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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1913
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle lists subscription rates for weekly and daily editions and notes mail delivery options. It includes a public notice offering corrections for any erroneous reflections upon firms individuals or corporations upon notification to the publishers.
A Denton editorial argues newspaper promotion drives education and migration, praising robust road bonds as the path to prosperity. The piece notes Texas farmers favor bond issues over taxation schemes and cites San Antonio hosts and Texas Press Association activities, highlighting hospitality, attendance, and new bonding support.
Activity in San Antonio aided the Texas Press Association gathering from start to finish, contributing to a successful meeting. Organizers credited local participation and coordination for a productive event.
An advertisement urges buyers to send candy to their girls from Curtis, claiming his line is finest and well kept, promising appreciation from recipients. The copy targets romantic gift giving and mentions Nunnally's Box Bountiful.
State Superintendent Bralley announces a law letting Texas youths stay in school until 21 without paying tuition. The Record and Chronicle and Dallas News note the policy raises scholastics but may strain the available school fund and may not fully justify the cost.
Sanbury Pennsylvania resident John Supsie says the pills are the best for constipation indigestion and liver complaint. Priced at 25 cents and recommended by J F Raley Co. Medical advertisement promoting relief and health.
A girl Jennie longs for a red ribbon like her friend Delia’s. To achieve dark hair she dyes it with a heated black dye from a dress, turning her hair odd color. After public embarrassment and a haircut, she learns to value blue ribbons again.
The New York Yacht Club accepted Sir Thomas Lipton's challenge for a September race for the America's Cup. The dispatch from London notes Lipton's request and the club's formal acceptance.
May 20 report from San Francisco notes steamers bringing American refugees from the West coast of Mexico. Forty refugees arrived today saying they were forced to travel long distances to escape Mexico due to badly ordered railroads. Stone & Webster buy out Beaumont Traction Co.
The piece chronicles Denton County’s 1846 organization naming it for John Bernard Denton an Indian fighter. It recounts Denton’s life from birth in 1806, education, marriage to Mary Stewart, ministry in Indian Territory, advocacy in Clarksville, and a 1841 death by ambush near Village Creek. It lists pioneer families first locating in the county through the Civil War era.
AP dispatch from Beaumont May 20 reports Stone & Webster will demolish the Beaumont Traction Company plant and construct a new depot and office building at an estimated cost of unknown dollars.
Good rains spread through North Central Texas today aiding crops with corn oats and cotton benefiting from the moisture. Weather dispatch notes the moisture supports farming across the region.
In a Williams College mathematics class Professor 8S. chides neighbors over a squeaking rubber bladder. Jack Hollis is revealed as the culprit when he admits he knows who makes the noise but refuses to tell. The professor replies that Hollis’s scruples honor him and should shame the guilty party.
The Theban palaces in Egypt were among the largest built by humans. A central hall measured 80 feet high, 82 feet long, and 179 feet wide, supported by 134 columns 11 feet in diameter and 76 feet tall, decorated with marble cornices inlaid with ivory and gold. The Parthenon is still regarded as unsurpassed for artistic beauty.
A May round of visits across Fort Worth Roanoke Denton and Denison among residents and visitors includes J F Range J I Wilson Teresa Allen W N Shofner S Loveless and others. Births announced for May. multiple families travel to Dallas Fort Worth Rockwall Krum and Lewisville for visits and events.
An advertising note from W. M. Strong promotes a new winter line of hosiery and underwear with plans to start samples in a few days. He invites trade with the home man and mentions upcoming pottery items. Also notes fresh vegetables at Paschall's with contact numbers.
Long & King invites customers to call or visit and discuss daily arrivals of fresh goods. If you cannot think of a specific item, staff will help by listing the new groceries on offer.
An advertisement touts MacLaren's Imperial cheese sold in porcelain jars for 10 cents a jar. It notes the cheese is handy for unexpected company and makes a fine lunch, with a contact line labeled PAS CHALL'S and phone number 86.
Turner Bros promotes Chase and Sanborn and Temple Garden teas as economical buys. One pound yields over 200 cups, inviting readers to try a can and read more in the advertisements.
A vintage advertisement for Texas Wonder by Dr. E W Hall promises cure of kidney and bladder issues in men and women and regulation of children's bladder troubles. It claims grav el dissolution and diabetes relief with a two month bottle and mail sales from St. Louis Missouri.
May 19 report from Little Elm notes heavy rains slow fieldwork. Farmers trail behind, cotton chopping runs in full blast as labor is scarce and conditions hinder progress.
May 19 Hebron News notes the high school closing for the week and a first carload of ice arriving. Roy Everett and Jennie Collier visit Dallas while artesian well work continues. Attendees at Stewarts Creek rally include John and Will Griffin and Jennie Collier.
The First Baptist church has been repapered and painted. Visitors include H Helmick from Plano Taylor Jackson from Renner Ches Foster from Addison Walter Collier and Rufus Angel from Lewisville.
Bob and Migs Maudie Green of Sanger visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Christian. G. L. McClendon is sick. A good rain fell Thursday. Local residents H. H. Christian J. B. Wells and others plan to attend the U C V reunion in Chattanooga on May 23. Several measles cases reported in the community. Overall outlook is favorable.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as a universal skin remedy for burns bruises and boils with anti inflammatory healing claims. A Cornelius North Carolina publisher reports a box aiding a severe skin ailment after other remedies failed. Chase & Sanborn teas marketed as high grade canister lines with distinct placement in the tea kingdom. Turner Bros promotes groceries with special pumpkin canning prices at 90 cents per dozen for a limited time.
An Eastman Kodak Co. agent promotes vacation photography and tells readers Kodaks come in various sizes with supplies widely available. It highlights the vest pocket Kodak as portable and urges readers to request a catalogue.
A. Logan principal of Denton High announces summer session starting May 26 lasting eight weeks. Courses include Advanced Arithmetic Trigonometry Geometry Algebra History English and Arithmetic for grades offered. Tuition listed as 245 cents.
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