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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
2
Notices list county and city officials for election guidance and tax offices. Editorial discusses school insurance, exemptions for young voters, meat industry pricing claims, and promises future candidate columns. It lauds food safety oversight while criticizing executive interference with the Pure Food Law.
Dr Z J Allen argues acids and starches should not mix as digestion is hindered and poisons formed. He notes acids harm sugars less but when digestion benefits acids like apples on bilious states should be eaten alone, preferably in the morning with a lighter meal. He discourages fruit sauce at dinner with potatoes and white bread and endorses new canned apples or peach pie for invalids.
The article notes the seasonal shift to planting and gardening tasks with focus on vegetables and florals, signaling community activity in the new planting period.
Denton High students strive for top marks in higher education. The Democratic leaders’ view on Roosevelt is noted. No city poll tax in 1913 due to shift from taxing individuals to property and consumption. Pleasant weather spurs civic efforts like sidewalks and shade trees. mentions Ward school building insurance.
A Denton store promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for stomach derangement and indigestion. The ad promises a full refund if customers are not satisfied after reasonable use and cites three box sizes 26¢ 50¢ and 1.00. OM Curtis sells them at The Rexall Store.
City street tax due in January offers a saving of two dollars. A payment of three dollars is required between January 1 and February 1, increasing to five dollars after that. The notice appears under the city treasurer’s office.
A pair of daisies on a garden path discuss Katykin's watering. They note a riverlike air in their area and praise Katykin's method for keeping the geraniums moist.
A murder case resulted in a life sentence as testimony from Sheriff Orr and former County Attorney Mays of Denton county was admitted after their readings from stenographers notes. The article notes criminal proceedings and references winter food needs as part of the broader discussion.
O. M. Curtis' and druggists offer Parisian Sage with a money back guarantee. Claims include banishing dandruff stopping hair loss and ending scalp itch. Testimonials cite relief from itch and scalp issues. 50 cents.
Normal College closes term exams with students relieved. Alumni and visiting teachers include F. H. Alexander, a 1908 graduate now teaching in Dallas, and Mrs. M H Gray of Cleburne. Zula Dunn returns after illness. W. H. Warren finds a purse on Oak street containing diamonds, belonging to Mrs. Moot. Turner Art exhibit opens 2:30 to 6 p.m. with 10 cent admission to fund pictures for the college.
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