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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription prices at 4.00 and 1.00 and 0.40 and 2.00 in unclear terms. It also states that erroneous reflections about any firm individual or corporation in the Record and Chronicle will be corrected promptly upon notification to the publishers.
A trimmed, OCR like entry notes Shakespeare's American Calendar for 1909 with a March 5 reference to the Boston Massacre of 1770 and a quotation from Julius Caesar. It also cites Laplace the astronomer who died in 1827 and lines from Two Gentlemen of Verona.
The Record and Chronicle argues for broad travel by lawmakers to meet diverse Texas communities. It notes current junketing invites, urges personal visits from North to South and East to West, and highlights the planned itinerary through Wmueton, Galveston, Dallas, Throckmorton, Laredo, El Paso, with Panhandle and East Texas remaining to cover all regions.
Fra Elbertus Little Journeys tells how immigrant James Oliver rose from poverty to wealth through plow moldboard innovation and hard work. He bought a house for 18 dollars, then an interest in a foundry, refused trusts, and kept his Oliver factory running through 1893 and 1907 panics to protect workers.
The article reports President Roosevelt ordering the replacement of Jefferson Davis at Cabin John Bridge's tablet, marking a graceful act in his late administration. It connects the decision to his broader racial policy and past civil rights actions.
The order directs restoring Jefferson Davis name to the Cabin John bridge in Maryland, amid Southern efforts since the 1860s. The move follows earlier vandalism claims and is praised as a graceful, unifying act by President Roosevelt.
A March blizzard from New York to Norfolk buried the middle Atlantic seaboard in snow. Telegraph and telephone lines failed as winds lashed the region causing major disruptions and Washington to become isolated for eight hours.
A Henrietta Pennsylvania mother credits seven bottles of Electric Bitters with curing her little son’s five year battle with eczema and suspected blood poisoning. The ad claims the remedy treats eruptions eczema salt rheum sores blood disorders and rheumatism and is guaranteed by J F Raley & Co at 50 cents.
At the Van Alstyne murder trial of Clay Mack a defense effort sought to prove insanity. Sherman and March Hine reported testimony, with Supt Gregory of the Terrell Insane Asylum as the principal witness.
The advertisement lists cotton seed meal for sale from W. T. Johnson with a price or quantity reference of 179 units. No further details are provided in readable text.
The Texas Kennedy inquiry adjourned with witnesses recalled for sworn statements. Miss Jess ie Kendig described her Kansas City work and Kennedy funded her $120 pay via a New York draft and a personal check. Governor Campbell State Treasurer Sparks and House Chief Clerk Bob Barker added further remarks.
The six months old daughter of G C Harrington in Orange Texas was declared dead three days ago but today she revived and is reported in excellent health as preparations for the funeral had been completed.
At a Fort Worth address Dr Dora Martin national organizer of the Anti Cigarette League urged a Federation of Women’s Clubs campaign against cigarette smoking among the young. She cited Oklahoma City police reports that many girls are chased from box cars and alleys for smoking as well as boys.
Dr J R Edwards health officer announces statewide Clean-up Day on March 10 with civil clubs and officials urged to renew and renovate public and private spaces. The schedule calls for sunning cleaning white washing weed removal drainage and street maintenance to curb vermin and promote a cleaner state.
An old advertisement extols Hunt's Lightning Oil as the unrivaled cure for aches pains burns cuts sprains and similar afflictions asserting instant relief and permanent cure urging readers not to suffer or delay.
Washington March 5 The inaugural ball closed a day of triumph for the new president. In the Pension Building East Hall thousands gathered as President Taft with Mrs Taft and Vice President and Mrs Sherman circulated with the reception committee chaired by Gist Blair and Thomas FL Wallace.
Unidentified body found near the Cotton Belt tracks in Sulphur Springs Texas. The victim was badly mangled with severed legs and a crushed head. A watch, money, and a letter addressed to H. H. Jackson of Texarkana Arkansas were recovered in the pockets. Authorities believe the man fell from a train last night.
Waco March. W. J. Parker, one of the men who posed as a banker and swindled about $100,000 with bogus papers, was sentenced by the Federal court to thirteen months in Leavenworth penitentiary. The duo lived in luxury using checks from fictitious banks.
The Herald of Halifax praises Mr Tripp as a splendid exponent of his art. He shows ease and rapidity in dropping one role for another, a naturalness that proves rare versatility. He commands stage presence, voice, and mastery of subject and audience.
C I A Lyceum Course presents Walter Bradley Tripp of Emerson College of Oratory Boston in a dramatic monologue Henry IV Friday evening March 5 with single admission 35 cents. Alliance Milling sells preserved lumber damaged elevator teardown material at low prices for barn shed or building projects.
Watertown Wisconsin resident J A Swenson credits Bucklen’s Arnica salve with curing ten years of eczema after failed treatments by fifteen doctors. The advertisement touts its effectiveness on skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils sores burns cuts and piles and notes it costs 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills prevent appendicitis by stimulating the stomach liver and bowels. It lists remedies for constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion and promotes a 25 cent price at J F P Raley & Co.
Beaumont Texas March 35 Charles Gerry aged 60 a capitalist died this morning while eating breakfast at his home Heart disease listed as the cause.
Mrs. Jessie Woodhull frustrated and captured a prowler around her home last night by keeping him covered with a six shooter until police arrived in San Antonio Texas on March 5.
In Dallas Texas this morning the body of a white infant girl was found murdered in a sack hidden in an alley. The head was completely severed and the body crushed with no clue for investigators at this time.
The Echo notes Mr Tripp's reading as scholarly rather than stage tricks, an intellectual interpretation that remains fun. Audience appreciated the combination of wit and artistry in his humorous performance.
Burrell exploits a split vote to claim Ned Necia Gale's land, turning on Runnion Stark and friends. He offers to deed the plots to Necia when she turns eighteen as conflict with Stark escalates. Gale and Necia seek safety with Lee and Doret while planning further action. Gale contemplates revenge or restraint as Anna urges killing, testing his resolve.
Corporal Thomas finds Necia tending the store as Gale is away. Necia reveals she has become a mine owner and hints at a secret. She describes a trail by Black Bear Creek that could save time and mentions a plan to meet Lee's strike, sparking speculation about Burrell.
W. T. Johnson offers cotton seed meal for sale. Contact details not provided.
Advertises a stylish spring clothing line including hats shirts neckwear hosiery and more. Promotes made to order service with personalized fittings and offers to show samples before selection. Clothes cleaned and pressed for customers.
Mr and Mrs Knight of near Lewisville were guests of Mr and Mrs Chambers Friday and Saturday. The six month old baby of Mr and Mrs W H Gaskins died Wednesday morning of membranous croup and was buried at Jackson cemetery. Miss Jennie McGee and Miss Katie Taylor of Denton visited here. Hobbs left for Canada to attend his mother's funeral. Miss Hornbeck returned to Decatur after weeks here. Dallas Chambers, formerly at school here, returned home near Lewisville. Mrs Blewett and children are visiting in Decatur this week.
Denton resident E P Pickrell testifies kidney pains and backache vanished after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He bought from J F Raley Co and praised the remedy as the finest of its kind. Price is 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
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