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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle report local commissioners in session for the week. A public notice appears with a standard disclaimer about corrections and the column reflecting on individuals or firms. The dated item notes Henton Texas and May 15, 1912 as part of the regular term covering a board session.
Commissioners court completed a busy session and reconvened as a board of equalization. Elections were ordered for June 8 for three districts to raise school taxes from current rates, while road petitions and dam ages were approved and county fund reports filed.
Dr A E Gibson argues against mixing meat and fruit saying fruit digests in the small intestine and must wait for peptonized meat. He promotes monodiet as crucial for digestion and overall health, warning that mixed meals disrupt nutrition and can foster disease including cancer.
Sergeant Maniey was convicted again and given forty years for fatally wounding Louis Richenstein during the Taft reception in 190. After an initial life term at the first trial, his sentence was reduced following a venue change to Ellig county. The ruling aims to remove danger to innocent citizens, while praising Manley as an individual.
The piece notes most country papers backed Woodrow Wilson in the past while smaller papers now show support for Judge Ramsey as a gubernatorial candidate. It contrasts endorsement patterns among presses of varying sizes.
Waynesville North Carolina resident F R Huffman credits Thedford’s Black-Draught with restoring health after misdiagnosed heart trouble. The ad touts digestion as key to good health and positions Black-Draught as a trusted vegetable liver remedy unchanged for 70 years with a 25 cent price.
The piece cites Texas country press as largely backing Colquitt and discusses editor opinions on presidential timber. It notes San Antonio Republic findings, mentions Dallas Times Herald, and references Waco Edwards Denton Robinson McCollum, O Keefe clan, and Tom Love as editorial figures connected to Wilson support. It asserts ongoing advocacy for Wilson dating from his nomination race.
After 38 years as head of the Episcopal church in the Dallas diocese Rt. Rev A C Garrett will relinquish many active duties to a coadjutor bishop, likely to be named today. Garrett is well known across Texas among pioneers with many friends in Denton.
A Denton resident Rev T Z Cagle testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills aiding a back and kidney irregularity. He bought from J F Raley & Co Denton and saw two boxes help greatly. He recommends the remedy to other kidney sufferers, price 50 cents. Foster Milburne Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Boston May 15 Clarenes V J Richeson the slayer of Avis Linnell moved to the death house within a dozen paces of the electric chair in which he will die next week unless he wins a respite or commutation. Report of alienists who examined Richeson last week will likely be made today.
In a Governor Mount setting the Comtesse Elise exposes class tensions during a chance encounter with a barefoot boy. She mockingly questions his manners while describing castle life and bears in the woods as Beppo, the governess’s keeper, pursues them.
London May 15 J Bruce Ismay donated 50000 dollars to a fund for seamen who died in the Titanic disaster and for their widows. Mrs Ismay adds another 5000 dollars bringing private aid to the relief effort.
A Gillis Mills Tennessee resident suffered a stubborn leg sore thought to be cancer. After doctors failed, she used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and recovered. The ad notes the salve cures burns boils ulcers cuts bruises and piles and is sold by J F Raley & Co for 25 cents.
Our delivery wagons are on the go all the time. They pass your door. Your order will be appreciated. Try us for your groceries. Phones Turner Bros.
Taliaf Perro reports a sharpener for pawns at the bicycle store. The piece highlights a local vendor and a niche item in a quirky, humorous local column style.
In a northwest French bay, the Mount stands as a granite fortress with a monastery, a fort, and a powerful governor who rules the surrounding lands. Rumors swirl about his sudden marriage to Claire daughter of the Comtesse de la Mart, as locals thread whispers of ship routes and tribute from metayers. The scene hints at long standing tension between authority and the people under the Mount’s domain.
In a Forrest region a noblewoman’s marriage to the Governor sparks scandal and ruin. The impoverished Seigneur Desaurac, once favored, withdraws with a peasant mistress and child. A murder and vengeance follow as the governor hunts alleged attackers. The Desaurac wanders Europe before crossing to Lafayette era wars.
An advertisement urges buying Curtis Ice Cream to impress guests. It touts quality materials and a superior product with packing in ice for half gallon or more. Prices listed include Cherry Freeze Pineapple Sherbet Grape Freeze at $1.00 per gallon and other measures for larger quantities.
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