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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
11
In the House on Wednesday a plan for inaugurating a Bureau of Children within the Department of Commerce was moved to the next session. The bill outlines the bureau's duties to investigate and report on child welfare, juvenile delinquency, birth rates, orphanage, education, accidents, diseases, employment, and state child legislation.
Our store offers handsome furniture crafted by skilled workmen. Parlor, dining room, and bedroom suits feature the latest and most unique designs to furnish homes economically and stylishly.
A trio of horsemen were struck by lightning in Oklahoma. Babe Shirney Wag died near Guymon, and Lew Bowers, about 35, was killed near Sherman along with his horse. The horse was also killed and a second horse was stunned.
A State Department report in Washington says Japan is swallowing Korea and that assimilation is underway and near completion. The claim emphasizes a rapid shift in control and political influence in the region.
Bishop Murrah of the Methodist Church South declines the position as member of the Vanderbilt University board of regents. He says the conference action should be respected.
Sports notes and weather report from Texas describe corn drought effects and scattered showers. Howe in Grayson county reported heavy rain Wednesday evening with additional showers elsewhere in North Texas.
Chicago heat continues to toll. A cool front with a breeze reduced the death toll slightly but six more victims were reported as the scorching week persisted. Infants in tenement districts fell ill in large numbers amid the crisis.
A Senate joint resolution was favorably reported Wednesday authorizing the President to appoint a five man commission to negotiate universal peace. It is expected Col. Roosevelt will be refused the chairmanship of the commission.
The Ohio Democratic convention rejected a motion to endorse a U. S. Senate candidate by 800 to 254. The proposal had backing from Mr. Bryan and faced opposition from Governor Harmon, prompting Bryan to sharply criticize Harmon.
The Senate approved the postal savings bank bill by 44 to 25. Banks to be set up at the Postmaster General and trustees discretion, with funds usable to buy government 2 percent bonds in emergencies, aiming to shield National banks from losses if bond values drop. President Taft favored the plan.
Texas League results include Dallas 1 over Houston 0 and Fort Worth 9 handling San Antonio 5 in 10 innings. National League notes Philadelphia 3 over Boston 1 and New York 6 over Brooklyn 3. American League tallies Boston 6 over Washington 0 and Cleveland 3 over Chicago 2 in 14 innings. Southern League weather affected Mobile with rain. Chattanooga 0 Memphis 1. Atlanta 6 over Memphis 2.
Judge Poindexter spoke at San Saba Wednesday in the courthouse yard as the audience overflowed the building. O. B. Colauitt addressed about 250 voters at Burnet. R. V. Davidson spoke to a packed San Angelo crowd. Cone Johnson addressed a large turnout in Amarillo.
Reports from the Texas Grain Dealers Association office in Fort Worth indicate corn crops need rain. Moisture is slow to come, and extended drought fears persist where the driest conditions last year affected the harvest.
Insurgent and Democrat factions in Congress seek to oust Speaker Cannon while fearing loss of support at a pivotal moment. Cannon threatens to block the pork barrel bill unless the District of Columbia park appropriation is removed. The Senate approves the campaign publicity bill but delays publicity until after the elections.
Senator Dolliver introduces two bills for 12.5 million dollars yearly in federal aid to public schools and colleges teaching agriculture and trade. Provisions allocate five million to high schools promoting agricultural education, five million to high schools teaching trade industries, one million to normal schools training teachers, and one point six million to state colleges. The text notes a total ten million for eligible high schools split across three categories.
Drop, June 20 report notes very hot dry weather with corn needing rain and thrashing advancing well. If conditions stay favorable, all grain will be thrashed soon with many machines running. Local people include Teresa Cope who has been ill, A B Minnerly in Denton, Nix and Ollie Wright visiting Fletcher Wright and Emily, and Dr Hooper hosting a moving picture show at the schoolhouse.
A local bakery claim from Smith's Restaurant advertises a 14 ounce loaf of finest quality bread baked fresh each day for diners.
Bartonville and Argyle social evenings raise spirits as Bartonville wins a 17 to 8 baseball score. Residents visit Denton, Roanoke, Fort Worth, and Dallas. a W O W picnic draws crowds. Krum notes farm work progresses, rains aid crops, and a large Denton market import looms with steady yields.
June 20 Bolivar notes report wheat averaged 18 to 19 bushels per acre with seven thrashing machines in use. Local social events include a W O W picnic at Bartonville, a Denton trades day visit, and a large Baptist church wedding of Oliver Luginbay and Cora Ingram with Mendelssohn’s march.
June 21 report from Gribble Springs notes fine weather and crops needing rain while residents finish chopping cotton. Fort Worth visitor Joe Gammons is there. F T Cryer hosted an ice cream supper for the young people. Ladies Aid plans an ice cream supper at 4 p.m. Claud Enlow and Jewel Enlow visit. Enlow hospital stay ends after six weeks. Denton visitors include Mr. and Mrs. H M Young and P C Jones of Denton.
Garza June 21 report lists Rev. I C Underwood of Dallas preaching at the Baptist Church. Local residents pase visitors include Walker Riley from eGrant, Mrs. John Avery in Dallas, Edna and Audra Meadors of Collinsville visiting E H Cornwall, and Alva and Millard McGalliard returning from Gun Prairie to Joe P Cooper. Lawrence Fox of Denton and J H Swisher in Dallas are noted. Mr and Mrs Ray McGalliard and Dora Mayabb Enn from Irvin also mentioned.
Lewisville residents and visitors are noted with many brief mentions. Names include Miss Ola Stover in Dallas and Floyd Huffer in Sweetwater along with visits by Mrs. J. R. Head of Menardville and others to Dallas Fort Worth Richardson Fort Worth and Bonham. A birth is recorded for M. W. Houston.
June 20 from Sanger reports a good wheat average with Ben Vaughn thrashing 12 000 bushels in six days. Local social notes mention church services drawing a large crowd and several visits among residents including Effie McMurray, J R Sullivan, and Ha die Morgan.
June look at Argyh and Argyle notes crops nearly spoiled by rain as carp dry and cotton grows. Visits include Mrs R W Jones in Roanoke and Mrs Pattie Richardson to Mrs A L Alexander in Denton. Attendees at I O O F and WO W Bartonville picnic include Mr and Mrs Jesse Boyles and others.
Daily and Weekly edition ads reach readers before 15,00. The combination rate for classified is four cents per word with ten words costing 40 cents.
DENTON Tex June 23 Rain in the spring wheat belt sent prices down sharply in the Chicago pit, erasing gains from the prior two days. Cash wheat in Chicago St Louis Kansas City ranged from 90c to $1.02, with other markets showing declines and bulls having their feet cut. Cotton futures in Liverpool and New York also fell, while local oats and wheat markets lingered near unchanged. Livestock receipts at Fort Worth included cattle at top $5.80 and hogs to $9.45, amid a generally softer market.
President Taft and Secretary Knox are pictured with German Ambassador von Bernstorff at a Washington ball game. The chief executive, despite heavy duties, stays for an hour to enjoy the national pastime and is described as a hearty supporter and enthusiastic rooter.
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