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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
10
The Record and Chronicle lists subscription rates and mailing options with prices and terms. A public notice promises corrections for any erroneous reflections upon individuals or firms upon notification to the publishers.
General Davidson, Texas governor candidate, schedules stops in Pilot Point, Denton, and Sanger. The piece notes Denton County politics favor road improvements and mentions local officials and state candidates including J. W. Blake and A. J. Harper.
The speaker reports return to active discussion with the press about John beyond the Mississippi. He praises John for his strong prohibition stance and notes rivals avoid stump confrontations while he plans to address other matters later.
As sowing time nears on June 6, two more candidates join the statewide list. Col C W Geers of Denton County enters the race for Land Commissioner and J T Hammons of Hastland County seeks the lieutenant governor post alongside a growing field. The list names Wh Poindexter and Robert Vance Davidson for governor, plus several others for attorney general comptroller and railroad commissioner, with officials from counties including Johnson Kaufman Smith Cherokee Midland DeWitt Hopkins Harris and Bexar involved.
Cole Younger, famed Civil War figure, lectured at the Wright opera house and reconnected with P. C. Withers Jomer Smoot in Quantrell's band. He also met Hon. Alvin C. Owsley, traveled by automobile, and planned a lecture in Lewisville after expressing admiration for Denton.
A local ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the fastest surest healer for wounds including knife or gun wounds burns boils sores eruptions eczema chapped skin and other injuries with a 25 cent price at R. Raley & Co.
The Howard Stock Company presented a strong melodrama to a large crowd with Mr Stevens as lead. A new title “an American Gentleman” is billed for tonight with new specialties between the acts and a name prize for audience members who suggest the play’s title.
The Danville Carnival Company reports strong attendance at the D A C ball park with all shows drawing good patronage. A nearly thirty five foot long live snake will headline exhibitions on Friday and Saturday, described as good clean entertainment unlike typical carnival acts.
At Wright's Opera House Cole Younger spoke to a large crowd last night. The talk blended entertainment and instruction as he recounted his life, including days on the run with a price on his head and twenty five years in prison. His former Army comrades attended. Anecdotes illustrated points, leaving the audience satisfied and with better understanding of his actions.
Smiths Restaurant notes fresh fish deliveries received today and invites patrons to sample the morning catch. Both phones listed for reservations.
The Candy Kitchen advertises fresh home made candies and a fountain menu featuring cold drinks and milk shakes. It highlights old fashioned milk shakes and a variety of confections for customers seeking classic treats.
Byron Brier estimates 46 to 50 percent of the wheat crop already shocked with a likely peak by mid next week. Harvest runs ahead in many parts as weather warms and conditions improve for cotton and corn with a beneficial shower hoped for. Gardens suffer from a dry crust but could recover with rain next week.
The Commercial Club invites farmers to save wheat oats and other produce for the Dallas fair exhibit this fall. Bring samples to the City Hall secretary for possible preservation and display. Prizes and premiums will be offered on June 8 as the Chamber of Commerce aims for a strong showing.
An old advertisement touts Capudine liquid as fast relief for headaches cold symptoms heat stomach and nervous troubles. It emphasizes immediate action and lists a price of 35 or 60 cents at drug stores.
The article extols Texas as the most progressive native state builder with vast development ahead. It argues Texas could absorb national population growth, comparing density to Massachusetts and noting unlimited investment potential, ending with a diagram comparing birth rates and immigration.
The piece argues immigration adds 69 000 per year while natives drain 30 percent of their population and leave property. It notes a child becomes a revenue source after fifteen years, whereas immigrants generate wealth on arrival. It cites about one million dollars daily flowing into Texas for permanent investments in rails, factories, farms, and mines.
The Commercial Secretaries' Association argues Texas must draw men and money from outside the state to develop its economy. Improving public highways would invite homeseekers and capitalists, enabling the state to advance beyond mere relocation of farms and occupations.
Marcel and Iris flee toward Fernando Noronha, crossing a treacherous channel in a fragile catamaran as Hozier guards Iris. The party reaches the shore at Cotton Tree Bay and plans a bold night march toward the fort, with De Sylva guiding a risky path past patrols and watchfires.
In a moonlit shore skirmish De Sylva and allies overpower six soldiers and seize uniforms. Hozier and Philip debate strategy while the group plans a swift breakthrough toward the launch, as alarms rise and a harbor escape nears.
A brief classified note from H. F. Keller urges readers to call 212 for new low price groceries and 126 for old stock. The message emphasizes affordability and accessibility through telephone orders.
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