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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1909
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle advise readers that any erroneous reflection on the character reputation or standing of an individual or corporation in their columns will be corrected upon notification by the publishers.
A compact page from 1909 notes St David's Day on March 1 with lines from Henry V and Welsh references, cites the ratification of the Articles of Confederation in 1781, and marks William Dean Howells born in 1837, alongside witty lines from Hamlet.
Almanac style entry recalls U S Grant named lieutenant general in 1864 and Pope Leo XII birth in 1810. Mentions Henry VHL 4 1 and John Wesley death in 1791. Quoted lines from Shakespeare and Shakespearean plays appear alongside a citation from Twelfth Night and Comedy of Errors.
A vivid mention of March arriving forcefully, likened to a lion, evokes a powerful seasonal transition and mood for readers. The line suggests weather and atmosphere turning bold as spring begins.
Ten pound hens fetch one dollar in the Denton market and many hens of that weight are in Denton county. The area remains dry but residents vow not to complain about drought after last year’s floods.
A Denton county hog reportedly went twenty days without water, longer than the camel legend of eight days. The remark targets societies using the camel as an emblem and suggests they switch allegiance to the hog.
The Record and Chronicle touts its improved telegraph service and local department reporting. It claims daily telegraphic reports are better than in similar towns and urges readers to send personal and local news to boost further improvements.
Miss Tarbell writes in a current magazine that big beef packers gain from cattlemen cooperation to maintain hides tariffs. She argues tariffs foster monopolies and cut imports, while consumers bear higher shoe costs and lower quality since the tariff on hides was put in place.
The Record and Chronicle note a tariff revision push from western Republican insurgents aided by some old line Democrats. Texas congressmen push for protective tariffs for their districts while acknowledging a nationwide impact. The tariff is portrayed as a local benefit issue but a countrywide cost to all citizens.
The issue notes large numbers of experiment farms near Denton with cotton yields of 36 to 41 percent lint and corn yields of 45 to 52 bushels per acre. A farmer is selling seed corn at $1 a bushel, with strong demand. Federal inspector Wilkins confirms experiments show benefits of modern methods, inspiring others to seek their own plots.
A Fort Worth Star opinion notes mob actions by Nebraskans against Greeks and Iowans demanding possession of a black man, while Californians threaten to drive Japanese into the sea. The piece argues race riot issues cross state lines and calls for compliance with laws to maintain peace, warning Japan-related tensions in California may grow.
A special train carrying 100 miners from Rock Creek was switched to the Texas and Pacific at Weatherford this morning headed for Thurber after Rock Creek mines were abandoned as unprofitable. Fort Worth Livestock receipts include 1000 cattle and 2590 hogs with steady to higher prices. steers to 5, cows to 3.90, calves to 5.60, hogs to 6.20.
The widow of EM Lanham, son of a former governor, seeks to break her late husband’s will. The case was scheduled for trial March 22 in Weatherford after contestants announced readiness but opponents requested more time.
In Paris Texas on March 2 the trial of Bill McIntosh charged with the murder of Deputy Constable Draper concludes state case at noon and defense begins after lunch with a verdict expected shortly after closing.
Geo Wilkinson aged 82, the county's oldest resident and a Texas citizen for sixty years, died today in Burnett from injuries after a fall. He was born in England.
An advertisement touts Hunt's Cure as the quickest and most reliable remedy for itching. It promises one application relief and a guaranteed cure from a single box.
The Senate approved the sundry civil bill with 139 million and the military academy bill with 2.541 million. Bailey urged returning department communications to heads, arguing President-directed replies undermine congressional rights. He faced opposition to sending the measure to a committee, with debate adjourned to today.
Necia Gale and Burrell stake two separate claims on smaller creeks while sheltering in a wickiup near Lee’s cabin. They express deep affection, discuss guardianship and propriety, and plan to hide their romance and avoid upsetting Lee and Poleon as they map a way forward on government land.
Washington March 2 The House in a stormy session passed the Appalachian and Waite Mountain foresters bill as a general measure applying to all states and creating a National forest reservation to promote river navigation. The bill goes to conference while other final conference reports on army navy and fortifications are sent to the President for signature. A rule change amendment for insurgents sparked debate, and the body recessed at 5:55 p m until 11 a m today.
The Houston Chronicle notes Gompers, Mitchell and Morrison jailed for disobeying a prior order and review in American Generations questions the courts vetoing power over Congress. They argue judges cannot prohibit speech by statute and warn of judicial veto exceeding constitutional bounds.
Friday evening March 5 at Emerson College of Oratory Boston Walter Bradley Tripp performs Henry IV in a dramatic monologue with single admission 35 cents Hicks Capuchine promises quick relief for various headaches travel sickness stomach and female troubles sold by local druggists.
The Dallas jury in the A. C. Snowbberger case, charged with killing W. B. Anderson months ago, was completed this morning, marking the start of trial proceedings.
A Watertown Wisconsin reader reports ten years of eczema cured by Bucklen's Arnica salve after 15 doctors failed. The ad touts it as infallible for skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles and lists J F Raley Co as the local seller for 25 cents.
Charleston 8 S C March 2 Dr W D Crum resigns as port collector in a letter to President Roosevelt who appointed him six years ago to take effect March 4 ending his term in South Carolina city government.
Mercury style ad claims the pills prevent appendicitis by stimulating the stomach and bowels. The copy promises cure for constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion and advertises a 25 cent price at J F Raley Co.
In a tense scene at a remote cabin, Ben Stark and allies confront Burrell and Gale over a contested claim near Black Bear Creek. Necia appears, tension rises, and accusations of caper and betrayal surface as they plan to stake grounds on multiple branches while wary of a trap.
A short snippet notes that furnished room postings are kept in check by the Rec ord and Chronicle classified ads. The readable text emphasizes how these notices regulate or discourage room rental listings.
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