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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
4
Public notice states that corrections will be made if any error reflects on the character or reputation of a firm individual or corporation. The Record and Chronicle invite readers to call the publishers to report any needed corrections.
Gov T M Campbell toured the College of Industrial Arts noting the value of manual training for girls and praising domestic arts, cooking, and millinery while reflecting on his veto of a $50 000 building appropriation. He warned about rising living costs and commented on future graduates balancing livelihood.
Elbert Hubbard criticizes college education for enabling social access without concrete value. He cites Spencer on practical limits of university knowledge and urges utilitarian learning, domestic arts, and math for daily life. Denton County notes urge homecoming, classified ad rates, Venus rainfall praise, and regional bank openings. McKinney club plans a road trip to inspect new roads in Dallas and Ellis counties.
The letter notes Ellis Dallas Williamson McLennan and other Texas counties vote for road funding while Denton County pays higher prices for road material yet trails in quality. It laments the desire for free roads but acknowledges that durable first class roads require payment, predicting Demon County will have good roads someday not yet.
The Denton Chamber of Commerce reports renewed member subscriptions and a growing active base. An aggressive membership push aims to unite residents, boost Denton and county welfare, and expand real estate activity through a broad advertising campaign.
In Texas a large bloc of voters may back Johnson Poindexter or Davidson to defeat Colquitt. The Dallas News notes Bailey supporters favor Cone Johnson, who is seen as offering a practical liquor policy and a viable path to victory for governor.
The speaker argues that the liquor traffic question divides voters more than party lines. He notes submissionists need two thirds in both legislative houses to force a referendum, otherwise the question won’t be submitted regardless of the governor’s wishes.
Texas Exchanges notes San Antonio saw Colquitt and a comet headline a double header that same evening with lively political paragraphs and local color.
Farmers in Denton County report a strong Wheat outlook despite a belated April freeze. The crop is expected to yield the biggest harvest in years with high prices, signaling prosperity for North Texas and a bright outlook for the state.
In a Groesbeck Journal note the editorial questions whether Senator Bailey would support Johnson or Davidson for governor and mocks the fuss over his remarks about Poindexter and Colquitt. The piece suggests skepticism about political loyalty and intraparty maneuvering.
The Huntsville Post notes that twenty six windjammers are to campaign for Davidson in Austin. It predicts no other outcomes and remarks that the public watches the Austin politicians closely.
The Huntsville Post-Item notes Mr Colquitt touts his stance as a defender of local option while claiming he is not against it. He travels nationwide to persuade voters and corrects other perceived errors, gaining supporters and provoking statewide opposition.
Editors of rural papers at the exchange table note Cone Johnson gaining strength in the race for governor as voters warm to his stance on prohibition and other issues.
The Houston Post discusses the high costs of covering political speeches and campaign news, noting telegraphic tolls, extra pages, and staff needs. It cites the Dallas News expanding coverage and the challenge of fair treatment while avoiding reader accusations of bias or subsidy.
The McKinney Courier-Gazette notes disappointed supporters of Dr. George C. Rankin as he remains on the same prosecutorial front, continuing to face his adversaries at the established position despite hopes for a bishopric or mission.
The Anti Saloon league pressure to swing prohibition support toward Johnson is resisted by Poindexter. Poindexter remains a persistent, rising force with a strong following who favor submission yet argue statutory prohibition may be unconstitutional.
Davidson leads twenty six speakers as campaign managers canvass. Cone Johnson and Sterling Strong back Rankin and the Anti Saloon League to push charges. Watch Colquitt as races heat up in Huntsville.
The Dallas News urges fair political coverage and wide sourcing, criticizing one sided partisan presses. It notes the high costs of compiling telegraphic reports, proofreading, and page design to keep news lively and balanced despite rot and noise.
Grapeland Messenger notes Judge Poindexter advocates a three mile radius law for liquor sales. The judge, a prohibitionist by stance, argues that if the legislature can enact such a law they can also ban liquor sales statewide.
