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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1912
Page
2
Any erroneous reflection upon the character, reputation or standing of any firm individual or corporation which may appear in the columns or the Record and Clinics will be gladly corrected upon being called to the attention of the publishers.
A list of candidates announced for county and city offices in the upcoming July Democratic primary. Names include F. E. Tobin for County Assessor, C. F. Witt, J. B. Miller, D. M. Reeve, J. G. Guy, W. F. Egan for Tax Collector, Virgil Hennen, Sam Hawkins, D. T. Button for Sheriff, H. R. Wilson for County Attorney, J. J. McCook for County Superintendent, W. E. Durbin, B. T. Higgins for District Clerk, plus city posts P. J. Beyett and Ed Bates for Mayor and Ward 3 Alderman R. M. Mitchell and Ward 4 Alderman T. A. Robinson.
A nutrition column compares muskrat renamed musk beaver as a pork substitute noting cleanliness and supply issues. It urges favoring nuts including peanuts as low cost protein with a government bulletin on peanut cultivation and food value.
Editor Fitzgerald recounts two devastating blazes that destroyed the Courier plant and forced rebuilding. Despite losses including the subscription list and cylinder press, a new facility has been erected and the paper resumes publication with optimism and gratitude for saved materials and community support.
A private communication notes another plant fire recently with acknowledgment of the loss being less severe than for a colleague and expresses deep sympathy for him.
The Aubrey Herald notes Sanger's incorporation and plans for a park and public pavilion in 1912. The Courier reports on platting arrangements for the town, no vacant houses, and a rebuilt Courier building after two fires.
The Justin Tribune reports a hold up in Wise County as a man named Will Thatcher was robbed while returning from Decatur. He carried a check and refused a cash amount of 6 cents. The incident is noted alongside a lighthearted mix of local typographical corrections and playful misprints from past notices.
The Justin Commercial club vows to get busy and “make things hum” as it reflects the town’s spirit. The piece notes Justin could advance civic improvement by incorporating, following Sanger’s example.
The Roanoke Weekly News warns Roanoke may lose a paper due to weak merchant support. The Justin Tribune defends the paper as essential to town life and cautions business leaders not to let the News die, noting they may regret it once the well runs dry.
The Tribune records a heated argument over whether current cold fits the coldest spell since the 1899 blizzard. It cites memories of a 3 degree below zero low in February 1904 or 1905 and a January 1912 blizzard, inviting readers to confirm which winter ranks as the harshest.
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In Cleburne a Johnson County group of prominent Democrats endorsed Judge William F. Ramsey for Governor of Texas. The petition praises his life from frontier schools to Trinity University, his public service on the Court of Criminal Appeals, his advocacy of education and reform, and his stance on prohibition and campaign finance limits. The committee urges party unity to back Ramsey’s nomination and administration.
A quiet dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Curtis marked the 46th wedding anniversary in Denton. Attendees included Dr Odell Mrs Woodward M P Kelly Mrs Nichols and children Artis Curtis Miss Villa Curtis and Lloyd Odell. Mrs Woodward and Mrs Curtis were girlhood friends and Mrs Woodward’s father officiated their marriage.
Denton reader L. T. Fowlkes reports back pain and kidney soreness improved by Dean's Kidney Pills. Testimony recalls February 1965 statements praising the tonic with renewed endorsement. Sold by all dealers for 69 cents. Foster–Milburn Co. of Buffalo is U S sole agent.
A simple folk tale explains why robins have red breasts. Children hear that a robin tried to help Christ at the cross, pulling thorns from his head and getting stained by blood, a mark of mercy that endures in every robin and endears the bird to people.
The House Judiciary committee reports the Randell anti graft bill favorably. Detroit referendum on street car fare fails. B H Young acquitted in Galveston on bank fund misuse. Standard Oil fined 55000 for rate concessions. Richeson in dying condition awaiting execution for murder. US violence deaths reach 48606 in 1910 per Census Mortality bulletin. Senator Culberson seeks National campaign expenditure inquiry.
The text alleges sweeping corruption charges against Republican committees for 1904 1908 and accuses use of ambassadorial posts as rewards for contributions. It also claims Roosevelt condoned money in parties and mentions unrelated local notes about Alamo coffee poultry orders and a store promotion.
A note invites readers to enjoy a ride in a turn-out behind a stylish gentle horse or team. The advertisement emphasizes quality and solicits business for a preferred carriage experience.
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