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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1909
Page
2
Notice states corrections will be made to any erroneous reflection about any firm individual or corporation appearing in the Record and Chronicle upon notification to the publishers.
A compact fragment listing dates and events linked to Shakespearean works and figures. Mentions Fort Donelson surrender 1862, General Lew Wallace death 1905, Hessian troops hired 1776, and lines about Love's Labour's Lost and Richard I. The text blends calendar notation with quotes and stage references.
Twelve jurors are drawn in Davidson County to hear the Coopers case for the assassination of Senator Carmack. The panel includes men who reportedly did not read newspapers, selected to serve on the high profile trial.
The harsh winter 1908-9 is seen as needed to shrink pests on farms. Early freezes reduced the 1908 boll weevil crop and further freezes may cut the 1909 pest crop, rewarding industrious planters and challenging lazy ones.
Admiral Sperry’s sixteen warships completed a year long voyage of about 42,224 miles circling the globe. The fleet departed Hampton Roads December 16, 1907, visiting Trinidad, Rio de Janeiro, Punta Arenas, Callao, Magdalena Bay, San Diego, San Pedro and Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, Albany, the Philippines, Yokohama, Amoy, Manila, Colombo, Suez, then Gibraltar before returning to Hampton Roads with a presidential review.
A political brief notes Indiana Democrats pushing to eliminate county government structures as part of a broader constitutional reform while Texas Democrats pursue a prohibition amendment. The item contrasts two state level efforts within the party.
The Bonham News notes local option and install or ward township choices for Prohibition as political tools. It compares Indiana and Texas Democratic stances, mentioning Senator Willacy and the parties’ reluctance to threaten liquor business, while both major parties defend the industry where possible.
The Denton community should back local factories and homegrown merchants, as steady wages circulate through families and local vendors. Patronizing Denton-made articles strengthens jobs, boosts local spending, and builds a stronger town economy with reciprocal loyalty between producers and consumers.
A February storm battered Cedar Bluff Mississippi killing Mrs. Mary Ellis and injuring several residents as the town suffered extensive destruction.
Hicks announces Capudine as a liquid remedy for sick headaches nervous headache traveler's headache and stomach and female troubles. Immediate relief is claimed and it is sold by druggists.
Legislative item continues from earlier page noting arch 13 date for sine die adjournment and committee action on an anti race bill. The terse report mentions procedural motions and potential fate before final session adjournment.
Austin reports a move to adjourn sine die on March 15 with per diem drop from five to two dollars. A new West Texas normal college was proposed west of the 98th meridian, among engrossed measures. Senate actions include banking and court bills, tolls on foreign corporations, and a direct vote for U S senators. Debate covers tax exemptions for cotton factories and debt protections. Senator Hill plans to push an anti race track betting bill today.
Washington February 16 The Senate spent most of Monday debating the naval appropriation bill amid quarrels over military spending growth. Senator Hale warned that without a halt Congress may need bonds or higher taxes. La Follette and Dixon criticized naval methods and yard construction costs. The session adjourned at 6 19 p m.
The House of Representatives passed a bill reducing the secretary of state salary after a second vote under a special rule. It also approved separate statehood for Arizona and New Mexico and a bill for uniform car equipment safety devices. Rep Capron announced the death of Rep Granger, with a recess taken for the day.
Promotes use for common child illnesses and teething pains. Claims to break upcolds feverishness and stomach trouble. Sold by druggists for 26 cents. a trial package offered by mail from Allen S Olmstead Leno y Ohio.
Tulsa Oklahoma on February 16 inaugurated the commission form of government making the city the first in the state to adopt this method.
An advertisement by Garrison and Kimmins promotes Foley’s Orino Laxative as treating constipation and liver trouble while improving bowel health. It says the remedy is superior to pills and tablets because it does not gripe or nauseate.
A fragment notes a dispute over a light vehicle payment and potential lawsuit. It mentions attempting remedies and pursuing a suit, but lacks full details.
Austin Feb 16 The Ray bill seeks to loosen strict features while keeping the main guaranty framework. Amendments would allow some banks to withdraw to regular state banks, bar real estate lending for those banks, require three year indemnity bonds, and rename the State Guaranty Bank Commission to Guaranteed Bank Commission with five state officers. Penalties include heavy fines and jail terms.
A tense dinner scene unfolds at a lakeside estate as Miss Pat inspects a ring Rosalind wears. The trio fears a crucial difference exposes a family resemblance between Rosalind and Helen, prompting anxious glances and hidden questions about fathers and identities. A distant rocket flare punctuates the moment.
Gillespie ferries the party to a wooded shore as Arthur Holbrook lies injured. Henry confesses killing his brother, while Miss Pat and Rosalind confront the brothers and seek truth about the staged kidnapping and forged notes.
Civil war veteran from Kemp Texas describes a long stubborn cough that reduced his weight to 13 pounds. After using Dr King’s New Discovery his health fully recovered and he now weighs 179 pounds. It pledges to treat severe colds and prevent pneumonia with a trial bottle offered free.
In San Antonio on February 15 Attor ney Geo H Shepperd assistant federal attorney general returned from Mexico where he aided in prosecuting land frauds involving three Oklahoma men He will confer with District Attorney Boynton in Waco then proceed to Oklahoma to direct prosecutions He says publicity hampered the government's efforts and he will use "pimp shoe" methods hereafter.
A French researcher links long life to blood health while Electric Bitters is touted as prolonging life and renewing blood and nerves. Testimonial from W. M. Sherman of Cushing, Maine credits the remedy with curing kidney trouble. Available for 50 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
The Northeastern Railway of England adopts a cab signaling system with a semaphore dial in the train cab and two route pointers. A bell directs the engineer to indications while a metallic brush contacts insulated rail bars to ring the bell and set a second bar semaphore, supplementing fixed signals, especially in fog and storms.
Detroit woman Mrs. M Fisher suffers severe rectal trouble and is told surgery is needed. She credits Dr King’s New Life Pills with a complete cure, claiming the pills prevent appendicitis relieve constipation and headaches after visiting J F Raley & Co. for treatment.
An advertisement for Ladies Cu-Cura crude oil hair tonic promises no grease stickiness or gummy feel. The product is guaranteed by J Cc Guy and emphasizes a non greasy finish.
Alliance Milling Company asks holders of ice coupon books at the ad price to turn them in for cancellation so new books can be issued at a reduced price. New books may be issued now or later as required.
Waco Mayor Baker announced a mass meeting for Wednesday to secure definite steps to keep Waco’s baseball franchise in the Texas League. The M. K. and T. park will likely be secured, and it is believed the team will play the coming season.
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