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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
2
The San Antonio Express publishes a 142 page Real Estate and Industrial edition detailing the vast Southwest Texas region. It showcases extensive information on the San Antonio country and the broader southwest empire, promising readers a comprehensive survey many North Texans may not know.
The article notes repeated heavy rainfall across Louisiana Mississippi and eastward mirroring long standing North Texas drought issues. It recalls last year’s overflowing creeks saturated ground and weed choked fields and compares Dexter n counties varying conditions with southern and western regions facing harsher results.
The Denton county wheat yield debate centers on $1.50 per bushel and an average of eight to ten bushels per acre. Land values range from $35 to $70 an acre for black land, with possible returns of $12 to $22.50 per acre from wheat, plus $10 to $30 an acre from follow crops. The article notes diverse soils and crop diversity as key county advantages.
The Record and Chronicle notes Denton county farmers enjoy rising prospects with wheat at $1.35 per bushel and strong yields. Other crops are reported thriving while authorities urge progress and prosperity across Texas amid bright agricultural conditions and notable town pride.
A health appeal notes attractive women are envied while weak ones suffer nervous irritability from constipation and kidney poisons. Electric Bitters are praised for regulating stomach, liver and kidneys, purifying blood and improving skin and complexion. Sold by J F Raley & Co for 5 cents.
Chas C. Wolcott, a stockholder in the New York Sein company, sues Wm FE Colley of Rhode Island in Tulsa district court. He seeks 100000 damages alleging his character was damaged by false accusations and that stock depreciated due to receivership of the firm. The New York Sein company is described as among the largest in the country.
In Roswell New Mexico June 18 Mrs H A Irwin formerly Miss Lelia Flannery of Denison Texas and her husband were held in connection with the Black Hand case. A habeas corpus writ secured a reduction of their bonds from 5000 to 1000 dollars each. Mrs Irwin says she was forced to act under threats from others. She previously served as stenographer for Judge Townsend of Ardmore Oklahoma.
For colds and grip Hick's Capu chine is promoted as the best remedy relieves aching feverishness cures the cold and restores normal conditions. It is a liquid with immediate effects priced at 10c 25c and 50c at drug stores.
J M Smith reports on June 14 from Sanger Texas. A fine rain on the 12th and another on the 13th helped corn and cotton emerge. Thrashers delayed by rain while wheat yields noted from 7.5 to 13 bushels per acre on thrashed areas.
A letter from J. O. Moore of Atchison Kansas extols Hunt's Cure as highly effective for skin itch and urges sufferers to try it. The ad promotes Capudine for headaches and other minor ailments, noting its pleasant liquid form and quick action with price points of 10c 25c and 50c at drug stores.
The Alliance Milling Company advertises baled shucks at four dollars per ton or per bale, claiming equal food value to prairie hay.
An early warning healthcare notice urges taking Fol ey's Kidney Remedy at the first signs of kidney or bladder disorder. It lists backache urinary irregularities exhaustion as symptoms and credits Gartison & Kimm'ns with the product.
K C Berry, a house mover in Denton, sues Southwestern Telephone Co for 85 dollars plus costs arguing its franchise allows wires and poles but not charges to lower wires for moving buildings. He paid 6 dollars to have wires lowered and claims the company caused delays and loss. The suit seeks to decide if a fee may be charged to permit passage of vehicles and buildings along streets.
Warns against mercurial catarrh remedies and endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Notes mercury dangers, internal use, blood and mucous action, and price 75 cents per bottle. Mentions Halls Family Pills for constipation.
June 16 Aubrey news reports Mercer Langri Wantaga and Sam Hodge New Mexico visiting relatives, Mrs Zumwalt and family guests, and a Philippine Islands lecture by Prof John Webb J. The remains of Mrs George Zumwalt from Houston are interred at Oak Grove. Aubrey Trades Day featured a baby show with prizes for prettiest babies.
Advertises Rexall Orderlies as safe effective laxative candy like chewable tablets. Claims quick relief without gripe or purge and suitable for children. Prices listed as 10 cents and 25 cents. O M Curtis Rexall Store endorses refund if unsatisfied.
A packed page of small items notes comets, oil companies, and land deals. J E White of Brady buys 23 000 acres in Menard county for 150 000 dollars. A Mexican oil company forms to show self control over oil assets. Wrights receive ovation on return from abroad with their airship. A Russian torpedo boat fires on a British steamer near the Finnish coast. Indictments rise in Honolulu over riots tied to a strike. Texas claims against the federal government for frontier guarding rise to 184 000 dollars, adding to 400 000 already paid. Weather reports in Fort Worth show 98 in shade, with historic highs noted. News covers a broad mix from prefects in New York to Prohibition enforcement and a Woodmen of the World fund report.
Denton residents report days of dizziness and back ache due to kidney trouble. J H Tennis of 76 E Mc Kinney St credits Doan's Kidney Pills with lasting relief after using them from J F Raley Co drugstore. Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo NY distributes the medication nationwide.
Train timetable details for Missouri Kansas and Texas showing south bound and north bound routes with approximate departure times. Mentions Dallas branch and local connections, with a note encouraging readers to read Record and Chronicle want ads.
Marion rejects Murray's plea to join him in California after a failed marriage. He laments lost railroad dreams and money from cattle deals while pressing for a new life together. Marion declares she is a grown woman earning her own living and cannot live dishonestly, hinting at a violent outcome as tension peaks on the porch.
Whispering Smith and allies plan a bold raid after learning that Train Number Three was stopped at Tower W. Oliver Sellers was shot, a messenger killed, and a through safe emptied. They prepare engines, horses, and a fast escape route from Medicine Bend toward Williams Cache with a dawn arrival and a moonlit night as backdrop.
In a tense scene aboard a moving train, Whispering Smith coordinates with McCloud and Dancing as the special departs the Wickiup platform. Train crews rush around the car while Whispers directs the posse into the Cache country amid a perilous escape.
Brill Young leads a pursuit after a wrecked express car near Tower W while Whispering Smith, Bob Beatt, Kennedy, and others trail a gang of horses. A canyon rancher named Rockstro is questioned as suspicion tightens around the hoofprint clues and hidden allies in the desert.
The ad proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as unmatched for cuts burns bruises and sores with superb efficacy. It claims relief for eczema salt rheum piles sore eyes cold sores and chapped hands and notes a price of 26 cents at J F Raley & Co.
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