This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1909
Page
2
Public notice outlines subscription rates by tenth, monthly and yearly mail in advance, and requires readers to report inaccuracies about any firm individual or corporation appearing in the Record and Chronicle for correction by the publishers.
In Denton county and Texas wide views on road bonds and agricultural substations are discussed. J N Rayzor champions prudent tax bonds for better rural roads while farmers praise systems enabling year round work and market access. The piece cites state goals and legislative credit for aiding farms and livestock through new stations and funded by state support.
Dr Harrington, head of the experiment stations, notes the Thirty first legislature requires two stations west of the ninth meridian with locations in West Texas and Northwest Texas, plus one in the Black Belt Central or Northern district and one in the Rice SW Texas region. Denton County offers diverse soils and easy access to the Black Land Belt counties, making it a strong candidate for one of the new stations.
The Denton County News reports that a state law allows counties to issue bonds for road building. Precinct No 1 in Denton may issue bonds to extend graveled roads from the city in all directions, benefiting Denton, farmers, and local commerce.
The attorney general’s department holds that new local option laws making intoxicant sales a felony apply in dry counties. Officers should treat the act as constitutional until courts rule otherwise. Some argue the law may not apply to counties voting dry under former laws, but the ruling is praised for common sense and justice.
The College of Industrial Arts student organizations stage Tennyson's The Process Saturday evening May 29 at 8 15. Admission 25 35 and 50 cents. Tickets on sale at Willis' Drug Store starting Friday at 9 a m.
San Antonio May 29 A car returning from a Mission loop trip struck a telephone post at 11 30 this morning Three occupants Joe Yeagen an insurance agent Charles T Finchem a contractor and V V Farrell were thrown out Yeagen was killed Finchem suffered a broken back but survives Farrell is seriously injured Reported details note Finchem was driving the machine.
Bale shucas cost 4 a ton or 15¢ per bale. Claimed to equal prairie hay in food value. Alliance Milling Co. 150tfe.
State agent Quicksall hails Denton County as superior in farming potential and roads. He notes alfalfa abundance and diverse products, urging science driven methods. Visitors from Michigan and Nebraska praise the county, while local Trades Day endorsements grow and promise prize competition benefits.
The twenty third annual convention of the Disciples of Christ in Texas will convene in Corsicana on June 4 at 8 p m. The event features sessions led by Mrs Annie Q O Wilkersen and Virginia Hearne with talks by Rev Celby D Hall and Dr Chalmers McPherson. Notables from Dallas Houston Palestine and Galveston attend with leaders from national Christian groups. State missions amount to 40000 and railroads grant reduced rates as officials praise a prosperous year.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason witnessed the oath on December 6, 1886 in Toledo Ohio. The ad touts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and invites testimonials.
A Maine man recalls a hoax where a stranger sold a supposed top wolf dog. The dog tracked a scent, leading the rider and dogman far into the wild. An encounter with another traveler sparked a grim joke about the wolf and its supposed progress.
A Birmingham pastor confronts a boy talking to a stranger in a rear church area. The boy relates that the visitor asked if Dr Blank preached there. The lad coolly replies that the pastor is “the present encumbrance,” reflecting sharp humor amid local talk.
George McCloud, once mocked as soft, is promoted to superintendent on the Mountain Division after surviving clashes with a hot-tempered mine blacksmith and a tense train crew. Marion Sinclair, now M. Sinclair, runs a Medicine Bend millinery shop and remains a key friend as McCloud pursues his new post and roots in the rugged frontier.
The Crawling Stone valley has long defined the boundary between plains travel and Sioux territory. Early reconnaissance lagged, then three surveys mapped routes on both river sides, all estimating prohibitive costs. Glover urged a preliminary test, challenging prior engineers’ undecided conclusions.
Capudine for That Headache claims to clear the head and steady nerves after a restless night. The ad urges Hicks' Capudine as the quick fix for a stiff head and stressed nerves, available at local drug stores.
Joseph, a well known Texas National bank examiner, resigns to accept the post of cashier at the Exchange National Bank in Houston. He will begin his duties on June 1.
Local want ads urge readers to check Record and Chronicle listings for bargains and opportunities. The notice encourages scanning classified sections for jobs, services, and goods offered by area merchants and residents.
Real estate column notes daily changes from leading Denton firms with fresh offerings. Highlights include key properties and evolving listings readers should check regularly.
Classified columns of the Record and Chronicle widen with growing listings as they publish results. The ad section urges readers to try them and prove performance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.