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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1912

Page

2

Record and Chronicle Ad Rates and Notices from Denton

Public notice from the Record and Chronicle Company in Denton Texas outlines subscription rates and publication details. It includes editor contact, Associated Press affiliation, mail dates, and a general guarantee to correct erroneous reflections upon notification.

The Record and Chronicle Company Ebdwards R J, Edwards Business Associated Press Telephones Record Chinics

Local political slate filed for county and city offices

The listing names candidates for County Assessor Frank Tobin and others including Treasurer D. M. Reeve, Sheriff W. Orr, County Clerk H. R. Wilson, and District Clerk S. T. Higgins. City announcements show mayor Sevett and Aldermen for Wards 1 3 and 4 with candidates Fowler Mitchell Robinson.

Saving the Baby from Overfeeding in Warm Weather

Advice stresses less food in heat, proper hydration with water sweetened by milk sugar, and six feedings in 24 hours. Emphasizes vitality, cleanliness of milk and bottle, regular bathing, and avoiding indoor air to prevent bacterial invasion and digestion issues.

Paving Progress and Denton Arcs Lighting Plan

Daytime passers through notice fresh paving on East Hickory and a promising business district. Night views are hampered by lack of arc lighting though a power station upgrade will fix current delays. The square paving completion drew little attention despite long agitation and a few holdouts delaying celebration.

East Hickory Denton

Denton city government urged to adopt a three or four member commission

An editorial argues for a commission form of government in Denton with three or four members. It contends the change would streamline administration, save salaries, and improve city services, noting paving projects as evidence of progress and urging voter support for a special charter over the current general charter. The piece stresses full-time focus on city departments and better long term governance.

Denton

Editor Hamilton Buys Old M. Jacobsen Home

The Lewisville Enterprise editor Hamilton purchases the M. Jacobsen residence, indicating profitable operations. The Pilot Point Post-Signal ponders the fate of the McKinney Gainesville interurban line, once planned to run through Pilot Point and Tioga, now seemingly vanished toward the Denton Dallas route.

Pilot Point McKinney-Gainesville Pilot Pont and Tioga Denton-Dallas

Crescendo and club meetings in Crescendo and Pilot Pont

The Post Signal reports weekly Crescendo and XIX Century club meetings in Sanger and nearby towns. Pilot Point forms a Boy Scout branch led by Dr W H Hawley, praised for teaching boys to be self reliant and helpful, with aims of character and service.

Sanger Pilot Pont Boy Scout Movement W. H. Hawley

Concrete walks mark civic progress in Denton towns

An editorial urges early start on building concrete walks and supports an ordinance regulating walk construction to protect property owners and contractors. Denton is praised for pursuing quality sidewalks to boost town appeal, even as a smaller city. The note ends with a restaurant promotion unrelated to the main item.

Record and Chronicle Denton Fort Worth

Wolter Executed for 1910 Grate Fire Murder

Albert Wolter was electrocuted in Ossining New York for the murder of 15 year old Ruth Wheeler in a New York City grate fire case on March 24 1910. He claimed innocence in a final statement asserting God witness to his innocence.

Associated Press Dispatch Ossining N. Y Albert Wolter Ruth Wheeler New York City Wolter

County Trustees Election Questions Stir Local Officials

Judge Hoskins leads a debate over how county trustees are elected with conflicting state provisions. A special bulletin due February 15 will seek guidance from State Superintendent Brasley and the Attorney General. Unclear points include election timing, precinct-based voting, and whether five members align with Commissioners' districts.

Hoskins Brasley

Michel Dropped From Louisiana Governor Primary

The Louisiana gubernatorial second primary became unnecessary after John T. Michel withdrew. Judge L. E. Hall, backed by the Good Government League, became the nominee. The Senatorial race will feature Gov Sanders and Rep Broussard in a second primary.

Louisiana John T. Michel L. E. Hall The Good Government League Guv. Sanders Broussard

Den ton Pastors Report Total Additions to Churches

In a Den ton Pastors association meeting the total additions to churches to date were reported at 291. Rev Boyd stated reclamations feature among the figure with many joining local churches or those back home. Ninety six members were reclaimed and many others are expected to join in coming Sundays.

Denton Pastors’ Association Adair Record and Chronicle Boyd

Weather forecast shows rain then cold wave hitting east later

The Weather Bureau predicts rain first of the week in the East with normal temperatures in the present disturbance moving to the West and Middle West. A general disturbance is due in the far West Tuesday or Wednesday bringing snow to the north and rain to the southern states.

Middle West Weather Bureau Far West

Clark in fight to finish for Missouri delegation

Champ Clark declares he will fight to finish for a straight Missouri delegation with himself on the ticket and will not join with Jos. W. Folk or any other presidential aspirant. He insists he stands alone and refuses calls for a divided delegation.

