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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1909
Page
2
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Public notice states that any erroneous reflection about a firm individual or corporation in the Record and Chronicle will be corrected promptly upon notification to the publishers. The statement preserves fairness and invites readers to alert editors to inaccuracies.
Congressman Stephens to speak to the district for the first time in years. Senator Veale of Amarillo seeks candidacy, prompting calls for a strong local candidate. Free hides and rising leather prices affect boots and goods while Texas cotton joins the free list as prices climb.
A Dallas News correspondent argues shoe manufacturers push hook-worm agitation to keep children barefoot so they can sell more shoes. The piece contends the industry still exerts influence and that not all opponents are gone.
Governor Hughes sent telegrams to Manhattan police commissioner and to sheriffs in Kings Richmond Queens and New York counties urging accountability for city election day duty. From the results those sheriffs seen their duty and done it. Only one Democrat was elected.
The Aubrey Herald extols its broader county reach and compares favorably with Denton county papers. It asserts the paper’s appeal to Aubrey readers and suggests subscription strength beyond Denton city.
The Denton Record and Chronicle notes that annual tire manufacture requires about 250000 bales of cotton and farmers should cheer rising auto usage. W G Cook of near Drop buys a Buick model F, with Sidney Smith learning to drive, signaling that good crops could bring many new farm cars and broader prosperity.
Dear Editor I enjoy the paper dolls and can hardly wait for Monday to read more. Mamma says the doll department is fine and I never get tired playing dolls. I hope for many more dolls from Anna Belle's mamma and papa. With love Elizabeth Stover.
A Dallas figure urged the Chamber of Commerce to pursue a rail connection with Slidell and claimed Slidell would provide at least $20,000 in cash toward the project. Denton and Krum might support it, but no party with vision and funds has yet been found to seize the opportunity.
A successful truck grower near Dallas earned nearly 400 dollars per acre from okra in one season, shuttling by car to Dallas hourly. He notes land once worth 60 dollars per acre rose in value with interurban and road improvements, arguing better roads widen farming scope and may raise prices.
Denton County seeks to become the most resourceful in Texas by developing public roads and other resources. Citizens are urged to understand the issue to achieve better roads and progress for the county and state.
Denton area farmers study broom corn culture seeking to plant a few acres for a potential small broom factory next season. Observers say broom corn could yield about 0.5 ton per acre at $300 per ton, promising profit and new local employment. A meeting for an illustrated lecture by a practical broom corn man is planned.
Rest and Sleep. A short winter tale of a bad cold and a distressing cough ends with Simmon’s Cough Syrup praised as the quickest best remedy. It soothes the lungs and bronchial passages and stops the cough promptly, giving peaceful sleep.
In Denton McKinney Courier Gazette notes Mrs. Erfurt Provence and her children Edwina McAulay and Katherine in Denton left for Brownwood to visit Mr and Mrs Prvence. Mrs Provence’s mother Mrs E McAulay accompanied them to Dallas.
Prof. P. E. McDonald and wife departed Monday for their new home in Denton and he began work Tuesday as instructor at North Texas Normal. He started at Honey Grove about ten years ago as principal then superintendent, serving five years in each post. He is regarded as one of the state’s best educators, and the town regrets losing him while praising his promotion.
The studio of Misses Bass and Clark hosts a living picture Monday night with a prize for the best guess of the greatest number. A fine program by the town’s top talent is planned and tickets are available from local U D C members.
R J Wilson offers delivery of post oak and blackjack wood at a price of three dollars per cord.
Sanger farmer W L Lavender armed with a shotgun confronted a neighbor after a quarrel. Constable W T Ready seized the gun and Lavender, who fought back before bystanders helped overpower him. Lavender was jailed as the scene calmed. The Sanger cotton season neared 2,500 bales as ginning totals reached 2,146 by Thursday noon. R C Parish, a Sanger druggist, recalled 23 wartime transports between San Francisco and Manila, including taft era trips with Taft and Alice Roosevelt in the Philippines.
Dr C B Townes who had lived in Sanger recently returned to Johnson County and married Miss Effie Reid of Durden last Sunday at 10 am in a small ceremony with family and friends. They planned to reside in Sanger thereafter.
Will G. Harris a former Sanger youth married Miss Ruth Laughlin of Missouri in Roosevelt Oklahoma last Wednesday. Many Sanger friends bless the union and wish the couple a long happy life together.
In Denton on Monday speeches opposed the road bond issue for Precinct No 1 as Sanger Sees It notes the bond question will be hot. The writer declares the fight not their fight and comments on local roads. In El Paso, Miss Pearl Hughes of Sanger earned a teaching certificate from the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star among about 100 of 400 applicants.
