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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1912
Page
2
Notice outlines subscription prices for six months and one year by mail with in advance payment options. Readers are invited to report any erroneous reflections in the Record and Chronicle and publishers will issue corrections upon notification.
A columnist urges readers to avoid self diagnosis and self medication warning that self treatment can cause harm. Emphasizing prevention, the piece argues for professional medical guidance in maintaining health and diet to prevent serious illness.
The suggestion to the Chamber of Commerce is to compress tag day activity into a single day with a large committee to cover the town. Three days wastes busy men's time, and a focused one-day effort should showcase activity and yield better results. It argues for widespread participation and advance tag distribution. Senator Smith of North Carolina becomes the thirteenth senator to back Wilson, praising him as the most viable Democratic candidate and noting opposition from newspapers and others has spurred support.
The text discusses varying ideas of honesty, noting differences in degrees among people. It mentions lost and four columns and an article advertised for return without reward, then hints at others who refuse to accept a reward.
A discussion in Denton centers on adopting a fire marshal ordinance and offering rewards for found property. Fire Marshal Wallace Inglish of Austin advocates the measure, noting rewards deter theft and aid insurance, while the majority remain honest about found articles. The article urges Denton to establish a fire marshal and related ordinance to deter arson and improve public safety.
The county and federal officials settle differences over the demonstration program and plan to concentrate next year’s effort. Farmers involved report better results from plots managed under the demonstration guidance, despite unavoidable adverse conditions, and expect clearer proof of success when the work is centralized in Denton county.
The Fort Worth Record condemns scandal mongers spreading lies about the smallpox situation claiming seventy two cases in town with no epidemic. It notes silence worsens rumor and urges frank reporting to inform the public amid contagion fears and Fat Stock show concerns.
The passage notes that people sometimes infer intent from silence in papers and acknowledges that such conclusions may be correct in some cases. It emphasizes the human tendency to seek meaning where none is stated and hints at cautious interpretation.
The Denton Record and Chronicle comments on weather prompting appreciation for neighbors who built good sidewalks and for voters who approved bond issues to pave streets, as quoted by the Houston Post.
The Dallas News notes a farm home built by C L Richey seven rooms with modern plumbing in 160 acres bought at 75 an acre. Improvements total 3000 with daily mail telephone and a fast road to town. The piece urges farm families especially women deserve comfortable homes and water piped kitchens rather than bare cottages.
The New York World endorses presidential primaries and condemns boss control of NY delegates. It argues Murphy and Barnes wield undemocratic influence in Democratic and Republican conventions and urges voters to express preferences via primaries by the 1916 National Conventions.
A Denton store promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for stomach disorders. The advertisement guarantees refunds if customers are not satisfied after trying the medicine, listing three box sizes 25c 60c and 1.00 and signed by O. M. Curtis at The Rexall Store.
Dallas hosts an aviation meet March 28 to 31 by the Moisant aviators featuring Miss Mathilde Moisant the first American woman to fly a monoplane. The Moisant Mili-4 team also includes Andre Houpert Francisco Alvarez and Harold Kantner. Daily displays will show bomb throwing scout work and military flying to promote a war machine and fund free park concerts this summer.
In Texas over 12 000 pensioners on the rolls, each likely to get 10.50 for the next two quarters. About 250 Confederates on the totally disabled list receive 8 per month. Many veterans have died recently and many pensions are returned unclaimed.
Bar Pins features a range of pins in short medium and extra length with plain or engraved finishes. Prices run from 75 cents to 2 dollars 50 cents with no extra charge for quality engraving. Come and look.
Jury selected in the State versus W H Swearingen arson case after testimony began. Witness H B Caddel of Denton Fire Department testified before adjournment and court resumed later with jury seating F M Hart as foreman and 10 others. State cases against Skinner Moody Archer and Blackburn were disposed or continued.
