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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1913
Page
2
Notice warns that any erroneous reflection in columns will be corrected upon notification. It lists subscription prices for one month six months and one year by mail, with rates in advance, and notes editor Edwards and business manager Edwards.
A Dallas News digest comments on the Temple Telegram as a standout Texas edition with editor Williams guiding a metropolitan style. It notes a spat between Congressman Sims and Banker Glover and contrasts national affairs with Texas growth, especially the University of Texas expansion and Denton civic concerns.
The Record and Chronicle notes high regard from Dr. Wiley for the Texas Pure Food department and Dr. Abbott. It lauds Texas efforts in cleanliness sanitation and consumer protection from adulterated or misbranded foods and drugs.
Druggist Telly promotes Vinci cod liver oil and iron tonic to purify and enrich blood and boost digestion. A Schnectady case notes abscess healing after Vinci. satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Also Saxo skin remedy advertised.
The London Chronicle notes early diplomats accredited to Constantinople faced spying and confinement. Delahaye, first secretary, refused a French cipher request and was imprisoned with torture. Louis XIV faced no reprisals. Envoys faced strict surveillance and bans on private meetings until the mid eighteenth century.
The United States weather bureau states rain cannot be produced by human means such as powder or dynamite. A storm cloud’s weight prevents condensation from shocks, and cooling is needed to form rain drops. Scientific American notes that battles or explosions do not cause rain.
A brief notice invites shoppers to try a can or so of the Michigan pork and beans at Turner Bros. The offer emphasizes low price and local availability.
A local phone service advertises Phones 44 as a quick link to top groceries and vegetables. It claims fast connections to fresh produce and essentials, urging residents to call for shopping leads and specials.
The Mosby Studio on the North Side above Benett's provides free Kodak film development.
Great care is taken to ensure quality watch repairs using the best materials. The in charge man has essential technical and practical experience for satisfactory service. Many watches have been ruined by incompetent mechanics, so trust this shop for proper repairs. All work guaranteed and delivered as promised at reasonable charges. Patronage solicited.
May rainfall improves oats and other crops across Waketon area. The article notes a good rain Saturday night and Sunday, helping crops after wind damage, plus numerous local visits, decorations at Chinns Chapel cemetery, and social events in Roanoke and surrounding towns including birthdays, travel, and family news.
Participation in a visitation service Saturday afternoon drew attendees from Krum including J. C. McClary and wife and VV. A. Cruse and wife. Mrs. Emma McGee and Mrs. Clara Reeves were also present. Visitors from Young County and Denison joined A. O. Hudgins and family, with Rev. A. R. Anderson in Dallas.
D E Thomas of Deans Texas visited friends. Miss Estelle Stuart attended decoration at Garza. J E Elrod traveled to Denton. Elan Larkin and Aline Stuart attended a Sunday school convention at Roanoke. School closed Friday. Edith Vernon returned home near Fate. Henry Thomas near May schoolhouse was in the community. Will Stuart went to Denton. A strong rain over the weekend aided crops and gardens. Mrs J W Stuart and Mack attended decoration at Chinns Chapel. Estelle Stuart went to Den.
A good rain brings relief to the county's small grain crop with fall oats heading and wheat beginning to head. Local notes mention a Justin closing of a singing class led by Prof John Sparks and visits by Miss Anna Clara Harris and Fort Worth visitors. A. B. Minnerly and others bought Ford automobiles. Drop defeated Shady Grove 8 to 0 in baseball.
May 5 social notes detail Miss Naomi Harmonson of Justin visiting Krum along with Miss Mamie Wilkerson of Ponder. Visits extend from Den ton to Denton and Gainesville. Re elected school trustees include J F Temns Ed Rucker Hugh Parks J O McClister B F Wilson and W H Hobbs.
Mrs Ada Stacy of Dallas visits son Dr D K Stacy in Lewisville. Mr and Mrs C A McFall guests of J W and Mrs McFall. S Hatcher returns to Fort Worth after visiting sister Mrs J Ox. Tom McKinney in Dallas. Miss Mable Jenkins shops in Dallas. J G Brumley of Ponder visits parents. Ed Lyles in Dallas. Tom McKinney and family attend decoration at Little Elm. Events feature numerous local movements and visits.
Justin residents including Mar Wiley Cope Verna Burch and Jim Baker with family visited Kort and Denton others attended Roanoke school closing exercises. Several travelers ranged Fort Worth Dallas Gainesville Sanger Rhome and Devine. A newborn boy was born to Frank Miller and spouse on April 26.
Rev A J Matthews of Avondale and S M Wilkerson were in Ponder, W L Bayfield visited Fort Worth, J D Thomas and daughter Leona were in Justin. A revival is being held at the Presbyterian church.
Sir Marry Johnston recounts a narrow escape when a tribe named Wakibosho attacked a friendly chief. He staged a grand fireworks display at night using bengal lights and rockets, startling the attackers who fled in dismay as rockets burst into blue and crimson meteors.
A reader at the British Museum library asks the librarian where to find information on a Jewish uprising around AD 50. The librarian directs him to Josephus, and the reader realizes the historian is approaching. A brief line about a Dairy bargain at 40 cents a mith.
A Denton Texas sheriff sale proceeds on the first Tuesday in June 1913 to satisfy a $560 judgment in Henry Maddox versus J W Greenwood. Property described as lot 3 and part of lots 37 and 38 in Geer's addition, Denton, is offered for cash at the courthouse door. Sheriff W C Orr notes service and vendor’s lien details and dated May 6 1913.
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