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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
8
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A Denton Texas note compares last year s floods to current dry weather with broader reflections. It cites Alabama governor Comer and a Montgomery newspaper man incident, mentions a $50000 libel suit, and prints satirical rhymes from the Emporia Gazette about overshooting legal trouble. It also praises a young worker who rose through responsibility and discusses California anti racing bills and Texas rainfall calls, contrasting 1909 dryness with 1908 floods in North and East Texas.
Monday's issue praised local experiment farms for Denton area crops. Cotton returns reached 36 to 41 percent lint, higher than typical. Corn yields ranged 45 to 52 bushels per measured acre, with seed corn selling at $1 per bushel and strong demand. Federal inspector Wilkins confirmed farmers adopting modern methods.
A Tex as Farmers' congress member proposes Denton County imitate Sherman by forming a Boys Corn Raising club. Prizes funded by local merchants would reward pledges to plant and harvest one acre using Federal Agriculture Department methods, aiming for 100 plus corn experiment farms and a fall show.
The Appeal to Reason publisher plans a new office building in Amarillo costing 250000 dollars. The item hints at possible free rent for applicants but does not state whether such terms will be offered.
The Bonham News reports a county court docket dominated by a single unusual charge labeled "'v\" 1. o. 1.\"' officers note the odd format and seek clarification from officials. Analysts speculate the garbled OCR reflects a clerical code for a minor offense or filing error rather than a new crime.
Denton, a 7,000 resident town with about 1,500 students, lacks a park. Citizens note several desirable nearby locations and urge the council to secure a park area for public recreation.
The senior Texas senator Culberson is expected to prevail in his fight. He is noted as pressing issues relentlessly and earning the nickname the detective of the Senate.
A Brady camper offered a drink from a jug claimed to hold whiskey. The other camper swigged first and learned the jug contained turpentine. Officers had to remove No. 20. No. 1 bears the misread confidence in human nature.
Remarks note the February 22 native trees planting on the capitol grounds was not held. The Governor, opposing any tie to the Texas Commercial Secretaries' association, halted the program after Texas nurserymen donated varieties. The project was called off with the governor’s statement that he would not help the devil build a church.
Miss Tarbell argues in a current magazine that big beef packers win from hides tariffs while cattle raisers gain little. She cites figures showing many goods cheaper abroad than at home and notes shoe prices and quality worsened by the hides duty.
A letter from G P Bryan in Frederick Oklahoma dated March 1 addresses tariff action as a local issue with broad national impact. He disputes a false rumor that W A Graham killed a man in Oklahoma on February 20 and defends both parties against the misrepresentation.
In Denton county buyers report many ten-pound hens priced at a single dollar in the local market with several sellers offering similar weights.
A Denton county hog reportedly beat a camel to death after the camel endured twenty days without water. The quip suggests some societies should switch their emblem from camel to hog following the incident and its media glare.
Ellis County grand jury indicts Luther Thrash for the death of J. A. Bell near Maypearl and W. R. Farrow for the killing of Hugh Shackelford at Pritton. Thrash remains jailed and seeks bail via habeas corpus proceedings.
Three men robbed six stores in Alvarado Texas early today. They were spotted by Joe Ligon at 2 a.m. at Pope Costello & Co. and fled noting a back door. All three were later arrested at Venus and jailed.
Washington reports hundreds of thousands of visitors expected by Thursday for the National festival. The crowds fill Pennsylvania Avenue under electric lights, while Judge Taft, the anticipated hero, meets daily with callers and speaks calmly of the duties ahead.
Misery in the stomach is cured quickly by Pape's Diapepsin. Eat normally then take Diapepsin to start digestion, prevent belching and gas, and end feelings of a leaden stomach. One tablet digests food and clears the stomach, with relief in five minutes.
A satirical note complains about Georgia merchants driving Black residents out as possum prices rise after a Taft banquet. It questions value comparisons, asking what a Texas possum would fetch if a Georgia one is $19, highlighting regional jokes and inflation fears.
The county judge inspired road improvement and public involvement, prompting commissioners and residents to build miles of quality roads. Car enthusiasts then presented the judge with a handsome $1500 automobile as a gesture of appreciation and example setting for other counties.
The Retail Merchants association backs a Denton federal building, pledging to push for Denton in pork barrel allocations and noting many Texas towns with post offices have benefited. The group says it aids Denton and its members and will do more.
