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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1910
Page
3
The account describes Sir Henry M. Stanley recounting an attack on his party by natives during an African expedition. He portrays the attackers as savage and vows to pursue them upriver, skirmish in villages, burn huts, and set their canoes adrift.
The London Saturday Review recounts legends of extreme appetite, from Soliman the Caliph who reportedly devoured two baskets of eggs and figs plus marrow and sugar to a Mecca pilgrimage feat, and compares with Louis XIV who supposedly dined on multiple soups, a pheasant, partridge, salad, mutton, ham, pastry, and sweets in one meal.
A historical ballot-style notice lists candidates for local offices including County Judge County Attorney Tax Assessor Tax Collector County Clerk Treasurer Sheriff and commissioners. It names several nominees such as A W Walker Charles Mays Oscar T Butler D M Berre W E Durbin and others across precincts 1 2 3 4 with positions for constable public weighers and clerks.
City notices advertise a special election on June 21 for Alderman Ward 2 with candidate J. M. Gurley. Classifieds promote restaurant specials and advertising rates, urging readers to place orders and use Daily and Weekly for agricultural notices.
A continued roster lists county Democratic officials and precinct officers including Tax Collector C L Crowder Sam Hawking C L Hamilton H V Hennen Tax Assessor K McKelvy E Miller Sheriff W C Orr County Commissioner Precinct 1 J C Selman Precinct 2 J E Buster J W Stuart Jno Sparks Precinct 3 Jack Christal 8 T Coleman Precinct 4 J E Smith J M Gary E F Davis Constables Precinct 1 Geo H Watson J A Young Precinct 2 B P Sharp J R McNabb J D Wallace Precinct 4 J H Wilson Precinct 7 W T Wilson Precinct - J L Grissom J Sullivan Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Wm McCormick Precinct 2 E C Barton Precinct 3 J W Ratliff Precinct 4 T E Wood Precinct 6 R H Clark Shahsen ap 8D M Beauchamp R Ezell iepdigues F M Ready Public Weigher Precinct 1 G A Wels J Brownlow Precinct Webb Precinct 7 J L Tatum 8S T Bothwell Precinct 8 J O Wilkes A W Trouehitt F Crawford W G Watson E a s c 2 H C Henderson F
A reader letter from W. K. Engle of Reading Pennsylvania chronicles twenty years of catarrh relief after using Hyomei. He reports nightly throat soreness vanish with the inhaler and urges others to consider the treatment, noting complete outfit price and extra bottle availability.
Texas League games include Galveston 8 Dallas 4, Fort Worth 2 Houston 0, Waco 4 Shreveport 0, San Antonio 5 in 10 innings. National League Chicago 10 Cincinnati 3. American League Washington 4 St Louis 1, Detroit 10 Boston 9, Chicago 4, Philadelphia 2. Southern League Nashville 6 New Orleans 6, Montgomery 1. No other games scheduled.
Denton citizen W C Orr of 76 North Elm Street Texas reports long back pain and frequent urination relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He says relief was immediate, sleep improved, back strengthened, and kidneys normal, endorsing the remedy as effective.
A claim that the Singer sewing machine is the best and lasts a lifetime appears with installment purchase options.
Ben Burnett was charged with killing W. T. Klepper at Paradise but found not guilty in a Decatur trial. Galveston drew 6,000 visitors Sunday to its beaches and new hotel project. The $750,000 contract for Galveston’s new beach hotel was let, with construction starting Tuesday.
Harry Whitney has sailed toward the frozen north on a hunting expedition and speculation grows whether he will search Etah for records allegedly left by Cook.
Mrs Streight widow of McGregor editor T E Streight who was shot and killed is in Waco where she will stay until the grand jury thoroughly investigates the case. She is suffering a nervous collapse and cannot speak.
Three passengers died and twenty five injured in a train carrying emigrants near Norwich New York on Sunday. In a separate wreck in New Orleans on the same day two men were killed and two injured.
An extra session of the New York Legislature convened Monday to push reform in primary elections. Governor Hughes and President Taft are reported to favor a strong primary law, with Roosevelt reportedly supportive.
The Attorney General ruling that a married woman could not hold the office of County Superintendent due to lack of contract and bonding rights led Irene Gaston to withdraw from the Henderson County race for county superintendent.
State Chairman Storey ruled that ballot placement applications mailed before the legal deadline must be honored even if they arrived after the time limit, in a primary election dispute raised from Waco.
Watterson writing in the Louisville Courier Journal argues Col. Roosevelt will not seek office again and suggests his fit as chief justice of the high court of political arbitration. He envisions a nonpartisan purge of public service to keep politics free of party fear.
Secretary Ballinger writes in Leslie's Weekly defending himself against muckrakers. He labels critics as character assassins and calls another the greatest criminal of the age, underscoring the intensity of his defense.
The reply challenges Madriz on neutrality and argues any violation occurred when the Venus sailed from New Orleans as Madriz faction’s expedition. It contests U S claims about prolonging the conflict by blocking Bluefields.
Governor candidate Knox withdraws after conference with President Taft. The setback weakens reform efforts as Democrats reportedly nominate a weak candidate to block Knox and the anticipated Republican nominee. Efforts shift to urging Democrats to nominate a strong figure to challenge the Penrose-Oliver regime.
President Theodore Roosevelt arrived at Sagamore Hill on Long Island for a period of rest. He declined interviews and said statements would be released during his twice weekly New York office visits. Reporters inferred he seeks quiet and does not want private life details publicized.
The Memphis Commercial-Appeal notes cotton crop conditions were favorable across the belt last week except in Georgia and the Carolinas where excessive rainfall washed soil and delayed work. Plants are generally small but healthy. Texas soils are dry with little damage but moisture is needed to spur growth.
