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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle issues a public notice stating subscription rates and delivery options. It lists monthly, yearly and short term prepaid prices and notes correction policy for errors in the publication. The notice is dated Denton Texas May 5, 1962.
The piece urges ongoing summer efforts to curb fly nuisance in Denton and endorses broader civic reform. It critiques Texas public-building policy, urging permanence and quality construction funded by modest tax increases, citing state wealth and needs of colleges and eleemosynary facilities. It ties civic action to business prosperity and democratic processes.
The advertisement claims mosquitos spread malaria and typhoid, causing chills fever and weak appetite. It promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy that purges malaria from blood, restores strength and appetite, citing Wm. Fretwell of Lucama, North Carolina, who says three bottles cured him. Sold for 50 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
A committee is securing subscriptions from West Oak residents to fund sprinkling from June 1 to December 1. The choice of using oil or water is not yet decided. About half the required funds have been raised and all subscribers have pledged generously.
Local wheat markets warn of uncertain opening prices as forecasts predict light rains and potential crop reductions in Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska and Texas. Estimates place possible openings near 1.10 dollars per bushel with Kansas crops pivotal to overall supply as weather worsens.
Bunce A Peers of Jackson Ga writes of severe indigestion and a near death in May. After a week on MIO-NA stomach tablets he improved and by using two boxes feels as well as ever. Also promotes seedless Biplane Pure Gold Oranges labeled Turner Bros.
In Argyle on May 28 farmers seek rain for cotton and corn as Mrs. Mary Marsh returns from East Texas and Mrs. R. L. Arthur visits Denton relatives. Denton guest Ben Pegee stays with Mrs. A Jasper. Children’s Day at Methodist church Sunday night. Dr. Foster moves to Parker County. the Wingo family hosts a guest since the 24th.
We offer handsome colored prints like The Song of the Lark The Broken Pitcher The Gleaners and The Bodenhausen Madonna at attractive prices. See factory made oval photographic frames and bring a photo to town to have it framed while you shop.
Mrs W T Evers entertained many friends Thursday afternoon for Miss Jetty Hansen bound for Warren Ohio. A contest with named pictures challenged guests to match subjects to a list of twenty three names. Gertrude McReynolds excelled, Miss Hansen received a Texas Bluebonnet farewell prize. The gathering featured singing by Margery Ballard and Stella Owsley, a fruit salad and chocolates, with several guests assisting in refreshments.
In Krum on May 28 Mae Boyd returns from Denton. Miss Mabel McGee taught in Coleman and has come home. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Stout were in Denton. Miss Mae Grubbs and Zada Mar visit Justin. Mrs. K Sprouse, from a Fort Worth sanitarium, back home improved. Cora Sims Esthel Cleven ce Deanie Wade in Denton. Jennie Chism attends CIA banquet.
Curtis Hiawatha Cream markets a mixed fruit and nut flavored frozen product made from pure cream. It has become a major seller since its launch, with hundreds of gallons sold as the year begins. Prices listed include 50 cents per quart or 1.75 per gallon, and 7.50 for 5 gallons.
County trustees outlined a 6 tier classification for schools based on teacher count and term length. One teacher schools become Intermediate. two teachers label High schools of two years. three teachers yield High schools of three years. four or more teachers with long terms rate as High schools of four years. Primary schools remain unavailable. The State course of study will be adopted countywide.
May news notes list residents visiting nearby towns including Fort Worth Dallas Sherman and Haslett while a public notice announces a sale of unclaimed freight at Denton by the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway Co. Five cars of gravel shipped to Wiggins and Michaud in Denton are to be sold for freight and demurrage claims and costs on June 20 1912.
Beulah news notes farmers readying for wheat harvest with rain hoped for. Mrs. W. B. Brown returns from Amarillo visit. Co. C. Willingham and mother visit son in Tarrant county. B W Meadows improves. A new binder bought by E. W. Snider. Ben Chadwick travels to Denton in new car. W. D. Fortune and daughter in Denton. Mrs. Hays of Argyle visits Mrs. Willingham. Sick list includes W. C. Frazer H. A. Nowlin and D. Fortune. Miss Cora Mitchell rests well after spider bite.
Denton residents attest Doan's Kidney Pills ease kidney disorders with backache relief after use at J F Raley & Co Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents with 50 cent price. Remember the name and buy where shown. Feednut Peanut Butter offered in all sizes and fresh ads urge readers to check daily listings for savings.
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