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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
2
Public notice from the Record and Chronicle dated June 23 1909 in Denton Texas offering corrections to any erroneous reflections in the columns. The ad lists mail in advance rates and urges readers to report errors to the publishers.
The census school group reports about two hundred scholars not enrolled in the original count. The city’s education effort highlights gaps in enrollment while discussing agricultural insight from a Texas 40 acre farm case. It notes farming efficiency and soil science as key to regional prosperity and future farm sizes.
A Wichita Falls secretary exposes a misrepresented wheat price by Alliance Milline to Denton farmers. The Times publishes a front page critique accusing the paper of exaggeration and unfairly inflating the price to a dollar sixty when the actual paid was a dollar thirty.
The piece accuses local boosters of exaggeration, insisting thousands of bushels sold at $1.50 and hundreds at $1.57 to $1.60 prove the town’s value. It denounces Mr. Gohlke for distortion and misrepresentation, urging honesty about local facts.
Attractive women who are healthy are envied for face form and temper. Weak women show irritation from constipation or kidney poisons, but Electric Bitters cleanse the stomach liver and kidneys, purify blood, strengthen nerves and skin. Sold 50c at J. F. Raley & Co.
A severe shower caused by lightning damaged A Jasper’s home with two bolts striking the house and porch, and the telephone wall damage. Estimated losses run to 30 or 40 dollars. Claude Cook reported over an inch of rain with a hard wind, causing minor barn damage valued around 150 dollars at R. H. Evers place.
A message from Navoo in the eastern part of the county says only a light sprinkle fell there this afternoon.
Reports indicate widespread rainfall across Texas with scattered and uneven coverage. Cities such as Wichita Falls Texarkana Weatherford Abilene Dublin Gainesville San Antonio Beaumont Cleburne Greenville Hearne Palestine Paris McKinney Mexia Farmersville Grand Prairie and Denton County logged showers and rains ranging from light to heavy, with Dallas seeing two inches locally, while other areas had little to no rain.
Bert R Lean of Cheney Washington credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a desperate lung ailment after costly visits to Spokane and a failed California trip. The product, touted for lung trouble bronchitis coughs colds asthma and croup, is sold by J F Raley Co with a free trial bottle and guarantee.
Hillsboro Texas June 23 Governor Campbell accepts invitation to speak on opening day of the Confederate reunion July 26.
Receiver Robert J. Eckhardt of Waters-Pierce Oil Corp says a full Texas property inventory will take two months. He estimates total property value near 2.6 million dollars and notes extensive detail work before any sale. The Standard Oil bid is likely barred, with a new firm to operate or absorb the assets. The Texas Oil Co is expected to bid strongly.
An advertising blurb touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a universal remedy for aches joints cuts burns bites and more claiming it is the quickest and surest remedy. The promotion notes a 50 cent bottle and a 25 cent bottle option.
The Commercial Club urges Denton County to rely on local capital and develop factories instead of waiting for outside investment. It argues producing raw materials is not enough and advocates manufacturing these materials locally to boost revenues and attract residents seeking work and education.
The article notes a proposed experimental station in a North Central black land county and states it will be considered this summer. It mentions the law not yet in effect, the Governor as board chairman not yet calling a meeting, and Denton county urged to prepare to secure the station aid once rules are set.
An old box paper advertises the best brass washboard priced at 25¢. The note repeats 30¢ for an item labeled THE FATR, indicating a penny-press catalog snippet and promotional pricing from a period publication.
A testimonial notes stomach trouble relief from Dr King’s New Life Pills. The user reports improved appetite, nerves, vigor, and better stomach liver and kidney function. Available for 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
The fifty third district court grand jury adjourned without returning any indictments in the Koppe Lyobout matter after several weeks of inquiry, during which Lyon died.
Houston fire destroys Main street tailor shop after cleaning fluid explodes. Mrs A Jones, wife of the shop owner, leaps from a second floor window to a storefront awning to escape the blaze. Loss set at 1560 dollars.
The collection notes health, a medical exam in Cleburne with 184 applicants, court appointments including Frank D. Greever as district judge of the Thirty first district at Miami Roberts County, and Wrights airship flights planned for Fort Myer with Taft attending. Also reported are minor injuries in Denton, a $5,000 bandit theft in Green Bay, a June 24 marriage in Grand Lake Colorado, death penalty for Walter West in Dallas, governor appointing a Texas laws codifying board, tariff debate on hides with Culberson and Bailey, and navy mismanagement scandals in France with a costly ten year tally and calls to reform.
An advertorial asserts the same itch affects rich and poor alike and promotes Hunt's Cure with a guaranteed price of 50. The copy mocks social distinctions and promises relief for all, including children, highlighting a broad audience for the remedy.
Judge H H Hardin filed a six hundred thousand dollar slander suit in Erath district court at Stephenville against Winfield Scott of Fort Worth. The case follows earlier actions including a bank loan fraud claim and a prior perjury acquittal involving Bramlett.
Colds that hang weaken the constitution and develop into consumption. Foley's Honey and Tar cures persistent coughs that resist other treatment. Do not experiment with untried remedies as delay may cause the cold to settle on your lungs. Garrson Kimmins.
Abilene, Tex June 23 Every business house in the city was closed this afternoon as a railroad mass meeting convened to map plans for building a line to Hamlin southeast to Temple.
A brief note describes Hunt's Lightning Off as a remedy for irritated bites and as a preventative when applied promptly. It touts effectiveness against mosquitoes and similar pests, noting it helps keep them off and prevents stings.
A horse driven by Hayden Moore of Midslo thian and Miss Elenora Rouse of Lubbock ran away at night in Waco Texas. Both riders were thrown from the buggy. Miss Rouse suffered painful injuries but not serious.
For feverishness and aching from malaria colds or overheating Hicks Capuchine offers relief. The liquid comes in 10 25 and 60 cent sizes at drug stores and aims to reduce fever and ease pain.
After a 15 round bout with Clifford left controversy over his integrity, Battling Nelson departed for Amarillo this morning to stage an exhibition tonight in Oklahoma City.
A promotional note extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the perfect remedy for cuts corns burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum sore eyes cold sores and chapped hands. The item sells for 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
In the Cache Rebstock denies knowledge of Du Sang while Whispering Smith questions him about Du Sang’s murders. Smith argues Du Sang is a faker and urges Redstock to reveal himself, insisting he wants Du Sang but warns Redstock he is not afraid to confront the truth.
Whispering Smith and Kennedy move toward the Cache to flush out Du Sang and his allies. Rebstock resists aiding the hunt while Smith vows to expose cowboys in Williams Cache, rallying Stormy Gorman and a round-up to smoke out Du Sang. The march starts as cattle theft tensions flare.
A clear night and bright moon set the scene for the ongoing struggle in the Cache as tensions flare. Combatants clash amid shadow and solitude, with observers noting renewed vigor and strategic moves shaping the confrontation.
Whispering Smith confronts Du Sang and his trio in a tense standoff as cattle are driven through a valley. The two groups circle each other, trading quiet questions about ownership and papers while the inspector accuses Du Sang of murder and demands proper proof at Medicine Bend.
Appealing drug store notice for Capudine claims fast relief from headaches cold or nervous distress. Markets the product as pleasant tasting and effective, offered in 10¢, 25¢ and 60¢ sizes.
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