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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates for different terms and outlines a public statement on ownership and circulation. It argues newspapers must publish ownership details under new law and defends paid advertising disclosure to prevent misleading reprints.
An article argues white bread can supply essential nutrients for adults performing ordinary work when fresh and paired with daily buttermilk. It notes possible mineral losses during milling and suggests white bread toast offers little advantage over stale bread. European prison cases reflect whole grain bread contexts.
The piece mocks mule dealers opposing free sugar and jokes about editors Green Lowry Edwards being called Colonel. It mentions McKinney Courier- Cazelle and editors Green of Tyler Lowery of Honey Grove Edwards of Denton and Perkins. The tone is satirical commentary on political preferment and colonel titles.
The Modern Millers note how wheat prices differ by location. On May 29 Chicago offered 91 3 4 cents, Kansas City 86 1 8, St. Louis 88 3 4, Minneapolis 91 5 8, Duluth $25 8, and Winnipeg quoted in the same day, illustrating the closer to Canada’s fields the higher the price.
A Fort Worth pastor is booked to speak at a banquet titled Why I Want to Make My Home In Fort Worth. The remarks follow recent pastor resignations believed to be driven by lack of call to Denton, a field seen as missionary work.
Wy D Stewart announces the dissolution of his interest in the real estate and insurance business Wiley Smith Co and states the business will continue at the same office under Wiley Smith. He thanks friends for their support.
Insurance office offers to insure wheat and small grains stored anywhere in Denton county. Clients may write, phone, or visit the office for details.
W T Bailey & Co publishes old phone 64 and new phone 120 in a brief business notice listing contact numbers for customers seeking service. The item records a change in telephone contact details presumably for a local company.
Cardinal Gibbons argues against women entering politics, saying equal rights do not mean promiscuous pursuit but duties suited to each sex. He cites England’s mobs attacking educated women and police protection, warning reverence fades when women cross traditional political lines.
The poem recalls a woman named Theodosia Garrison watching gypsies pass by a gate. A dream of freedom and a longing for a home echo in her thoughts as a wheel hums and a prison-like room contrasts with the free travelers outside.
The poem recalls a grand spectacle of ruin from Friam to Paris where Vandalax and Gothic forces batter Caesar’s pride and plague rots the Seine. It chronicles sieges of Flanders and a royal guillotine as werewolves enact a brutal show, ending with a narrator claiming to renew the heavens.
The Denton County Building and Savings Association seeks subscriptions to stock series No. 2. Strong demand for home building loans prompts broad participation. contact the secretary Brady for details or mail a request for particulars.
A fragmentary verse exchanges between love and a speaker named Thomas Cardy. It contrasts youthful beauty with aging, calling love not young or fair and describing distress as iron daggers. The lines evoke a lost era when affection was celebrated as a heaven beneath the sun.
Poetic fragment begins with a blessing for peace and a plea for the spirit to stay with Charlotte Murray as time and fate proceed. The lines evoke calm amid uncertainty and faith in divine care.
Visit the new studio and see the new stints before you have your photo made. Special prices until June 15. They offer special attention and all work at popular prices. Oun Swartz, at the Fad Studio, over post office.
Gatun locks and dam play a key role in the canal project. Two and a half million cubic yards of concrete formed triple rock structures to restrain Gatun lake water eighty five feet above sea level. Three rock levels lift ships from the Atlantic to the lake level.
Neighboring towns report a string of visits and travels. Residents such as Miss Oi, Miss Louise Milliken, and Miss Ruth Jacobsen are cited with various visits to Denton Baylor Waxahachie Trinity University and Dallas. The infant of Mr and Mrs G Herd was buried at Bridges cemetery, and several families moved or visited relatives in Dallas Denton and Richardson.
Hebron on June 9 reports Monday rainfall benefiting cotton and corn. The Farmers' Gin Co. elected a manager and directors. Various residents and visitors are mentioned, including Douglass McDonald of Lawrence visiting family, Miss Violet Griffin of Dallas visiting cousin Lauretta Griffit, and John Griffin marrying Miss Jennie Collier.
