This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 32 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1909
Page
2
The notice provides weather and period subscription prices for eight months and a year, all by mail in advance. It also states a policy to correct erroneous reflections about any firm individual or corporation appearing in the Record Chronicle upon being brought to the publishers' attention.
The Record and Chronicle explain the difficulty of accurately reporting rain when conditions vary within blocks. A heavy downpour in Denton contrasted with light or no rain a mile away shows why daily reports misstate conditions. The paper notes its effort to verify rainfall cost between two and six dollars per report, yet errors persist.
The Dallas Times Herald notes Trinity navigation delays while the river runs about 200 feet wide and forty feet deep. A growing list confirms who will not run for governor next year. Denton County backs Campbell as best Texas governor, or Jim Hogg in comparison. Officials are urged to inform Dallas fair organizers. Four deaths and 46 injuries in Fourth of July celebrations, with improved safety than last year’s 163 dead and 5,460 maimed.
Fort Worth Record asks why Missouri and Mississippi officers receive service on the Standard Oil case while Texas AG cannot obtain a subpoena in a long running Texas anti trust matter. The note hints eroding trust erers prefer Texas service after past Texas experience.
An old advertisement proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy that stops chronic coughs and aids the constitution. It claims to soothe and strengthen the body, helping with bronchitis asthma hay fever and throat troubles, with Garrison & Kimmins listed.
Local business leaders volunteer auto rides for guests on a designated date. A wealthy citizen pledges funds for a Santa Fe rail connection to Denton, with an estimated $25,000 needed for right of way. Proponents argue the project could boost property values by about a quarter million dollars once operation begins.
A businessman attracted by advertising seeks a dairying site and is told Denton provides the ideal location with premier school facilities. The piece notes Denton County could be second to none in the South for dairying with a modern creamery and growing demand, ensuring no overproduction risk.
Statistics show poultry and poultry products were the county's third largest 1908 revenue. The Denton County Poultry Association has stimulated growers and improved breeds. A fall poultry show in Denton aims to increase production and county wealth with support from all.
Widespread inquiries from townspeople about Trades Day exhibits show public spirit. Officials urge even larger displays to foster civic pride as the boy and future generations grow, promising a lively citizenship in Denton.
The Chamber reports promises from two school faculties to consider Denton as a site. Denton offered encouragement and mailed preliminaries. Despite arranging several dates for personal visits, none appeared. The group remains open to another school proposal and warns most propositions lack merit.
An old advertisement touts Cheatham's Laxative Tablets as a convenient remedy for chills malaria and biliousness. The copy claims no bad effects and mentions quinine with the product, noting it can be carried easily and is ideal for travel. Sold for 26 cents per bottle at Westlake.
Notice to consumers that all water light and power rents are due and payable on or before July 16 1909 at the Water and Light Department office in City Hall. Superintendent H C Storrie signs the notice.
The Masonic Widows and Orphans Home held its sixth commencement with six graduates and two from the lower class receiving diplomas. Mr Tyler praised character building and urged graduates to apply moral lessons, while kindergartners entertained and a barbecue followed. More grades will raise the program toward high school level as student numbers thin for vacation.
An advertisement promotes Simmon's Liver Purifier in tin boxes priced at 25 cents per box claiming to restore liver health and relieve trouble, promising complete satisfaction and full vitality.
Beaumont Texas July T Street cars run today after carmen resume work under an agreement with the traction company to submit seniority disputes to an arbitration board. The panel will determine which side violated the contract first.
A Victorian era style advertorial urges readers to use Perry Davis Painkiller for colds and Foley’s Kidney Remedy for kidney or bladder trouble. It notes price points of 35c and 50c for the Painkiller and promotes Curtis' Violet Water at 50c. The Wilson Hardware Company offers free plumbing estimates.
An old time advertisement promotes Mr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy that cleanses the system and cures colds headaches constipation malaria and other ailments, contrasting it with night riders who rob you of rest. Zacat J F Raley Co. is noted.
J H Tennis of 76 BE McKinney St Denton Texas suffered long with back pains and kidney weakness causing dizziness and eye spots. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from J F Raley Co he reports great relief and says he can work like years younger. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States and Canada.
