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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle lists weekly subscription rates and notes a general public notice policy. It states corrections will be made if any individual or corporation is defamed and brought to the publishers' attention.
A scrambled dispatch links roose veltian revolution talk with canal hopes in Latin America and a Chilean backed by British capital gaining a franchise. Chicago police raid a Chinese mission while Denver road touts Colorado travel, and Coxey reemerges as a tariff advocate after years as a populist.
Gainesville voters passed the issue 681 to 196 amid rural support and city loss. The piece notes Gainesville pays most taxes yet gains no city funds from the road project, arguing road quality benefits farmers and town alike.
Back Talk notes Tom Wells, after a long quiet spell, may seek the Texas governorship next year. He gained entry to the legislature from Grayson county by touring the county on foot and canvassing for votes. Observers doubt the walking campaign suits the governor’s race, yet his confidence in winning and governing remains unabated. Newspapers should cover each prospective candidate as they emerge.
Gainesville voters supported a road bond by a 727 to 260 tally in Precinct 1, endorsing 1060 in permanent roads. The Hesperian notes the result will boost county prosperity and lead to widespread good roads across the area.
L. 5. Napier of Rugless Kentucky describes ten years of pain from piles and how Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him after doctors failed. The ad touts the salve as infallible for piles burns scalds cuts boils fever sores eczema and salt rheum and notes a 25 cent price and guarantee by J. F. Raley & Co.
New York reports seven Chinese men are suspected of knowing details of Elsie Sigel's murder and the disposal of her body. Only Chung Sin is in custody as investigators follow leads from the trunk containing the victim.
New York police reveal Leon Ling aimed to bury Elsie Sigel under a Harlem laundry cellar floor after choking her. The floor was torn up but a rock bed blocked burial. investigators think Ling then moved the body by taxi to Newark to dispose of it. The discovery shifts the case from floor burial to possible Newark disposal.
Scientists report bones of ancient men 100000 years old unearthed in a Swiss cave. The article notes modern dangers from disease as emphasized by A W Brown of Alexander Maine who credits Dr Kings New Discovery for relief from severe lung trouble and cough. The medicine priced 50 cents to 1 dollar with trial bottle offered.
Tulsa July 1 Warrants issued against 1500 Tulsa County residents for failure to pay delinquent taxes Sheriff Newblock began serving warrants today. Also mentions tonic advertisement for Capuchine headache relief and pineapple sherbet at Curtis' Fountain.
Local ad touts Cheatham's Laxative Tablets as a fine remedy for chills malaria and biliousness. Claims no bag effects unlike quinine and notes pocket portability with no spoon required. Priced at 25 cents per box from Geo Westlake.
An old style advertisement touts Simmon’s Liver Purifier as a remedy for liver trouble promising full duty and satisfaction. It claims the product comes in tin boxes priced at 25 cents per box and urges immediate purchase.
The Chamber of Commerce will publish a list of its members to show who supports the town. Denton children plan a Trades Day Shetland pony parade for visitors and urge boys and girls with ponies to join, with details at the Chamber or Willie Williams.
Special agent Squire W. W. Baxter reports five year cotton production ending 1908 shows Denton County producing more cotton than any year since 1905. The data lists yearly figures though OCR errors obscure some figures.
Memphis Tennessee July 1 A preliminary legal clash tests the state prohibition law with a restraining order delaying enforcement. Stockholders of a local brewing company seek to block the act as unconstitutional while the case may escalate to federal courts and potentially the U S Supreme Court.
In a tense scene at Sinclair’s office, Murray Sinclair declares he will ride into Medicine Bend to face the men who have harassed him. He plans to warn a rival and give his wife a chance to choose between loyalty and a square deal as Dicksie races to telephone Medicine Bend for help.
Dicksie Dunning races through a storm to Medicine Bend after accusing Sinclair of intending to kill his wife. Lance Dunning objects, she asserts independence, and a violent drive ends with her collapse before Whispering Smith’s door where Sin clair seeks his wife.
Inquiries about Denton county surge during July as crops are laid by and many prospectors arrive. Though interests are not yet organized to aid homeseekers, some will locate in Denton county. The improved courthouse yard and fence reflect the Chamber of Commerce efforts before the county commissioners.
Officials confirm the railroad line from Center to Krum is under review and active steps are planned to secure the route if feasible, with ongoing assessments of right of way and funding.
Advert shows Hicks Capucline as a liquid remedy for feverishness and aching from colds or heat. Available in 10 25 and 50 cent sizes at drug stores.
Marion awakens in a feverish scene as Dicksie’s horse arrives riderless and Dickie suffers. Dr Earnhardt treats him while Dicksie’s secretive tale unfolds. Sinclair confronts Barnhardt in a snowbound shop, under an arc light, amid rising tension.
Advertisement promoting Dr King’s New Life Pills by J F Railey & Co. claims the product cleanses the system. It asserts the pills cure colds headaches constipation malaria and do not distress or inconvenience users.
Lewisville notes list Miss Louise Milliken and many locals visiting relatives in Dallas Temple Oklahoma and Denton. Residents from Wichita Falls Tulsa Richardson Denton Oak Cliff Quanah Ardmore and Waco visit or host friends and family across the area.
The advertisement claims infantile eczema and other skin diseases in children are easily cured by a compound of oil of wintergreen thymol and glycerine as in a D D D Prescription. A testimonial from Rev. Lewis Steeler of Weatherly Pennsylvania says his baby boy recovered after using three and a half bottles and has had no relapse.
The paper is issued Thursdays and reaches farmers with store stories. Place ads Tuesday for best attention and Wednesday night farms close. The weekly publication offers low rates and broad circulation among Denton’s buying public in a rural trade area.
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