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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle issues daily except Sunday with telephones old and new for inquiries. Any erroneous reflection about a firm individual or corporation appearing in the columns will be gladly corrected upon notification to the publishers.
In Denton on May 24 1912 friends note editor’s honor and extend thanks. Discussion covers Jake Wolters Hunt county prospects Taft Ohio delegates and a proposal to form an Ad League to curb grafting advertising. The piece praises legitimate ads and criticizes fly-by-night schemes.
Directors of the Chamber of Commerce discussed the June 7 8 aviation meet and the July 4 Chautauqua. They endorsed an ornamental fence for the Odd Fellows Cemetery and urged civic and ladies club cooperation. A committee was set to manage the aviation ticket sale and grounds.
A fragment notes a slogan nothing doing and a sign out for those of his ilk, reflecting a terse local exchange about activity or stance in a small community or league context. The passage centers on attitude rather than a named event or identifiable persons.
Rev. Harry Burton Boyd delivered a memorial address at the Venton delegates’ Firemen’s Convent in Austin honoring Joe Turpen and Ernest Bushey. He praised “Soldiers of Peace” who faced danger to defend homes and communities and recalled historic acts of heroism by Latour de Ausergue and Napoleon. The Denton fire tragedy on June 22, when Silas Grant, Turpin, and Bushey died fighting a blaze, was remembered as a rallying moment for civic duty.
The passage honors comrades who died when a wall fell and buried workers. Silas Grant survived after weeks of danger while others perished. It recalls births and deaths of Joseph J. Turpin and Ernest Jennings Bushey, and laments their sacrifice with religious and commemorative imagery.
Hugh Tallman of San Antonio declares the pills restore vigor and life, claiming their effectiveness for stomach liver and kidney troubles. The product is offered at 25 cents by J. F. Raley & Co. in Texas.
A stormbound crew encounters a terrified survivor named Sanchez who curses a fall and demands to speak with his master aboard the ship. Ngai? The Black Seigneur observes as fear and mystery grip the room and shadows deepen.
In a secluded chamber the Governor orders a brutal beating as punishment. Desaurac and Sanchez confront accusations of betrayal by Lady Elise and reveal a web of treachery, past murders, and shifting loyalties surrounding the Mount and its inhabitants.
A short newspaper notice touts an agricultural business founded on efficiency, good service, quality merchandise, and fair pricing. It claims growth driven by satisfying customers and invites readers to try their service. Phones 4.
A grocer and tailor report that customers respond more to the new telephone service than the old. They say the phone brings 3 to 5 times as much business as before, highlighting how communication boosts sales.
An 1900s style ad claims Wilson's Freckle Cream fully restores complexion and removes tan pimples and freckles. It promises a money back guarantee if results are not achieved and offers mail orders. jars priced 50 cents and mammoth jars at one dollar. Sold by M. Curtis with fair skin soap available at 25 cents.
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