A short note observes the rarity and value of keeping quiet about offerings and services. It suggests restraint in marketing, highlighting that discretion can become a distinctive daily habit in business and personal routines.
National Philadelphia 3 New York 1 Chicago 4 St. Louis 1 Boston 0 Brooklyn 2 Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati 0 American Philadelphia 3 New York 2 Chicago 5 St. Louis 4 Boston 3 2 Washington 2 0 Cleveland 6 Detroit 6 Southern Memphis 6 Little Rock 5 Nashville 5 Montgomery 0 New Orleans 8 Mobile 1 Atlanta 4 Birmingham 1
In Switzerland scientists uncover bones of a man who lived 100000 years ago. Modern readers note Dr King’s New Discovery cured a severe lung ailment in Alexander Me. The ad touts it as best for sore lungs colds stubborn coughs and pneumonia prevention with trial bottles offered.
The El Paso report estimates cattle losses in Northern Mexico from starvation and thirst due to a prolonged drought at two million dollars, the heaviest livestock loss in the country from one cause.
Mrs I I Thomas returns from Mineral Wells and others visit across Denton Garland Bowie and Dallas. Residents travel, guests stay with relatives, births announced, illness noted, and a community hay ride hosted by Rev Hursey with Junior League. Capudine ad closes page.
Schedule notes for Missouri Kansas and Texas lines show south bound trains No 3 713 No 281 Dallas pram No 1 3 10 p m No 208 6 58 p m and north bound trains No 206 9 37 a m No 2 chase chilies No 282 Dallas branch 4 25 p m Ville 9 55 p m No 714 Local 10 p m plus Texas and Pacific service listing 4 25 p m and 9 50 p m service times declared.
Paris reports Adam Blum burned his hand lighting a cigarette after dressing it with turpentine. The rest of the item promotes Electric Bitters with a testimonial from Mrs. W. L. Gilpatrick praising health benefits for dyspepsia and overall vitality. The ad claims cures for liver and kidney troubles, sleep, and appetite, selling at 50 cents.
Bartonville residents report visits from A C Wilkerson of near Justin and Cuvier Lipscomb of Denton. J H Casey and family travel to Hopkins county. B F Tisdale returns from Dallas. Mrs Walter Chambers tours Oklahoma. M Moore visits relatives near Temple Oklahoma. J A Broom J T Simmons C S Simmons and J R Degan attend first Monday at Denton.
Ola and True report a testimonial from Mrs. Eula Presland of Greerfield Tennessee praising Hunt's Cure for eczema ringworm and related itching skin troubles. She claims fifteen years of constant use and calls it peerless and a true friend, priced at 50 cents per box.
News from Garza Garza reports Mrs Aggerton and her son visited Denton on Wednesday. Miss Avis Calvert visited Miss Charisse Dickson in Denton. Bilas Avery spent a day in Denton last week. Mr Turberville of Thurber stayed with son C Turberville. M L Chandler and daughter Ella visited John Allen and family in Denton last week. John Avery traded his farm north of town for town property with Jas Robinson. Mrs T A McGalliard and daughters were in Denton Friday. Mrs Frank Ross is sick. John Avery is improving.
Rugless Ky resident L S Napier reports ten years of torture from piles before Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him. The advertisement claims infallible relief for piles burns scalds cuts boils fever sores eczema salt rheum and corns priced 25c and guaranteed by J P F Raley & Co.
Classified snippets request ten words six times at thirty cents each. The message asks for repeated ten word lines mirroring a Chronicle pay rate. It references a 30 cent price and 6 repeats.
The State of Texas issues a writ to Lou Reager to appear before the Denton County District Court on August 23 1909 to answer a petition by Robt Stephens concerning a contract to convey about 112 acres of land, payment terms of 400 dollars, rent value of 100 dollars per year, and requests foreclosure or cancellation of the contract with title and possession relief.
Want ads in Mecora and Chronicle bring prompt returns as nearly every home in Denton receives the Record and Chronicle, boosting classified circulation and reader response.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.