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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
2
A compact calendar-style note cites events and quotes linked to Shakespeare, with historical dates such as Sir Christopher Wren's death and the National Bank act, alongside play lines from Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Residents question stalled concrete street crossings as months pass without progress from The Record and Chronicle. City officials have yet to provide a clear timeline or update on completion, leaving neighborhoods awaiting safety upgrades.
The article urges readers to telephone or mail news items to ensure publication and stresses that newspapers favor items conveyed to them. It notes reporters value sources who provide material and encourages timely submissions of personals and society notes.
The piece contrasts current drought with 1908 floods in North and East Texas. It notes the Appeal to Reason publisher plans a 250000 dollar office building in Amarillo, with no details on free rent. A Brady camper prank ends with turpentine rather than whiskey and police intervention.
The Record and Chronicle praises the council and citizens committee for sewerage system work and notes a determination to award to one of the four lowest bidders who will use local labor and employ workers rather than machines.
The Record and Chronicle praises its telegraphic service now provided by the Texas News Service. It claims Texas matters are prioritized and delivered fifteen to eighteen hours ahead of state papers, making waiting until tomorrow unnecessary.
The Brownwood Bulletin notes a “closed season” on shooting newspaper men in the South. It recalls Governor Comer of Alabama and his two sons knocking down a Montgomery journalist after a $50,000 libel suit against a Montgomery paper. The jury ruled Comer damaged by the publication.
The Denison Herald urges readers to phone in news and alert editors to items, noting papers hire many reporters but rely on tipsters to uncover elusive stories. A single reader can aid coverage and improve local reporting.
A private letter from Representative Ray to a Denton friend describes a visit to Galveston with courteous locals aiding lawmakers. He notes James J. Terrell as a leading faculty member, tours of laboratories and hospital facilities, a sea voyage on the Denver, and wireless telegraph tests. He reveals his pro prohibition stance but worries anti submission will endanger balanced law.
A Texas man, Joan Washington of Bosqueville, suffered five weeks in bed with blood poisoning from a spider bite and large leg sores. After three doctors failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve completely healed him. The cure is praised for eczema boils burns and piles. 25e at T F Raley & Co.'s.
New Orleans February 25 Confederate Memorial Association members hail War Department orders restoring Jefferson Davis name to the cabin of a bridge near Washington. The movement is attributed to the Southern Memorial Association rather than the Daughters of the Confederacy.
Bills passed and defeated span taxes on liquor and venue changes while a host of measures move through committees. Antitrust penalties rise, a state levee board is proposed, and education and agriculture initiatives advance alongside disputes over textbook investigations.
The board reported bids for a new school building ranged from about 43 352 to higher sums and, with limited funds, proposed meeting with the mayor and city council to issue 15 000 in scrip funded by citizens. If unsuccessful they may rebuild the old Central building using remaining foundations and brick, with steam heating and plumbing removed.
Burrell confronts Merridy in a debut dress that unsettles both, as Nechtas family ties and a growing rumor of a pay streak stir tension. A soldier and a trader discuss lawmen and old scores while Rennion returns with a dangerous contact, hinting at violence ahead.
An advertisement touts Hunt's Cure as a guaranteed remedy for all skin troubles and itching. It claims immediate relief and a single look can cure. The copy emphasizes irritation and moral instruction with assertive language.
Capudine for That Headache promises quick relief for a tired head and nervous feeling. The ad urges readers to try Capudine at drug stores to clear the head and steady the nerves after a night out.
Dallas telegraph reports Sheriff Ledbetter is unsure whether to hang Bob Smith as scheduled after a two week respite expires tomorrow. The prisoner is charged with murder and says he awaits further orders before execution.
All users of the coupon books issued at the ad price are asked to turn them in for cancellation so new books can be issued at the reduced price. New books will be issued as needed. Alliance Milling Co.
Final decision on Galveston’s Texas league franchise was postponed until Friday or Saturday while Secretary Kauffman of the Business league states the franchise will remain in Galveston.
Rest and Sleep. A bad cold and coughing misery in winter are eased by Simmons Cough Syrup. The advertisement claims it soothes lungs and bronchial passages, stops the cough at once, and provides welcome rest and peaceful sleep.
All ice coupon books issued at the old price must be turned in for cancellation. Books will be issued again at a future date by Alliance Milling Co. and the local office.
Mrs M E B Fisher of Detroit Michigan says three doctors advised an operation for severe rectal trouble but she used Dr King’s New Life Pills and was completely cured. The pills claim to prevent appendicitis cure constipation and headaches. 25c at J F Raley Co.
Mrs Nancy Ganey, who had been ill for some time, drank carbolic acid in her home ten miles north of Quanah Texas, ending her life early today. Local authorities report no further details available.
New York City reports an estimated population of 4 222 685 for 1998 per Health Commissioner T Darlington annual report. The city added 137 250 residents during the year.
Galveston Texas February 2 The baseball committee chosen by the business league to raise 2000 dollars for Moritz Kepperl to retain Galveston’s Texas league franchise failed after meeting with local moneyed interests Kepperl said he would go to Houston this afternoon to dispose of the franchise if the funds are not raised before then
TEMPLE Texas February 26 Doak Roberts Houston baseball magnate is here conferring with fans and citizens about Temple's potential admission to the Texas league Temple favors joining but all points in the case are not yet settled.
Cleburne plans to join the Texas league if eight clubs are present and residents will fund new park costs. Citizens demand the team only if it does not require sacrificing the existing park and are prepared to contribute financially.
St. Petersburg reports a looming crisis between Austria and Servia within weeks unless a solution to the grave problem is found.
Baled shucas priced at 4 a ton or 1 a bale. Claimed equal in food value to prairie hay. Alliance Milling Co. 150tfe.
A French scientist cites a blood based secret to longevity while Electric Bitters is advertised as life prolonging. The ad claims purification and vitalization of blood, nerve rebuild, and renewed energy, featuring a testimonial from Wm Sherman of Cushing Maine praising cure for kidney trouble. Available at J F Raley Co.
The San Antonio Federal building enlargement contract was awarded to Tom Lovell & Son of Denton for 133217 dollars. The deal was let yesterday, with the project cost set at 133,217 dollars.
John Orr and family moved to Hereford but returned to make Garza their home. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. McGalliard visited Denton. Robt. Newton married Lula Clark in Dallas. Prof. and Mr. W. L. Olive were in Denton. S. L. Carpenter and family moved from Denton to Garza. Hayes of Lewisville visited Mrs. George P Elbert. W. C. Dickson of Denton sunned Garza on business. T. A. McGalliard attended Texas Corn Growers' executive committee in Dallas. Geo. P Elbert did Dallas business. Ras Rose of Little Elm visited. W. R. Matherley went to Dallas for a plow salesman post. Burton Brumley travels to Memphis to see ill brother J. R. Brumley.
A Mississippian writes from Kosciusko praising Hunt's Lightning Oil as essential at home and on the farm. The writer says it works fastest and best for burns and fresh cuts and is unmatched among liniments for both people and animals.
A notice states baled shucks cost four dollars a ton or one cent a bale with equal food value to prairie hay. The Alliance Mill company lists the terms and date.
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