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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1913
Page
2
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The Justin Tribune defends its stance against Commissioner Cunningham’s road program while accusing the Lewisville Enterprise and Record and Chronicle of bias. It argues two thirds of precincts suffer neglect, cites road conditions southwest of town, and asks readers for receipts and support amid local political contention.
Former Mayor Poe highlights three possible methods for Denton to pursue a new charter. The paper favors a mass meeting approach allowing broad citizen participation to shape the charter. It notes that ten percent of qualified voters can trigger a charter election to decide both the need for a new charter and its preferred form.
The monument tag day collected 228 dollars, moving toward the goal of 5000 dollars to be secured by the Daughters of the Confederacy.
Madison Heights Virginia resident Mr. Chas. A. Ragland touts Thedford’s Black-Draught as the best cure for indigestion and stomach trouble including nervousness, nausea, heartburn, and fullness after meals. The piece urges use of proven remedies and notes broader health claims. The column also reviews U S policy toward Huerta and potential armed intervention, praising President Wilson for prudent, foreseeing actions to avoid war and secure a favorable outcome for the United States.
The writer laments a dirty square after a big first Monday and questions why Denton lacks a market square. They suggest moving wagon yard spaces to a less prominent site to reduce nuisance and criticize absence of a street peddler ordinance allowing fakirs to defraud credulous shoppers, harming local businesses.
The announcement that Dr. Carrick will visit Denton shows the town leads the Holland clean city contest race with Denton near the top. Citizens are urged to renew interest in cleanliness, business owners to clean storefronts, homeowners to tidy premises, and all to unite in reclaiming the clean city prize.
Read by locals in Denton this week as the store presents its advertisements in the advertising columns.
Washington Memorandum urges Huerta to retire and refrain from interference Mercy to accept new elections. It suggests a temporary commission to run Mexico and call elections for a permanent government. The United States warns no further delay and notes Washington sent a new communication to Huerta.
Citizens of Kokomo pay tribute to Virginia Sharpe Patterson author of Dickey Downy and first editor of a children's page in an American magazine. Her efforts spurred protection of wild birds and her hometown plans to name a park in her memory.
An advertisement promotes Wryeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claiming it darkens gray hair evenly. It promises restored color, thickness, shine, and relief from dandruff with a simple sponge application, available at drug stores for zero cost.
A nostalgic verse-turned-quip reflects that a smile costs little and bridges hearts. It asserts kindness travels farther than fashion or vanity, suggesting humor and warmth uplift communities beyond material gain.
Bantam Ohio man H D Ely suffered a four year foot ulcer. Doctor advised amputation but he refused and used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a last resort. He reported his foot was cured. Advertises salve as best for burns cuts bruises and eczema at 25 cents. Available from H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
A housewife is urged to stretch finances this season by studying the bold advertisements in the current issue. Local merchants advertise special values and timely offers designed to help households save money on essentials.
A Mooreville resident in McLennan County was elected Tuesday editor in chief of The Quecn the North Texas Normal College annual. The student body granted the highest gift and she becomes the first girl in several years to hold the post. Miss Walker once served as associate editor of the 1912 annual.
A crowd celebrated Mamie Walker after three ballots gave her the majority for editor in chief. Delegates from L. A. and Mary Arden groups nominated rivals, then a downtown parade with about 200 students marched through Oak Street and Hickory.
Denton citizen W. W. Billingsley reports health gains after using Dean's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys following measles. He describes improved kidney secretions and reduced nighttime urination. Sold by J. F. Raley & Co. Drug Store. price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y sole agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Swartz studio offers new fat cards and folders for post office photos. Six photos sell for 50 cents and six post cards for 65 cents.
An old Denton ad from LONG & KING invites new customers to call 44 to see how they will please them, stressing satisfaction for housewives and potential clients.
Advert explains St Jacobs Oil as a harmless cure for rheumatism and related pains. Claims pain relief is instant when rubbed on the tender spot, with no skin burning. Promises relief for sciatica, neuralgia, lumbago, backache, sprains, and swelling.
The article argues against debt driven land expansion and promotes condensed farming. It urges farmers to boost yields on small plots, reinvest profits into improvements, and keep homes attractive to retain families, advocating proper fertilizer use and crop rotation.
An advertisement urges mothers to switch from castor oil and calomel to California Syrup of Figs for children. It claims the fruit laxative cleanses the liver and bowels, sweetens the stomach, and fits babies to adults, warning to buy only the California Fig Syrup Co. product and beware counterfeits.
Fire swept the Watson house three miles east of Little Elm on Thursday while the family picked cotton. Origin of the blaze is unknown. The item lists attendees at a fair and several local residents traveling or visiting, including wedding tour guests and teaching assignments.
An old style grocery shop ad urges shoppers to think of impressing the number 44 with top service and best quality and prices on groceries from Long and King.
If we buy at home our merchants will prosper and help our city thrive. They can improve store conditions and hire more workers. When labor is in demand, the community grows as people from neighboring towns relocate to take advantage of local jobs.
Don’t worry about groceries call us to learn of fresh goods just received. Phones 44. Long & King.
An office notice invites vendors with funds to purchase goods from the Denton Chronicle. Contact details reference the Phone Record and Chronicle office or box 488 in Denton.
News notes from Oak Grove include visits by Mr and Mrs Tom Rails of Wellington and other locals. Denton mayor Ed Bates and families visit, while W A Martin dies at New Hope and is buried at Oak Grove. Fires burn German Conway's barn, sow and pigs, corn, feedstuff, cause unknown.
Aubrey on November 4 reports visitors and passers through town. Names include Hodges Collinsville, J A Rhoads Denton, Ed Glass Fort Worth, Ernest Smith Oklahoma City visiting relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Graham Dallas, Mustain Pilot Point, Noah Graham Dallas, Lydia Coffey Etta Lamb Pilot Point, Bud Walton Fort Worth, Herschel Haynie Hardy Knight Denton, L Holmes Dallas, S A Ashley Denton, F Wilson Arkansas visiting Mrs L N Edwards, Mrs Estes Denton, Bud Spencer W L Davis Denton, Rue Parvin, Clay Wright Celina, PD Conley daughter Pilot Point.
Friendship residents keep harvest pace as lint yields rise. Nellie Wilfong visits Mrs. John Roberts. J T Fitch and family attend Hemming quarterly conference. Rev. Carder starts county mission in schoolhouse. school opens with Portwood of Denton teaching. families from Denton Pilot Point Aubrey Belew Mustang visit kin and attend services.
Advertisement asserts headaches stem from nervousness and digestive issues and promises rapid relief by stimulating liver and bowels. Claims no better regulator for liver and bowels and urges taking two pills and buying a box from Bucklen company in Philadelphia and St Louis.
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