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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1912
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle announces a general policy to correct any erroneous reflection on character or reputation of individuals or corporations that appear in its columns. Readers are invited to call the publication to flag inaccuracies for immediate correction.
The piece highlights the French Vegetarian Society nearing 1500 members and endorsements by Dr. Alexander Bryce for a vegetable diet. It also urges Denton Chamber of Commerce to use photo surveys of harvest to attract outsiders and praises Temple and Texas advertising delegates for their focus on honest ads and economic impact.
The Dallas hosted National Ad-men meeting is expected to yield substantial good for Texas, with officials optimistic about economic and promotional benefits forthcoming from the gathering.
A Dallag News piece argues that Kansas shows lower per capita mental hospital commitments from 1904 to 1911, attributing the decline to stricter prohibition and reduced alcohol use. It cites medical journals and notes leakage from borders, concluding alcohol as a major insanity driver.
An unusual classified notice promotes cheap advertising that promises access to a large audience across 3,090 miles and 15,000 people, comparing weekly and daily editions to maximize reach at minimal expense.
Concreting progresses on Bolivar street from West Oak to Pearl near Central Presbyterian church. Rev. Harry Burton Boyd and the church began work with curb construction, aid by Pearl Street Church of Christ and Elder C. E. Woulldridge. A 216 foot stretch at the G W Ballard place is completed with other property owners ready to start walks.
A May 22 AP dispatch reports the Cummer Crate factory in Paris destroyed by fire, with estimated losses of $40,000. Fire crews fought the blaze as the warehouse burned, tracing the origin to unknown causes. The plant employed a sizable workforce and produced wooden crates for shipping. No injuries were reported.
Page 3513 of the June edition highlights a new decorative feature for the home. Miss Goodnow presents a tray idea using old brocade or grandmother needle work to protect fabric while offering a novel service tray. Palmer's displays sample trays.
Clipped phrases urge readers to explore hardware ads noting tempting prices. The message highlights advertised bargains and urges examination of current offers to save on tools and supplies.
Argyle May 21 local notices list Mr and Mrs Jack of Collinsville guests of daughter Mrs Will Wallace Mrs Gene Boyles is unwell Will Carpenter travels from Heberta J Darpool visited Defiton Leye Me Done was returned Timpson J R Chambers Bartonville Dr Foster returned from West Texas Mrs M Wer Faught and Faught visited Denon Mr and Mrs J A Simmons and children went to Denton Chalmers and Miss Chalmers of Stony elected to teach here W B Frazier in Denton Mrs Andy Choate ill Mrs Bob Mathews and baby in Denton Miss Kate Fraze returned from Roanoke Mrs Tom Wingo visited relatives near Bartonville Mrs Geoveach visiting Denton Born to Bob Mc Lean and wife May 19 a boy.
A fragment notes readers can use grocery ads to find reductions on items in the utility department. The tone suggests thrifty shoppers gain value by comparing advertised goods.
In county court, Mrs May Brady of near Bartonville was declared insane after a jury trial. Her husband said she was previously adjudged insane about two years ago and discharged as cured until recently. The panel included E L Dyer, B L Taylor, W J Waggoner, J J McKnight, C J Wilkinson and R P Simmons.
A notice available Wednesday announces donations toward a new fence for the I. O. O. F. cemetery. Gifts may be given to superintendent C. F. Witherspoon.
A duplicate main from the power house to the business section is being laid, which will further reduce the insurance key rate in Denton.
The newspaper highlights shoe advertisements by merchants who urge readers to visit their stores and inspect goods. It suggests examining the offers to find better shoes at lower prices and emphasizes careful comparison shopping for value.
A local ad guarantees Wilson's Freckle Cream will remove freckles tan and pimples or fully restore complexion with a money back guarantee. It promotes 50 cent jars and mammoth jars for a dollar and notes fair skin soap for sale by G. M. Curtis.
A covert interrogation unfolds aboard the Governor’s Mount as officers recount a clash at sea with the Black Seigneur. The captain’s pursuit ends with a wounded foe and galley prisoners, while Lady Elise schemes beside palace walls amid political tensions and a looming dungeon reform.
A father narrator recounts Jimmy the sleepy office boy who loved a rocking chair until it breaks and he falls. In a separate scene a governor, prisoner, and a fearless daughter Elise unfold a tense court room encounter revealing loyalties and hidden identities as the story continues.
Lady Elise halts in the refectory as a prisoner stands among gathered figures. Beppo intervenes with the commandant in hushed tones prompting soldiers to move. The scene shifts as the officer addresses the group.
A large stock of fine candies from leading makers is now in stock in excellent condition. A log refrigerator is used to keep them fresh until sold. A shipment of Nunnally's Fine Candy has just arrived by express direct from the factory.
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