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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1909
Page
1
The passage urges men to combat defeatist mood by grooming and dressing well. It contrasts nervous, tired, dowdy dress with courageous or loving men who think big and act boldly. It stresses wearing a proper suit without requiring unnecessary flamboyance.
A sizable crowd in Precinct No. 1 gathered Saturday to discuss a $150000 bond proposal to build good roads. Hon A C Owsley and J N Rayzor spoke in favor, arguing precinct voting guards local needs and spurs countywide action, with continuation noted on page 3.
In Fort Worth Judge Buck continued the Fred Morris murder case against Otto Meyer due to the defendant’s ill wife Frankie Morris. Several witnesses were absent and fines of 100 dollars were imposed on four or five, including Squire Baxter and Sam Hawkins, with October term likely for further action.
A historical note recalls a former newspaper publisher who edited an almanac with wife sayings. One entry echoes Ben Franklin on wealth: wealth comes from industry and frugality, saving all that can be spared for an eventual riches, and suggests starting a bank account as a safer savings method.
Exchange National Bank lists A. J. Nance as president RR Christal as vice president Colt as cashier and MR J Bass as assistant cashier in its officers roster.
A cloudburst drenches Oklahoma towns including Sapulpa Muskogee Vinita Tulsa Guthrie and Oklahoma City disabling rail traffic and telegraph lines. Four people drowned at Foraker. G A Marr and his wife were struck by lightning in Guthrie with one in critical condition. Damage runs to thousands.
May 24 reports from Oklahoma describe a cloudburst flood in Sale Creek flooding homes and washing away a residence where Mrs Woody Brown and three children drowned. Neighbors Bridges family survived by climbing to their roof as Arkansas and Canadian rivers rise. Muskogee flood damaged cellars basements and possibly ruined potato crops while Tulsa notes seven foot Arkansas River rise with no railroad washouts.
May 24. President Taft does not favor the income tax within tariff reform but Democratic leaders claim he would not veto a separate income tax bill, noting his past indications it could be needed to raise revenue. If the amendment fails, a separate income tax bill is expected to be introduced next session.
The Big Store advertises Hart Schaffner Marx and Spero Micheal lines with prices from 5 to 25 dollars for men and boys summer suits. It touts a large shirt sale and underwear specials in various fabrics plus shoe offers and “Dinky” shapes alongside conservative sailor styles.
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