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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1912
Page
2
Publication information for the Record and Chronicle Denton Texas includes postage rates dates and policy on corrections. The notice dated January 27 1912 warns that erroneous reflections will be corrected upon notification to publishers.
The article lists county and city offices and candidates including F E Tobin and H V Hennen and notes editor’s critical stance on the Democratic Party. It discusses reactions to Guffey seating and contrasts with Bryan’s views, referencing Tom Taggart and Roger Sullivan and Pennsylvania and national committee members.
Dr. T J Allen notes the house fly is irritating and urges self defense. Eureka Springs Arkansas adopted a rule prohibiting exposure of food outside stores without mosquito netting. Households and grocers should adopt fly control practices and consider sticky fly paper as a safe control method.
Observers note Dallas plans a 30 story building while Waco lags with a 22 story affair. The piece reflects on Alex S Coke of Dallas about anti Wilson votes in Texas, favoring Taft over a wild card candidate and criticizing inexperienced nominees. It hints at shifting Democratic alignments and rising regional pride in Texas politics.
The Denton Record and Chronicle condemns prank callers who feed false items to papers. They recount a double wedding hoax that led to editors and the supposed grooms defending themselves, noting the danger of deliberate lies to a newsroom trusted for accuracy.
The excerpt argues hope mends idols and that money often exceeds affection. It notes two thirds of people must work to run the world and that serving on a rare committee is easier than giving money. It suggests stars feel distant but reaching up opens doors.
J. Donahue of South Haven Michigan, a Civil War captain and lighthouse keeper, reputedly averted wrecks but credits Electric Bitters for curing kidney trouble chills and improving sight. He says he is now feeling fine at seventy. The ad promotes Bitters for digestion and kidney issues, sold by J. F. Raley & Co. for 50 cents.
City street tax payment offer from RB. H Deavenport City Treasurer urges residents to pay in January to save 2 dollars, with a $3 rate from January 1 to February, rising to $5 afterward. Long & King Grocers signs off with a friendly closing.
The insurance firm of Jasper & Jasper is succeeded by W. T. Bailey & Co effective January 1. All accounts made or contracted since January 1 will be attended to by the new firm. The office remains Craddock building on the south side.
A compiled notice lists Sunday school times and worship services for Cumberland Preserveland Church of Christ Faith and Works First Presbyterian Central Presbyterian First Christian First M B church South Epworth league First Baptist and other local churches. It includes pastors, superintendents, class times, prayer meetings, and topics such as a series on Favorite Passages of Scripture and Young Men Who Conquer temptation.
The outline lists two minute talks led by A C Owsley with Rev M T Andrews and L Banks. It notes attendance efforts for J R Babcock of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce, plus winter food needs and a sale of canned goods. Also mentions a girl’s midnight ride to warn of a Catskills fire and a testimonial for King’s New Discovery. Hay and traction services are advertised in Denton.
Advertisement offers at home cure for piles using a new Tew absorption treatment. Claims immediate relief and permanent care with free trial samples and local references upon request. Readers urged to write to Mrs. M. Summers in Notre Dame Indiana.
Governor Volquitt appoints Sam Harbin editor of the Richardson Dallas county Echo to the board of regents at the College of Industrial Arts in Denton. The selection honors his loyalty to the party and his recognized talents across the region.
Austin January 27 The faculty committee on forensics selected debating teams from Saturday night winners. Hugh Potter of Gainesville and Douglas Tomlison of Hillsboro will argue against Missouri University on honorary degrees. Other debates cover Federal income tax versus Louisiana and Arkansas.
Classifieds in the Record and Chronicle hint at possible bargains and notices for residents. Readers are invited to scan listings for items for sale services jobs and public notices.
The Attorney General states that the board of examiners of city finances must be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the board of aldermen or city council. The board has no discretion to dispense with appointment, and its powers concern reconfirmation or rejection of mayoral appointments.
Farmers' Gin Co. invites patrons to bring cotton to the gin next week and promises the highest market price. No street buyer is offered, with W. J. Hamilton serving as manager.
A clipped OCR note promotes meal ticket savings at a local restaurant. It highlights value offers aimed at diners seeking lower prices and broader access to meals. The text mentions discount incentives and a simplified payment option.
A doctor visits a basement dwelling girl, praising her as a sunbeam who cheers the dull, and vows to cure her lame back so she can spread cheer to many. Her father envisions forming a sunbeam society among boys and girls to share her kindness.
Furred tongue bad taste indigestion and dull skin signal a torpid liver and clogged bowels. A Cascaret at night promises a thorough cleansing by morning and a 10 cent box keeps stomach liver and bowels regulated for months. Millions use them and children need gentle cleansing too.
A notice from G Elbert offers to buy poultry of any kind and invites sellers to contact him, stating he will come after them anywhere within the city limits.
A Rivesville reader shares that after three years of back and side pains and insomnia a doctor advised surgery. She credits Cardui with restoring her health and urges others to try it. The ad touts Cardui as a fifty year old remedy that relieves symptoms and treats the cause, with drumgist recommendations and a mail order booklet.
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