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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1913
Page
2
The notice lists subscription prices for one month six months and one year with advance payment options. It also states weekly and daily classifications and post office entries in Denton Texas under federal acts. The public is invited to report erroneous reflections for corrections.
Denton Texas reports on cabinet appointments in the Wilson era, noting difficulties in mobilizing business support and securing rail cars. It lists cabinet posts and biographical notes on Franklin Lane, William B Wilson, and David Houston, including Houston’s career at the University of Texas and Washington University.
The editorial urges caution on expanding normal schools as four white teacher training colleges already exist and lack capacity. It defends the veto, argues against site favoritism for the post office building, and calls for locating it on a main street for maximum citizen access.
At the close of his administration President Taft signed a bill creating the Department of Labor as a new Cabinet position. The article lists the ten Cabinet members with Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan, Secretary of Treasury William G. McAdoo and Secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison among them.
A Raleigh advertisement touts Vinci as the best remedy to strengthen weak children with promise of restored appetite and rosy health. Endorsed by Mrs. W. O. Strother, the ad guarantees results or money back and notes Saxo Salve for eczema. Also includes local grocers promoting goods and grocery delivery by Long & King and Turner Bros.
A local bread delivery service touts its home delivery to Denton residents. The promotion highlights satisfied users and urges new customers to try the service.
Mrs. C L Hogue recounts how Lady Mary Wortley Montague introduced inoculation for smallpox to Europe during her Turkish sojourn. The piece highlights Montague’s letters from Turkey, the practice of grafting vaccine, and the spread and reception of this medical advance amid opposition before eventual acceptance.
Advertisement promises Dr Kine's New Life Pills cure constipation by stimulating the liver and improving digestion to purge poisons from the system. Sold for 26e at J F Raley & Co's.
Representative Alvin M. Owsley replies to a Denton Texas telegram opposing the A M college and urging full separation from the University of Texas. He endorses House joint resolution No. 28 proposing consolidation under one head and urges the people of Texas to decide. He pledges to carry platform demands and keep constituents informed.
Turner Bros promotes phone orders for phone 7 fancy cakes crackers and other goods in sealed boxes described as fresh and crisp with contact via advertised phone numbers.
Perry Coberly of Aubrey died suddenly of heart failure at his home aged 68. Funeral services were held Sunday at Little Elm cemetery with Rev. B F Sizemore officiating. About 1000 mourners attended. Survived by his widow and one son Clay Coberly. several Denton friends attended the service.
Rexall Orderlies are pitched as suitable for aged or delicate persons and the robust, aiding constipation and reducing frequent laxative use. The copy notes they tone nerves and bowels and caution that Rexall Remedies are sold only at Rexall Stores, with local availability emphasized.
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