Rumors of an epidemic continue to circulate in Fort Worth and North Fort Worth with figures ranging from 100 to 700 cases. Newspapers have remained largely silent beyond a broadside attacking rumor spreaders, allowing alarm to grow without clarification or official denial.
Sheriff Orr and Con stable Wilson investigated a Monday night burglary at Prewett's store in Roanoke. Entry was through a transom and a few watches and watch-chains were missing. No arrests at Roanoke. an arrest was made in Fort Worth and the suspect was brought back.
A. W. Palmer is in Dallas on business. Dr. E. J. Brock came up from Dallas yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney A. Gibson went to Dallas today. S. O. Beall returned from a ten day visit in Marlin. Rev. H. B. Boyd is in Henrietta for a day of business. Mrs. Jack Webb of Wichita Falls visits the Wakefields. P. W. Phinizy, a Denton citizen, is at Marlin. A. D. Turner attends the Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth exhibiting fine sheep. Judge Troskins and Commissioner Sparks in Solay to discuss Dallas county macadam roads for Lewsville bond district.
From Slidell, T. and Atcheson travel to Dallas to defend a civil suit filed by H. B. Pickens for 365 dollars damages. Pickens, employed by a house builder, was driven by a wagon team later, and was bruised when the team balked.
Unique name confuses many. The Hyomei remedy is claimed to cure catarrh asthma croup catarrhal deafness bronchitis and colds without stomach involvement. Complete inhaler included for $1 extra bottles available. Guaranteed money back if not effective. 12-19.
An explosion near a boiler and engine caused severe damage and multiple deaths and injuries across a wide area. The blast sparked a fire and debris injured residents. morgues and hospitals worked to process victims with aid from Fort Sam Houston. The known dead include Walter Jordan and several named workers. many others remain unidentified or missing.
Associated Press dispatch from Chicago reports the Illinois Coal Operators association stating that operators and miners cannot reach a wage agreement, presenting no immediate settlement prospects.
Miss Verna Adams hosted a Friday gathering at her North Locust street home for high school boys and girls. The evening featured games candy making and contests with Oran Bell winning a candy prize and Douglas Witt receiving a miniature music box. Guests included Pearl McCormick Zelma Juanita McCullar Vera Foreman Blanche Garrison Hazel Heatherly Mary Hoskins Lonnie Fox Marticia Reynolds Flora May Brady and others.
At the Methodist Dormitory on Saturday night a student audience enjoyed a cantata performed by eight soloists with the Italian band led by Ludi Conflommeri on flute. A later three-act play by Miss Retta Carroll drew strong applause, Yves Mosquito played piano, and Scotch Highland dances graced the stage before the Bundar Bell ringers closed.
A Fort Worth Record clipping notes a March 15 performance at Central High auditorium featuring sixteen dancers and a large cast in a musical comedy written by Howard Peak Jr. The Wrights Opera House team brings the High School company and its forty member cast, previously a hit university play, to town for a Friday night show. The emphasis is on student talent and lively dramatic reception.
Col J Wolters candidate for 08 Sector will tour West Texas by auto starting next Monday. The 2000 mile trip begins in Mart then to Gatesville, north into the Panhandle to Dalhart with camping stops along the way.
The note promotes two cloisonne enamel pieces as accessories for a new dress. One is finely crafted on sterling silver, the other slightly lesser in artistic merit but on gold filled metal. Invite to view.
An advertisement from J. & Raley & Co claims a two second relief from eczema and psoriasis using D.D.D. Prescription for Fezema. It guarantees a full size bottle with no cost if it does not stop the itch immediately, urging shoppers to visit their store or buy from other druggists if needed.
E Pf Turner and associates representing the Dallas and Eastern Interurban filed a permit request Monday to build street car lines over Dallas streets for a new interurban. The move could influence a Denton interurban, as northwest Dallas remains the last major outlet without service.
A local notice states Maxwell House Bleng coffee is available in 3 pound packages only at Model Grocery run by Turner Bros. The listing emphasizes high quality coffee and exclusivity at this outlet.
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