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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
4
Notice to the public about corrections and subscription rates for The Record and Chronicle. It warns that any erroneous reflections will be corrected if brought to the publishers’ attention. The fragment references rates of 40c, $2.00, and $4.00.
The Cleburne Enterprise reports Judge M. M. Brooks announces his run for governor of Texas. The piece notes Brooks as a strong ally of Senator Bailey and suggests his entry could sideline Bailey from the campaign while recalling prior races and political alignments. It also mentions Poindexter and Looney in past races and urges Denton area farmers to unite for better roads and rural voter cooperation.
The Tyler Courier laments nonresidents buying Panhandle land at $8 to $12 an acre and leaving it idle. It argues this harms local progress while investors seek 5 percent interest, urging land to be improved and cultivated to unlock the region’s potential.
The piece argues Denton County must vote for a road bond to improve ailing roads. It cites nearby counties like Cooke, Tarrant, Dallas, Grayson and Collin as examples or supporters. Emphasizes a new law permitting partial precinct voting and urges residents to back bonds for year round good roads.
The Sanger Courier marks its tenth anniversary with praise from the Record and Chronicle and the Courier itself. Editors Logsden and the public are credited with uniform excellence, noting the paper compares favorably with Texas papers in larger towns and is appreciated as the best daily in a town the size of Denton.
Bert R Lean of Cheney Washington credits a long chase of doctors and a costly Spokane specialist for no relief before using Dr King s New Discovery. He reports the remedy cured his lung trouble and left him well. The ad promotes the medicine for coughs colds asthma and related ailments with vial bottles offered free and guaranteed by J F Raley Co.
Sennenne by C. E. Scruggs reports Aubrey landowner Joel Rhoads endorsing countywide chamber efforts. He pledges $500 cash and material for permanent roads, favors bond funding to replace wasteful special tax, and urges county cooperation. Denton residents discuss a jumper factory with Abilene offering site and building. the plant would employ about 60 people.
A patent medicine advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children. Claims relieve feverishness, headaches, stomach upset, teething discomfort, regulate bowels, destroy worms, and break colds in 24 hours. Marketed as pleasant tasting and harmless, with over 10 testimonials of cures. sold by all druggists for 25 cents. substitution rejected.
Tulsa Oklahoma June 29 J W W Johnson a building contractor was the first heat victim of the season here He is in a hospital in critical condition.
Capudine relieves morning nerves and clears the head for business use. Hicks recommends Capudine as the quick fix for nerves and headache and it is available at drugstores.
Consulting geologist Alex Deussen presents Denton county geology findings and oil potential. He notes Cretaceous and Carboniferous rocks as prolific bearers, outlines domes and anticlines as oil traps, warns not every spot will yield oil, and highlights prospects at Payte pasture while advising caution pending a deep well.
Envious of attractive women, readers are told that weak health causes pimples and a dull complexion. Electric Bitters are advertised to regulate stomach, liver and kidneys, purify blood, strengthen nerves, and improve skin and breath. Sold for 50 cents at J F Raley and Co.
The scene follows a shootout in which Banks is wounded and Sinclair escapes. Whispering Smith receives the warrant and contemplates pursuing Sinclair while Marion wrestles with guilt and fear for the town and her future.
In a tense dialogue, a wife urges her husband to weigh duty and life as he faces a perilous mission for the paper. He insists the duty is to protect her life where possible, while she grapples with the cost of his potential death. The pair confront the possibility that he may not return.
Wickwire seeks to join Whispering Smith in a pursuit after the Wickwire request leads to a plan to ride out with the open range. Smith agrees to a cautious rendezvous with Bob Scott and a potential escape route as Wickwire expresses willingness to die for the cause.
A brief note promotes Wilson Hardware for plumbing supplies and plumbing little work. It urges customers to choose the store for supplies and related services.
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