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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle lists subscription rates including one year by mail and advance payments with a public notice from Denton Texas dated June 19 1912. It invites corrections of erroneous reflections about any firm individual or corporation upon notification to the publishers.
The piece urges a citywide swat the fly campaign for sanitations sake. It highlights Denton residents supporting the Norma summer term and criticizes political alignments, noting Cecil Lyon’s fall and Gooseneck Bill McDonald’s rise amid party reorganization and racial controversy.
Emancipation Day observed as June 19 falls on a Wednesday. The celebration included a barbecue and picnic at the Chautauqua grounds drawing many county and city residents. A closing celebration is planned in Quakertown with regular dinners offered daily at Smith's Restaurant.
Roosevelt forces clash on the convention floor over seating and rules. Hadley and Root spearhead parliamentary battles as claims of fraud and loyalty divide Taft and Roosevelt camps. Final outcomes hint Taft gaining temporary control amid tense protests and heavy police presence.
Elihu Root was elected temporary chairman of the convention with 558 votes to 502 after a 3:15 start. The ballot result was announced at 6:15 and Root then delivered a keynote address amid a large crowd of disappointed spectators.
Comp troller of the Currency issues a call for statements on the condition of National banks as of close of business Friday June 14.
New York June 19. The National League team sold Louis Drucke former Texas pitcher to the Toronto Eastern League club. Drucke hurt his arm in a subway accident and has not pitched for the club much since.
Waco reports the death of Capt. M. B. Days aged 68 from heart failure. A newspaper man and ex Confederate, he led the Texas Audubon Society and was described as a third lover in local gossip.
Flies feed on human foods in homes and stores and also on filthy matter. They roam between waste and footstuffs, spreading disease germs that contaminate food. The piece warns that germs carried by flies can reach our stomachs through contaminated food.
John B Hood Camp of Confederate Veterans at Austin appeals to Texans to adopt a constitutional amendment authorizing a 5 cent tax on 160 dollars of property for a pension fund for old soldiers and widows and for Confederate homes. The letter notes destitution among veterans, calls for immediate relief, and asks candidates to support the measure with statewide promotion.
Tense frontier tale follows Governor and Marquis awaiting news as Elise remains a hostage. A wounded Black Seigneur prisoner lurks in the Mount dungeon while alarms rise and evasive steps test loyalties and plans for rescue.
Mrs. A. McGill, Jonesboro, writes of a complete health breakdown improved by Cardui. She speaks of headaches and backaches, crying spells, then renewed energy and ability to do housework after using the tonic. The Chattanooga Medicine Co invites others to request the home treatment book.
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