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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1909
Page
2
Public notice lists subscription rates and mail delivery terms for the Record and Chronicle. It includes a prompt for corrections of erroneous reflections and directs readers to contact the publishers.
A fragmentary calendar entry lists events and quotes across Shakespearean references and historical milestones such as the 1909 American calendar note, the discovery of Pallas in 1802, and wartime lines. The passage interweaves Shakespearean lines with historical dates and snippets from plays like Merry Wives of Windsor and Richard II.
The text notes Shakespearean content in 1909 American calendars and cites the 1847 Vera Cruz capture. It mentions a quotation about bearing a blessed cross to fight and references Henry IV. It also reports the Texas Senate's stance on submission versus supporting agricultural experiment stations with twenty-seven bills passed in the upper House.
The Post-Signal notes a farmer sold seven hens weighing 42 pounds to W. Hayden last Thursday for $3.57, about 51 cents per hen. The item prompts readers to consider raising good hens.
A four copy annual report of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, including the Southwestern division, notes 9 530 718 miles of toll and exchange lines in operation in the United States with 4 364 629 connected telephone stations. The balance sheet shows assets of 680 044 200 dollars with a surplus and depreciation account listed at over 0 000 20.
The piece critiques William Allen White’s view on the Bryan divorce and emphasizes the moral appeal of “Daddy knows” for daughters. It discusses a Missouri statesman proposal on advertising restrictions, warning of broad, impractical regulation and noting newspapers’ possible ahead-of-time stance.
A Missouri legislator introduces a sweeping bill aimed at all newspapers advertisers and ad agencies. The measure prohibits printing publishing circulating displaying or transporting any fraudulent false or misleading advertisements or any ad or advertisements. The text emphasizes broad scope affecting individuals firms corporations and associations.
Denton is described as a dry town with a JUG Club. The Record and Chronicle says the town is home to F. F. Hill and Worth B. Ray, noting the Denton paper will not print JUG Club member names to avoid clutter. Dallas Times Herald comments on Denton’s dry status and local figures.
A dramatic recital is set for the opera house on April 5. Performers and program details are not specified in the text.
The program for the S S Rally has been arranged by the rally committee. Details of the program and participants are announced for organizers and attendees.
The program lists bells at 9 25 and 9 36 with silence and choir readings from Psalms 23 and 100. It includes prayers, hymns Stand Up for Jesus Onward Christian Soldiers and The King's Business, with scripture Acts 10 1 20 Peter and Cornelius and calls for Peter to be sent from Joppa.
Texas educators met to launch a comprehensive reform plan for state education. Clarence Oinsley of Fort Worth was elected president with J L Kesler of Baylor as vice president, A M McCallum of Austin recording secretary, and E F Wimot of Austin treasurer. An executive board will select five of nine commissioners from forty to fifty leaders to guide a campaign, push constitutional amendments, and seek public support before legislative action.
A letter seeks rheumatism and neuralgia sufferers to write for a free home cure claimed to banish uric acid, loosen stiff joints, purify blood, and brighten eyes. Mrs. M. Summers, Box KR, Notre Dame, Ind., offers proof and address.
Austin reports the April 1 start of a new pension quarter under the emergency clause. Confederate veterans tallied disabled will get 8 dollars a month, with widows of veterans married by 1880 newly eligible. The total available appropriation is 125000 dollars for the quarter, with expectations the roll will reach about 10000 pensioners and widows, rising to 15008 later.
Frank L. Vanderlip president of the National City Bank of New York tried a record speed run to reach his dying mother in Chicago suburbs. He rode a four coach special from New York, aiming for under eighteen hours, but arrived too late as his mother died at 2:30 in the morning.
An advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as instantly relieving aches pains burns cuts sprains and similar afflictions. It urges immediate use and repeat applications without delay as the superior remedy.
Following the death of L. J. Storey, five candidates seek the Texas Railroad Commission chair. Names include Curtis Wortham Bartholomew and Mobley as likely successors with Dashiell favored by Governor Campbell. Legislature honors Storey and plans to attend the funeral in Lock Fort Tuesday afternoon.
In a quiet frontier scene Burrell plans to marry Necia with the priest Stormingly urging action before Stark blocks her path. Gale and Poleon face a new separations as old ties fade while No Creek Lee returns in odd garb to attend a simple ceremony.
Hon. Cone Johnson of Tyler said he has not authorized a gubernatorial boom but will not discourage his friends efforts. In Fort Worth to address the State Sunday School convention, supporters say the remark reads like a candidacy announcement and may signal a bid from Smith County?
An early morning wagon from the Denton Creamery travels its route delivering Jersey milk and fresh buttermilk churned daily. The notice urges readers to save on costs by ordering milk and dairy products by phone instead of keeping a cow.
Austin March 29. Leoni das Jefferson Storey chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission died at his home at 6 24 yesterday morning after a brief illness of a few days with heart failure induced by grippe. He fell ill last Tuesday and was thought to recover with care.
Miss Kathryn Storey granddaughter of Judge Storey, a College of Industrial Arts student, traveled to Austin to attend the funeral of Judge Storey.
The text highlights rising demand for Alamo coffee and asserts consumer appreciation of quality and uniformity. It invites orders with a promise to please, attributed to Long & Turner Co.
Denton testimonial from E P Pickrell of Denton Texas on kidney trouble backache and urinary issues. Doan's Kidney Pills restored kidney function and banished back pain after use bought at J F Raley Co Drug Store. Price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's.
Mrs Chas Tidwell Phelan returned from a dramatic recital tour in New York and the East with praise for her performance. The writer notes the acclaim and suggests continued success on future stages.
An early morning wagon delivers buttermilk and dairy products, but a new service promises lower monthly costs by supplying all milk products via phone orders, saving time and worry of maintaining a town cow.
A brief quirky note describes a habit of making a few mistakes and eagerly correcting them when spotted, underscoring a positive, self aware approach.
Admission tickets may be exchanged for reserved seating at Minnis Drug Store on April 2. Chard III.
Long & Turner Co promotes Nie of them all Alamo coffee claiming superior taste and consistency in their brand messaging. The ad emphasizes purity and quality without endorsing others.
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