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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1909
Page
6
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The entry lists historical echoes and notes from 1909 including Bruno's heresy execution in Rome 1600, Measure for Measure and Much Ado About Nothing references, President Cleveland and Venezuela tension in 1888, and a Supreme Court stay delaying a decision for thirty days. It also mentions a West Texas Normal college for a Texas town west of the 98th meridian and compares it to North Texas Normal at Denton.
The text argues the Senate may pass a compulsory education bill on September 1, extending schooling to children ages 7 to 14, with the 17-year-old provision removed. It criticizes indifference of some parents and accuses Denton of being shortchanged on federal funds while other towns gain federal buildings. It notes a $100,000 post office bill for Stephens’ district dying on the calendar and urges action to secure Denton’s needs.
The piece notes Denton like benefits from state schools and outlines a proposed plan to establish a branch Agricultural and Mechanical college in the Fourth Congressional district funded by a $75,000 cash offer or $100,000 in land in Collin County. It adds a bill forcing wireless on ocean vessels faced high Marconi fees and possible defeat, with broader hopes for safer ships and future wireless competitors.
Rumors from Austin say a bill requiring ten days notice of intent to marry has been favorably reported. Ministers wives fear loss of pin money as the proposed law would force public announcements of engagements and marriages.
The piece questions a Texas rule requiring publicity before marriage arguing couples can cross state lines to wed quickly without notice. It criticizes the publicity burden and hints at preacher wives benefiting from marriage fees while supporting faster legal unions across borders.
A Nebraska farmer, tired of his land being hunted, hung a crude sign on barrel staves warning trespassers with threats of dogs and an unprimed shotgun. The lesion shows the rustic humor and rough spelling of the era, hinting at a stubborn farmer defending property.
A Brownwood Bulletin piece argues newspapers color town impressions. It contrasts two Texas towns with differing paper quality and perceived vitality, noting some papers survive on poor rates while local pride and civic effort redeem others.
Denton plans another long macadam stretch on Hickory Street from the normal to the depot as the next improvement. The town aims to surpass other small cities in first class streets, with permanent improvements prioritized by the street committee. The Denton effort mirrors growing Texas town focus on street and sidewalk upgrades across the year.
Classified item lists baled shucks at 4 dollars per ton or a fraction cent per bale. Claims equal food value to two prairie hay bales. Appears from Alliance Mill Co with location 153tfe.
Fred Buchanan calls to strike the enacting clauses of compulsory education and juvenile training school bills as Denton and Travis participants discuss lobbyists. The Pages' Legislature adjourns subject to call after adjourning the session amid remarks and a proposed whistle-lobbyist resolution.
In the shop Miss Pat confronts truth about family dishonor as Arthur reveals Henry is innocent. Helen guards a sealed packet, Gillespie recalls a disputed fortune, and Rosalind urges reconciliation. The narrator confesses his own part, offering up his hands and labor to redeem the situation.
Night on Glenarm terrace reveals tension between Larry and Miss Pat as Helen faces her past and Henry Holbrook dies aboard the Stiletto. Rosalind and her father travel from Red Gate as Gillespie spots danger then discovers Henry’s body and a getaway canoe headed for St Agatha’s.
A bold реклам hyped product claims to cure eczema and ringworms with one box. It guarantees relief from any form of itch described as itech and positions Hunt's Cure as a universal remedy.
Fire swept the Ardis hotel in Sulphur Springs Texas injuring Clyde Potter. The building owned by L M Lewis of Marlow Oklahoma suffered a loss estimated at 6000 dollars. The blaze followed a night of coughing and cold symptoms.
Notice to holders of tca coupon books at the original price to surrender them for cancellation so new books can be issued at the reduced rate. Issuance of new books will continue as needed. Alliance Milling Company.
A group of Kansas City capitalists traveled by a special train from Denison to Tampico Mexico. They are seeking investment opportunities and will survey prospects in the region.
A Detroit woman with severe rectal trouble credits Dr King’s New Life Pills with a cure after doctors advised an operation. She praises the pills for preventing appendicitis curing constipation and headache. Sold for 25 cents at J Raley & Co.
A Michigan woman Mrs Karberg of 213 Kingsley Ann Arbor writes Hyomei cured her nasal catarrh and allergies. The ad touts Hyomel as a dry antiseptic inhaled to relieve catarrh, hay fever and coughs with a complete outfit priced at $1.00 from O M Curtis in Ann Arbor.
P N Willis was shot in the head and killed yesterday afternoon in Amarillo. Hershell Goodnight was arrested afterward. The shooting stemmed from a dispute over business affairs.
A Kemp Texas resident, J. A. Stone, recounts a near-fatal battle with persistent lung trouble and coughs. He claims Dr King’s New Discovery cured him, restoring his weight from 113 to 179 pounds, and recommends the remedy for colds, coughing, and asthma with trial bottles offered.
Advices received as we are that W. H. Newman former president of the New York Central will visit Dallas the latter part of this month. The object of this trip is not known.
A vintage ad touts Hick's Capu chine as the best remedy for colds and grip. It claims immediate relief from aching and feverishness and return to normal condition. Liquid form available in 1e 25c and 50c at the drug store.
In a cross roads store, loungers joke that Old Jon Weatherby loves his gun as if it were his wife. The storekeeper agrees, saying it resembles the old woman who is always kicking and hard to handle. The taunt highlights a tough, affectionate bond with the firearm.
The passage notes growing adoption of electricity tied to gasoline engine excellence and efficiency, with isolated electrical plants increasingly used to power propulsion and related systems as industry advances.
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