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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1910
Page
3
The article notes Halley’s Comet will disappear from view as its brightness quickly fades. In a separate item, the infant of B D Talbot at Blue Ridge Collin County choked on a peach seed and died.
Experiments in Louisiana explore whether sunflowers can prevent boll weevil eggs from hatching, aiming to control the pest without chemicals.
A St. Louis Democratic banquet launched a formal push for former Missouri Governor Folk as the party’s presidential nominee. The event signaled strong support for Folk within the party and aimed to unify backing ahead of the nomination.
The Texas Constables association held its second annual convention in Denison with 100 delegates attending. W. H. Hughes of Denison was elected president.
The British expedition aboard the Terra Nova sails for New Zealand as Captain Scott plans to reach the South Pole. The timing was announced as December 1911 for the pole attempt.
The Wright brothers announced plans to compete for several aeroplane prizes totaling 130 600 dollars offered for flights in the United States.
Mayor Gaynor warns that if New York marks the Fourth of July the public must cover costs beyond the city’s portion. He asserts the city will pay its part only, urging fiscal restraint.
Despite a Justice Department injunction on Western railroad freight rates the Eastern railroads have filed a new higher rate.
A Dallas supporter of Southwestern University pledges £25,000 toward a $406,800 fundraising drive. Dr E G Patten also contributes $25,000 on Thursday, boosting the overall bonus pool for the campaign.
Plans call for Col. Roosevelt to deliver an address at the July opening of the international bridges between Brownsville Texas and Matamoros Mexico. He is also to meet with President Diaz of Mexico at the event.
President Taft spoke at Bryn Mawr College commencement where his daughter just completed her junior year. He advocated higher education for women and urged expanding opportunities for female students.
Exceedingly high June temperatures hit Texas and Oklahoma on Thursday with readings up to 100 across many Texas stations and 110 at Altus Oklahoma. The heat wave is forecast to reach the Pacific coast within two or three days.
Government Bureau report issued May 25 shows Texas cotton acreage at 104 percent and condition at 3 percent above the ten year average of 78 percent for that date. National average condition stands at 82 percent. Texas total acreage is 10,504,000 out of 33,196,000 U S acres.
T N Jones states 3 000 petitions have been sent to circulate for signatures to urge a vote on submission in the July primary. He adds 6 000 more will go out to accelerate reaching 10 percent of voters before the executive committee meeting, and the effort is not linked to any gubernatorial candidates.
Advice warns against mercury containing catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. It claims the product is mercury free, taken internally, and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Warning to obtain genuine Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo manufacturer.
Read and Reflect advertises Gurney Refrigeratore as the best in the world with claims of superior cooling. The note emphasizes sales and product quality to attract customers.
A gathering of thrashermen and farmers is set for tomorrow at 4 o clock in the courthouse to agree on thrashing rates for the season. Thrashermen seek 12 1 23 cents for heat and 6 1 4 cents for oats, while growers push for a maximum of around 10 cents and 9 cents respectively.
Baseball scores from the Texas League and National and American Leagues. Shreveport beat Dallas 8–0, San Antonio 6 Galveston 6, Waco 4, Houston 3 in 10 innings. NL games: St Louis 4 Philadelphia 3, Brooklyn 3 Pittsburgh 21, Chicago 2, Boston 1, New York 7 Cincinnati 3. AL update lists rain delays and scores: Washington beat Detroit 10, St. Louis 9 over, etc. Southern League results include Montgomery 3 Memphis 2 and Augnta 5 New Orleans 4 with rain at Birmingham Nashville.
Denton County Democratic Chairman J N Mayzor announces the filing cut off for candidates to appear on the July 23 primary ballot. The notice explains Section 111 of Terrell election law, detailing petition requirements, cost allocations, and the appointment of a primary committee. A June 20 meeting in Denton is called to arrange names and apportion expenses.
Local Democratic slate lists F F Hill for representative and W C Dickson for sheriff among others. Also named are Lee Zumwalt as judge, Oscar Button as county clerk, W Reeves as treasurer, and ward and precinct officials including Stuart Coleman Young.
Jacob Decker and Miss Clara Francis Higgins wed Sunday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. A N Julian officiating. The couple hail from prominent families in the Lake School House community.
The Lewisville Academy lists incoming staff for the coming term. J. C. Roark remains as professor after three successful terms at Aubrey with the superintendent. Emma Jones and F. E. Cotchett are retained as teachers. Irene Powell of Denton is hired as an assistant. The faculty remains incomplete.
Marvelous Discoveries mark progress of the age with air flights telegrams and war inventions. Dr King’s New Discovery saves life threatened by coughs and lung trouble and relieves bronchial afflictions instantly. James M Black of Asheville reports an obstinate cough cured after others failed. 50c and 1 trial bottle free guaranteed by J F Raley Co.
Fresh shipment of catfish arrives for Smith's Restaurant. Botha phones indicate coordination and ordering details.
May 31 Corinth notes fair harvesting weather. Henry Berry a long-time local now at Sulphur Springs was buried today at Swisher cemetery. Medie Bennett returns home from Fannin County. Lynchburg picnic planned for July 2. Many attend Sunday services at Sunndy Dale. Lynchburg Sunday school set for children day on the second Sunday in June with program at 2 PM.
An 1900s Denton ad claims Doan's Kidney Pills cure back pain and kidney trouble. Mrs. W H Pierce of Denton testifies to prior cure and ongoing use as a tonic, purchased at J F Raley & Co. Drug Store. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents.
The day shows Liverpool futures advancing to 13 1/2 and 9 1/2 percent, with Spots up 1 point and New York futures up 8 1/4 to 25 points. Cotton prices improve in Liverpool and New York while New Orleans notes a holiday for Jefferson Davis' birthday. Fort Worth livestock receipts report steady beef prices and light bull demand. hog prices hold near steady. Local notices include community names and a wagon of obituaries and social updates.
News from Bolivar reports the death of Father Luginbhyl at his residence southeast of Bolivar. He was buried Sunday at 4 p.m. in the Masonic cemetery after a Methodist church funeral preached by Rev. L. Miller of Valley View. Miss Charlotte Gambill has beer
Roansoke Roanoke report highlights Miss Cora Moody attending the summer normal. Prof L C Edwards traveled to Fort Worth. Miss Una Brand hosted a gathering Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs W B Lewis and their daughter from Nocona visited relatives. The five year six inch daughter of Mr and Mrs Wi Owens died Friday. Mrs W Taylor hosted the young folks Friday night. Mrs Lindsay of Prosper visiting her.
An OCR fragment describes a dining and travel scene with mentions of Tor, a first class meal, a phone, City seat, and Market. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear events or identities to confirm a complete news item.
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