim Crow bill was introduced in the Senate yesterday, the first of its kind in the state. The Legislature adjourned until next Tuesday to resume balloting on senatorial candidates. J Ham Lewis, Democrat, saw his vote drop to 83 from a high of 89.
Waco February 14 Dr S A King will next Wednesday begin his fiftieth year as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.
Reports from Washington indicate many attacks on American travelers in Acapulco. The dispatch notes multiple violence incidents but provides few specifics on victims or dates.
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