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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1912

Page

2

Record and Chronicle Subscription Rates Notice

Subscription prices listed per month six months and one year by mail in advance. Weekly and Daily editions operate as second class mail matter in Denton Texas under federal acts. All subscriptions discontinue at expiration. Public notice invites corrections for any erroneous reflections upon firms individuals or corporations.

Yenton Texas Denton Weekly Record Chronicle Sf the Record and Chronicle

Advertising Pays Big Dollars in United Business

The piece argues advertising costs Denton city taxes and supports business districts. It cites roughly a billion dollars spent nationally and states advertisers invest to grow commerce, dismissing claims that ads do not pay. It lampoons press agents and notes advertising’s role in economic activity.

United States

Democratic appeal in Texas campaign for unity and sacrifice

Judge Cato Sells urges Texas Democrats to rise above personalities and factionalism and promote individual sacrifice. He notes a choice between nominating Woodrow Wilson or a so called dark horse, and frames Harmon’s Texas activity as a matter of personal pride. Loyal Democrats should vote for the good of the order and expect a broader national contest after preliminary state events.

Cato Sells Texas Woodrow Wilson Harmon Nex

Program For The Y P F Meeting Friday Evening

A Young People’s Federation program is planned for Friday at 8 p m at First Christine Church. The agenda includes songs scripture readings prayers a discussion and solos with Rev Cooper Rev Boyd A J Dawson Miss Ballard and others participating. Service to be led by W T Evers.

Young People's Federaton First Christine Cooper C Sharp Club Boyd Roberts Gladys Little Slayton Figz Rev. Rogers W. T. Evers

The Only Person Deserving Pity Is One Who Won’t pity

A reflective aphorism notes that true pity belongs to those who recognize their own flaws. It suggests self pity is useless, while self awareness earns sympathy from others.

Ambition and Wealth Shape Blame in Marital Tales

The text contrasts shifting ambitions with wealth, noting women face blame for marrying for money while some people's aims rise and fall like mercury in Texas, unreliable and unpredictable.

Mercury Texas

Time, Church, and the Passing Box in Sunday Practice

A fragment notes a man who attends church on Sunday and approaches the contribution box with a wary stance. The line hints at a moral or social evaluation of generosity and devotion in a local setting.

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for Children’s Eczema and Wounds

Mothers and others urged to use Bucklen’s Arnica Salve on children for eczema rashes tetter chafings scaly skin crusted humors and accidental injuries. Claims rapid healing for boils ulcers sores and piles with safety. Available at J F Raley & Co for 25 cents.

J. F. Raley & Co

Wanted Two telephone girls for Peoples Home Telephone

Advert says two telephone girls are needed for the Peoples Home Telephone Company. Apply in person or by letter to the company offices.

Apply Peoples Home Telephone Company

Isabella Skunk and a Telephone War

In a domestic quarrel Billy overpowers Jimmy then coaxes an apology and a false confession by threats and taunting. The boys banter about Isa bella and a Bible reference as they end the scuffle with Jimmy rising, ribs sore, and Billy warning Sam Lamb to stay silent.

Isabella Skunk Isabella America Cecilia Billy Jimmy Sam Lamb

The Humble Petition

Billy in an old buggy tears his trousers on a wire and fears Aunt Minerva’s scolding. Sam Lamb suggests Miss Cecilia or Sukey may mend them, while Billy frets about his union suit and being ready for long pants when he marries.

Billy Sam Lamb Sam Beersheba Minerva Cecilia

William’s quiet evening after a day’s disaster

A boy named William helps repair a garter stitch belt and patches his breeches, easing his mood but dread of telling his aunt about the day’s disaster lingers. His aunt notes two days of good behavior as supper ends.

Billy

Meningitis Cases Reported Near Hebron and Lewisville

A meningitis case was reported Wednesday evening in the family of J. W. Skiles near the Denton county line west of Hebron. Another case was reported Thursday morning in Lewisville, a son of T. B. Stockard, according to Lewsville physicians.

J. W. Skiles There Carrollton New Case Lewisville Dentonounty Line Hebron T. B. Stockard Lewsville

Taft Harris Forces Control State Republican Convention

Guthrie March 14 The Taft Harris faction appeared to dominate the temporary party organization at the state Republican convention. Roosevelt delegates, frustrated by ticket delays, forced their way into the hall as expectations grew that Roosevelt would win.

Associated Press Guthrie Taft Harris Roosevelt

Hico Man Found Dead in Fort Worth Hotel

Horace M. Scales manager of a cotton oil mill in Hico was found dead in a Fort Worth hotel with a bullet wound. The coroner ruled the death a suicide. He left a wife and two children.

Hico Horace M. Scales Fort Worth Scales

Gould Helps Brothers With Family Financial Aid

Miss Helen Gould travels to San Francisco to assist her brothers with funds for their Western properties. She reportedly agrees to dedicate her entire fortune to stabilizing the family credit.

Miss Gould Helen Gould San Francisco

Will Contest Set Thursday in Fort Worth Case

Trial of the Winfeld Scott will contest scheduled for Thursday in Fort Worth. Property valued at 3,000 to 6,000 dollars is involved.

Will Winfeld Scott Will Fort Worth

Minister bids Denton farewell after fruitful two and a half years

The Reverend M. T. Andrews writes a grateful farewell to Denton, praising the town's unity and moral tone. He thanks congregations, the public, local papers including the Record and Chronicle and Denton County News, and expresses affection for Denton’s churches, schools, and citizens as he moves to a new field of labor.

Edito Record and Chronicle Denton Penton Norman Macleod Feld Ecord and Chronile Denton County News M, T, Andrews

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims $100 Reward

One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo endorses the remedy and a Toledo firm Walding Kinnan Marvin backs the claim. Internal cure said to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

F. J. Cheney & Co Edo Ff J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan& Marvin Toledo Hall

Live wire mishap spares Southwestern lineman from death

Lineman J. H. Williams was fixing a telephone line at R. P. Lomax’s residence when a live primary circuit wire struck. Wet tin roof on the alcove acted as a non conductor and prevented fatal electrocution as Williams was thrown to the floor and power briefly shorted out. Williams suffered temporary paralysis of the hand but escaped serious injury.

R. I. Lomax J. H. Williams Southwestern Telephone Company West Oak Street Williams R. P. Lomax

Third Quarter Work Begun at College of Industrial Arts

Dr. Bizzell announced the second term at the College of Industrial Arts is complete and the term was unusually good. New students start third term this week and summer school inquiries indicate strong attendance. A B Weisner of Pilot Point will teach in the summer school as last year.

College of Industrial Arts Bizzell A. B. Weisner Pilot Point City

Rexall Orderlies Offered With Risk-Free Trial

The Rexall Store, O. M. Curtis offers Rexall Orderlies at 1c 25c and 50c with a money-back guarantee. The ad promises to pay all medicine costs if the remedy fails to relieve constipation and highlights safety and suitability for children and elderly.

Rexall O. M. Curtis

Rain and cold wave sweep in with forecasts of frost

Another rain of half an inch or more fell early Thursday morning followed by a drizzle through the forenoon and a rise in temperature. A cold wave is forecast for Thursday night with the mercury reaching 28 degrees. Let us have your order for field and garden seed. LONG & KING.

Long & King

D.D.D Prescription Backed by Trial Offer for Eczema Relief

The ad explains that old skin cures fail to reach eczema germs, praising D.D.D Prescription with oil of wintergreen thymol and glycerine for immediate itch relief. It offers a 25 cent trial size and a full size bottle with a money back guarantee if itch is not removed instantly, at Key & Co.

D.D.D D.d.id KEY & CO

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