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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1912
Page
2
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A Kansas farmer claims barley based blocuita can be produced quickly from standing grain. The text argues cereals must be thoroughly masticated to convert starch to sugar, warns meals of cereals require at least an hour, and notes a London law once restricted bread sales within 24 hours after baking.
The Fort Worth Record notes Woodrow Wilson’s quiet scholarly posture as he cedes attention while still gathering electoral votes nationwide. The paper also mentions the candidate solidifying support by placing two personal friends on the Maine delegation, signaling growing strength.
The Denison Herald notes diverse opinions on Wilson with writers arguing he is not too radical nor too conservative, appealing to a broad base. The column also cites cotton price history from 1864 1865 and discusses potential shifts in acreage and future prices. Mayor Poe mail discusses city adoption of commission form of government without a legislative act.
The debate centers on Denton adopting a general statute form versus a special charter from the Legislature. Backers argue a general charter would cut bureaucratic heads but limit the commission’s power. They contend a special charter would better meet local needs despite slower action.
The Houston Post notes Colonel Jake Walters lobbied for joint debates with Morris and Cone but has yet to challenge since Cone entered. It suggests Sheppard proposed discussions, Wolters pressed Texarkana Rep Johnson to join, and predicts an agreement may form without the prohibition press.
A Denton post office funding dispute is detailed in a letter from Senator Bailey. He questions a New York reporting incident and expresses support for the 75 469 dollar appropriation to build a Denton post office, calling out alleged meddling and urging cautious handling of the Texas project.
Associated Press dispatch reports 79 miners imprisoned by a coal mine explosion in Welch West Virginia on March 26. By noon ten were rescued alive and one body recovered with one more reported missing.
Associated Press report from Cleveland March 26 says the wage dispute between mine operators and miners, affecting nearly 500000 workers, remains unsettled after a lengthy conference between the two sides.
Fragmentary text mentions willow shoots for basket making and medicine from another willow type and notes trade considerations. It references seeds supplying new willow groves and hints at regulatory rules.
A lecturer and civic worker discussed urban development in a talk titled How to Build a City. The session covered planning, community engagement, and practical steps for policy and infrastructure improvements.
Edward Amherstey lectured at the Normal Auditorium on building a city focusing on loyalty. He warned that small towns must compete with large cities and urged broad civic clubs, youth engagement, and nonpartisan local government, endorsing the commission form for Denton.
Dr J T Curtiss of Dwight Kan claims Electric Bitters cured his eczema and many others. The tonic is praised as a purifier for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It stimulates liver kidneys and bowels expels poisons aids digestion and builds strength. Free 50 cents satisfaction guaranteed by J F Raley Co.
In Covington, two boys exploit a playful mumps scare to trade trinkets while a Negro boy is taunted. Adults intervene as the town’s childish scheme grows, culminating in a lesson about honesty and memory as Miss Minerva reads aloud to William Green Hill.
Miss Minerva buys Billy a book titled Stories of Great and Good Men. The tales outline hero events without naming individuals and end with a prompt to identify the man. Billy recognizes each story by expression or incident while Aunt and Jimmy interact on the porch.
A family scene shows Billy urged by his aunt to remain in the yard while plans for cake baking unfold. She forbids visiting Jimmy despite his protest and assures future limits on visiting. The moment ends with Billy promising to stay put as the kitchen activity continues.
Doctors tout D.D.D as a skin disease cure with claims of instant itch relief. Local store J. Raley & Co offers a guaranteed trial bottle for 26 cents and a $1 bottle with a pay only if it works promise.
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