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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
2
Notice states that any erroneous reflection on character or reputation in the Record and Chronicle columns will be corrected upon notification to the publishers. The message emphasizes a prompt remedy for readers who point out inaccuracies.
The Kansas state board of health after investigation urges wrapping bread immediately after baking for sanitary reasons and longer salable life. It notes a London law restricting sales within 24 hours of baking. It says stale bread is preferable to poorly chewed fresh bread and suggests cutting bread into small squares to aid children in slow eating.
The speaker concedes the alleged $99 million oyster suit was wrong and asserts the real figure is $115 million in oil. After noting the $16 million discrepancy, the speaker jokes that the amount could have reached a billion in these deals.
Denton residents consider adopting a city charter under a July 4 changes requiring 10 percent of voters to petition for a commission form of government. The plan would let citizens tailor a charter while ensuring it complies with state law, reflecting Denton’s growth beyond the current charter.
The Denton area reports rising development in Fort Worth linked progress, with strong crop yields and wheat and corn records. After 1908 floods, conditions in Denton county and North Texas have steadily improved each year, outpacing 1912 and 1911, suggesting continued prosperity ahead.
Denton Tex farmer L O Tompkins praises Doan's Kidney Pills for back and kidney pains. Ad notes that kidney trouble needs treatment and Doan's Pills are sold by all dealers for 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents in the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
August tour conducted by Miss Edith L Clark instructor in English and American Literature at North Texas State Normal. Itinerary includes Chicago Buffalo Niagara Toronto Hudson River to New York Boston Norfolk via Atlantic Ocean and Washington City with side trips. For details contact Miss Edith L Clark or Bernice Carter at 150 W Hickory St Denton Texas. Fresh vegetables available at Long & King store phone 44.
A reminiscence captures a traveler’s longing for home and the distant memory of bees buzzing among the bushes. The speaker expresses love and nostalgia for the old folks and the place they call home. The verse evokes wanderer’s yearning and rural scenes.
Associated Press dispatch from New York reports June 27 that Speyer & Co are unable to confirm a receiver has been appointed for the National Railways of Mexico. They consider the report unfounded.
Associated Press dispatch reports eight women escaped a Fort Worth jail. One was recaptured and revealed a tablespoon was modified into a key to open cells. Seven fugitives remain at large.
A local report notes a sharp drop in marriage licenses in June and across the year. The County Clerk records only twelve June stubs with months this year far below the prior average of about one per day, and not over twenty licenses in any month.
A store keeper named Barber was shot and killed near Clarksville on Red River. Jesse West was arrested in connection with the killing.
City ads urge readers to visit local merchants and inspect stock for better value. Wording emphasizes examination of wares to secure a quality pair at lower cost.
W T Bailey & Co offers wheat and other small grain storage insurance in Denton county. Customers can write, phone, or visit the office for coverage. Old phone 54 new phone 120.
Amusements report a large audience applauded Dr Billy Baker and the company. The ridiculous situations and prop gags kept the crowd in laughter as the nephew outwitted the older man. Tonight they present John Graham of New York, deemed second only to The Higher Law.
Local advertisement from Turner Bros promotes potato chips suitable for hot or cold suppers and emphasizes consistently fresh stock with a contact phone number.
An eminent skin specialist promotes a new ethine double strength preparation to remove freckles and improve complexion. The ad claims refunds if the product fails and urges asking the druggist for the double strength formula. First applications allegedly show improvement with some freckles disappearing.
Turner Bros urges stores and households to keep an extra supply of Beechnut canned goods at hand for unexposed company and invites inquiries about the different kinds available. Phones 7.
The piece combines a historical poem titled To Nannie Tillery Withers about a child from Denton with an attached land levy notice. The notice auctions a Denton county parcel in the Eugene Puchalski survey, lots 9 and 10, block 24 College addition, to satisfy a 501.77 dollar judgment for E L Hopkins in favor of Exchange National Bank. The sheriff’s signature is W C Orr, dated May 22 1913.
Guaranteed Dr Hobson Eczema Ointment advertised as the cure for eczema and related skin conditions with a Bath Massachusetts testimonial. Also included are Jefferson County Denton public notices, sheriff sale of land in Denton County and a lengthy publication summons concerning Rhoda King heirs and land parcels in Denton County Texas.
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