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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1909
Page
4
The article explains how lost items are reported to the Record and Chronicle Lost and Found column. Finders notify the paper and may wait for advertisement before locating owners, with ads priced at one cent per word for the first insertion and half a cent per word for subsequent insertions.
Reports from Dr. Edwards and others say the rain covered the area from north of town to Big Elm bottoms, raising creeks and benefiting corn, cotton, and wheat. Local residents including R. C. Scripture and Peyton Wingo note heavy rain in their sections and an overall favorable season.
Friday night rain benefited wheat growers with widespread expectations of yield gains. Saturday’s downpour and cooler, clear days are predicted to add two to four bushels per acre, with some locals forecasting 12 to 20 bushels per acre. Countywide, estimators anticipate about 100 000 extra bushels of wheat plus oats, while corn and cotton resume growth and gardens gain.
Capudine for headaches promises quick relief clearing the head and nerves. Effective for morning after headaches, advertised for buyers seeking relief after a night out, available at drug stores.
The Denton High School Alumni Association meeting postponed due to inclement weather. It was to be held at the courthouse and now moves to Monday evening. Members are urged to attend.
A historical advertisement touts Dr Simmon’s Sarsaparilla as the king of blood purifiers. It claims to rid the system of winter impurities and make the young feel well and the old feel young, urging renovation now. Price 50c and $1.
Lieutenant Governor A B Davidson declared he is not a candidate for United States Senator. He stated he supports Culberson across the board and issued the press statement before returning to his Cuero, Texas home after traveling.
Hick’s Capu chine offers relief from aching feverishness and cures the cold restoring normal conditions. The liquid acts immediately and is sold in 10c 25c and 50c sizes at drug stores.
A catalog announces a full line of illustrated gift books for graduates and friends. It highlights poems such as The Girl Graduate Alma Mater Days My High School Days The One Way Out All That Is Lovely Beauties of Friendship and invites early selection.
In Washington on May 15 Senator Culberson of Texas pushed a resolution requiring the Finance Committee to prove its claim that retailers bear the responsibility for high prices of consumer articles rather than protected manufacturers. The measure, backed by Senator Gore, was scheduled for Monday consideration amid Republican support.
G I A notes report George Birnbach of an Oklahoma City firm inspecting the College of Industrial Arts plant in Denton with President Work to prepare building plans for the new 14 month girls college funded by a $160 000 Oklahoma appropriation. Mrs Threadg tl leader of the Oklahoma Women’s Federated Club arrives to study the college for a similar school in the state. The state women’s clubs show strong interest in the new school. The Second Preparatory class won the basketball tournament and the novice tennis title went to Miss Von Blucher and Miss Pickett. Amateur tennis will finish Monday. Summer courses begin June 7 for cooking sewing and possibly manual training to benefit Denton children.
The Sec ond District Convention of the Federation of Women's Clubs adjourned after two days with 42 cities and over 100 delegates present. New officers elected are Miss Gertha Lockhart of Gainesville president Mrs Walton Bass Whitesboro vice president and Mrs Ewing Thomason Gainesville secretary Hilsboro chosen as next year’s meeting site.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a superior laxative tonic and health builder. It claims to tone the stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood strengthen the nerves and cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice headache chills and malaria. Sold for 25 cents at J F Raley & Co Denton Texas.
J B Clayton surrendered to officers in San Angelo Texas and is jailed after being charged with shooting and killing Bob Gibson and Adolph Florest at Booger Red's Wild West show Thursday night.
John Deye of Clarwin Michigan endured a running ulcer for 12 years and spent over 4000 dollars with doctors. Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed the ulcer and cured his fever sores boils felons burns and other injuries. Available for 24 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Bettie Potter, a seventeen year old white girl, died at a Dallas boarding house on Commerce Street after taking carbolic acid this morning.
Local paper promotion notes classified ads in the Record and Chronicle yield results. Readers are urged to try ads to reach buyers and renters effectively.
A historical sketch traces Geers and the Denton Monitor lineage from 1868. It recounts presses, prices, fiery mishaps, and the rise of Denton papers including the Denton Record and Denton Times, noting editors like Dodson, Withers, Bowers, and Vanderhurst and the era’s rough business fortunes.
A survey details Denton Texas press history from the Denton Review to later titles. It recounts ownership changes, fires destroying offices, poor finances, and editors including J P Bates and C W Geerson, noting how papers like the Denton Monitor and Denton Herald rose and fell amid local chaos.
Tulsa May 15 The special Federal grand jury probing the Muskogee townsite frauds involving Governor Haskell and six other Oklahomans is through with the first case and deliberating on a report. It adjourned at 11:50 am and will reconvene at 1 pm Monday with no findings announced yet.
James Wright of Spurlock Ky says he feels like a 16 year old after six bottles of Electric Bitters. He suffered kidney trouble for thirty years but credits the medicine with a remarkable improvement. The ad urges readers to try Electric Bitters at J F Raley and Co.
May 15 dairy and livestock prices show bran up 5c per hundred. Hens down with top near ve and Te. No market for broilers. Begs steady around 12c-2c. Worth Livestock reports today’s receipts Cattle 500 Hogs 610. Steers top 6 cows top 5 calves top 5.30 hogs top 7.10.
An advertisement promises at home relief for bleeding itching or protruding piles using a new absorption treatment. It asks readers to send their address to Mrs M M Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind for immediate relief and free samples with local references on request.
A heavy rain is falling today across Bexar County including San Antonio, providing much needed moisture. Local officials report rainfall totals increasing through the day as skies darken and showers persist.
An offer promises free mailing of a package of Mother Gray's Australian Leaf for women's ills. It claims to regulate and relieve back, urinary, bladder, and kidney troubles with an aromatic herbal blend. Sold by druggists for 50 cents or by mail from The Morpes Gray Co. Le Roy New York.
News from Justin reports Jim O’Neal, a stranger to the town, was fatally injured when he attempted to board a moving freight train. His limbs were severely mangled and both amputated at a Fort Worth hospital where he died.
May 10 in Lewisville notes Mrs J W Degan in Dallas and Uncle Sam Cobb returning to Vinita Oklahoma. Denton visitors N B Ball and family call on N B Baker and family. Ferdie Hyler returns to Dallas. Mrs D C Jordan and son back home in Nocona after visiting O L Hamilton. C M Jacobson travels to Canyon City. Eva Hyder returns from Cedar Hill after teaching. Hornbeck of Waxahachie preached the commencement sermon. Tom Milliker of Denton visits with parents.
Mrs A L Alley of Beals Me touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and lung trouble saying it gave excellent results to her family and others. She claims relief is felt at once and it works for bronchitis asthma hemorrhage grippe sore throat and lung pain. A 50 cent trial bottle is offered free. Guarant J F Raley is mentioned.
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