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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1909
Page
2
Notice states that erroneous reflections on any firm individual or corporation in the Record and Chronicle will be corrected promptly upon notification to the publishers. It emphasizes vigilant readers should call attention to errors for redress.
The Denton Record and Chronicle reports a Supreme Court decision allowing cities to fund street and sidewalk improvements directly from property owners via tax receipts even if owners refuse to participate. The ruling aims to spur town growth while ceding enforcement to municipalities, a hard blow to so called mossbacks but a boon for civic progress and safer streets. The piece notes the broader debate among Texas newspapers while tying the ruling to Dallas News commentary.
State Pure Food Commissioner J. S. Abbott and assistants attend Gainesville trials as critics warn underfunding hampers enforcement. A Dallas dairy man paid a fine for diluting milk, while lawmakers’ austerity limits trips across Texas. Abbott vows convictions despite scarce resources and long coverage area.
The Denton Record and Chronicle notes satisfaction with a court ruling allowing cities to require owners of properties that border public areas to comply with local frontage and maintenance rules. The decision broadens municipal authority over abutting parcels.
Mrs Jo Duncan of Haynesville Maine says Electric Bitters cured her 20 year struggle with indigestion loss of appetite and sleep. At 70 she reports regained health strength and ability to eat anything. Sold 50 cents at J F Raley & Co.
A Cleburne dispatch notes strong local interest in Saturdays clash between Cleburne and Denton high schools and a rematch on the 13th in Denton. Cleburne is confident, claiming a superior squad to last year when the Huskies defeated them twice.
Deeds in a 26520 cash consideration deal were filed in civil clerk Thursday transferring about 420 acres from Joseph Tischler Sr. of Pilot Point to W. D. Hudson of Reeves County. The property covers parts of the McKay Pierce and Southerland surveys and the Tischler headright partition.
Terrell Dudley Joiner Jr and Audrey Dean were married at Central Christian church in Sherman at 7 PM. Miss Erma Bruce served as maid of honor and Fred Malone as best man. Elder B. Ewall of Durant and Elder J. Lem Keevill officiated. The couple left for San Antonio and other Southern points.
A winter cold and persistent cough bring distress but Simmon’s Cough Syrup is described as the quickest and best remedy. It soothes the lungs and bronchial passages, stops the cough at once, and provides restful sleep.
Community leaders urge cooperation to boost Denton County's growth through a favorable good roads bond issue. They argue modern utilities and efficient roads are essential for prosperity and crop marketing, urging careful public investigation and unity. The piece also notes a letter from O P Poe and a tariff discussion linked to 1910 politics, concluding with a recital hosted by Katie Daffan chapter UDC.
An old advertisement promotes Hicks Capucline as a remedy for feverishness and aching from malaria, colds, or heat. It claims to reduce fever and relieve aching and lists liquid forms priced at 10, 25, and 50 cents at drug stores.
A three day Stony area hunt ended Thursday with three wolves captured two on Wednesday and the final seven foot long gray prairie wolf weighing about seventy five pounds. Wolves have killed sheep and injured dogs, drawing many local owners into the chase as Denton hunters tired.
Wm Upchurch of Glen Oak Oklahoma describes exile from home due to a severe lung cough. After six months back he died before using treatment but then recovered with Dr Kings New Discovery taking six bottles. It claims to cure bronchitis asthma croup and more. 50c and 1 trial bottle guaranteed by J FP Raley & Co.
In an interview with Hessiz Ellis Drug Co one of the largest wholesalers in the Southern state they say demand for Q B an Hair Restorer and Q B an Hair Tonic is growing to unprecedented proportions Druggists order these preparations in greater quantities than any other for the same purpose The six pack guarantee offers refund after the sixth bottle if color of hair does not change O M Curtis recommends and sells these preparations Com mencing to grey haired customers can obtain full size bottle
All patriotic Southerners are expected to patronize the U. D. C. benefit Monday night as a community event supporting their cause and showcasing local participation.
The narrator recounts a tangled mystery in which banker Paul Armstrong dies in a fall after a plot to loot Sunnyside’s securities unravels. Alex Bailey is revealed as the fake gardener Jack Bailey, and Gertrude unravels with Louise and Halsey. In the aftermath Armstrong rests in Casanova churchyard and the survivors plan a quieter future with two weddings ahead.
Dr. Walker fled to South America that night and a safe stash valued over $1,000,000 was recovered from a chimney room. The narrator credits Jack Bailey and Alex for tracing Halsey and exposing Paul Armstrong’s casket, questioning where the detective would be without them.
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the world’s best remedy for sick and nervous headaches. Claims include purifying blood, strengthening nerves, and boosting health with a 25 cent price at J F Raley & Co.
If you want sanitary plumbing at reasonable prices see Wilson Hardware Company. The note promotes affordable plumbing services and directs customers to the Wilson Hardware location for options and assistance.
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