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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1909
Page
2
Public notice from Penton Texas dated July 17 1909 states the Record and Chronicle will correct any erroneous reflection upon individuals or corporations upon being brought to the publishers attention.
The piece praises Congress and the President for a $25000 traveling expense appropriation to visit Texas. It reports the Santa Fe Texico Coleman cutoff progress, notes flood impacts in various states, and lauds the Denton county area for flood safety. It mentions editorials from the Waco Times-Herald and anti trust talks in Oklahoma, plus a Trades Day date change and growing county exhibits.
The Interstate Commerce Commission faces strong opposition from influential men over highway express methods. Critics argue monopolies have heavy Congressional representation and rates are set on the principle of what I will bear. Further efforts to change rates are expected to trigger fierce resistance.
The article notes a man paying eight dollars in town taxes while his three children attend public school with tuition totaling 27 dollars. It argues some oppose small road taxes yet rely on public roads daily, worn by teams and wagons.
Jim Lowery remarks on a Dallas Press club banquet served water instead of buttermilk. He notes a city council ordinance imposing a 10 to 209 dollar penalty for excess water use. Dallas, long anti water, faces its most drastic measure yet against nature’s beverage amid stalled reform.
The article argues that Black men imitate white fraternal orders such as Masonic lodges and Knights of Pythias, except for the Freedmen. It suggests Negroes should abandon imitation and develop original organizational names and identities.
Fort Worth Record and Record and Chronicle clash over anti trust actions and Texas service delays. They argue Missouri and Mississippi officers get service on Standard Oil in suits while Texas subpoenas fail for over a year. They claim Waters Pierce Oil Company fines and the state receiver boost prices, propping the trust and criticizing the receivership method.
The papers urge public support for boys showing items on Trades Day. They stress that engaging youth builds civic vigor and leadership, urging adults to help and recognize young exhibitors to foster future community leaders.
A humorous ad recounts night riders as calo mel croton oil or aloes pills robbing sleep, contrasting with Mr King’s New Life Pills. The product is described as never distressing and as cleansing the system to cure colds headache constipation malaria, offered at J F Raley & Co.
Texas Dallas 4 Fort Worth 3 and other scores include San Antonio 7 Galveston 3 Houston 4 Waco 1 Oklahoma City 2 Shreveport 1. National New York 2 Cincinnati 1 Chicago 4 Boston 1 Philadelphia St Louis rain Brooklyn Pittsburg rain. American Chicago 3 New York 1 Philadelphia 3 Cleveland 0 Boston 2 St Louis 1 10 innings Dell 0 Washington 0 18 innings Little Rock 1 Memphis Nashville 5 Atlanta 2 New Orleans 2 Mobile 6 Birmingham 6.
From colds heat stomach or nerves Capnudine provides quick relief in liquid form. Pleasant to take it acts immediately. Available in 10c 25c and 60c sizes at drug stores.
H. B. Beck, who has served as the landscape gardener for a year at the College of Industrial Arts and recently resigned, has been appointed superintendent of the campus at the State University and will move there soon. He is well known among many varsity students.
The Commercial Club discusses increasing trades day inquiries and offers of help. It urges investment to raise county production and asks for rental records and agents to match renters with farms. A Louisiana visitor commends East Texas crops and plans to relocate here while residents debate sidewalk funding and passing a law to curb non progressives.
An old style advertisement touts Simmons Liver Purifier claiming it restores liver health and full vigor. The product is sold in tin boxes priced at 25e per box.
A Southwestern farmer urges aggressive early action against boll weevils in cotton fields. He notes females arrive first and lay eggs, with a new generation emerging about fourteen days later. By the third generation, damage occurs in two days, so destruction of the first generation is key. shaking pests and applying hot dirt can be effective in dry hot weather. He advocates war on the pest as soon as spring bugs appear.
Rugless, by., L. S. Napier testifies that after ten years of torture riding a horse caused piles, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him when other remedies failed. The ad claims it is infallible for piles burns scalds cuts boils fever sores eczema salt rheum corns. 25c guaranteed by J. F. Raley & Co.
Argyle Texas July 13 A local report warns cotton suffers greatly from ongoing dryness with little chance of yield unless rain arrives soon. Corn fields are dry and unlikely to benefit. social notes mention visits from Mrs Russell of Denison and Miss Myrtle Smith of Justin, plus a Denton trades day crowd and an ice cream supper fundraiser for the pastor's salary.
Customer testimonial from C. C. Cook of Halletsville Texas praises Hunt's Lightning Oil as a great pain and spray relief. Ad notes 25¢ and 50¢ bottles in a classifieds section.
Islanders toil amid years of delay as fortune awaits still tied by wills. In the chateau, Britt and Saunders scheme while wives envy and resent betrayal. News from London stirs anxiety as a princess’s arrival sparks renewed drama.
In Ararat the enemy faces mounting pressure as Miss Pelham warns of jealousy among the islanders. Von Blitz plots against the American, while Britt and Saunders pursue delicate liaisons. A royal yacht brings Princess Genevra, causing a dramatic shift in loyalties and a tense standoff at the chateau.
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