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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1909
Page
2
Notice to the public explains correction policy for erroneous reflections and provides subscription rate details. It mentions the Record and Chronicle Company as publisher and invites readers to report corrections to the publishers.
Denton notes Denton county will aid Fort Worth with salaries for office holders. A Denton man rode from Oklahoma to Denton to Colonel Roosevelt. Tarrant county votes on a million dollar road bond. Amarillo reporters face scrutiny over rainfall claims. Dallas Times Herald reports on the lynching trial and mob members remanded.
The bribery trial disclosed total sworn expenses of 213391 dollars with Rudolph Spreckels admitting 138000 paid and pledging more. The article notes fear for higher ups Ruef and Schmitz, mentions tariff disputes, Texas Almanac resumption by Dallas News, and Denton Y M C A plans including a club room and gym for youth.
The article argues for a YMCA building in Denton and praises the Chamber of Commerce for paying newspapers to advertise Denton and Denton County. It contrasts paid ads with free editorials and urges loyal, adversity steady citizens as true friends of the town.
Fred erick J. Haskip notes Southern eggs average nineteen and a fifth ounces per dozen while Danish imports reach nearly 29 ounces. He cites U S production per hen at 65 eggs annually, Maine reaching 102, and Iowa breeding boosting weight to 24 ounces per dozen. He predicts Texas will shift to weight based pricing and premium for heavy eggs.
The Denton County Poultry Association announces its second annual show in Denton on December 1 2 and 3 with H C Holmes as superintendent. Members promise strong exhibitor turnout aided by the Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Merchants' Association after a well attended meeting.
Daily updates from leading Denton real estate firms showcase new properties and market activity. Read for current listings and trends affecting buyers and investors in the area.
The Denton Chamber of Commerce reports Dr. J. O. Crenshaw of Fort Worth praising the city and considering locating a small manufacturing concern here. M. E. & T. railroad agent T. L. Peeler pledges cooperation and visits within 10 to 15 days, urging hustling progress. Denison Board of Trade mails peanut pamphlets for local factories. The chamber seeks Denton county products for rail displays and a Dallas fair exhibit.
The Brownwood and Waco papers clash over whether Texans should govern themselves. Referring to Charley Jenkins and Tom Campbell, the pieces deride reliance on distant powers and defend strong state control amid calls for constitutional rights and historic liberty.
East Florence resident G. W. Farlowe testifies after seven years of torment from a severe skin condition. He reports immediate relief from one application and cure after one box, with lasting results a year later. The advertisement promotes Hunt's Cure as a guaranteed remedy for all itching skin diseases, priced at five cents.
Muskogee Oklahoma May 21 John Watkins quarryman was killed when a huge stump dislodged by dynamite blast fell on him near Fort Gibson. The report notes a local product advertisement for Dr Simmon s Sarsaparilla claiming blood purification and rejuvenation.
Washington May 21 Following is a list of Texas cadets who passed the April examination for admission to the Annapolis Naval Academy F Bennett third district H H Clarkson fourth district W Cochran eighth district D R Pearson first district Sixty percent of the 312 who took the exam failed to pass
An advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as the quickest and surest remedy for aches pains stiff joints cuts and burns. It markets bottles at 50 cents and 25 cents.
Ernest Hogan author of Rufus Rastus Brown is dead. Fort Worth burns claim Mrs. Gus Jameson from burns. Precinct 1 Cooke County to vote on $100000 road bonds June 26. John A. defeats Marchmorxer in Fort Worth match race for 1000. Dallas loses 6-4 to Farmersville as J Naylor collects three hits. Storm damage reported in Ellis Henderson Eastland counties and Italy, Malakoff, Cisco with many homes wrecked.
The Cumberland Presbyterian church general assembly met in Bentonville Arkansas May 22 opening with prayer led by Rev W J Lackey of Texas. A history committee was formed to document the church from McDonald’s era to now and Rev J R Morris preached on Light for the Upright.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears in Toledo Ohio that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, sworn December 6 1886, claims the remedy works on blood and mucous surfaces and promotes testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Sidney Porter, a black man from Dallas, pleaded guilty to the murder of Jim Hang, also black, and received a twenty year sentence in the case dated May 22.
Long and Turner Co. advertises a full line of fresh vegetables and berries available at all times.
Roy Stephens, former Water and Light commission bookkeeper, was arrested and charged with embezzlement in Austin on May 21. He denies the claim and is currently employed at the State University.
Springside Jersey butter is advertised with phone contact 44. Long and Turner Co coordinates the listing presenting a watch deal and grocery/food item reference with local business names.
A compact ad urges readers to price plumbing supplies and services from Wilson Hardware Company and to call 44 to discuss. The notice also mentions LONG & TURNER CO as a related source.
McCray directs a follow up to verify details and ensure accuracy. He states the team will confirm the information and proceed with the plan once validation is completed.
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