Many entrants quit the Glidden tour amid accidents as the 8006 mile journey heads toward Dallas. The group passed Little Rock from Memphis on Saturday night and Hot Springs Sunday morning, resting the day before Texarkana Monday. Drivers report the roads have been very bad, and it is remarkable any cars stay in the race.
Governor Campbell receives numerous congratulatory letters as he calls for a special session of the statute set to convene on July 12 at 2 p.m. Local officials and residents express support for the timing and purpose of the session.
Report notes lawmakers unlikely to meet before the 26th as they stay home for primaries. It is claimed the Governor will deliver a message around the 26th if the primary outcome is close or unsatisfactory.
Rumors say the long awaited bout will move from San Francisco to Nevada amid pressure on Governor Gillette to seek court settlement. Jeffries plans to relocate to Reno with headquarters ready while Johnson is set to change his quarters as talks continue.
Fort Worth June 16 The bumper wheat crop outlook is matched by expected price declines as Texas farmers may harvest earlier and faces lower values. F M Rogers of Medlin Mills argues supply and demand set prices, with large carryover stock and rising global production threatening export viability and farmer incomes.
Duke and Ayers completes purchase of 20 Nickel Stores and plans sales across 20 towns. The chain emphasizes low prices and broad reach to attract customers.
Denton June 20 report shows wheat at 59.1 on a 59.1 basis and corn similar declines. New York and New Orleans spot prices slip while Galveston reports a drop. bran falls 10 cents wholesale to 1.25 with local delivery higher. Oats remain 32 cents, peas bring 60 cents per bushel, and other markets unchanged.
Feedstuffs and hay prices listed with per bushel per ton and per hundred pounds rates. Wheat 59 Ibs basis, corn wholesale 75-80c per bushel, cotton seed meal $32 ton retail, cotton seed hulls $11-$12 ton at car and barn, corn chops 1.50 per 100 Ibs, bran 1.25 per 100 Ibs, chicken feed 1.40-1.45 per 100 Ibs, prairie hay 16 per ton, alfalfa hay 12.50-15, oats wholesale 30-22c per bushel and 40c retail.
Inventory of foodstuffs with unit prices including Irish potatoes, flour, corn meal, bacon, lard and onions. Entries show wholesale and retail figures such as potatoes 5c wholesale and $1.15 per hu retail, flour 2.00–2.85 wholesale and 10c higher retail, bacon prices by type, lard at 15c wholesale and 18c per lb retail, onions wholesale 3c and retail 5c.
Butter per pound wholesale 10 to 30 cents cash or trade delivered to private fences at hotels and boarding houses at 2 to 25 cents, creamery 26 to 30 cents. Eggs wholesale 12 to 2 trade, retail per dozen 15 cents. Peaches per bushel wholesale 1 to 1.50 dollars, retail per gallon 20 cents.
The page lists poultry rates: HENS 8c per lb, BROILERS 1 to 1 1/2 lbs at 16c per lb, FRYERS 10 to 12 1/2c per lb, OLD ROOSTERS 15c each, GUINEAS $1.50 per dozen, DUCKS per dozen not fully shown.
Hogs sold at 6 to 8.25 cents per pound for light through heavy classes. Cows brought 2.75 to 3.25 cents per pound.
Listing of wholesale and retail prices for onions lettuce squash beans new potatoes tomatoes peas and related items. Includes per dozen per bunch per pound and per bushel figures with ranges for wholesale and single- or multi-unit retail pricing.
All Woodmen are requested to meet at the Hall tonight and march to the home of Mrs. C. W. J. Johnson to accompany the remains of C. W. J. Johnson to the depot. Very respectfully, W. A. Matthews, Clerk.
A July 1929 notice advertises a 4c per word combination classified rate for one week in both the Daily and Weekly Denton papers. It claims to reach over 3 000 families and 15 000 people at a very low cost.
The Daily and Weekly mail readable notices to about 3,000 households, totaling 16,009 people, inviting business stories for local readership.
A newspaper promotion sells 10 words per week in the Daily and a Week in the Weekly Classified for 40 cents.
Denton Chautauqua runs July 20 29 with nightly programs including Rev F ne Talmage Madame Mountford and Captain Hobson plus musical preludes and readings. Season tickets are $2.50 daily tickets 50 cents and three sessions per day.
Railroad timetables show No. 209 Limited No. 1 No. 205 Flyer from Epes No. 281 to Dallas at 12 05 PM and mixed service to Dallas at 8 00 AM. Details indicate multiple trains serving Southbo and Dallas connections.
Fragmentary OCR shows mixed Dallas departures and arrivals with times for No. 206 and No. 182, and limited No. 210. Includes Texas and Pacific Southbound No. 31 and Northbound No. 32 between Ft. Worth and Texarkana with listed times.
The Nickel Store presents a progressive, up to date assortment of desirable and useful articles. Watch for further announcements.
The Justice's Court Precinct No 1 of Dallas County issues a writ directing a public sale of Willie Stiles's interest in 150 acres of land in Denton County Texas. The sale will occur July 5 1910 at the Denton county courthouse between 10 am and 4 pm to satisfy a prior judgment of 63.55 dollars with 10 percent interest from December 12 1898, via Parlin Orendorff Co. and overseen by Constable A Young and Deputy G L Kindred.
Justice J W Ratliff issues an execution out of Denton County Precinct 3 to levy on the John W King 320 acre survey land in Lewisville Texas. Sale to occur July 5 1910 between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse door for cash to the highest bidder.
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