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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1913
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle issues daily except Sunday. Subscription rates for various terms are listed and the paper invites corrections if any erroneous reflections appear in the columns.
The letter column notes Rusty Arnold now in Abilene after a $175000 land deal and vows to stay. Editor Lowry praises a New York suffragette parade for its flawless costuming. local roads bond debates in Denton precincts are reviewed with hopes for Pilot Point and Precinct 1. The piece comments on publicity, public notices, and social items in the paper.
John Jacob muses on power and its costs stating uneasy lies the pocket that wears a crown. The piece suggests those seeking endless sunshine confine themselves to a narrow world, while others risk gaffes or danger by speaking thoughtlessly or courting perilous paths.
A Denton resident testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her back ache, urinary trouble, and sharp pains after using a box purchased at J F Raley & Co. Drug Store. The advertisement notes the product targets kidneys, costs 50 cents, and is sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
The Woman's Shakespeare club Literary department met May 5 with Mrs. Kaustein. Officers were elected: Chairman Mrs. F. E. Pier, vice chair Mrs. E. D. Criddle, secretary and reporter Mrs. W. J. McCray, critic Mrs. Hausglep. Mrs. Jack Howsty of Amarillo attended as guest.
On May 1 the Woman's Shakespeare club held a union meeting at Mrs. T. E. Berry's home. Officers elected for the club were President Miss Annie Webb Blanton, secretary Mrs. L. L. Fry, corresponding secretary Mrs. Adkisson, treasurer Mrs. Beyette, parliamentarian Mrs. Waldo Blewett, reporter Mrs. T. E. Berry. A delegate reported on the Second District convention at Sherman. After adjournment guests shared refreshments with hostess Mrs. Berry, and Mrs. Ollie Rippy of Fort Worth attended.
Marion CO druggist C Lower endorses Dr Kings New Discovery as the best throat and lung remedy. He claims it cured his wife of a severe bronchial cold after other treatments failed. A home doctor for colds bronchial throat and lung coughs. Price 50c and 1. Guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
Twelve new automobiles registered in the County Clerk's office are listed with owners and registration numbers including G W Nix Little Fyn No 398 Farris No 399 Roy Millican Denton No 400 W S Doyle Sanger No 491 Chas Watson Frisco No 402 Will Cunningham Frisco No 403 N H Rector Denton No 404 A C Rayzor Denton No 405 Chas White Denton No 406 John Sparks Garza No 407 J E Jones Frisco No 408 Scott Tailoring Co Denton No 409
Constipation cured by Pr Kings New Life Pills claims prompt relief and restored bowel health. Testimonial from John Supsie of Sanbury Pennsylvania praises pills for constipation indigestion and liver complaint. Priced 25 cents and recommended by J F Raley & Co.
Sage and Sulphur hair tonic promises to restore color and luster to faded or gray hair. It claims dandruff relief and stronger growth, with a money back guarantee if not as described, available from druggists in a fifty cent bottle.
William Hogue aged 70 in Spartat Wisconsin battered his wife with a poker in a family dispute. He fatally wounded his daughter and killed himself ending a grim tragedy.
Jonesville South Carolina letters describe a woman recovering from long illness after using Cardui. The testimonial claims radical improvement after hospital and medicine failed. It promotes Cardui as a decades long remedy for womanly weakness and disease and invites readers to request home treatment instructions.
A traveling salesman recalls a town shopper who bought a costly suit in the city after travel and hotel expenses. He argues local merchants should stock popular standards to keep city shoppers at home and reduce out-of-town buying.
Superintendent T W Buell explains hard and soft wheats, their history, types, and how climate soil and variety affect hardness. He lists Turkey Mediterranean and Eastern soft wheats, notes yields and baking qualities, and discusses durum wheats for macaroni and breeding value. He invites visitors to the Texas Experiment Farms station this month.
A Denton documentary titled Denton the City of Education showcases the Educational Day Rally with footage of Denton streets, the parade, North Texas Normal and College of Industrial Arts campuses, local mills, fire department, and streetcar lines. The film highlights students, faculty, and city scenes, concluding with inspectors approving it as a major local achievement.
Michigan pork and beans in tomato sauce offered at five cents per can by Turner Bros. Local phone contact listed as 7.
A New York importer and manufacturer presents a choice selection of Cameo Brooches and Lavillieres. The consignor notes these goods are very choice specimens and urges interested buyers to view them for graduation gifts.
The North Texas State Normal college summer school opens on June Srd for an eight week term ending in July List. Examinations for second and first grade and permanent certificates are scheduled for July 14-7 and July 28-31 respectively. Four year course details and credit opportunities are outlined. A Minstrel Show titled A. G. Allens Big Minstrel Show will perform at Denton May 7 at the cotton yard grounds with admission 25 and 35 cents.
A brief read explains that admission costs ten cents for entry to all sections of the dome. The notice emphasizes uniform pricing and access for visitors.
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