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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1909

Page

2

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Notice to the Public From Record and Chronicle

Public notice states corrections available for any erroneous reflections about firms individuals or corporations appearing in the Record and Chronicle and invites contact by readers.

Record and Chronicle

Denton News Pushes School, Trade, and Press Debates

Denton residents read editorials on the Beaumont Journal purchase by Marcellus EB Foster and its six day publishing plan. The piece comments on Texas education funding, Denton teaching output, Pilot Point’s county fair role, and critiques government spending and public utilities in a broad Texan context.

Marcellus EB. Foster The Houston Chronicle Beaumont Journal Journal Mr. Foster Texas

Our Enemey the Rat Aids Plague Spread

The article notes rats as the costly prominent pest and vectors of bubonic plague. It cites San Francisco eradication efforts with federal aid costing millions and mentions ongoing rat related health concerns and flea dispersal linked to plague and disease spread.

Federal Agricultural Department San Francisco California

Rats menace ports coast to coast warns bulletin

A U S Department bulletin details rats as a global menace spread by ships, with the common house rat noted as the most destructive. It cites vast costs from grain losses to fires, and urges rat-proof buildings and garbage disposal plus traps and poisons as key defenses.

Pacific United States Agricultural Department North America Panama Yukon Valley Greenland United States Washington, D. C

Denton County Postpones Road Bond Election

In Denton County the commissioners postpone ordering an election in Justice Precinct No 1 citing uncertainty about the new road law while Brown County and several others have already ordered elections. The Brownwood Bulletin suggests creating a road district aligned to a precinct and pushing a bond issue to spur further district formations as roads are built.

Brown County Commissioners’ Court Denton County Record and Chronicle Brownwood Bullet

Notice to water consumers by order of commission

Water service will be withdrawn from all users who take water for purposes other than their contracted use. By order of the commission, H. Storrie, Superintendent.

Commission H. ©. Storrie

Wilson Hardware Offers Free Plumbing Estimates

The Wilson Hardware Company announces no charge for estimates on plumbing work. The notice emphasizes free preliminary assessments and professional guidance for potential plumbing projects.

Wilson Hardware Company

Commercial Club and Denton County Crop Prospects

An article notes Meek corn six inches high and hay corn six feet eight inches with two ears per stalk in Grapevine. A Denton resident praises the Chamber of Commerce for county unity. Denton County aims to progress with favorable crop prospects and plans to display wheat and oats from Wm. Ganzer at local rooms and in Dallas this fall.

Commercial Club C. B. Struggs Tarrant County United States Texas Denton County Denton Wm. Ganzer Dallas

Trouble Makers Ousted By Dr. King Pills

A sufferer reports rapid relief from stomach trouble after using Dr King New Life Pills. He boasts improved appetite strong nerves and healthier vigor as stomach liver and kidneys function better. Available for 25 cents at J F Raley and Co.

Dr. King J. F. Raley & Co

Threw in Wheat at Sanger Farm Sale Boosts Profit

Cashier James G. Wright of the Sanger National Bank reported that buyer R. T. Slaughter profited from a farm sale. P. Cope sold 105 acres to Slaughter for 62.50 per acre and donated 65 acres of wheat which yielded 1055.05 after thrashing, about a sixth of the farm value. The sale and crop excitement reflect good prospects after recent rains.

James G. Wright Sanger National Bank Wright R. T. Slaughter P. Cope Slaughter Ower Sanger Mr. Wright

Colds and Grip Hick’s Capu chine Praised as Best Remedy

Claims the medicine relieves aching feverishness cures the cold and restores normal conditions. Sold in liquid forms 25c and 50c at drug stores with immediate effects.

Hick

Browder Named Pure Food Inspector Under Law

H F Browder of the Denton County News is named an inspector under the pure food law acting under Dr Abbott. He will oversee violations in various parts of the state for several weeks then return to newspaper work. His first trip will be to El Paso and then into Southwest Texas.

H. F. Browder Denton County News Wader Abbott el Pazo Ad Texas

It Keeps Them Off Mosquitoes Bite but Oil Helps

A reader notes mosquitoes are aggressive this year and advises applying Hunt's Lightning Oil to irritated areas to relieve sting and keep them off when used promptly. The tip emphasizes preventive use.

Pecos Train Wrecker Sought After Fatal Santa Fe Crash

Police pursue crews tied to the yard switch throw that caused a Santa Fe freight wreck in Pecos Texas. Luther Rhodes of Texline was killed and C Kupn a boilermaker was slightly injured. The wreck was cleared and traffic resumed with a track built around the site.

