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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1909
Page
2
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January 27 1909 excerpt notes Shakespeare quotes and calendar tidbits while detailing a dispute between the Waters-Pierce Oil officials and Attorney General Davidson. It also mentions Governor Haskell deploying officers to seize Hearst's agent papers in a libel defense context and questions state powers over opposing litigants.
The Houston Post editorially says Attorney General Davidson deserves little credit for the court victory against Waters-Pierce Oil and credits a private law firm instead. It criticizes the present AG as lacking merit but concedes he may mature and become a fair, second rate lawyer, not an idiot.
The McClure's excerpt presents Dr Henry Smith Williams arguing for balanced liquor policy over strict bans. He highlights youth susceptibility, citing Bellevue Hospital data and noting that many begin drinking before adulthood. The piece also discusses Sweden’s public sale model aimed at removing private profits to fund public utilities.
The article cites a half century of Sweden’s policy reducing distilleries from over twenty three thousand to 32 and cutting saloons from 1836 to 1897, with per capita spirit use dropping from 22 to 7.2 liters. It argues local option plus profit incentives for selling soft drinks could replace US approaches.
A Pennsylvania clergyman long serving a country parish is accidentally struck by a lawyer in a passing carriage. The lawyer apologizes and learns the clergyman’s name, exclaiming that they have been seeking him for 14 years because his aunt left him a legacy.
A Baltimore man scolds his six year old Harry with a thorough recounting of misdeeds. The boy, listening intently, praises the father to his mother, saying Ma isn’t Pa interesting. The anecdote is attributed to Harper’s Monthly.
Advertisement claims Sit mons cough syrup heals throat and lung inflammation and provides rest and peaceful sleep even at night. It promotes ease of coughing and a quiet night.
Dr. B B Pettit formerly of Hugo and longtime Sherman resident perished in the Southern hotel fire in Fort Worth. A 32nd degree Mason with ties to South McAlester, Pettit’s nephew H W Brewer of Denison traveled to Fort Worth.
Taxpayers are asked to pay the 1909 street tax to B H Deavenport at the Denton County National Bank from now until February 1 1909 for 3 dollars. After February 1 the tax increases to 5 dollars. Treas B H Deavenport respectfully.
Capudine marketed as a liquid remedy by Sola sold by druggists claims to cure headaches including nervous and travel headaches stomach trouble and female complaints with immediate effects. Advert appears in a historical newspaper ad.
In Denton the local Want ads appear in the Record and Chronicia with many readers. Readers rely on classified listings for quick trades and opportunities. The notices reflect active participation by residents seeking goods services and jobs.
Witnesses arrived from North Texas to testify before the Federal grand jury in Muskogee Oklahoma as four indictments against prominent Oklahomans are reported. The gathering sparks excitement and rumors of violence amid reports M L Mott faces possible assassination danger.
A Washington man recalls his brother’s struggle with consumption and credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a full recovery after six bottles. The ad claims quick relief for lungs coughs and bronchial diseases and offers a trial bottle free with guarantee.
In McKinney Texas on January 27 judge Pearson set Louis Coffman’s bond at 10000 in the habeas corpus case charging him with killing his wife near Elissa on January 4. Coffman’s attorneys gave notice of appeal for a bond reduction. This bond is the largest ever in Collin county.
In a Western court a divorce was granted on grounds of ill temper and bad breath. The ad pitches Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for constipation and related ailments causing the temper and other health issues. 25c at J. F. Raley & Co.
The second venire of 500 talesmen at Nashville is exhausted as prosecutors seek jurors to try Col Duncan Cooper Robin Cooper and J D Sharp for Senator Carmack’s murder. Only nine jurors have been selected. The judge orders 530 more names summoned.
The body of a man believed to be B. Senez, a Mexican, was recovered from the Bayou. He was well dressed and appeared in good condition, with a broken neck suggesting he was thrown or jumped from the bridge.
Representative Rainey of Illinois demanded an investigation of the Panama Canal Zone purchase in a speech denouncing William Nelson Cromwell Roger Farnham Charles Taft and others as parties to a railroad proposition that would rob Panama and indirectly the U S treasury. He urged public exposure of the affair and criticized Cromwell in strong terms.
Denton Texas resident W. C. Orr reports relief from backache and urinary trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad urges others to try the remedy, notes price of 50 cents and sale through all dealers, with Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents.
The Lufkin Land and Lumber company, after losing a tax suit in the San Augustine district court over 15,300 dollars tax on 60,000 acres of timber land, announced it will seek relief in the Court of Civil Appeals.
