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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1910
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle invites corrections of any erroneous reflections about firms individuals or corporations appearing in the column and offers to promptly correct such items upon notification to the publishers.
A Denton column praises the county wide Chamber of Commerce for its 1909-1910 work and real estate activity. It also records a speech by William Jennings Bryan advocating local liquor regulation and state level approaches toward prohibition.
Mr Colquitt argues for peace in Texas by submitting prohibition to remove the issue for twenty years. He notes 1887 to 1906 gaps and claims even a minority should be allowed to vote on statewide questions.
A statement by T. . Jones endorses Cone Johnson’s prohibition stance. Over 2,000 Smith County citizens including Revs Harris and McLean, Mayor Bonner, county officials, lawyers, doctors, bankers, and other residents praise Johnson as an honorable, devout citizen and Democrat with a long history in Tyler. The letter notes Johnson’s abstention in 1896 and his 25-year reputation in the community.
The article reports William Jennings Bryan's remarks in Chicago after a stop en route to Edinburgh for an international workers meeting. He spoke before the Chicago Temperance Union, arguing from the individual’s perspective against liquor, and touching on sumptuary laws.
The discussion critiques a statewide prohibition primary noting its high cost across 248 Texas counties and the risk of intensifying factional strife. It suggests limiting elections and questions the value of multiple primaries while urging antis to push for a preliminary primary as a solution.
Denton resident J H Tennis reports relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney weakness. The advertisement warns kidney trouble progresses silently and urges buying Doan's from J F Raley & Co. drug store with Foster Milburn as U S sole agents.
Pineapples sourced from Fresa at S. A. Gibson’s location, phone listed as 25, indicating a sales or supplier notice amid local trade listings.
Iris Yorke, the owner's niece, stows aboard the Andromeda to avoid an arranged marriage. Captain Coke schemes to cast her off near Montevideo while Hozier senses danger and secrecy. Iris confides that the ship may be wrecked, and she asks Hozier to help uncover Coke's plan before disaster strikes.
A school poem describes a pupil's view of the day ending at the last bell It contrasts classroom, mischief and outdoor fun with a tame classroom routine The speaker admires a kind teacher and notes the weariness of sitting still as the day closes with open windows and faded memories of long days
A vintage testimonial extols Dr King's New Life Pills as a cure for liver and kidney troubles and stomach woes. It promises vigor and courage, claiming to relieve despondency and weakness. available for 25 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
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