This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1913
Page
1
An advertisement proclaims that women's independence starts with private finances not ballots and invites women to bank with the institution. It highlights special courtesy for women depositors and offers to explain transactions to women customers.
The Denton County National Bank codenamed The Accommodating Bank signals a rebranding and service shift aimed at broader customer support. Local partners expect new loan terms and streamlined accounts.
The Justin Tribune notes the season’s heaviest rainfall of three to five inches. It reports two Justin victories over Ponder, one at home and one in Ponder, highlighting the team’s latest results.
The College of Industrial Arts summer program runs six weeks from June 3 to July 12. Classes meet in the chapel on opening day with routine, certificates for completing normal work, and courses in domestic arts, science, industrial art, agriculture, photography, chemistry, and summer normal subjects. Courses require no entrance exam beyond age sixteen.
The Exchange National Bank celebrates thirty two years serving Denton and Denton county. It highlights equal courteous service to all depositors regardless of amount and invites new accounts.
Exchange National Bank reveals its leadership with A. J. Nance as president J. R. Christal as vice president J. C. Coit as cashier E. D. Curtis as assistant cashier and directors including Ed. F Bates J. H. Paine Dr. J. M. Inge and A. C Owsley.
Thousands of Shriners crowded North Texas City forcing temporary business suspensions. Five thousand sleepers reportedly occupied Pullman cars as trains rerouted to accommodate the Dallas event.
An Associated Press dispatch notes the Shriners convention fills Dallas streets with a carnival atmosphere as 57 000 visitors register and totals may rise to about 60 000. Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana units join Dallas in the event with 36 dining cars and 5 000 residents in Pullman cars.
Practically all the Denton Shriners are in Dallas for the Imperial council event. Among them are M. B. Whitlock J. F. Johnson H. A. Wolfsohn Lee Zumwalt and J. T. Milligan.
An Associated Press dispatch from Hogansville Georgia reports Sam Owensby a Black man was taken from the jail and lynched to a tree after he killed Brooks Lane a young white man the previous day.
Galveston May 13 There was a record attendance at the twenty ninth annual convention of Texas bankers here this morning.
The Christian Church Missionary convention began in San Angelo on May 13 with more delegates than last year's Houston gathering.
The record lists unions including Claude Beemer of Oklahoma City to Leoto Senter of Kansas City, James Beasley of Justin to Isabella Hollis, and Robert Lee of Pilot Point to Mattie Anderson of Gainesville.
The forecast calls for generally cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday. No precipitation is reported and temperatures are expected to stay mild.
President elect indicated he will not commit to any amendments, warning advisers that he will face heavy requests for favors if he begins pursuing changes to the bill.
President Wilson will not commit to minor tariff amendments proposed by Democrats while Secretary Bryan warns changes may invite more requests to adjust other schedules. Japan defers action on California anti area land bill awaiting Gov Johnson’s decision, signaling no immediate constitutional challenge.
Steel Corporation president argues that without the steel trust’s business policy there would be no ties for cotton. He asserts the cotton market is at the mercy of steel industry practices and calls for policy changes to stabilize prices and production.
The Census Bureau provisional figures show Denton County produced 56 753 bales in 1912 the highest on record. The 1911 crop was 35 294 bales and 1910 34 053 with Denton County ranking behind only seventeen counties in overall cotton output.
The measles epidemic continues with many families reporting one or more sick children citywide. A Denton physician reported illness on Tuesday. Names listed include Frank Million’s 3 year old, Shelby Willis’s 10 year old, children of Dr. W. N. Rowell, Mrs. C. Bishop and three children, Jaynes, J. M. Ponder’s son, C. M. King’s daughter, and Mrs. H. H. Johnson on Texas Street.
James A. Farrell, president of United States Steel, testified for the defense in the government suit to dissolve the company. He described U. S. Steel as an industrial benefactor and said the firm supplies all cotton ties used in baling cotton, noting there is no profit in their manufacture. He stated competitors show no interest in making ties, so the company must meet demand, even if unprofitable, to prevent the cotton crop from being left on the ground.
Pilot Point precinct No 2 will vote on issuing 125000 for road improvements after a petition by H M Russell and 76 others. The election follows earlier Denton county activity with Lewisville first to consider the bond. precinct officers named for East Pilot Point West Pilot Point and Mustang.
In Stratford Ontario on May 18 a lightning bolt struck the 160 foot Knox Presbyterian church spire causing a fire that destroyed the steeple and killed three men. A fourth man was fatally injured by flying timbers from the collapsing structure.
Tea season brings a blend from J A Folger Co marketed for ice teas. The advertisement asserts the blend is the best and invites customers to try it to be convinced.
S. A. Gibson is named exclusive agent for Golden Gate products including coffee tea extracts and spices. This arrangement covers the full line of groceries and related items distributed in the region.
A selection of articles prepared for graduates at term end offers appropriate gift ideas for girls and boys. The collection aims to assist readers in choosing acceptable presents for the occasion.
A compact list of women and men’s accessories includes parasols shopping bags shirt waists silk hose barrettes fans hair ornaments caps pins neckwear and evening shippers for women plus gold cuff links stick pins tie clasps silk hose supporters dress shirts oxfords hats trousers suits and umbrellas for men and women.
Wedding silver is presented as a lasting wedding gift symbolizing enduring marriage. The piece highlights table silver’s immediacy of use and century of service with complete sets from salt spoons to chests, inviting viewing of a large collection.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.