Pecos Tex Santa Fe Luther Rhodes Texline C. Kupn

Thrilling Rescue Story of Bert R Lean from Cheney

Bert R Lean of Cheney Washington describes a near fatal lung trouble diagnosis and expensive attempts with Spokane doctors and California care before using Dr Kings New Discovery. He credits the remedy with a complete cure for bronchitis coughs asthma croup and whooping cough. Trial bottle offered free guaranteed by J Higgins.

Bert R. Lean Cheney Wash Spokane California J. F. Raley & Co

Burglars Take Watches From Wallace Drug Store

Burglars smashed a plate glass show window at M. J. Wallace's drug store in Mount Pleasant Texas at 3 AM and carried off twenty watches valued at 609 dollars. Police have no leads.

Mount Pleasant MT. Pleasant Tex M. J. Wallace

Don’t Lie Down Spring Sarsaparilla Ad

Spring health tonic claims to fortify against summer fatigue. Sarsaparilla bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar promise added strength to avoid the “wart to lie down” feeling.

Body of Dead Train Man at Waxahachie

The body of RE. B. McGuffey killed in a freight wreck on the Trinity and Brazos Valley railroad near Concord was brought to Waxahachie and interred. It is reported two bodies may still be buried under a lumber car.

Waxahachie Tex RE. B. McGuffey Trinity and Brazos Valley Concord

Jarrell Family Reunion Draws 43 Members Mostly Present

The Jarrell family reunion at Argyle brought together forty three relatives with one child missing Hatton Jarrell of Waco stayed home due to a serious family illness A J Jarrell and his children traveled to Denton to visit W F Jarrell.

Jy. E. Jarrell W. ¥. Fincher Childen J. W. Faught A. B. Faught Cordelia Faught Argyle A. E. Faught Justin Miller Hatton Jarrell Waco A. J. Jarrell Denton W. F. Jarrell

Whispering Smith Keeps Watch Over River Rescue Night

Dicksie and Marion arrive at the McCloud ranch seeking grain sacks as floods loom. Whispering Smith assesses danger and arranges boats, men, and a tented retreat while McCloud coordinates river gauges and readiness for a dawn operation to safeguard the two women and their escape route.

Dicksie Smith Miss Dunning McCloud Frank Dunning Ranch Whispering Smith Marion Squaw Lake Gordon Mr. McCloud Knisely

Census delay unsettles Little Elm School District

Complications arose when the Little Elm district census was not filed by the legal deadline. Prof Willis says the report should have reached his office by June 1 but arrived June 7 after a late census effort. He plans to raise the issue with the state superintendent to seek an adjustment.

Little Elm Willis Willig

Beware of Mercury Laden Ointments for Catarrh

Advertisement warns against mercurial catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Claims internal blood and mucous action with 10 mercury and urges buying genuine product at 75 cents per bottle. Also notes Hall's family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Go Toledo Bys, J, Cheney & Co

Woman Loses Diamonds in San Antonio Robbery

In San Antonio Texas on June 14 a woman named Rose Desmond reported a man she had just met robbed her home of diamonds and jewelry valued at 1250 dollars. She delayed calling police believing the man was joking.

San Antonio Tex Rose Desmond

Danger in Delay Kidney Disease Warns Denton Readers

Denton residents are urged not to neglect early kidney trouble. Doan s Kidney Pills are praised by W C Orr of 76 South Mim Street in Denton for relieving back pain and restoring normal kidney function after a long period of symptoms. The ad promotes the remedy as effective and trustworthy.

Denton Bright Doan W. C. Orr South Mim Street Texas Dean J. F. Raley & Co

Whispering Smith Shielded by Patience and Daring

In a rainy camp scene Dicksie asks Marion about Whispering Smith. Marion explains Smith’s role as railroad enforcer balancing law and order with mercy toward non criminals, recalling his youth and a pink scarf. Dicksie then confronts Smith alone in the rain, testing his resolve and manners.

Dicksie Marion Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith Reveals Past in Mountain Encounter

Dicksie confronts Whispering Smith about rumors as he explains his derelict past, Bucks connections, and the railroad life in the mountains. He recalls Chicago, mining plans, and a long journey from right of way work to fixer of rail lines.

Dicksie Mr. Smith President Bucks Chicago Willis Howard Prince of Good Men Palmer House Miss Dunning Smith Bucks Tate Whispering Smith

Hunt's Cure Promoted For Skin Troubles By J D Are

A Kansas reader asserts Hunt's Cure will cure a larger percent of skin troubles especially itching varieties than any other remedy. He urges those afflicted with any form of itch to try it, costing 50c per box.

Hunt J. D Atchison

Classified columns grow as results drive bids

The Record and Chronicle boost their classified sections with growing results in listings. Readers are urged to try the service and help prove its value with proven outcomes.

Record Chronicle

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