William Capps of Fort Worth denounces many lawyers in the legislature and warns that courts expand litigation. He claims 90 percent of state funds go to court officials and condemns the battery statute as a farce. Capps represents North Texas Traction Company facing $4,550,009 in damage suits.
A Western college professor proposes ending U S Japan tensions by pitting a U S battleship crew led by Richmond Pearson Hobson against a Japanese vessel crew in the Pacific. After a survivor selection, both sides would cohabit an island to force reconciliation.
Buyers return from markets in the North and East report the best selections of dress goods and spring stock arriving daily. The store promotes a wide dress goods line, a strong men and boys department, and urges customers to try Crawford or Florsheim shoes with a friendly invitation to visit even if not buying.
The March 3 report from Washington shows Senators Bailey Kean and Aldrich winning by keeping the Senate from raising the House appropriation for wider cotton standards promulgation and broader grain inspection in transit. Conferees on the agricultural bill reported an agreement that omitted the proposed increases.
Dallas March 3 Sterling P Strong prohibition leader sues that prohibition submission to a vote is not defeated and the fight is postponed. He says the contest will be renewed in the next legislature.
Disbursement of 12,000,900 in rebates to 288 Manhattan and Bronx consumers under the 60¢ gas law begins, per U S Supreme Court decision. About 2,700,000 checks to be issued, with an estimated 300 days to complete. Also, Joe Cantillon and the Washington team travel en route to Galveston for spring practice from Fort Worth.
Local advertisement announces Pape's Diapepsin available from O M Curtis. Aimed at relief from indigestion and stomach discomfort. The notice emphasizes quick relief and direct sale through the listed reseller.
J. W. Irons of Waco confesses to shooting his wife on the 17th stating a stranger did it was initial story. He says the act was accidental and that he then attempted to kill himself. He remains in jail as his wife and he both recover. earlier account blamed a mystery assailant.
A newspaper note describes a Home Remedy using Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karzon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to relieve backache kidney and urinary issues. It promises rapid relief with a teaspoonful after meals and at night, claiming safety and endorsement by a local druggist and an eminent authority.
A historical advertisement notes Compound Kargon offered for sale by O M Curtis. The listing emphasizes the compound and the seller’s name, with no additional terms provided in the readable text.
A reward totaling 1250 dollars is offered for the arrest of the slaver who shot A. A. Bobbitt, a wealthy cattleman near Ada. The incident occurred Saturday evening and has stirred Ada and the surrounding community.
War between Weatherford merchants and the Santa Fe railroad escalated after a meeting with railroad officials. Merchants vow to route business to other lines unless a new station is built, while the railroad proposes consolidating the two old stations.
In this year of fashion our millinery department showcases stylish hats under Miss Jennie Wheelis personal charge. Her years of experience in Texas cities promise beautiful designs, with custom hats made to your ideas upon request. Visit to inspect the full line and discuss your hat.
Luther Burbank the renowned horticulturist plans a April tour of San Antonio and West Texas to draft material on his thornless cactus. He is studying Mexican plants and believes Texas holds potential to turn the plant into a marketable food.
The Texas Telephone company, an independent system, was sold today by Trustee George Rotan for 9000 dollars to E. R. Rotan and J. E. Erls of Waco. The plant is worth about a quarter of a million and creditors will be paid in full. The corporation’s system extends and already serves several counties.
Judge J C Strange rules the search warrant to seize papers from Scott McReynolds was issued without legal authority and orders the papers returned. The criminal case continues with no trial date yet set, defendant free on $300 bond.
The sheriff will sell on the first Tuesday in April 1909 at the Denton Court House door all that land described as part of the William Nell and E Puchalski surveys in Denton City. The sale satisfies Nashville Saddlery Co. v S W Kanady for 563.22 plus costs. The property is held as Kanady's, levied by Sheriff W M Orr with authority from the Denton County Court.
Galveston is slated to join an eight city Texas League circuit, according to franchise owner M. O. Koppers who conditions the move on a $2000 bonus as part of his request. The announcement comes from Galveston Texas with March dates noted.
A fire in Sulphur Springs Texas destroyed and damaged about 100 bales of cotton owned by Metsui and Co. The loss ran to about 4000 dollars and was covered by insurance. Sparks from a locomotive started the blaze.
Houston reports firefighter Boone hurt in the Lumbermen's National Bank blaze. He is expected to recover despite serious injuries. Total loss for the incident estimated at about eight thousand dollars.
James Knox of Krum married Miss Cochran of Oklahoma at 11 o clock Wednesday forenoon. Judge Zumwalt officiated at the home of C E Roberts.
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