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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1913
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle lists subscription prices for weekly and daily editions with rates for one month six months and one year. A public notice announces corrections policy and requests readers report erroneous reflections about firms individuals or corporations for correction.
Denton Texas plans celebrate its assets with a parade and moving pictures highlight growth in auto registrations nearing 400 and a 700 mark in a year. The city owns its lighting plant since 1905, cut rates, expanded street illumination, and funds a water works and sewer system, benefiting schools and livestock interests.
The Brownwood Bulletin notes Bonham News coverage on Denton considering a municipally owned lighting plant to counter high private company rates. The piece cites extensive debate and ongoing advisement as the town weighs public ownership.
A Texas prosperity surge attracts sharpers and confidence men. Recent cases warn smaller towns to beware as con games spread. An elderly farmer near Mesquite reportedly lost $5,000 in a long running scam.
In a reply to readers the author reiterates his message of right living and self care for young men. He encourages avoiding stimulants and adopting healthy habits and welcomes confidential correspondence. Also mentions KA TAR NO and Peruna and offers a free booklet from KA TAR NO Company in Columbus Ohio.
An advertisement urges readers to secure home or property insurance as a safeguard against ruin. It promises financial gain from losses and urges immediate action with contact numbers Old phone 54 and New phone 120.
Denton County shows strong presence in the Texas Industrial Congress farm contest with many entrants across classes A to E. The compiled list names Denton area growers from Sanger Pilot Point Lewisville Haslet Frisco Aubrey and Denton municipal routes, reflecting broad local participation and diverse crop focus.
Local churches publish Sunday programs with morning and evening services. First Presbyterian Westminster Cumberland Central Church of Christ First Baptist First Methodist all provide Sunday schools, youth programs, and preaching times. Rev J W Caldwell and C E Wooldridge among pastors. morning subjects include Who Is Really Great and Our Plea Plan and Purpose. evening services feature Sowing and Reaping and Special services for young people.
Mrs. Howard Pailey of Bellevue Michigan reports fever caused total baldness and two weeks of Herpicide use restored a beautiful head of hair. The ad claims thousands of similar results and guarantees refunds if not satisfied.
Odd Fellows call all men to meet at the lodge rooms at 2 o clock on Sunday May 4 for decorating the graves of deceased brothers, bringing flowers. George M. Hopkins serves as Noble Grand urging participation.
During the spring season the world is filled with beauty you can catch and keep with a Kodak. The ad touts Kodak brand lines from $8.00 and up and Brownie Cameras from $1.00 and up. An Eastman Kodak Co. agent promises easy selection and satisfaction with a large stock of photographic supplies and asks to send a catalogue.
Sanbury Pennsylvania resident John Supsie praises the pills as the best for constipation indigestion and liver complaint. The ad claims prompt relief and healthy bowels with a 25 cent price and recommendation by J F Raley & Co.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Prof P E McDonald superintendent Junior Church at 4 p m led by Mrs Yancey Intermediate 6 30 p m led by Mrs Wolf Seniors 6 30 p m Mr Moodys Sunbeam chorus to sing at Sunday school hour Evangelist J B Boen to preach both morning and night services baptismal service at 7 30 p m Mr Moody to sing at each hour
Ad claims Electric Bitters restore energy and appetite for weak and nervous people. Cites Mrs. O. Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York praising the remedy and urges readers to buy at 50 cents or one dollar, sold by J. F. Raley & Co.
Turner Bros promotes Michigan pork and beans at five cents per can. The ad urges readers to phone in to place orders since stock is on hand.
If we buy from local merchants the town will prosper more. Merchants can raise store conditions, hire more workers, and attract labor demand, growing the community as people from neighboring towns settle here. The Daily at 40¢ a month.
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