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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
2
Subscription rates are listed per month and year with mail in advance options. Denton Texas notices indicate second class mail status and dates of entry under federal acts. All subscriptions to the Weekly Record and Chronicle end at expiration.
The Record and Chronicle will gladly correct any erroneous reflection upon the character reputation or standing of an individual or corporation upon being called to the attention of the public. Publication notes seeking corrections will appear in the column.
In Denton on January 8 1909 reports say Tennessee supporters captured both chambers by allying Paterson faction with prohibitionist Republicans and independents. A statewide bill is already offered and likely to pass.
The Record and Chronicle notes sympathy with the Texas Commercial Secretaries Association but questions whether commercial organizations fund the expensive campaign or if another source supplies the money.
The Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce, earning $6 000 annually, has inspired merchants to raise subscriptions to 800 a month for the coming year. The secretary’s five month report highlights the chamber’s strong impact and notes further progress awaits.
The writer muses on probability and human choice noting two street sides exist for drivers. He questions why most women and many men favor the left side, deemed the wrong side, without hesitation.
The article notes a proposed tax on tea and coffee aimed at generating fifty million dollars for the deficit and backing an income tax measure to cover remaining shortfalls. It cites Supreme Court concerns over class legislation and discusses Denton county road spending and a mill case resolution with the Texas Millers association.
The ten year old Record and Chronicle notes ROW and Wiig urging improvements to city streets. The piece reflects historic civic activism and calls for infrastructure upgrades discussed by local advocates.
The article contrasts past and present streets and press power, noting sewerage work and rising farm values from nine or ten years prior. It cites farm ads selling for low prices now much higher, and discusses political shifts among Southern anti Bryan Democrats, old line Republicans, and race-related party realignments.
Earthquake shocks continue at about ten per hour in Messina with fire breaking out again destroying the city hall and its records. Government orders temporary removal of survivors from destroyed areas for care under Lieut. Gen. Francesco Mazza.
The ad claims severe burns and wounds are quickly relieved by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. It describes it as earth’s greatest healer for burns scalds wounds cuts bruises eruptions boils ulcers felons and piles with instant relief. Sold for 25c at J F Raley & Co.
An amendment to the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill, reported to the senate, raises the president's salary from 50000 to 100000 dollars yearly and lifts the vice president and Speaker of the House from 12000 to 20000 dollars.
A Macon Georgia orphanage chief credits Electric Bitters with nine years of success in treating stomach liver and kidney troubles among orphans. The medicine is praised for purifying blood aiding digestion increasing appetite and strengthening weak individuals. Available for 50 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Texarkana Texas January reports say fire losses in the business district will not exceed 120000. Major losers include Haydon Dry Goods Co for 40900 dollars and F W Offenhauser owner of the Haydon building at 20000 dollars. Chatfield Hardware Co. suffered about 10000 dollars in losses.
Mrs Z EB of Kansas City reports after using a sample and two 2cc bottles the Hunt's Lightning Oil stops her catarrh and headaches. She calls it the best medicine she has seen and says she cannot do without it.
Dencon feed marketed as the best stock supplement and mixable with other feeds. Sold in 100 pound sacks by grocers and feed stores. Made by the Denton Mill.
A compact historic citation notes a price of $2 for Record and Chronicle alongside Mc Clure's Magazine, signaling periodical pricing and packaging in a early 20th century context. The entry emphasizes the combined publication rather than a specific event or narrative.
KNAPP Special Agent advises merchants and farmers to abandon the advance system and move to cash transactions. He argues cash reduces risk, lowers staple prices, boosts farmer purchases of goods, improves credit flow, and increases farm productivity through diversified crops and better tillage.
A historic advertisement urges consumers to start Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney or bladder trouble to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. It claims the remedy corrects irregularities and cures kidney and bladder disorders with Garrison & Kimmons as sellers.
To loan on farm lands, only 7 per cent interest, Denton Rust Company, Poy & P, Duggan.
An Alliance Mill officer recalls his visit to Austin with Attorney General C K Bell to review the Texas Millers' Association. He says no indictments existed against any millers up to his 1904 resignation, and asserts members are honorable. He cites politics and regulation as factors in industry stagnation and praises organized mutual interests among business leaders. Blewett of the Denton Milling Company was unavailable for comment.
Five mornings before Christmas in Munich a vast avenue of waving Christbaume tops appears as pine trees are strung on blocks and lined along sidewalks. Ruddy peasant women oversee the sale in bitter cold, cutting felling carts and delivering each tree to buyers at low cost, a seven foot specimen costing about 12 cents.
The Rev Dr Lyman Abbott told Yale students in New Haven that football involves dangers and accidental deaths but builds manly courage through facing peril. He argued life aims to develop character over comfort and that virtue is chosen, not coerced, even in a world of wickedness.
Washington dispatch reports the Perkins committee will recommend laying on the table a mark of disrespect to the President and resentment at his Secret Service message. The move signals the House will consider no communication that reflects on member integrity.
An ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure for grippe coughs that may lead to pneumonia. It claims the sore lungs are healed and strengthened and warns against other products. The yellow package is specified through Garrison & Kimmins.
Dr J B Abbott pure food commissioner from Denton urges amendment to pure food law to ban selling drugs under pharmacopeia names with substandard ingredient percentages. He warns of labels masking inadequate compositions and calls for stricter standards. Abbott plans to curb alkaloid use in soda fountain beverages.
Cure marketed as especially for itching skin diseases claims immediate relief and prompt cure with absolute guarantee. Product touts itself as safer than dangerous conditions and emphasizes rapid results for readers seeking relief from skin irritation.
Rome reports the Italian Chamber of Deputies will provide relief for Southern Italy quake victims. In Messina 1300 bodies were interred in a single grave. Rail communication is restored and aid is being dispatched, with 100 men per week needed to recover the Cheney family remains in Messina.
A Western judge grants a divorce on grounds of ill temper and bad breath. An ad touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a preventive cure for constipation and related symptoms. Ends with a sales pitch for J. F. Raley & Co. products.
The College Auditorium hosts Mr. Laurant this Saturday night. He will perform Hindoo fakir feats in a magic show.
A Washington man recounts his brother’s decade long struggle with consumption and illness. After trying many doctors remedies he was cured by six bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery. The product relieves coughs colds bronchitis and other lung complaints. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
The feature notes that modern girls avoid carrying purses and cards. It describes pocketed wardrobe details including a belt slash for cards a waistcoat pocket for change and a concealed pocket under a sheath panel. The trend favors empty hands and hidden storage.
Advert announces a cough syrup claiming to relieve throat and lung inflammation and to provide rest and peaceful sleep. It emphasizes quick relief and suitability for use at night.
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