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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1913
Page
1
A civic note urges self reliance through prudent finances. The author declares money in the bank secures freedom from fear of want sickness and debt, stressing the link between independence and a healthy bank balance.
The tentative Turner interurban survey through the city outlines a path on South Locust to Mulberry then Ash streets, crossing to Locust Elm and Bolivar, then north to the Captain John Bacon place before veering west on Myrtle Street toward the creek north of the square.
In Nashville on June 21 a Bishops of the Methodist Church South meeting drafted a veto against Vanderbilt University trustees for accepting Andrew Carnegie’s gift of 1,000,009 dollars to the Vanderbilt Medical College. The veto notes acceptance would have been approved if not for embarrassing conditions attached to the gift.
Democratic voters in Little Rock on June 21 choose the gubernatorial nominee with former Congressman Brundige and Judge G. W. Hayes as candidates.
A call for a definite plan for old age emphasizes starting a savings account with The Exchange National Bank and adding to it systematically. It names A. J. Nance as president J. R. Christal as vice president J. C. Coit as cashier E. D. Curtis assistant cashier and directors Ed. F Bates J. H. Paine Dr. J. M. Inge A. C. Owsley.
The 1912 Denton County cotton harvest is cited as the most valuable in history with a total crop value of 4,107,410 dollars. The state crop including seed is listed at 338,538.22 dollars, per Census Bureau statistics.
Denton County produced 59,193 bales of 500 pounds from the 1912 crop. The lint sold for 3,566,378 dollars and 99,597 tons of seed brought 541,932 dollars, contributing to a county total of about 4,107,410 dollars. The Texas 1912 crop total reached 4,880,210 bales, marking a record for the state.
Corpus Christi reports a twelve year old girl Mary Olsovsky vanished after an errand for her parents. Scores join in a citywide search as authorities pursue leads. The case draws urgent attention from residents and police in the Texas port city.
June 21 farmers in Copeville attempt grasshopper control after wheat harvest. insects are damaging cotton and corn as growers apply poison to protect fields.
Mrs L E Fowler says the recorded Chronicle state ment was somewhat misleading and provides details of the contract about a right of way for draining a lake lot owner offered the easement and terms.
Mrs L E Fowler writes that she offered an 80 foot easement and 300 foot drainage strip for Hickory street water relief at no cost but the city refused. She states the city must maintain the pipe and ditch at its expense or risk ending the easement, to protect her property value and public health concerns for residents near the lake.
reports say a recent quake in Bulgaria caused hundreds of deaths in Tirnova and Gordina-Orohovitze with aftershocks continuing.
The president takes a firm hand behind currency matters and feels justified in recommending a measure. He plans to urge its early passage before Congress.
President Wilson reiterates a firm stance behind the Glass currency bill stating he has the constitutional right to recommend special legislation to Congress. He says he will not compromise on any essential features of the measure.
Senator Clark of Arkansas introduced a bill to regulate lobbying in Washington on June 21. The measure seeks new rules for lobbying activities and transparency for paid advocates.
The tariff bill, reported by the Senate Finance committee majority, is viewed as consumer friendly and a thorough fulfillment of Democratic pledges. It is expected Senate changes will raise revenues by more than $5,000,000, following its passage in the House under Chairman Underwood.
Birmingham June 21 Henry C. Jones aged 94 died today at Florence Alabama he was the last survivor of the Confederate Congress making him the final link to the Civil War era.
Paris reports the County Attorney states plans to prosecute all dealers in cider and other soft drinks alleged to be intoxicating. The move targets violations involving non alcoholic beverages claimed to be used as substitutes for alcohol.
Capital expresses satisfaction with General Tellez forge in Nueva Laredo and believes the Mexican national will now be opened to traffic. This move could bring recognition of Huerta by the United States.
News from Mexico City June 21 reports General Tellez arrival at Novo Laredo. Supporters say traffic opening on the National railway could lead to U S recognition of the Huerta government.
Eagle Pass, June 21. Constitutionalist officials say Henry Crumper, an American arrested near Laredo as a suspected spy, has been released. His companion, believed to be French, is held at Colombia.
In Nashville on June 21 extra sergeants guarded the House entrance as a bill changing the election law was rushed through 54 to 18 over the Governor’s veto. The amendment shifts control of election machinery from fusionists to regular Democrats.
S A Blewett reported W Y Barnett thrashing twenty eight acres at Plainview with 39 bushels per acre and 60 to 63 pound grain. Wheat is being weighed at mills around 60 pounds per bushel. A small pasture crop sample weighed below 69 pounds. The rise of new wagons for marketing wheat signals farmer prosperity and fewer sacks sold locally.
F R Phillips of College Station, in Denton County on business, reports crop prospects are better than in Milam Falls McLennan and Navarro counties. He praises Dr Craddock and says the Denton exhibit for boys and girls could exceed last year, noting strong trust in Miss Bernice Carter among the 18 lady agents.
Vienna dispatches say Bulgarian troops expected to strike Greeks and Servians on the Vadar river in Macedonia. Austrian papers note coordinated Greek and Servian forces have already joined.
An interpolation to the Austrian government was introduced in parliament today asking about health conditions in Scutari. It is claimed that half mummified Turkish soldiers lie unburied there.
Annapolis June 21 At noon no trace of Ensign Billingsley's body, dropped from a hydro airplane into Chesapeake Bay yesterday, had been found. Lieut. Towers, who was with Billingsley, is expected to recover though badly hurt.
Hail storm across Northern Florida and Southern Georgia on June 21 inflicted about 500000 dollars in crop losses. Tobacco suffered the greatest damage with extensive wilting and destruction reported. Local growers assess financial impact and await assessments.
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