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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1913
Page
4
Public notice outlines subscription rates for the Weekly Record and Chronicle with options for one month six months and one year at advance prices. It also records publication details and a general notice inviting corrections for any erroneous reflections upon firms individuals or corporations.
A Texas-wide debate over post offices is noted alongside a sharp critique of a Temple Telegram special edition by Editor Williams. The piece lauds Abbott Hoffman Golaz Johnson Browder for Texas records and cites Denton callers for women’s rest rooms in town. It argues for better facilities and civic regard for country women shoppers, urging central waiting rooms and respectful treatment in small-town commerce.
The passage suggests a small nation faced pressure from stronger powers and, despite its firm stance, yielded its clearly claimed gains to satisfy demands. The context underscores the unequal dynamics between nations and the coercive influence of a dominant bloc.
The campus has expanded from three buildings to a crowded site with new structures such as the library, law, women’s, and engineering buildings and a central heating plant. The eighteen year span shows substantial growth and expansion beyond the original main building, east wing, and B hall.
Dr. Wiley called Texas Pure Food Commissioner Abbott’s work exemplary for sanitation and consumer protection against adulterated and mislabeled foods. The Texas department covers food drugs and commodities, enforcing a broad act with vast daily duties and impact on the public.
Druggist touts Vinci cod liver and iron tonic as the best cure for poor blood and digestive weakness. He cites a Schnectady case of Mrs. Hattie Hall whose abscess healed after using Vinci. The ad promises a money back guarantee if Vinci fails to help and also advertises Saxo skin remedy.
Early diplomats accredited to Constantinople faced uneasy postings and challenging duties amid rising tensions. Their roles involved liaison with Ottoman authorities and navigating a complex diplomatic landscape during a period of shifting alliances.
The Grand Vizier intercepted French dispatches in 1013 and tried to borrow the embassy cipher from Delahaye who refused and was imprisoned and beaten. Louis XIV faced no reprisals. Foreign envoys in Constantinople faced strict limits into the mid eighteenth century and could not meet or visit each other. Sokoli warned they could jabber after returning to Christendom but not while in Istanbul.
A Scientific American note states the U S Weather Bureau rejects man made rain via powder or dynamite. It argues storm cloud weight and cooling, not shock, condense water vapor into drops. Explosions cannot create rain from clear air.
Readable lines mention Turner Bros selling a five cent can of Michigan pork and beans. The note hints at a casual or promotional purchase, with no further details on date or availability.
A local advertisement promotes Phones 44 as the quick link to top groceries and vegetables. It emphasizes fast connection to quality produce and fresh items for shoppers.
The Mosby Studio upstairs over Benett's on North Side provides free development of kodak films.
Great care is exercised to turn out satisfactory watch repair work using the best materials. The in charge man has the technical and practical experience necessary for reliable service. Many watches are ruined by bungling so this shop claims to be the right place. All work guaranteed and promised on time at reasonable charges. Patronage solicited.
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Old phone 54 replaced by new contact 120 for W. T. Bailey & Co. Clear signaling of updated communication line.
A rain revived crops in Waketon and Roanoke with detailed farm and social items. The clipping lists local visits, family births, decoration day events at Chinus Chapel cemetery, school activities, and multiple residents traveling to Denton Dallas Fort Worth and nearby towns.
Plainview news notes a Sunday afternoon emancipation service with attendees from Krum including A McClary and wife W A Cruse and wife Emma McGee and Clara Reeves. Visitors include Mrs Joe Barnett of Young county and Young Barnett. Marius Hudgins family of Denison visits A O Hudgins and family. Mrs Lula Ezell of Anna visits. Mr and Mrs Fred Barnett visit Mrs W E McGee of Krum. Mrs J P Sitz from east of Denton visits A O Hudgins. Rev A R Anderson was in Dallas.
D. E. Thomas of Deans Texas former resident visited friends. Estelle Stuart attended decoration at Garza. J. E. Elrod went to Denton. Elan Larkin and Aline Stuart attended the Sunday school convention at Roanoke. School closed last Friday. Edith Vernon returned home near Fate. Henry Thomas from near May school house visited the area. Will Stuart went to Denton. Rain Saturday night and Sunday blessed crops and gardens. Mrs J W Stuart and Mack attended decoration at Chinns Chapel. Estelle Stuart again went to Denton.
A fine May rain helps fall oats and headed wheat in the county. Justin attendees join a singing class led by Prof. John Sparks A. B. Minnerly Emmett Covser visit. Mrs. Ollie Wright and Fort Worth visitors seen in Justin. A. B. Minnerly J. A. Baker and R. J. Wilson bought Ford automobiles. Drop defeated Shady Grove 8 to 0 in baseball Monday.
Miss Naomi Harmonsgon of Justin visited here. Miss Mamie Wilkerson of Ponder is visiting here. Miss Ruth Smith returned home to Gainesville. Ed Rucker and others were re elected school trustees. Howard Karnes of Darlington visited his grandmother. O. J. Chism was in Denton.
May 5 Lewisville society column records visits and guests across Dallas Denton Sherman Granbury and Fort Worth. Notables include Ada Stacy Dr D K Stacy C A McFall J W McFall Mable Jenkins Edna Cowan Ola Degan Maggie Lord J G Brumley and J B Shelton with appearances by Rev George Farrington Fannie Donald and Tom McKinney family attend Little Elm decoration.
Justin May reports Wiley Cope Verna Burch Jim Baker and family along with M Stark and family attended Fort Miss Leveret events. Sanger Denton Gainesville Dallas Fort Worth and other towns are listed with residents traveling for meetings visits and births. A newborn boy was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Miller on April 26.
Rev A J Matthews of Avondale and S M Wilkerson were in Ponder while W L Layfield visited Fort Worth. J D Thomas and daughter Leona were in Justin for the revival at the Presbyterian church.
Sir Harry Glinton recounts how a dazzling fireworks display in South Africa deterred an attack by Wakibosho. He seeded bengal lights and rockets as a grand finale, scattering terrified assailants before they could strike the friendly chief.
A reader at the British Museum asks a librarian where to find information on a Jewish rebellion around AD 50. The librarian points to Josephus on the open shelves, and the reader recognizes the historian as the white haired man approaching.
The Denton County Sheriff announces a cash sale on the first Tuesday in June 1913 of Lot 38 and parts of Lots 27 and 39 in Geer's addition Denton after a judgment for $560 plus costs in favor of Henry Maddox against J. W. Greenwood. The sale is at the Denton court house door. An educational day rally and post card views are advertised by Fad Studio near the post office.
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