The June report notes rain will aid cotton and corn, gardens are burned, and oats have been cut and are good. Local social tidbits include Ed Johnson’s team damaging a binder, visits by Mrs. Jess Bur and Mary Goelp Pa, and several family arrivals in Roanoke and Bartonville with nearby hosts and guests of Foster and Robbins families.
The article reports crop gains with most grain cut and wheat good. Families visiting Southwest Texas include Mr and Mrs T C Davis and children. A S day old girl of Mr and Mrs J A Branaman was buried at Bridges cemetery. Rev W H Day led the funeral. T S Hays sold his farm and will move to Frisco. S L Vardeman sold 50 acres for 2000. Stewart's Creek Sunday school sets children's day for June 22.
The report covers a June 9 rain in Belew and the funeral of W. J. Slaton of Aubrey. It notes illnesses and visits including Mrs. Bain, Miss Laura Mulling, Miss Bennie Brand, Mrs. Eula Stevens, Mrs. Ed Woodward, and the Harpool baby. Arm dislocation for Mrs. A E Broyles, and visits by Ralph Walling, Billie Walling, and B Beaty with family. mentions B Brand in Denton.
Farmers report wheat overripe and harvesting slowed by wet weather. Visitors include Lloyd Harrison of Drop Willie Rippy of Ston and Miss Ruch Jackson of Fort Worth. Mrs Martha Jane Thatcher wife of W G Thatcher was buried here Friday. Rev Reddell of Bridgeport and Mr and Mrs Joe Dalton were in town.
A cool glow rain helps crops as harvest nears and thrashers will start soon. Also listed are visitors from Pilot Point and Norman, plus trips by Rev. Hughes to Plano and Dallas. Local sickness and a funeral are noted, with peaches marketed as very fine.
The notice reports the engagement of Miss Lizzie Wade to Sidney Smith of Austin with a coming marriage set for June 26. It mentions a church program at the First Baptist, visitors including Miss Wade and families, and related social notes from Sanger dated June 10.
Waterman’s Ideal and Conklin’s Self-Filling pens lead Curtis’ stock in a wide assortment. The note says fountain pens are nearly a necessity and a good one is worth it. Prices start at $2.50 with a catalogue available upon request.
The Woodmen Circle will present a home talent play Saturday night. Local residents note several visitors from Oklahoma and Georgia as guests of area families including Mrs Kay and Miss Nannie Kay visiting Fort Worth and Pilot Point respectively.
Roanoke reports residents and visitors across Denton and area. Dr J W Roark and J R Bourland traveled to Denton while W E and Brooks Trotter came from there. Several locals attended exams and birthdays. births noted, and travel to Garza Argyle Fort Worth Dallas and Carlsbad mentioned.
Plainview June 9 farmers postponed harvesting due to rain. Mr and Mrs Anderson of Oklahoma visit Rev A R Anderson. Mrs Goodwin near Denton guests of B F Chastain family. Jim Chastain, B F Chastain's young son, was badly hurt by a binder last Saturday. No church services Sunday because of rain.
June 10 notes list residents visiting relatives and attending events. Stinson and Gamblin in Trover Vaughn attending the Normal. Tate family from Krom visiting. D F Yeek family left for unknown destination. Roach of Rosston in town. protracted meeting to start at Alton the second Sunday in August. Bryan of Corinth visiting. Vincent Vaughn went to Denton.
Mrs Somers and Miss Martha Winkleman are at the summer Normal in Denton. Arnold Scharlach of Leeville is visiting Blue Mound. Mrs Louise and Lillie Hopkins returned from Brenham. Rev H Tietz to preach at the German Methodist. Esther Linenschmid also back from Brenham. A good rain fell, benefiting corn and cotton but delaying wheat and oats.
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