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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
2
A Denton County booster column praises local commerce and advertising as key to growth and notes steady July business. It also discusses a penitentiary investigation, finding no graft, highlighting a loyal inspector who fired a cruel guard and earned convict trust for fair treatment.
From Halletsville Texas CC Cook endorses Hunt's Lightning Oil as an excellent pain and sprain reliever. He notes personal satisfaction with the product and mentions 25 cent and 50 cent bottles.
Printers in Amarillo walk out in the morning but return after employers sign a new agreement and wage scale. The brief labor action ends with the agreement restoring work and pay terms for all local shops.
In a busy hot spell Curtis' Drug reports selling cold water at 50 cents to help customers beat the heat. Local shoppers line up for relief as temperatures climb and store staff keep fresh supplies stocked.
An aging poem-like note contrasts night riders who steal rest with Dr King’s New Life Pills that promise relief from distress. The passage mentions calo mel croton oil or aloes pills and an advertising claim about cleansing colds and restoring sleep.
Local ad copy promotes marmalade from 406 Fountain with a catchy pitch Try it and enjoy the citrus spread. The message invites readers to sample the product and visit the vendor for more information.
The Point Defiance Defi in Tacoma reports Ed wards of Texas recounts near Butte Montana a prairie episode. He fled the advancing band of Indians and outran the train after losing his bearings. He claims he dashed into an alley to escape as the danger intensified.
One hundred dollar reward offered for a catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists testify to Cheney's honor and solvency. Cure taken internally. testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Dr B H Carroll dean of the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary of Waco spoke to the Panhandle association of United Confederate veterans in Amarillo. The meeting opened today and will close tomorrow.
Capudine for That Headache suggestive of a morning after use. Clear the head and nerves, fit for business. Available at drug stores.
Mrs. Lolla Watts wife of ex County Treasurer W A Watts was thrown from a buggy last night and suffered a broken shoulder and other injuries. She is recovering this morning in Cleburne Texas.
An advertisement touts Simmon's Liver Purifier claiming to restore liver health and full vitality. It promotes tin box packaging and a price of 25 cents per box.
Tay lor Bros urge buyers to prepare for winter with premium coal from the old Thompson gin. They tout the best coal ever brought to Denton and invite customers to purchase now.
Snyder reports heavy rain sweeping a large area. July wheat peaks at 1.34 in New York. Fort Worth Credit Meg meeting at Handley Friday. Coliseum project costs about 95000 dollars. Jeffries posts 5000 forfeit and offers 10000 silent bet for match with Johnson. Rio Grande rises toward historic high. Velasco seeks outside aid for coast storm victims. Penitentiary committee to visit Eastham camp. Panama talks yield settlement with U.S. on alleged mistreatment. Mexican businessman downplays Guadalajar a riots as student enthusiasm. Mrs. James Williams loses 1000 dollars in ashes. Russian toques forecast in hats. Jo general store fire at 5000 dollars. Tom Wells seeks governorship. Wright granted 3 more days for test flight. Farmers union cotton halt idea eyed to fight boll weevil. William Jennings Bryan considers moving to Texas. Black spot on sugar seen. Bailey seeks Texas census split. Missouri governor fights spread of consumption in rail cars. Over 200 Spanish soldiers killed at Melilla by Moors. Missouri Senator Stone's dining car incident dismissed. Hunter notes black ant preying on boll weevils not new. Pulliam attempts suicide, gravely ill. White House boll weevil conference in progress. Tariff talks show compromise nearing, lumber duty and House gloves restored but Senate plan interrupted.
A chaotic scene from Madrid describes daylong rioting across provinces. Artillery was used to quell the rebellion with many killed and wounded while martial law and rights suppression were ordered by Alfonso. The king and ministers observe the unrest as censorship hides casualty counts.
By C. E. Scruggs two new members were added to the Chamber of Commerce in Denton. Citizens express endorsement of the organization and urge all good citizens to join. Farmers note corn and cotton prospects while awaiting harvest.
The article extols Denton county for its vast opportunities and abundant artesian water. It praises honest, plain facts over exaggeration and urges citizens to welcome visitors from across the United States, stressing the county as a favorable home location for new residents.
For chills malaria and biliousness Cheatham's Laxative Tablets are promoted as a fine remedy with no bad effects unlike quinine. The pills are portable and come in boxes priced at 25 cents, as advertised by Geo. Westlake.
Texas games saw Dallas 2 Waco 0 Fort Worth 2 Galveston 0 San Antonio 2 Shreveport Oklahoma City 3 Houston National. In the East Pittsburg 6 Cincinnati 3 New York 7 4 Boston 4 3 Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia 0 Chicago 6 4 St Louis 1 5. American Detroit 5 Cleveland 4 Boston 8 New York 2 Philadelphia 7 6 Washington 1 0. Southern New Orleans 4 2 Nashville 0 0 Birmingham 8 Memphis 3 Montgomery 3 Little Rock 0 Atlanta 1 Mobile 0. No other games scheduled.
Olg and True quotes Mrs. Eula Presland of Greenfield Tennessee praising Hunt's Cure as peerless for eczema ringworm and related skin troubles. The ad notes 50 cents per box and positions the product as a trusted remedy. Also mention of ice cold watermelons at Alliance Milling Company and affordable sanitary plumbing by Wilson Hardware Company.
Chase and Princess Genevra plan to hold the besieged chateau while Briton guards fend off native attackers. A night patrol, secured windows, and a rotated electric searchlight protect the women as Selim and Neenab settle in nearby rooms.
A tense exchange unfolds aboard a vanished island rescue plot as Mr. Chase hints at selling captured princesses for gems and outlines a plan to escape. He warns that Von Blitz Rasula and their men will throw the world to plague and burn bodies, while promising a hidden path via his warships.
Bowles and companions flee Ararat as a group of attackers overruns the gates. The English ship to Bombay leaves early after delivering mail, while villagers fear the plague and a plan to warn the vessel fails amid a panic at the chateau.
A testimonial from Mrs. W. L. Gilpatrick of Danforth Me praises Electric Bitters for restoring her mother’s health after 20 years of dyspepsia. The elderly woman reportedly regained appetite sleep and strength, with doctors giving up. Sold by J F Raley & Co for 50c.
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