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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1912
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle corrects any erroneous reflections about a person or firm when brought to the editors’ attention. The publishers, Edwards and R J Edwards, invite readers to report inaccuracies for prompt correction.
Denton editorials urge Will Mayes for lieutenant governor replacement and advocate unity behind the Chamber of Commerce as Fort Worth hosts a Denton exhibit. Widespread calls for civic involvement, praising the Chamber and local efforts to push forward the town’s growth.
In Denton Thursday night Judge Ben Lindsey, pioneer of the juvenile court movement, will share a message urging love and kindness as essentials in guiding boys and girls toward honest manhood and womanhood. He criticizes neglect and corruption while praising efforts to build sidewalks, beautify homes, and advance the hometown.
The piece recalls the 1908 floods that cut Dallas from Oak Cliff and Denton from rail links. It notes "the enormous Viaduct" linking Dallas and Oak Cliff and contrasts past disruption with civic pride in completion. Fort Worth still used an old bridge. civic celebration followed.
The city light department will replace sixteen candle power with one hundred candle power tungsten lamps to improve efficiency. Some lamp locations may shift and overall system effectiveness should increase. similar changes are planned in Hondham. Denton and this town have already moved beyond sixteen candles.
Mr Bingleton reveals a new street caution as a beggar corners him while tying his shoe. He praises the man who is always on the job and ready to seize any chance, illustrating vigilance in everyday street encounters.
Rev M T Andrews preached his final morning sermon to a large congregation at Fira Baptist Church. He urged faith courage and most of all forbearance toward one another citing Jesus and sympathetically urging forgiveness for personal transgressions. The service included a building committee report and plans to form nominating and permanent building committees as the church moves forward with its project.
Judge Ben B Lindsey, renowned for his juvenile court work and anti corruption stance, will speak at Normal auditorium Thursday night instead of Monday due to a mistaken notice. A large crowd is expected to attend.
The article argues walnuts are high in fat about 63 percent and protein near 15 percent. It compares 380 large kernels to 2 pounds of lean beef for fats and notes adding a glass of port adds alcohol and sugar. It warns that walnuts with port after a meal can cause digestive disturbance and mentions tannin in both foods.
In a lighthearted tale Uncle Erastus accepts a mule given by a grateful family. The mule is described as a strong kicker, and Erastus reveals a clever plan to shift the cart and harness the animal from its hind side if it backs. The narrative reflects rural humor from Youth's Companion.
A French writer notes Henry I in 1559 first wore silk knitted stockings while planning his sister's marriage. A century later Hindres founded France’s first hosiery factory in Bois de Boulogne, growing into a profitable venture protected by ministers and becoming the Society of Silk Stocking Makers in 1663.
The article notes that nearly every trade or field now has a periodical with a light side. It contrasts accessible jokes for the layman with technical humor requiring insider knowledge, from banking to medicine to aviation, illustrating humor's growth alongside professional progress.
San Angelo dispatch reports a settlement in the Ed Jackson will contest. The Catholic church will receive about 409000, one third of the estate, with two thirds split between Mary Luna and Winnie Aldwell, the latter getting 5000. The Luna claimant is not named in the will. twelve year old Fannie Jackson receives 100000.
A night watchman catches a petit thief trying to enter a locked home, marching him to the lawn. The intruder asserts the house is his. the watchman insists on proper entry, then rings the bell and a cold voice from upstairs adds a chilling moment before the pair move on with a offer of a warm drink.
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