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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
3
An advertisement for horse clipping services by Jim Goode at the North Locust livery barn promotes cleaner coats, easier care, and reasonable prices. The notice emphasizes proper workmanship and affordability.
Local ad invites boys to visit the shop and explore a selection of baseball gear and equipment. The note emphasizes welcoming young customers to view and try products.
A $850,000 pearl necklace owned by Miss Jennie Crocker was stolen during a Mardi Gras ball at a San Francisco hotel. A death certificate from Crowley Texas states Hester Williams died at 130, old residents say she aged 41 years ago. Gainesville census lists 11,408 residents.
A bold claim for Hunt's Cure stating it knocks itch in eczema ringworm and related conditions. The copy touts guaranteed relief from any itch sensation with one box claimed to cure the listed conditions.
McKinney Texas February 26 a call went out for a mass meeting Saturday night to secure the Agricultural and Mechanical college branch. A number of state legislators will attend and an elaborate reception is planned.
Alliance Milling Company announces that all ice coupon books issued at old prices must be turned in immediately for cancellation. New books will be issued at the reduced price as required.
Want ads to the Necora and Chron icle bring prompt returns in Denton where nearly every home reads the Record and Chronicle.
The Supreme Court held that federal courts have jurisdiction in a Texas case involving Mary Dunn and Texas and Pacific Railway, since both parties were joined in the same suit. The ruling asserts federal citizenship applies and cannot be stripped by state court actions.
A Civil War veteran from Kemp Texas recounts a plot by a lung illness and death to end his life. He details a stubborn cold and cough that sapped his weight to 13 pounds before Dr King’s New Discovery restored his health to 179 pounds. Trial bottle offered free and guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
Early Tuesday tornado across Prairie and Woodruff counties leaves four dead and many injured. Fisher town nearly wiped out with only a few houses standing while one child dies in Union township. Relief teams from Brinkley and Jonesboro aid survivors as property loss grows.
At the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in St Louis on February 25, R D Parker of Austin Texas chief engineer of the Texas railroad commission led testimony to show freight-rate increases are unjustifiable by valuing Texas railroad properties and assessing their worth.
Roanoke February notes report H Adams died at his Roanoke home at 6 30 am last Thursday and burial followed in Odd Fellows Cemetery. He was 72 and survived by three sons and two daughters. Other items include visits by locals to Fort Worth Denton Argyle and Denison, and illness of Mrs Hayden with la grippe.
The U S Supreme Court ruled against Marcellus Thomas a Black man under death sentence for two killings in Harris County Texas. Thomas argued jury racial composition violated the Constitution. The court refused to reverse the Texas court decisions.
Advices from Sheriff Brashfield of Dresden Tennessee say he is pursuing 8 B Fuller the farmer arrested here on murder charges in the Ike Butler case ten years ago Fuller who fled during the Tennessee supreme court proceedings admits killing Butler but says it was in self defense His wife allegedly threatened to shoot Officer Peevy during the arrest.
An ad touts Mi o Na tablets as a cure for sour stomach indigestion and heartburn. It claims quick relief, stronger stomach juices, and improved blood quality with a 50 cent price, backed by a money back guarantee from O M Curtis and testimonial from William Hess of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Capt James Dunn of the steamship Lord Dufferin died suddenly this morning aboard his vessel from apoplexy at age 66. He had served the Lord line for fifty years and was prominent in company circles in Galveston.
An advertisement claims eczema is a skin germ disease and asserts that salves fail while a liquid mixture of wintergreen oil thymol and glycerine in D. D. D. Prescription provides instant itch relief and permanent cures. It promotes D. D. D. Soap and is endorsed by Q O M Curtis of Denton Texas.
John Dowell testified in Austin on February 25 in the assault to murder case against him involving attorney Mason Williams of San Antonio. He said Williams advanced and he fired in self defense, showing great distress during cross examination and objecting to attorney Bleden of San Antonio assisting the prosecution.
Local advertisement offers Denco stock feed praised as best on the market. Claims savings of half the feed bill and compatibility with other feedstuffs. Sold in 100 pound sacks by grocers and feed dealers. Made by the Denton company.
Denton reports mixed cotton futures with Liverpool New York and New Orleans prices showing small changes while Fort Worth livestock show cattle at 1 800 head and hogs at 4 900. Hogs advance with futures peaking near 6.46. Steers and cows remain steady with calves up to 6.59.
The advert promises top laundry results with modern equipment and careful methods. It pledges customer satisfaction, minimal wear and tear, and intelligent operation. It invites trials to prove superior service.
A fragmented note mentions buying or selling, an office near a door, and a ban on bank changes. The readable words suggest a small business or local restriction but lack clear details or names.
Hicks' Capadine promises relief for sick headaches nervous headaches traveler's headaches and stomach troubles or female troubles. Immediate relief claimed after taking Capadine. Sold by druggists in bottles.
Having bought the Dentoy Dairy of Mr. D. H. Fry the new owners honor patrons and announce a large herd of Jersey cows enabling supply of milk butter thick cream and buttermilk. Phone 207.
Harness and shoe repair shop promotes best grade market products with special attention to rubber heels and accessories.
Fort Worth February 25 W W Turney is favored to become president of the Texas Cattle Raisers Association succeeding Ike Pryor if he agrees to run again Turney's name will be presented at the March convention Also mentioned as potential successors are J H Parramore of Abilene Joseph Greene of Richmond and J H Davis of Gregory with Parramore likely to defer to allow younger leaders to take charge
Miss Bertha Mills and Miss Eva Mills and Frank lso. Denton visited at the home of Uncle Sam Hardwick last week. Miss Estelle Terrill of Denton visited friends near Argyle last week.
An advertisement from Garrison & Kimmins touts Foley’s Oring Laxative as a cure for constipation and liver trouble. It claims by not causing griping or nausea it is superior to pills and tablets.
Rain is needed in this section as farmers press ahead with work. Reports include Prof Ben Merrill visiting Denton, J A Simmons and wives in Denton, and Mrs Susie Couch visiting relatives near Argyle. Several residents traveled to Fort Worth, Justin, Jacksboro, and St Louis, with update on illness of J B Littrell and Mrs Bessie Chambers.
Mrs. M. S. Stout hosted the Mothers' Club gathering on West Hickory Street with piano duet by L. H. Schneer and H. F. Schneer, a reading by Mrs. Blewett, and a voice solo by Mrs. Banks. Mrs. Winston won a silk flag in a quiz, decorations honored Washington's Birthday, with out of town guests Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Winston. Next meeting set for the kindergarten rooms.
A short note lists the titles Record and Chronicle and Mc Clure's Magazine with a price of two dollars.
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