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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1909
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle publish corrections if any erroneous reflections on firms individuals or corporations appear in their columns. Readers are invited to bring such items to the publishers’ attention for prompt remedy.
The piece hints at a tariff bill ready to pass with oil on the free list and products on the protected list. It notes public interest in politics around a picnic season, with speakers invited to discuss the political questions and broad citizen engagement, despite general political apathy.
The M. E. & T. Railway industrial agent urges Denison county growers to list all local peanut raisers as a Denison factory seeks supply. Prices range 6 to 21 cents a bushel with Spanish nuts preferred. a Denison Chamber of Commerce booklet outlines peanut raising and marketing.
Local papers quote farmers and editors urging improved roads across Ellis and surrounding counties. Despite a failed one million dollar bond vote in Tarrant county, advocates vow to press the campaign, arguing that good roads boost farm marketing, land value, and regional profit while opponents warn of graft concerns.
Dig and True notes Hunt's Hand soap for fifteen years keeping a steady supply to treat itching skin trouble eczema and similar rashes. Describes it as peerless guard it an old friend and a true ally in skin care.
The Commercial Club notes steady inquiries from Denton County buyers and renters. A new member joins the Chambers of Commerce advancing town activity. Prospects of a rail link to Slidell persist, with Denton seeking to safeguard local interests and prosperity.
Voters face three proposed amendments next Tuesday. The first aims to validate county line school districts and their bonds, the second extends city charter rights to smaller towns, and the third reaffirms school district taxing powers by county lines. Supporters of the city charter for the commission form show weak effort, risking an anti charter victory. A subsequent election may follow.
A Chicago man writes seeking a location for a retail business and says he will visit Denton soon if an opening exists. The reply notes openings are made, not acquired, and encourages a live progressive approach while warning those who wait for fortune would have slim chances.
President Owsley travels to Austin to advance Denton County interests. The organization praises his enthusiastic and selfless work and expects strong advocacy.
Rockwall resident J. BE. Adams has rented a farm near Krum for the coming year with plans to buy later. He is described as a first class farmer and a high class gentleman and a valuable addition to the community. Adams notes the county offers many inducements he has not been accustomed to.
A concise proposal outlining how to present Denton County as a literary and visual landscape. Include notable towns, geographic features, historic sites, cultural venues, and possible archival sources. Emphasize narrative voice blending factual detail with artistic framing to engage readers.
A recently visiting party member remarks how Denton enjoys abundant artesian water, a healthy environment, and a well educated moral community. They note few crop failures and little misfortune, and warn that people may overlook these blessings as normal.
Capudine for That Headache. Last night you may feel headache and nerves this morning. Capudine clears the head and nerves and fits you for business. Try it at drug stores.
Dalhart citizens urge Col. Bryan to relocate to Dalhart Texas after the Evening News wires Lincoln Neb to consider his future residence here. He is promised hospitality a good time business success and honors if he moves.
Foley's Honey and Tar promises relief from chronic coughs that weaken constitution and may become constipation. It claims to heal and strengthen lungs, offering comfort in chronic bronchitis asthma hay fever and lung trouble per Garrison Kimmins.
The Alliance Milling Company offers cold watermelons for customers at any hour, promising convenient access around the clock.
For chills malaria and biliousness Cheatham's Laxative Tablets are praised as a fine remedy with no bag effects like quinine. They are portable fit for pockets and cost 25 cents per box, marketed by Geo Westlake.
A vintage advertisement proclaims Lpton's teas as supreme with the line once used always used and urges readers to try a package from Long and Turner Company.
An old advertisement touts Simon's Liver Purifier promising full liver relief and entire satisfaction. The product is sold in tin boxes at 25 per box.
An old time ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease firing feet, reduce swelling and heat, relieve corns and bunions, and fit tight shoes. It promises rest and comfort and urges trying a free trial package and sample pad, with address Allen 8 Olmstead Le Roy New York.
Baseball scores from Texas and other states list Houston 2 Dallas 1 and Fort Worth 2 San Antonio 0. National League games show Cincinnati 2 Brooklyn 2 Philadelphia 5 Chicago 2 Pittsburg 3 New York 1 St Louis 3 Boston 2. American League Chicago 6 2 Washington 1 1 Philadelphia 7 Cleveland 1 New York 6 Detroit 6 Boston 1 4 St Louis 1 10. Southern standings include Montgomery 1 Mobile 1 in 12 innings and Nashville 2 Memphis 1. Games postponed, rain.
An old promotional note boasts Mr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy that prevents distress from night raiders calo mel croton oil or aloes pills. It claims to cleanse the system and cure colds headache constipation malaria, by J F Raley & Co.
A curious item highlights marmalade as a topic of interest with playful notes about trying the product. The piece references a fountain and a whimsical approach to tasting, framed as light commentary.
Austin July 31 chartered today Farmers and Merchants' Bank of Ballinger capital 100000 incorporators W N Ray W Bruce and J E Currie Paducah State Bank of Paducah Texas capital 40009 incorporators L W Fry P N Jordon J M Barrom Ice cold watermelons can be had
It is dry in Floyd Chapel as crops need rain. The protracted meeting began Saturday night with good attendance. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Haynes of Frisco and Mrs. Harris Andrews from near Justin. Local families and relatives from Wylie Denton and Dallas were present throughout the week.
The State Board of Health will meet Monday in Austin. State Health Officer Brumby said the new sanitary code under the new law is completed and will be submitted for board approval. He added the code sets only minimum requirements and should face little opposition from city county health officers statewide.
A letter to the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis reveals how quack remedies for consumption mislead the public. It details questionable dosing and tragic outcomes, urging readers that only fresh air rest and wholesome food cure tuberculosis.
Miss Jesse Rucker of Paris visits Krum while Miss Ethel Barrett visits Lewistown. Miss Jessie McGee tours Montague and Abbie and Alma Balis of Hillsboro visit Mr Gale. Grandma Rue of Prosper visits. Judie Shifflett returns from Missouri trip. Mrs Myers and daughter stay near Slidell. Mrs Rogers and baby from Fort Worth visit. Mamie Bratcher of Plainview visits. Joe Minnerly and wife tour Stony. Baptist meeting draws large crowds.
Classified ads continue to expand as the Record and Chronicle publish more results from readers. The growing section encourages participation and promises bigger proof of community needs and interests.
A charity ball spectacle at a chateau turns chaotic when seven prisoners escape from a dungeon and attack guards at the western gate. Fierce gunfire shatters the night as guards purge the grounds, while a prison guard is found dead with his throat slit after the betrayal is uncovered.
In the chateau the siege continues as Princess Genevra and Chase move toward hidden vaults. Neenah guides them through dark, narrow passages while Selim’s danger looms and tension rises over a possible trap.
Spanking does not cure bed-wetting and a constitutional cause is cited. Mrs. M. Summers offers a free home treatment with full instructions from Notre Dame Indiana. No money required. write today for mothers with troubled children or adults facing urine difficulties.
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