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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
2
A brief public notice from the Record and Chronicle warns readers about subscription rates and offers to correct any erroneous reflections about firms individuals or corporations appearing in its columns. The publishers invite readers to contact them to address corrections.
Denton Texas readers note a wave of projects and growth. The town funds a sewer system school buildings a brick plant and macadam streets while planning a hundred miles of first class roads in Justice Precinct No 1. Local optimism centers on a road bond issue and Chamber of Commerce efforts to attract growth and industry.
A northern state observer told a reporter that the sandy lands near Denton county could become the area's most valuable with proper cultivation. He noted these soils can yield truck crops and fruits year round, surpassing prairie crops, and cited a Denton truck farmer who earned over $1,000 from about six acres as evidence of strong profit potential.
Back Talk notes a Denton county farm sold last week at 75 dollars an acre. The road access on a pike road just outside Denton adds 10 to 15 dollars per acre in value. The Bonham Favorite urges local effort to create similar road improvements.
A peculiar notice touts extreme longevity with claims of a 152 year old’s long life and a man married thrice at 120. It extols youthful vigor for seniors and features James Wright of Spurlock Ky praising Electric Bitters after kidney trouble. He reports feeling 16 after six bottles and recommends the remedy as a godsend, available for 50 cents at J F Raley & Co.
The chamber reports inquiries from North Dakota about land values local amenities and county health. A sidewalk program aims to connect walks with cement street crossings and contracted stretches. Subscriptions are rising with strong support, and plans for active operation proceed at a city hall meeting.
Senator Cole of Louisville Ky visited Denton this week to observe methods at North Texas State Normal and the College of Industrial Arts with aim to use findings to found two normal colleges in Kentucky. He praised the schools and work quality after touring.
The Kauffman murder trial in Dallas closes its testimony day with attorneys set to present final arguments. Defense witness E Gruber testified earlier. Gruber faced perjury charges and is out on bond.
Mothers should keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children to ease colds feverishness constipation teething disorders and stomach troubles. Sold by all druggists 25¢. Send for a trial package free to Allen Olmstead Le Roy New York.
May 6. Senator Bailey refused to say whom he favors in the Texas gubernatorial race. Senator Culberson also would not comment. Both showed interest in the contest while keeping their preference private.
John Deve of Glaswin Michigan suffered a 120 year running ulcer and medical bills exceeding $4 000 with no relief. Bucklen’s Arica Salve cured the ulcer and delivered a complete recovery. It also claims to cure fever sores boils felons piles burns scalds cuts corns. 25c at J F Raley & Co.
Beyond Expression G W Farlowe of East Florence Alabama writes of seven years suffering from a skin disease with severe itching. He reports immediate relief after one application and cure after one box, remaining symptom free for a year. Hunt's Cure is advertised as a guaranteed remedy for all itching skin diseases priced at 50c.
Alliance Milling Co advertises baled shucks at four dollars per ton or one hundred fifteen cents per bale. Claims value equal to prairie hay as feed.
A lone crew manned longboat nears a spectral, ice encrusted vessel adrift in a grim ocean scene. The captain orders cautious boarding as they confront a frostbound wreck with a frozen body visible on deck and resolve to press onward toward safety and survival.
In Chapter XXIIii the crew boards a drifting ship and confronts a ghostly mirror-like vessel. The eerie sight unsettles the sleepers as the mirage-like craft glides by, its form described as a ghastly relic from a dead past.
The reader sees a brief classified note labeled To Be Continued, indicating continuation in the next issue.
Daily update from leading Denton real estate firms highlighting prominent offerings. Read this today tomorrow and every day for fresh properties and market shifts.
Roanoke residents report injuries to postmaster William Cowan after a stock testing accident. he remains frail but improving. The Roanoke baseball team won at Keller, while several locals visit relatives and travel to Fort Worth for business and family matters.
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