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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
5
A small town notice lists M D Lipscomb specialist office above Curtis Drag Store and a stable service at the Old Roark barn on North Locust Street with contact details. Includes brief notes on rye offerings and single or double rye.
Denton reports slight declines in corn chops and bran while hay remains strong with prairie hay at 8 to 10 dollars per ton. Corn prices hold around 82.5 to 87.5 cents for good corn, with shelled corn cited at 80 to 82 cents fob. Fort Worth livestock numbers show cattle 1,900 and hogs 660 with steers up to 4.65, cows to 3.85, calves to 4.35, and hogs at 7.55. An unrelated ad promotes Hunt's Cure for itching at 5 cents.
Local notice lists Rak Turner at 35 West Oak Street Hartess offering shoe repairing and a specialty service from 9 to 7 with top quality work and buggy repairs.
A report compiles diverse items from Texas and nearby states including a $500000 road bond campaign at Temple, Fort Sill cost near a million, a drowning at Greenville, a Fort Worth court continuation, library book orders, a Mrs Beyer found dead in Boerne, a bride’s death near Temple, tax plans, relief fund tallies, a Confederate address, a muzzling proposal for dogs, Masonic home exercises, a Par is farmer jaw injury, tariff debate wrap, a Sherman robbery, Galveston causeway bid, Dallas animal control rule, vagrancy law questions, Wright aero demonstrations, Dallas religious views, mosquito control, cans reward, educator trips, Denton state director, a Maryland murder verdict, Harvard flirtation idea, Summit House clash, Fort Worth flood defense bonds, Pittsburg streetcar settlement, Kansas bank rate tensions, Culberson tariff amendments, and ongoing tariff passage uncertainty.
Notice summons A J Bernard and unknown heirs of H C Bernard in a land suit filed by W D Smith. The petition seeks a court ruling on title to a 47 acre tract part of A P Vaughan survey in Denton County. Plaintiff claims long adverse possession and seeks removal of a cloud from title. Court set date for appearance and answer after publication.
A road district in Justice Precinct No 1 Waxahachie Texas will hold an election on July 31 to vote on 250000 dollars in road bonds. If approved the funds will fund construction of permanent roads.
Retail ad promotes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claiming it cures dandruff and scalp irritation. Customers can try risk free with a full refund if not satisfied. Available in two sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar. O. M. Curtis, Rexall Store.
Charbon is appearing among livestock in Texas with deadly effects and the disease spreading rapidly. Former Mayo Druisimeni of Port Arthur reports the loss of several mules. Governor Campbell has been asked for state aid and promised help as thousands of cattle, mules and horses die in the region.
Dr Gregory of the Terrell insane asylum testifies Coffman is believed insane in the murder case of his wife. The cross examination continues with arguments expected to begin this afternoon in McKinney Texas.
An advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as the ultimate remedy for aches stiffness and cuts and burns. The copy promises quick and certain relief with bottles priced at 50 cents and 265e in the small print.
Houston June 29. Rev Dr Bradfield of Dallas and Bishop Seth Ward of Houston will depart July 14 to inspect Southern Methodist Episcopal missions in China. They sail from San Francisco and first visit Japan.
Superior healing salve praised for cuts burns bruises sores and skin ailments. Advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as perfect for sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and piles with a 25 cent price at J F Ralty & Co.
Denison Texas June 29 Oscar Bington aged twelve has been arrested in connection with the robbery of the Southwestern Telephone company's safe last night One hundred and twenty dollars of the stolen money has been recovered.
Delinquent tax collection and a failed auto law are followed by city finances. The report cites fines from offenses, water and light department revenues, electric and water meters, and various street funds and accounts balance with the treasurer.
An advertisement warns against mercury in catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Chenery & Co of Toledo Ohio as a genuine internal medicine. It claims the product acts on blood and mucous surfaces and offers testimonials free. Also advertises Hall's family Pills for constipation.
June 29 report from Tulsa notes first wheat harvest yielded about thirty bushels per acre and sold locally for $1.10. Curtis' Fountain offered pineapple sherbet for five cents.
An advertisement touts Mi-O-Na tablets with a money back guarantee. It promises quick relief from belching sour stomach and foul breath and claims benefits for complexion and energy. The copy urges readers to visit O. M. Curtis to obtain a box and notes the product is sold by leading druggists.
Sapulpa Oklahoma reports that night jailer Gu Hereford and trusted aide John Stamp fought and overpowered a group of desperate inmates attempting an escape early this morning.
A reader from Atchison Kansas endorses Hunt's Cure, claiming it will cure a lar per cent of skin troubles, especially itching types, more than any remedy. The advertisement suggests trying the 50 cent box for those affected.
Sulphur Springs Tex June 29 Mrs 3 A Foster wife of former State Revenue Agent Foster died at 4 oclock this morning. At the same hour G F Wilkes a gallant Confederate veteran well known throughout East Texas and next door neighbor to the Foster family died suddenly.
Texas Mail Warriors convene in Austin on Monday with Postmaster General Hitchcock promising attendance and a National Association representative present. Plans aim to host the national convention in Dallas next year.
Have the Daily Record and Chronicle sent to you while away on your summer trip. Address can be changed daily if needed. Price remains the usual home rate. 40c per issue. Back copies available if you miss an issue.
In Washington on June 29, a large audience braved intense heat to watch the Senate open debate on the income tax amendment. Senator Bailey led the Democratic contingent in the contentious session.
A reading notes that persistent colds weaken the constitution and can lead to serious illness. It mentions Foley’s Honey and other remedies as cures for coughs and warns against delaying treatment or trying unproven experiments that may harm the lungs.
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