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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle announces subscription rates for weekly and daily editions with multiple term options and pricing. It notes mail delivery terms and post office registrations and offers corrections upon notification of any erroneous reflections about firms, individuals, or corporations.
After days of rain the newly paved square in Denton presents a clean, well drained thoroughfare. The local chamber of commerce urges loyal citizens to consider their part in making the town bigger and better and to contribute to the community effort. Do it now.
While discussing the weather the piece hails a local man for building good sidewalks showing public spiritedness and neighborly consideration. It contrasts this with others who prefer concrete over progress and offers a cautious tease about past remarks.
A prominent Arkansas man with substantial property expresses initial opposition to the initiative and referendum but now says he would vote for it if the process were repeated. He argues the ILR safeguards represent a safer way to express the popular will than relying on legislators.
The Denton Chamber uses extensive publicity to promote the ongoing membership campaign. It targets all residents, assuming most locals know the organization’s purpose but aims to reinforce understanding and participation.
The Denton and McLennan counties discuss road work with a split log method and state plans to improve dirt roads. McLennan sets aside 2400 dollars to drag 6090 miles if motorists contribute 1200 more, averaging about six dollars per mile. March rain could boost interest in road improvements as bond issues are avoided.
The Chamber of Commerce accelerates a home industry campaign urging every Denton citizen to focus on supporting local business, asserting that the welfare of all institutions hinges on this effort.
The piece argues Denton should spend every cent locally to support bankers grocers and all merchants. It laments shipping money out of town for dry goods groceries and hardware and asserts local trade grows the town and benefits residents and institutions.
Fort Worth Star Telegram notes a Denton civic idea urging residents to buy from home factories and local institutions. The call highlights women as primary providers and emphasizes prioritizing Denton products when price and quality are equal.
A fragment lists items for sale including Columbine soft wheat flour and twenty four cars sold in Dallas over twelve months. It mentions satisfaction guaranteed by CRAIN MERC. CO and a grocery offering cash for chickens eggs and butter from J. M. Barbe on East McKinney Street. Calls offered citywide by Pike Martin.
A notice announces B E Drake as the Dallas News and Record and Chronicle agent for subscriptions and advertising matters. Readers are instructed to send ads and report non delivery complaints to the office.
Short orders all the time and regular dinners every day at the Ideal Restaurant. We invite you to call on us for meals and service.
Four children stage an improvised Indian dress up with blankets feathers paint and dolls in Miss Minerva’s yard. They embody Sitting Steer and Squashes, then scramble home when the West Covington Aid Society approaches, fearing punishment but recalling the day’s fun.
Local shop promotes D D D Prescription as eczema cure with iron clad guarantee. It claims permanent relief from itch and says a full size bottle costs nothing if it fails. The ad lists thymos glycerine oil of wintergreen and other soothing ingredients and invites readers to try it.
A brief, fragmented excerpt shows a child surprised to learn he may become a preacher, as a leading woman advises practical self improvement. The tone hints at an upbringing or parental guidance moment within a historical narrative.
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