An advertisement touts Diapepsin as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia claiming it digests all foods when the stomach cannot. It asserts meals taste better and discomfort, gas, heartburn, and other symptoms vanish with regular use, even without laxatives. A 50 cent bottle is recommended.
A local advertisement lists Pape's Diapepsin for sale by merchant O M Curtis. The notice invites readers to inquire about the product and purchase options.
An ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package from Garrison & Kimmins cures la grippe coughs that may develop into pneumonia overnight. The text warns to take only Foley's Honey and Tar to heal inflamed lines and avert danger.
An advertisement from C. M. Curtis promotes cigars and tobacco in Denton claiming the best cigar ever sold for five cents and better than many sold for a dime. It urges readers to try one today.
Fort Worth Texas January 27 reports say H Clay Pierce may buy the Texas Midland but ER H R Green president denies the road will be sold to Pierce.
You should take Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney or bladder trouble to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. The product corrects irregularities and claims to cure kidney and bladder disorders. Garrison and Kentucky?
Mrs. Z B Goforth of 2119 Holly Street Kansas City reports after using a sample bottle and two 26 cent bottles Hunt's Lightning Oil she is almost well of catarrh and says it stops her headaches and is the best medicine she has seen. She adds she cannot keep house without it.
Denton based feed product marketed as the best stock feed on the market offers 100-pound sacks. It can be mixed with other feedstuffs or fed alone and promises savings on feed bills. Available for sale by grocers and feed stores.
Citizens of Eddy in Mc Lennan County hear a rumor that the Katy railroad plans moving its division headquarters from Hillsboro to Eddy. Real estate prices soar as residents react to the possible shift.
Dallas January 27 report that the bold weevil’s day may be ending as Federal entomologists reveal cultivation of at least forty parasite species to feed on the pest. Many weevils were killed by recent freezing temperatures.
A Tulsa Oklahoma advertisement invites readers with dandruff itchy scalp or hair loss to write Cu-Cura Co. for a large free bottle of Cu-Cura Crude Oil Hair and Scalp Tonic.
Austin Texas January 27 potential big explosion expected as resolution to probe the text book board. speculation over committee picks, notably Fitzhugh Hill of Denton, and a charged political climate. Outlook suggests the 2 cent fare will fail as rail losses from floods deter any immediate revenue cuts for years.
Capudine advertised as a remedy for headaches and nervous tension. It promises to clear the head and calm nerves, suggesting use after a night out and recommending it for business readiness. Available at drug stores.
Washington January 27 Senator Culberson's resolution to investigate the merger of the Tennessee Coal and Iron company with the Steel trust during the 1907 panic is to be referred to the committee appointed under the resolution. It is believed Culberson holds important information and the forthcoming evidence could embarrass Roosevelt.
An advertisement extols Hyomei as a balsam for catarrh asthma and hay fever. The inhaler delivers eucalyptus air to the mucous membranes and claims quick germ killing. O M Curtis offers a $1 outfit with money back guarantee citing Mrs A Cutler of Battle Creek Michigan in 1908.
An indignation meeting to protest the legislature’s refusal to submit the prohibition question was scheduled for Saturday afternoon in Greenville Texas. Signed by every minister most of the lawyers and a large number of representative citizens the call reflects local frustration over the issue.
A Union Pacific wreck near Dana in Wyoming left two dead and twenty injured. The collision occurred about 150 miles west of Cheyenne on January 27.
An old advertisement touts Hunt's Cure as specially made for itching skin diseases. It claims instant relief and prompt cure with an absolute guarantee.
In a lakeside scene a lone canoe bearing green and gold lamps glides through a holiday procession. Helen Holbrook paddles kneeling in Indian fashion under a guiding star, captivating onlookers before vanishing toward Glenarm pier. The narrator notes Miss Pat’s relief and resolves to confront Helen’s aunt.
Donovan recalls peaceful days with Helen Holbrook as Gillespie entertains a village crowd with a dog act on a soap box. Gillespie then signals an intent to speak, hinting at underlying tension and possible plans beyond the spectacle.
In Franklin Louisiana, IL Swann endorses Hunt's Gu Gas as the best proven treatment for skin troubles including eczema and ringworm. He notes it cures itching instantly and has held its place for many years amid attempts to find surer remedies.
The Denton Trust Company announces notary services available to clients. Details include streamlined in-person and remote notarization options, with standard authentication and acknowledged document handling.
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