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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
2
The And Chronicle lists subscription rates for monthly and yearly delivery by mail and notes its mailing classifications. It includes a public notice offering corrections for any erroneous reflections and requests readers report errors to the publishers.
A long excerpt from the Palestine Herald and related notes discuss the pure food law’s passage and enforcement, hotel and newspaper advertising, and the economic impact of fire losses in Texas. It cites Dr. Abbutt’s findings, the Will case, and statewide fire totals for 1906 1907 and 1908 with projections of rising annual losses.
A Denton Texas notice calls a meeting for a High School Mothers Club at the courthouse with plans to form a group to support manual training and domestic science in schools. L A Wolfe of San Antonio praises mothers clubs for fundraising and improving teacher-parent ties.
A brief community notice thanks readers for their liberal patronage during the month. The message emphasizes appreciation and continued support from The Fam.
Denton Texas resident E P Pickrell testifies his kidney pains and backaches eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He bought at J F Raley Co drug store and reports rapid improvement. Sold by all dealers. Price five cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
Washington man recounts ten year struggle with consumption until using Dr. King's New Discovery. He reports complete recovery and renewed health, endorsing it for coughs colds bronchitis and other bronchial issues. Trial bottle free at J. F. Raley & Co. guaranteed.
The Denton Trust Company advertises long term land loans at seven percent with no annual interest after payment and flexible terms. Loans can be paid off anytime, with an abstract required, and a local bank collection arrangement to handle interest.
Advocate praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as fast relief for burns, scalds, cuts, wounds, and skin eruptions. Claims instant relief and cure, available at J. F. Raley & Co. for 25 cents.
Charles P. Taft withdrew from the senatorial contest and backed Burton, signaling his support to insure Burton's election to succeed Senator Foraker. Senator Foraker also formally withdrew, leaving Burton with a clear field.
In ordering wood from G. W. El bert remember that it is cash on delivery.
Mrs. Jeannette Robinson Murphy dramatic soprano will present songs and folk lore from many nations at the C I A Lyceum. The College of Industrial Arts event is Tuesday evening January 5 with single admission 35 cents and course tickets three numbers for 75 cents.
Union City Tenn January 1 Half a dozen character witnesses for eight alleged night riders switch to the state side as the trial proceeds. Witnesses including Rev John R Williams and Stephen Field testify Garrett Johnson has good reputation while Frank Fehringer is a gossip of bad repute but truth telling. A clash between the attorney general and defense over alleged band ties leads to heated words. Twenty seven witnesses examined. eleven indictments for violation of the Ku Klux Act returned. End matter notes a kidney remedy advertisement.
The Texas Negro Teachers' Association endorsed the Jim Crow law and strict enforcement affecting whites and blacks after a hard fight. It also endorsed state wide prohibition.
A western judge grants a divorce on grounds of ill temper and bat breath. An ad touts Dr. Kings New Life Pill as a cure for constipation, bat breath, liver trouble, headaches, chills and colds. Sold for 25 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
Dr Pres ton who leads the State Epileptic colony at Abilene is named to succeed Dr P B M Worsham as superintendent of the State Insane asylum in Austin.
An advertisement claims Foley’s Orino Laxative cures chronic constipation and sluggish liver by encouraging bowel regularity. Pleasant to take, the product is promoted by Garrison & Kimmins with assurances it reduces need for repeated purgatives.
Cleburne Texas January 1 Jesse L Human killed himself with a pistol in Parker a nearby town Despondency was given as the cause The tragedy underscores a personal crisis in a small community near Cleburne Texas
An advertisement touts Sim ons Cough Syrup as a remedy for coughs and throat and lung inflammation. It promises rest and peaceful sleep by stopping the cough.
Washington January 1 The American fleet nearing Suez is expected to be ordered to proceed to Messina Italy to render all possible assistance. The ships could reach by January 5 and help transport the wounded and provide relief to those affected by the disaster.
In London Opinion a young married woman complains that the neighbor is dreadful because she talks all day. Her husband reveals the neighbor talks to his wife over the back fence, exposing petty gossip and neighborly tension.
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package as a quick cure for la grippe coughs that may develop into pneumonia. Claims the syrup heals sore lungs and wards off dangerous conditions. Gar rison and Kimmins promotes the product.
A witty exchange reveals domestic polish as a wife crochet borders a plaster and threads a pink ribbon. The Circle humorously notes meticulous homemaking in a light social vignette.
Mrs. Z. E. Goforth of 2119 Holly Street credits Hunt's Lightning Oil with curing catarrh and stopping headaches after using a sample and two 2cc bottles. She calls it the best medicine she has seen and says she cannot keep house without it.
Dallas ministers group denounces Sunday opening of fairs and gambling on races, adopting strong resolutions in a Dallas meeting dated January 1.
A fragment discusses a home remedy claimed to treat skin troubles such as eczema and ringworm. It asserts quick itching relief and cites products and places, noting long usage without fail. The text resembles an old advertisement with local claims and named brands.
An old ad notes Dine as the best remedy for aching feverish cold symptoms. It highlights liquid effects and lists prices 10c 25c and 50c at drug stores for colds and grip.
In Austin on January 1 the 4 Teachers' association announced its annual meeting will be held in Dallas. Superintendent Triplet Beaumont was elected president. Denton market notes advertise stock feed available at grocers, with 100 pounds offered for sale and mixable with other feeds.
Forty eight bodies recovered from the Lick Branch mine in Bluefields West Virginia as rescue teams report the total dead will be at least sixty. Emergency crews continue work at the shaft as officials confirm the disaster and ongoing recovery operations.
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