The Record Keeps Readers Updated After Supper

A lively note invites subscribers to read the paper after supper and stay posted on current events. It promises up-to-date social and community news and encourages placing orders by phone.

Socill

Fort Worth hosts National Feeders and Breeders Show

The 1912 Fort Worth Fat Stock Show runs March 18 to 23, featuring purebred cattle from top breeders and many entries from Texas and Oklahoma. The exhibit promises a grand display of standard beef breeds, blue ribbons, and improved feeding efficiency attracting all ages and interests.

Pathological display at Fort Worth show educates on diseased meats

At the National Feeders and Breeders Show in Fort Worth March 18 23 1912 a Pathological display will be shown by Dr A D Melvin and Dr R F Eagle. The exhibit features a large refrigerator with diseased meat samples and lectures by Washington scientists to show federal inspections and preventing disease in meat producing and dairy animals. No charge for lectures or display.

Fort Worth Coliseum A. D. Melvin United States Bureau of Animal Industry Washington R. F. Eagle Department United States Southwest

Poultry Show to Open at Fat Stock Grounds March 18 1912

Fort Worth ex ecutive committee arranged for an attractive 36 by 60 foot exhibition building on the Fat Stock Show grounds for the annual Poultry Show. The event runs March 18 to 23 in connection with the National Breeders Show with about 2000 birds from Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas Missouri Illinois Indiana Arizona New Jersey New York Maine and other southern states. M C Allison secretary W J Newcomb and L Malone lead a large committee overseeing prizes and classes, promising the largest poultry exhibit ever seen in the southwest.

Fort Worth Poultry and Pigeon Association Fort Worth M. C. Allison W. J. Newcomb L. Malone

Record and Chronicle Classified Preview Teases Listings

The next issue promises a full classified section with diverse listings. Readers are urged to check the Record and Chronicle for potential ads including jobs housing and items for sale.

The Record Chronicle Classified

Dolomites Highway Opens Linking Italy and Bavaria

In May 1910 a new highway through the Dolomites from Botzen to Toblach opened, described as a miracle of engineering and a link between Italy’s Lake district and Bavaria. The route offers splendid scenery, with Botzen and Toblach as entry gates to the dramatic mountains, and notes a short cut to Vigo di Fassa closed to motor traffic.

Dolomites Botzen Toblach Lake District Italy Bavaria Milan Venice Munich Harper’s Weekly Heinrich Kunter Brenner Pass Vigo di Fassa Eggen- Thal Karer See

Muzzling Roosters Prompts City Ordinance Talk

Los Angeles considers a law barring roosters from crowing between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. The city attorney weighs options including muzzle bans or throat operations while acknowledging enforcement challenges. Residents complain of sleepless nights caused by nocturnal crowing.

Library boasts nearly three thousand volumes in stock

Mrs. Lotto Munn notes the library now holds over 2 990 volumes and Mrs. Oldcastle remarks not all can be read though most will be. A careful selection ensures gift tops on nearly all items. The Port Worth event plans special programs for West Texas Day North Texas and Oklahoma Day with entertainment and education for excursion days.

F. Sily Port Wori Terch West Texas Texas Oklahoma Texas Cattle Raisers Association Texas Woys

Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Ad Warns for New Stomach

An advertisement cites a millionaire's stomach illness to warn readers about dyspepsia and promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets from the Rexall Store. It claims the remedy restores gastric power and offers a money back guarantee with three sizes priced at 25 cents, 50 cents, and 1 dollar.

Rexall O. M. Curtis

Farmers' Gin Co Announces Weeklong Cotton Trading

The Farmers' Gin Co., managed by W. J. Hamilton, urges patrons to bring cotton next week to sell at the highest market price, announcing ongoing operations and inviting seller participation.

Roe Farmers’ Gin Farmers’ Gin Co W. J. Hamilton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Act of Congress F. E D. M. Reeve J. G. Guy Ww. F Dad) Egan H. VY Virgil) Hennen AM Hawkins T. Button W. C. Orr W. S. Fry N. C. Batis H. R. Wilson J. J. McCook W. EB. Durbin S. T. Higgins Justice William McCormick Will Ewan Tom Stover P. J Sevett F. Bates R. M. Mitchell T. A. Robinson C. B. Fowler Allen West Hickory East Oak North Elm South Elm IDFAL Michell Ileal Restaurant Cattle Department Los Angeles Genevieve Dalrymple East Seventh Street Andrews John W. Sheuk City of Los Angel S Angeles Tribune Sores. Fing, Sons Trust Ertebank Sir Walter Randpa Jack Evelyn Grandpa Daddy Walter Raleigh England Elizabeth Walter London Queen's Palace Virginia Coanoke Sir Walter Raleigh America Hoyt South Side
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