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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle invites readers to report any erroneous reflections on character, reputation, or standing for correction by the publishers.
The passage mentions The Roosevelt as a proposed name for a St. Louis apartment house inviting families with children. It also discusses Texas governors, a Bells resident preparing for office, boll weevil pest lessons from South Texas farmers, and quotes Senator Gore on pulp and paper tariff amid broader tariff debates.
The Commoner notes Governor Douglas argues hides tariffs do not raise cattle prices and questions the link. It cites Texas papers urging iron ore tariffs on the free list while a shoe maker backs free hides, suggesting manufacturers seek benefits over consumers, with Fort Worth records.
The Record critiques Mr. Douglas and others for supporting tariffs on hides while questioning altruism toward tariffs on iron ore lumber pulp and print paper. It notes packers gain from hides tariffs and Douglas would remove the shoe tariff if hides are scrapped to show free labor’s resilience. Texas leaders tout a 15 percent duty on hides as a victory.
The Record and Chronicle notes Wichita Falls supports one paper but will not join a second daily soon. The Times invites a new daily, joking that the water is fine yet cautioning the town may face a deep pond and a long stretch before reaching two papers.
A short political note advocates progress for local infrastructure urging residents to vote for good roads, attributed to Waxahachie Light.
The Terrell Transcript and Beaumont Enterprise urge improving Kaufman County roads to benefit schoolchildren. They argue good roads support better education and safer travel for students and families.
A Fort Worth Star Telegram item argues for a good roads tax to aid farmers. It asserts better highways ease market access, speed progress, and deliver material blessings despite initial hardship. The piece frames road investment as essential to growth for the county.
The Star editorial notes that after a period of good roads, people have grown accustomed to the improvement. It urges making permanent road construction a priority while conditions remain favorable to ensure lasting infrastructure.
In Travis County a fragment from the Austin States mentions prompt service, but the readable text is partial and unclear, with missing dates or actions. The exact notice or event remains indeterminate from the available OCR snippet.
Across Texas precincts cities and counties vote on bond issues to fund road building. The Larkin road law fuels the revival and demand for durable, permanent highways as reported by the Cleburne Enterprise.
An advertisement touts Simmons Liver Purifier promising full relief and satisfaction. It is offered in timber boxes at 250 per box with a claim that it removes liver trouble.
Citizens must pay water light and power rents by July 10 1909 at the Water and Light Department office in City Hall. Superintendent H C Storrir signs the notice.
Texas railroad veteran Captain John Bacon discusses the Santa Fe cut off location from Texico to Coleman and its likely implications. He cites industry leaders, notes long standing plans, cost saving aims, and potential future air-line extensions while defending the current route as efficient and legally supported.
Cure claims promote Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe remedy for colds headache constipation malaria and insomnia. The ad asserts peaceful sleep with no distress and lists a price of 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Denton residents plan Trades Day exhibits to showcase products and livestock while barred from competition. A leading critic of a public road bond contemplates Denton County losing ground if surrounding counties gain good roads, urging road construction funded by taxation within Denton County.
A gentleman from Cottle County proposes trading his land for Denton County property and relocating. Officials advised that Denton land would not be given in trade and suggested selling his land at its assessed high value and then buying in Denton.
A plea urges citizens to support and advise on securing an experimental station. It notes an experimental farm in Denton county alongside local schools, suggesting the state would gain many helpful educational institutions mutually benefiting each other.
Local note from Rugless by L. S. Napier claims ten years of torture from piles ended after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Advertises it as infallible for piles burns scalds cuts boils fever sores eczema salt rheum corns. 25c guaranteed by J. F. Raley & Co.
Rev. Geo. C. Rankin in Dallas declares a higher calling than the Texas governorship, calling reports of gubernatorial aspirations “rot” and declining further comment about the matter.
Mrs W L Gilpatrick of Danforth Me reports that since using Electric Bitters her mother over 70 has grown younger. She suffered 20 years from dyspepsia and sleeplessness. doctors gave her up until the tonic revived her health and vitality. Only 50c at J F Ra.
A New York dispatch reports Paul A Henry Greenwall sold the Greenwall circuit serving the Southwest to Sidney Weis. Mitchell Greenwall of Fort Worth says the deal should affect only Houston and Galveston, while Greenwalls keep control of Fort Worth and New Orleans operations.
Advertises Cheatham’s Laxative Tablets as a convenient pocket remedy for biliousness and stomach discomfort. Claims no bag effect, notes 10 spoon dose, priced 25¢ per box and marketed by Geo Westlake.
Frank Blake, an elderly Sherman resident, was found dying in his yard yesterday afternoon and died this morning from natural causes. Police and authorities listed no foul play.
An advertisement urges people with kidney or bladder symptoms to take Foley's Kidney Remedy to stop pain correct irregularities and protect against Bright's disease. It claims the product builds up the organs and cautions not to ignore early signs. Garrisor & Kimmins.
Will Rollins, a waiter at Scheurn dyers park, has been missing since Monday night. Authorities and volunteers search Hot Wells and the river for his body as his father travels from Lake Charles, Louisiana to assist.
An ad from Garrison and Kimmins promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a remedy for stomach and liver troubles and habitual constipation. It claims the product sweetens the stomach and breath, gently stimulates the liver, and regulates the bowels, asserting superiority to pills and ordinary laxatives.
R E Doris announces he will be in Denton on the first Monday in July representing the Fort Worth Horse and Mule Company to buy mules. Also mentions Man and His Mate 50c at Curt's Drug Store.
Sinclair cornered in a Medicine Bend snow storm vows caution while Earnhardt and Whispering Smith plot a trap. Smith and two others chase Sinclair through the Mission foothills to the Cache as Dicksie Dunning awaits news of the showdown.
At dawn Scott and Wickwire ride the Fence river road and meet at a bridge to plan a follow up. The daybreak description notes a clear sky and blue ranges after a sweeping storm, setting the scene for their pursuit.
H. F. Schweer & Co announces agents for fire and cyclone insurance and invites businesses to consider their offerings. They emphasize representing strong companies and soliciting a share of local business.
Dicksie searches for aid to aid Whispering Smith as he confronts a gang after the Tower W money. Kennedy Scott Wickwire and allies pursue suspects while Sinclair schemes to reach Williams Cache before sunset. A tense reunion on a sunlit porch leads to plans, threats, and a plea to protect a young orphan.
In a Swiss cave scientists uncovered bones of ancient humans dating back 100000 years. Modern danger comes from disease says A W Brown of Alexander Maine who credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving his life from a severe lung ailment and stubborn cough. The medicine is promoted as a cure for sore lungs colds and pneumonia with trial bottles offered.
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