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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1912
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle warn readers that any person or corporation appearing in the column readers as letters and comments will be corrected upon being called to attention by the publishers. The notice emphasizes the public correction policy and the responsibility of the paper.
Diet and Health Hints notes that overeating and wrong foods are major factors in catarrh production. The piece argues the cold arises from dining table habits and stresses skin care, weekly warm baths, and cold towel rubs to prevent colds.
The article reports the CIA lifting the meningitis quarantine that had protected Denton’s young women. Denton has had no meningitis cases and officials hope to keep it that way. The quarantine had restricted visits but is praised as a precaution.
Texas Republicans face a fork between Taft and Roosevelt lines as Lyon’s influence fractures the state party. The spread of loyalties, past appointments, and possible machine-building by a future Taft administration cloud the delegation’s stance at the national convention. Also notes a rail route shift rumor linking M K and 1 Railway with Santa Fe to run from Minesville to Fort Worth via Gaines County.
For twenty years rumors have claimed the Katy would save its joint use of the Texas and Pacific track through Denton. The Courier note is doubted due to longer distances and orphaned lines, and because little traffic incentive exists. The Chamber of Commerce is urged to inquire with Katy officials.
The piece offers a humorous take on self promotion and local culture. It contrasts Western self image with a Wild West show stereotype and jokes about street lights and Hickory street. It hints at preferred college campus scenery over street scenery.
A reflection on merit of prioritizing personal work first and serving others second or third as a moral guide. The quote emphasizes individual effort before assisting others, aligning with Christian ethics of personal responsibility and then outreach.
The Houston Post critiques electoral strategy for 266 votes noting independent voters avoid radical or socialist shifts. It discusses Galveston platform views, Judson Harmon, and past Democrats like Cleveland. The piece ends with a local ad for oranges and fruit at Turner Bros. and a phone listing.
Miss Minerva teaches Billy to bathe daily and speak properly while recounting his stubborn, humorous protests. Readings of family life mix with dialect, food tales, and a hint of racial tension as Billy navigates chores and etiquette.
A rural scene follows Billy as he tries to churn butter at Miss Minerva's. He cries for tears to drop into the milk, squanders effort, and endures scolding while a neighbor boy Jimmy Garner visits. They form schemes, tease each other, and plan mischief with other neighborhood children as their Sunday school teacher Miss Cecilia is praised.
Billy and Jimmy dispute whether a hose is a snake and sneak a spray from the hydrant. They justify it by appealing to Miss Minerva and Aunt Minerva’s rules, then turn on the hose to a gurgling stream and quick thrill.
Dr. MicCabe, physician and surgeon, advertises confidential treatment for rectal diseases in both sexes. Office hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Located over Garrison's Drug Store, east side Square, Denton, Texas.
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