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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
6
Public notice outlines subscription rates of 40 cents, two dollars, and four dollars. The Record and Chronicle pledge to correct any erroneous reflections about firms individuals or corporations upon notification to the publishers.
Alderman Jones plans to present an anti skating ordinance at the next city council meeting. No injuries from concrete sidewalks as skating rinks have occurred yet, but a fatality may push passage. Chamber of Commerce sidewalk contracts for 900 more feet are reported. The piece notes Gov Haskell faces townsite fraud questions and comments on a court case. It also discusses a new law allowing towns to force property owners to pay for street and sidewalk improvements and stops holdouts from blocking first class streets.
The Thirty-first Texas Legislature, four months into adjournment, passes useful laws and tosses aside much that was poor or overreaching. Tensions with the Governor limited bold moves, yet jaunts helped North and South Texas observe conditions firsthand while blocking several expected amendments and reform efforts.
The Fort Worth Record notes a Fort Worth girl from the Colete of Industrial Arts in Denton designed the prettiest Easter hat, costing less than two dollars. Editor Oswes’s daughter reportedly created and wore the hat, provoking commentary on the price comparison versus a more costly example in Brownwood Bulletin.
Governor Campbell signed the deposits guaranty bill after consultations with Insurance Commissioner Love Senator McDonald Meachum and Speaker Marshall He wired William J Bryan Texas has a guaranty law The act takes effect August 9 Banks have until October 1 to choose a system and will operate January 1 Lieut Governor Davidson praises the law saying it is among the best banking laws in the Union and credits the Senate’s contribution.
A regional ad-like tale touts extreme ages and youthful vigor. It cites Wm Parr-Earland as living 152 years and marrying thrice while aging milestones are claimed. James Wright of Spurlock Kentucky defends Electric Bitters as life extending and curative for kidney woes. The pitch urges readers to try the product at J F Raley & Co.
Federal Judge Marshall, probing charges involving Governor Haskell, authorizes an extra grand jury at McAlester for June 14 to consist of sixteen men. The move signals a wide Creek nation land fraud investigation and possible wholesale arrests in town lots cases involving dummies.
Fort Worth held a special mayoralty democratic primary Wednesday to nominate a successor to W D Williams. Denton county favored W D Davis over Bob McNatt by 2201 to 1051, Davis a former Roanoke resident and son in law of the late S F Reynolds.
A Rutherford Tennessee reader declares Hunt's Cure the sole remedy for eczema ringworm and itching disorders. The advertisement asserts it always works and sells for 60 cents per box.
Squire Lane of Roanoke reports an interscholastic style game where Roanoke single men edged the married men 7 to 6 in a lively Thursday ball clash.
Mrs A Alley of Beals Maine extols Dr King’s New Discovery after its use in her family and others for coughs colds and lung trouble. She claims immediate relief and lists bronchitis asthma hemorrhage croup la grippe sore throat and chest pain as conditions it cures. 50 cents and 1 90 trial bottle free guaranteed by J F Raley Co Denton Texas.
The Denton chamber reports activity on trades day and a possible Chautauqua this summer. Civil improvements foresee a rest room and the group urges cooperative effort from all citizens to boost Denton county prosperity and diversify resources for greater revenue.
The Katy engineer Wm Frazier died in a wreck near Bonita Tuesday night. His funeral was held Thursday at his residence 41 East Sycamore Street with Rev McFadden officiating. Masonic and Odd Fellows rites followed at the cemetery with attendance from Denison and other locals.
Pure Food Commissioner Abbott returns from a state tour with a record seizure at Fort Worth of six ears of grain charged as adulterated No 2 red or soft wheat. He explains the mixed wheat sold as soft wheat brings less value and seeks to stop losses to Texas millers and unfair profits to shippers.
An advertisement claims Dr King s New Life Pills tone regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify blood strengthen nerves and cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice headaches chills and malaria. Sold for 25c by J F Raley Co in Denton Texas.
F W Willett was killed in a dispute over crops on John E Henderson’s Hill county farm in western Hillsboro Texas. Henderson surrendered to a constable after summoning help. Justice Jackson and Sheriff Cox prepared to hold an inquest. The text also advertises Dr Simmon’s Sareaparilla with promotional copy.
One hundred Texas bankers visiting Houston for the state convention arrived in New Orleans and are guests of the Louisiana State Association which is hosting its own annual convention. About two hundred bankers from Mississippi and Alabama are also present.
Allen's Foot-Ease relieves painful feet and growing nails and eases stinging corns and bunions. The powder cools sweating and tired feet and helps shoes feel comfortable. Sold by druggists and shoe stores or by mail for 25 cents in stamps. Trial package free. Le Roy New York distributor Allen E. Olmsted.
Alliance Milling Co posts price guidance for prairie hay valued at four dollars per ton or equal in fee value to price hay. Read as a pricing or trade note from the mill.
McCray reviews the claim and confirms its correctness after verification. The decision hinges on documented evidence and established procedures. The ruling solidifies the outcome and directs subsequent actions for all parties involved.
Beyond Expression G W Farlowe of East Florence reports seven years of severe skin itching ended by Hunt's Cure. One application relieved him, one box cured him, and a year later he remains free of symptoms. The ad claims Hunt's Cure as a guaranteed remedy for all itching skin diseases priced at 50c.
A party of Pittsburg and Chicago capitalists led by James F. Guffey (long associated with Standard Oil) departed Sapulpa Oklahoma for Bartlettsville after days of field inquiries. The group aims to move oil and gas via pipelines, with concession efforts under way in Washington.
Advertisment notes Capudine for headaches and nervous tension from the night before. Suggests Capudine clears the head and nerves and fits one for business, recommending purchase at drug stores.
Castaways discover a brass bound chest buried under ice revealing three million pesos. As McKnight and crew plan a complex dig, Doris shows detached interest, reminding the danger and moral cost of greed amid their desperate situation. The crew debates relays and deck duties while the treasure gleams in the cold.
Aboard the Donna Isabel two lovers debate the cursed gold they believe fuels a fever for wealth. She argues the treasure will ruin all aboard, while he clings to hope and urges fresh air on deck as the crew mulls mutiny. Their resolve fades as the icebound voyage continues.
The crew continues to extract the loosened box from the ice cavity as they labor in two hour relays to recover the frozen wealth. Despite doubt over preservation, interest remains high and work proceeds between decks as dawn gives way to night.
Barred as generic mail order style ad offering free samples of Mother Gray's Australian Leaf for women’s ailments. Claims it regulates and relieves back, urinary, bladder or kidney pains. Sells through druggists for 50 cents from The Mother Gray Co. Le Roy NY.
Baseball scores list Houston over Oklahoma City 6 to 4 and Waco 5 Fort Worth 4. Shreveport 4 Galveston 2 San Antonio 1 Dallas 0. Philadelphia 4 Pittsburgh 3. New York Chicago 2 Cincinnati 6 Boston 2. St Louis 10 Brooklyn 8. Boston 2 Cleveland 2 Washington 6 Chicago 2. Philadelphia 1 St Louis 6 Detroit 11 New York 4. Little Rock 16 Birmingham 2 New Orleans 4 Atlanta 2 Montgomery 4 Mobile 1. No other games scheduled.
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