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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
2
Public notice of subscription rates and mailing details for The Record and Chronicle. It lists old and new subscription terms, weekly and monthly options, and states that errors in reflections will be corrected upon notification to publishers.
A Denton Texas column argues Gov. Wilson embodies honesty and reform, condemns the Taggarts Murphys and Sullivans as self serving, and endorses Wilson as the strongest Democratic nominee with high 200 percent potential. It cites a New Jersey speech urging renewal of parties and focus on public interests over office.
The Tyler Courier Times urges Texas to require publication of property tax lists before equalization notices go out. Publicity would ensure fair renditions and expose efforts to dodge taxes. The paper argues listings should be printed after tax rolls and presented to legislators to promote equity and increase revenue. It endorses all presidential candidates.
Denton county records a one day test turning field grain into flour and biscuits. The wheat was thrashed in one of the largest fields, milled at the Denton mill, and Mrs. Waldo Blewett baked the biscuits the same day.
Normal String band performs at Highland Park Saturday night in a community music event. Public welcome. the program features lively string selections and audience seating.
Beechnut Peanut Butter in all sizes being sold fresh. Turner Bros offers fresh cat fish today and IDEAL RESTAURANT rounds out local offerings.
Associated Press dispatch reports Gen. Emilio Campa and Col. Jose Alatorre placed incommunicado under arrest in Chicago. Orozco allegedly displeased as they sent commands while remaining at the rear amid a recent quarrel. details unavailable.
City of Mexico dispatch reports General Huerta saying Orozco Salazar and other rebel chiefs headed for Juarez. Rebels have abandoned plans to defend Chihuahua and will keep operations near the border to flee into American territory if needed.
Attorney General Lightfoot rules that the I and G N railroad reorganization is liable for all debts incurred while under Federal receiver control, contradicting the Robertson Opinion. The ruling clarifies who bears financial responsibility during the transition period.
Sherman June 15 Carl Oliver a Negro was convicted of the murder of Bob Stanley a white man of Mount Pleasant in June 1910 and sentenced to the death penalty.
June 15 Fort Worth reports unfamiliar beef market conditions with a heavy supply. Beef prices advanced 10 to 15 cents while bulls and calves held steady and cows rose 16 cents.
Southwestern linemen battled two service breaks from the weather. A 55 foot pole near Alliance Mill ignited by a spark Friday afternoon burning all its trip and cutting toll and city lines. The wind toppled a pole on West Oak Saturday morning. Both issues were repaired by Saturday noon.
Farmers cut grain as June 1 reports. Visitors include George and daughter at Cedar Grove. Gus Miller and Grace Green with Carolyn Sparks from Denton visit Mrs J H George. Jason Saunders and Delbert Dill in Denton. Jess George of Sanger and Mrs J C Saunders in Denton. Tom and Mrs Sidney Erwin visit Young county. Jim George visits her father near Denton. Mac Wilson visits Plainview. Frank Sparks from Denton and H Mulkey of Cooper also present.
Corinth June 11 farmers work in clear skies with harvest nearing finish. Crops praised with good grain and healthy corn and cotton. Hay baling active. Mrs. Blakely and daughter from Denton visited. J P Garrison came from Denton. Bennett recovering from illness. BE Stover of Lewisville visiting Corinth.
A Buffalo News poem-like spoof tracks flies swatted down from ten to one hundred to a humorous final note. It humorously escalates with repeated swats and colorful imagery ending in an exaggerated crowd.
Chad Kinchon twenty three died of blood poisoning after a Monday shooting in a quarrel with his fourteen year old brother Lloyd. A murder complaint has been filed against Lloyd Kinchon in Fort Worth authorities.
In WAKPTON June 11 a light rain fell aiding crops at a critical stage. Residents and visitors include Mrs. Beulah Hopkins returning to Lisbon Etheridge Cottle visiting Johnson county Mrs. Cooksey visiting Bartonville Will Warren and family in Denton J R McCreless and W E Calvert on business Jessie Stewart and sister from Sunndale visiting BR Durham of Denton to teach China Chapel next year S O Hudson in Denton to hear Morris Sheppard speak Burrel Calvert in Debon with his son after a neighbor’s cotton work while Dillard returns from Fort Worth Mrs M E McLeod suffers from stomach abscess.
Argyla on June 12 hosts Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Foster of Denison and Mrs. Clark King with other visitors from Roanoke Jasper Denison Lewisville Denton Fort Worth Bartonville and Bartonville. Ice cream supper planned by C P church ladies on the lawn Saturday night. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. K Alred.
The Sanger graduation exercises were held at the opera house with seniors Fred Nicolson Earl Douglas and Judge Duncan. Grammar pupils receiving diplomas included Helen Partsow Carrie Tucker Gwen Chambers Wittnie Rice Beulah Robinson Colby Crokett Marie and Martha Winkleman Herschel Andrews Leon Collins Herman Reed Ulrich Burkholder and John Hicks. Elder A W Young of Sunset gave the address. Local visits feature Miss Homerette Whatley Grand Sealine Mrs J H Hall Chay Peery Valley View J F Elsassar Miss Gertie Andrews from Mineral Wells and many others.
A gentle shower revived crops as harvest continues. Rev. Fitzgerald from Denton filled for Rev. Havse on Sunday. Local residents visiting include Mr and Mrs W A Combest from North Denton and Mrs Fordland from Kerrville who traveled to Houston after visiting Mrs J H Vanham. Jim and Florence Sandlin from Corinth and the Browns of Den ton with Kate Edith Lacy and Virgie Goode visit Denton residents.
Beulah June 11 farmers busy with grain harvest. Corn needs rain but cotton looks fine. Thrashers start next week. A day singing at Peulsuh with dinner on the ground. Meadows improving after four weeks ill. Mrs L C Willingham visiting her mother near Denton. Mr and Mrs Tom Lewis visiting in Aubrey. W W Brown in Pilot Point.
A brief note to subscribers highlights the record reading after supper and promises updates on current events. It mentions keeping readers posted on special world news and invites orders for timely information.
Nanette, under cautious watch, contemplates a walk with Beppo and writes a secret note while her aunt Marie evinces concern. Beppo's invitation and Nanette's resolve threaten the Mount’s quiet order as the dusk closes in on the palace and the old estate.
The piece notes summer affects taste and quality, stressing careful handling and cold storage. It claims flies and heat degrade meat, and that proper cooling preserves original savor. The advertiser promises even temperature and fly-free storage in their shop, inviting readers to call.
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