Attendees report a splendid time at a Timpson barbecue and entertainment with several thousand on hand. Excursions ran on several roads and political speaking featured Farmer Bill Shaw of Dallas and Beeman Strong for Cone Johnson in a revival style event noted by the Nacogdoches Sentinel.
The speaker, Colquitt, vows to run again after a four year term as railroad commissioner ends. He argues a continued salary would keep him active and able to press a campaign for governor while serving as commissioner, promising continued service.
The Wise County Messenger questions whether the judge has dropped his favored plan for the three mile low project, implying doubt about the continuation of the initiative.
In a tense political moment readers note Dr Rankin, once aligned with Bailey, now backs Johnson while Dr Gambrell, opposed to Bailey, backs Poindexter. The scene shows divisions among local supporters with Davidson and Colquitt factions also active.
An editorial notes that a longtime anti prohibitionist may change his view to favor prohibition, just as a veteran prohibitionist may switch to oppose it, reflecting the right to alter beliefs regardless of past stance.
The Bonham News reports that most men who led the fight against the saloon in Texas appear to back Cone Johnson for governor, though some support Poindexter or Davidson.
The Fort Worth Record distances itself from a forged Russell letter and condemns muting of political endorsements. It rejects forgeries of Johnson Davidson Poindexter Colquitt and Bailey names in campaign materials.
Senator Bailey says he subscribes to free price principles but sides with Aldrich against a law preventing higher charges for short hauls. He voted against the proposed regulation, aligning with his ally.
The Denison Herald notes the Denton Record and Chronicle criticizes Halley’s comet, saying it falls short of the advance notices and even likens it to a Denton street light. The remark reflects local skepticism about the celestial display.
Wise County Messenger reports informed Gainesville men believe Cone Johnson will carry Cooke County. They say the county has healed past political strife and rally behind Johnson, seen as a reforming, patriotic Democrat fit for Texas leadership.
In Garland and McKinney crowds heard Davidson Poindexter and Colquitt discuss the July primary and a possible vote on prohibition. Johnson defended submission as constitutional while Galveston discussion touched on the Galveston Houston differential. Interjections from the audience disrupted several speeches.
The Commercial Club article argues Denton must grow, compares Dallas and Fort Worth to Denton, and urges residents to replace pessimism with belief in opportunity. It emphasizes mental attitude, planning, and collective effort to attract new enterprises and good citizens.
A newspaper style warning urges prompt action and wise conduct with a cryptic promotional tone. The fragment rails against neglect and promotes a proactive approach to a business project, ending with a note of success. The text preserves the odd stylization and eroded OCR handwriting.
Breeders publish in this column with 25 cents per line per month. Local entry describes a solid brown horse owned by Hunter McGuire Jr a 17 hand 1250 pound saddle horse with smooth gaits listed for the 1910 season on Bartonville Denton road near Hickory.
Gildas a 3 year old French imported stallion weighing 1750 pounds will stand this season at Gregg Ranch four miles southwest of Krum. Prize winner at Fort Worth and Chicago Stock shows. Stallion foal price 15 dollars. sucking colt 20 dollars. Mares without foal will be pasture free after service. W B Gregg remains listed as owner.
A New York Press critique urges restraint on applause during performances. It argues that excessive noise distracts actors and audiences, especially on first nights, and that managers should curb this practice to preserve the drama and focus on text.
The New York Tribune notes household flies accompany trans Atlantic steamships across oceans. In sunny weather they swarm deck shelters, while in high winds they hide in cabins and saloons. Flies can accompany ships in port and return on subsequent trips, possibly season after season at sea.
A Chicago News excerpt shows a playful exchange where a poet jokes about rhymes with angleworm. A friend questions ending a line with that word while the punchline lands: an angleworm is always at the end of a line, prompting a long quiet pause.
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