Advertisement cites 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 25 cent price at J. F. Raley & Co.
Hon F F Hill of Denton County seeks re election to the Texas legislature and argues for the abolition of the State ranger force. The Houston Post endorses his stance after citing Amarillo outrages, praising his clear presentation and urging other candidates to follow his lead to eradicate the ranger system.
Advert claims there is no case of cough or cold leading to pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar and urges refuse of repackaged versions by Garrison and Kimmons. It asserts the product stops coughs and breaks up colds quickly.
It will pay you to get prices on plumbing supplies and plumbing work from Wilson Hardware Company. This note urges customers to compare rates for parts and labor at the local hardware store.
Display announces sale items including a 15 inch coal hod fire shovel fire poker white bowl and pitcher slop jar gran ite coffee pot jardinieres and a wide selection of books with reduced prices for the event at The Fair. The notice emphasizes prices such as 15 to 20 cents and a 25 cent coffee pot with a general appeal to shoppers.
Leon Spencer, formerly of this city and district manager of the Independent Telephone Company, was seriously bitten by a dog Sunday afternoon near Gainesville. While standing by his buggy the dog slipped up behind him and fastened its teeth in his calf, tearing flesh. surgeons removed part of the fleshy leg.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh cure that fails. F J Cheney Co of Toledo endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as a blood and mucous stream remedy priced 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available. Hall's Family Pills promoted for constipation.
Katie Daffan chapter U D C will stage a benefit entertainment tonight in Misses Bass and Clark's studio upstairs on the west side of the square. Proceeds go to the Confederate Wives and Widows' home at Austin.
Rev Joseph H Fesperman of Salisbury NC, author, recounts kidney illness last winter with severe pain and bed confinement. He says after taking Foley's Kidney Remedy the pain eased, urine cleared, and he recovered, urging others to use the remedy.
Denton county official Hon F F Hill told the News on November 3 that in his race for legislative seats next year he will seek the abolition of the state ranger force. He said the force is no longer needed and noted the Cossack theory of government is unpopular in the black-lawn district.
Denton Creamery takes first prize on butter at the Dallas fair. Denton County claims first premium on wheat, with McKinney Examiner noting Collin County and local neighbors in the same column.
McKinney Examiner urges a special session of the legislature to address scandalous penitentiary conditions and ensure prompt correction.
Garrison and Kim advertise Foley’s Honey and Tar in a yellow package claiming rapid cough relief and lung strengthening while expelling colds.
An advertisement targets older readers urging careful medicine choice for constipation. It touts Rexall Orderlies as a safe, gentle remedy with soothing and regulating effects on the bowel and nerves, claiming a money back guarantee if claims aren’t substantiated.
Rainfall in Denton County measured about half an inch with four to five hours of slow soaking. The wet spell arrived as wheat and oats needed moisture and followed several days of dry, warm weather. Reports from Over County show showers varying from a quarter inch to about two inches aiding wheat and stock water across communities including Lewisville, Krum, Justin, Sanger, and Aubrey.
The notice urges using Simmon's Cough Syrup for coughs colds or chest discomfort. It claims the syrup soothes sore lungs and will cure you at once.
Mrs. R. C. Laughlin of Abilene formerly of Denton died Tuesday morning after a six month illness. Death was attributed to nervous prostration. The remains were buried at Shiloh in Ellis county on Thursday.
An annual New York City salesmen banquet features about two hundred gray haired and bald participants lamenting age bias as firms favor younger workers. A salesman touts Q-Ban Hair Restorer with a money back guarantee, claiming dramatic gray to brown color and scalp improvement.
Public meetings argue for a $906000 road bond to improve rural roads and raise property values. Alvin C. Owsley and Rayzor defend the plan, asserting long term tax stability and county progress against opponents who call for delays or different funding methods.
Wm Upchurch of Glen Oak Oklahoma left home seeking mountain air to cure a two year lung cough. After six months he returned dying, then used Dr King's New Discovery and recovered after 81x bottles. The ad claims it cures coughs colds hoarseness bronchitis hemorrhages croup whooping cough with 50c and 1 trial bottle free guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
Notice to hunters. I prohibit hunting on my farms and will prosecute trespassers to the full extent of the law. This is a clear warning and will be strictly enforced against violators. J M Owens. November 21, 1909.
See Wilson Hardware Company for sanitary plumbing services offered at affordable prices. The notice emphasizes value and reliable supplies for home projects.
Classified ad for a dry cleaning service in Sherman offers contact via phone 26 and lists C R Hamilton as agent for the business.
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