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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
2
Diet and Health Hints on Meal Frequency
The article weighs eating little often versus full meals and notes no absolute answer. Sudden changes can harm elders accustomed to five or more meals, so gradual adjustment is advised. Weston, the pedestrian, reportedly eats twice daily at ten and five p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
England
Germany
Weston
Reform bill backed by governor spurred prison policy
Mr McDonald credits the Governor with passage of the prison reform bill ending abuses in Texas penitentiaries. The law was enacted by the Thirty first legislature before Colquitt’s election, a point Mr McDonald notes. Col Harvey says Democrats chose Woodrow Wilson after gradual hesitation. The Ryan Watterson Harvey Wilson conference involved four participants, with Marie Henri expressing doubt about the choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Texas Penitentiaries
Colquitt
Col
George Harvey
Hemming
Hawing
Woodrow Wilson
Ryan Watterson-Harvey-Wison
Marie Henri
Denton Hosts Denton County Old Settlers Reunion
Denton gears up for the Denton County Old Settlers reunion on August 24 and 25 1912. Citizens urged to spare no effort to make the event memorable and eclipse prior efforts in the association’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Denton County Old Settlers
Denton County
Prescription Department Ad Promises Vital Aid
A local store advertises a dedicated prescription department stocked with premier drugs and experienced staff. It emphasizes careful compounding, modern equipment, and free delivery with phone access, urging readers to rely on the store’s prescription service when illness strikes.
Denton county roads and Texas politics in old guard clash
The piece notes West Oak road conditions between the city limits and the Owsley place as a key Denton area needing repair and links this to local business impact. It also discusses the July 27 primary as a pivotal battle for Texas machine politics, with the old guard seeking to retain influence and unite against opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Denton County
Las
Old Guard
Texas
Wilson
Railroads See Major Texas Tax Reductions in 1912
Dallas July 17 A majority of the State Tax Board reduced railroad assessments for 1912 by more than 9 million dollars despite Comptroller protests. Reductions include Texas Central 1,017,600 and Rock Island 676,874, lowering state and county taxes by over 135,000 this year while shifting tax burden to individual taxpayers. Proposals to cut J and G N and San Antonio Aransas Pass valuations could add 210,000 in relief for railroads, increasing others’ payments to 245,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Dallas
Texas
State Tax Board
Secretary of State
Colquitt
Texas Central
A & FT
Saare Eerie
Rock Island
Pecos
Wichita Fally By
San Antonio
Local ads hint at missing article in today's issue
Page ads promise the article you seek is advertised in this issue. Discover progressive store notices and specials that may enrich your pocket book with varied offerings.
Taliaferro's Ad on Sewing Machines Noted
Local market prices from Denton dated July 17 show wheat unchanged at 98c for No 2. Oats wholesale 30 to 32c loose, 2c higher sacked. Prairie hay $10 a ton and Johnson grass $8. Oats retail 40c a bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Precinct Conventions Called in Denton County
County Chairman L G Belew calls precinct conventions at 2 oclock pm on Saturday July 27 in each voting box of Denton county to elect delegates to the county convention in Denton on Saturday Aug 3 1912 and to handle other business. Secretary Ww C Edwards endorses the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton County
Denton
L. G. Belew
Democratc Executive Committee
Ww. C. Edwards
Buy Local Merchants to Grow Town Prosperity
We should purchase at home to boost our merchants and make the city prosperous. Local spending lets stores improve, hire more workers, and attract people from neighboring towns, resulting in a larger population and stronger economy.
Baptist excursion to Buckner's Orphan Home on July 25
The Baptist association plans a Thursday trip to Buckner's Orphan Home with a special Katy line train leaving Pilot Point at 6 30 a m and stopping at points to Carrollton. The $1 50 fare covers the journey and organizers invite all to visit the home, host a picnic for about 700 orphans, and bring filled baskets for a lawn spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptst Association
Buckner’s
Pilot Point
Carrollton
Katy
Baptist Church
J. N. Rayzo
First Baptist Church Welcomes New Pastor Copass
More than 150 church members attend a reception for Rev. B. A. Copass and his family. The event occurs at adjoining West Oak street homes of Mesdames Lipscomb Jr and Gibson with lanterns lighting the lawns and music from a local orchestra. Punch served by hostesses and church ladies throughout the informal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
B. A. Copass
Mesdames Cu, Lipscomb Jr
Sidney A. Gibson
West Oak Street
Homemade Bait Box For Killing Flies Fever
A brief item notes a homemade bait box intended to kill flies, mentioning fever concerns. The reader is advised on improvised pest control methods and safety considerations.
Destroy the Pests With Pyrethrum Powder Fire
Instructions describe using pyrethrum powder on live coals to kill flies. The powder fumes stun the insects, after which they are swept up and destroyed.
Carrier of Pestilence Warning From Health Bulletin
A female fly may produce millions of offspring in a season and could spread typhoid and other diseases. Public health guidance urges immediate extermination of these carriers to protect the community.
Proposal Sparks Racket as Bob Proposes at Home
A gaggle of sounds echoes from a staircase as a man proposes to his beloved. The father asks what the racket is and the daughter declares Bob dropped his voice in the moment, drawing a curious scene from Detroit Free Press readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itsell
Bob
Detroit Free Press
Bobbe Merrill Company
Mrs. Chedsoye
Horace
Reassuring Him About a Gentle Horse
A bald old party asks if the horse is gentle and the dealer replies that the animal would not hurt a hair at his head in a brief exchange from the Standard and Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiholle Standard and Times
George
Yhiordes
Fate
Royanne
Ryanne
Mahomed- El-Gebel
Shepheard
George P. A. Jones
New York
Reynolds
Broad Street
Endurance Key Besurtful Weighs Patience and Resolve
A terse, oblique note speaks of enduring hardship as a key to unseen outcomes. The text implies patient effort unlocks a deeper challenge or journey, urging steady resolve rather than impulsive action.
The Carpet from Bagdad and a Cunning Plan
In a volatile gathering, Ryanne maneuvers Percival Algernon’s murder plot around a villa, threatening Fortune and clutching a hidden carpet. Mrs. Chedsoye resists, while Horace chafes at class constraints and the trio weighs a dangerous marriage and a bold theft.
Rogues Plot to Silence Percival Algernon in Desperate Scheme
Arthur Palmer and Ryanne plot to abduct Percival Algernon to thwart him. They discuss risk, rewards, and enlisting Mahomed El Gebel, with Gioconda opposing rough methods. The plan hinges on manipulating loyalty, danger, and a palace visit in Baghdad. The scene ends with a note that the story continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perdition
Fortune Chedsove
Jones
El-Gebel
Allah
Inshalin
Port Said
Ryanne
Percival
Persival Algernon
Mahomed
Yhiordes
Catro
Mahomed-El-Gebel
Bagdad
Arabian Gulf
Gioconda
Bargains on Used Pianos For Immediate Sale
Several used pianos priced well below regular value. This offers great economy for buyers. If you need a piano, inquire about these instruments and visit to see them.
Buying at Home and Building Our Community
City residents urged to keep spending local to boost welfare. Advocates argue every dollar spent locally stays in the community, supporting growth and strengthening home standards.
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