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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1910
Page
2
The publication offers corrections for any erroneous reflection on the character or reputation of firms individuals or corporations appearing in the Record and Chronicle. Readers are invited to call the publishers to address any such corrections.
The Weather Bureau says no rain this week for Seat 4. A 4 foot chicken snake is forced to prey by a rabbit under maternal lore. Rankin backs Johnson for governor. Poindexter’s swan gang issues discussed in Fort Worth. Louisville convention reports from Texas state chairmen. Lone Star quip about the first white woman born in Texas drawn into a crowd reaction.
A San Antonio Express dispatch notes Chairman Mayfield’s illness and Commissioner Colquitt’s absence, delaying last week’s docket. The cases held under advisement are expected to be declared soon, with Colquitt campaigning for governor and facing a potential two more years on the commission if defeated.
The Sherman Democrat notes church notices often run as news yet may be billed where ads or sales are involved. It urges Friday afternoon submissions to avoid delays, cites ministers missing notices, and stresses timely copy to handle morning presses and overtime needs.
The Fairfield Record advises that the primary winner becomes the nominee not the convention. It warns papers misled readers who think pro votes can be scattered in the primary and united at the convention. It endorses Cone Johnson as a straight pro candidate and notes Davidson’s submission stance may win many pro votes.
Teague Tribune notes that since Poindexter decried prohibition as planting a bootlegger near Egypt’s pest level, his popularity among prohibitionists has dropped. Colquitt agrees but questions why bootleggers wouldn’t fear jail equally under constitutional or statutory laws, given identical penalties and conditions.
A satirical note questions a Denton resident who constantly attacks local institutions. It suggests these critics should retreat to lakes and creeks for fishing to avoid disturbing progressive neighbors, implying the Fort Worth Star Telegram would welcome such absence.
Three Denton county men invested 20000 dollars in county dirt signaling confidence in local land and future growth of the area. The purchase reflects a broader sentiment that outsiders cannot seize all bargains in Denton county.
The state department of agriculture reports Denton County produced 26,619 five hundred pound bales of cotton in the season, nearly matching 1908-09 totals. Despite early exaggerations, the crop value neared $1.9 million, with costs of handling and picking favoring last year.
A reported savage lion allegedly fondled a child in a Pittsburg cage, warning of danger to youngsters. The ad then shifts to medical claims for Dr King’s New Discovery promising relief from colds and whooping cough, citing Mrs G B Davis and offering 50 cent to 1 dollar bottles with a trial free and guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
advertisement notes Blue Label catsup is made from fresh ripe tomatoes only and urges readers to order a bottle today, claiming it will please you. Credited to LONG and KING.
Judge Poindexter denounces A S 1 as partisan fraud calling it a conglomerate scheme. He states he will not run before the measure is decided and urges voters to scrutinize the proposal.
Colquitt challenged Davidson before about 2000 Texans in Ballinger while Judge Poindexter denounced the Anti-Saloon league as a foreign, non political group. Colquitt pledged to meet Davidson for a records comparison and rejected prohibition by law, arguing against platform jumping.
General Davidson addressed a Weatherford crowd setting a new local record for turnout. He labeled Colquitt a focus of misrepresentation and urged Parker County voters to back Poindexter or Johnson if they cannot support Colquitt. He denied Colquitt’s accusations that Davidson voted for Clark Palmer and Buckner. He defended Governor Lanham from Colquitt’s 1906 attacks.
In a Dallas News letter A B Honeycutt, a Poindexter supporter, denies Dr Alderson's claim that Poindexter refused to release Ramsey from a prior pledge to gain Ramsey for the race. He asserts Ramsey did not seek entry and that Poindexter would yield to any prohibitionist candidate to secure harmony.
One hundred twenty five supporters of Poindexter at Longview signed a letter to the Cleburne man after the Rankin pronunciamento promising continued backing to the end of the campaign.
A vivid notice describes a girl nicknamed Regular Tom Boy who climbed trees and fences and endured scratches and bruises. Her mother applied Bucklen’s Arnica salve and she recovered quickly, with the ad claiming it heals boils ulcers eczema old sores corns or piles. J. FP. Raley & Co. advertises the salve at 25 cents.
A compact ad offers 16 bars of laundry soap for 25 cents at Dan R. Turner’s. Includes two phone numbers ending in 7.
A vintage ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for liver stomach and kidney troubles. It claims they expel poisons from the system and restore energy courage and vigor for the weak and ailing. Sold for 26 cents at J F Raley & Co.
DAN R TURNER endorses trying a can of Chase & Sanborn coffee with the next order and references both phones No 7 in the notice.
In a genteel seaside setting Cherub Devine pushes to extend his stay as Mr Hewington explains the estate and countess Vecchi have become distant since her marriage. Devine courted Walloway for neighborhood favors and social inroads while probing the Hewingtons and the countess’s stance.
Magill and Shepard present decorative lawn swags for outdoor display. The lineup includes woven greenery and floral accents suitable for seasonal decor and curb appeal.
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