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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1909
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates by mail and week for the Record and Chronicle, with prices 2.00 yearly by mail and 1.00 monthly. it notes postal classifications and dates. It also records a public correction policy and county warrants paid by the County Treasurer, detailing expenses by precincts and funds, with specific paid amounts and remaining indebtedness.
J B Hobson reports antiroad advocates visiting Argyle to oppose a bond issue. Rain made the road impassable so they traveled back on a graded route. An anti crowd members tore up Ben Solomon’s buggy wheel in a confrontation, blaming rough roads for damage and offering to pay repairs. Hobson says good roads would prevent such damage.
A Denton Texas opinion piece argues for diversified farming to unlock growth across the state. It notes Texas leads South road spending with over four million in Texas and nineteen million in the South, praising Western boosters and critiquing Central Texas for inaction while urging unity and public spirit in North and Central Texas.
Rev. Joseph H. Fesperman of Salisbury North Carolina declares he suffered kidney trouble with severe pain and bed confinement. After taking Foley's Kidney Remedy the pain eased and urine returned to normal, and he recommends the product.
Gainesville Register reports an odd mood in Denton County after a Lewisville bank robbery. Seven thousand dollars disappeared with seventeen hundred recovered by sheriffs. Harvesters search fields, hog walls, and divining rods for a rumored five thousand three hundred dollars in hidden treasure amid feverish quests.
Test and Sleep. Few escape those miseries of winter a bad cold, a distressing cough. Many remedies are recommended, but the quickest and best is Simmon's Cough Syrup. It soothes lungs and bronchial passages, stops the cough at once, and gives rest and peaceful sleep.
A Denton agent promotes Parisian Sage as a guaranteed dandruff cure and stop to hair loss within two weeks. The product claims quick rejuvenation, pleasant scent, and non greasy formula, with a 50 cent price and mail order availability through Giroux Mfg Co of Buffalo New York.
In Denton Texas Mrs L F Rowlett describes long kidney trouble with back pain and frequent secretions. After using Deans Kidney Pills she reports a cure and urges others to try the remedy sold at J F Raley Co. with a 50 cent price. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as sole US agents. Remember the name Dorn's and take no other.
Local citizens' committee reports on the Denton road bond proposal. After a contentious process with the commissioners' court, proponents withdraw from urging a $300,000 bond issue without a clear plan. The group urges voters to use discretion, pledge continued education, and trust the court to follow a proper road standard.
A period ad urges women to test Rexall Muccu-Tone for catarrh linked diseases. It claims blood purification and mucous-tissue healing, offering a money back guarantee if no benefits are seen and advertising two sizes at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
O M Curtis states Rexall Remedies are available only at any Rexall Store in Benton. The message limits purchase to Rexall locations within the Benton area.
The Home Mission society hosted Miss Moore on Nov 15 for a literary and social gathering featuring readings on gratitude, work, and Northfield, plus a round table on Deaconess work. The Ariel club, led by Mrs. Schweer, discussed current events and Thomas Jefferson, with plans for a T. F. W. C. meeting in Denison.
A short humor note on the nuisance of removing an overcoat in late autumn and winter. A treacherous wind from behind can cause lumbago the next day. Perry Davis Painkiller is praised as a quick remedy.
Post oak and black jack wood delivered at three dollars per cord. R. J. Wilson.
An advertisement claims Simmon’s Cough Syrup cures throat and lung inflammation and helps you sleep peacefully. It targets when coughs persist day and night and promises relief for better rest.
The ambitious Edward Pinckney uses charm to win Mrs. Durant and mold Frances into a future heiress. He plans to enter the steel works, gain trust, and pave a path to marrying Frances and inheriting the business while masking selfish motives and loyalty to himself.
Frances Durant draws close to Lieutenant Sommers while Pinckney plots to secure her hand and control of the Durant steel works. Edward Pinckney seethes as the navy officer wins Frances with charm and shared interests, threatening the forged future at the Durant plant.
Copyright notice dated 1908 attributed to Frederic Thompson appears in the manuscript. The line indicates ownership of a work with the year and creator named.
Edward Warns of gossip about a penniless naval officer while Pinckney pushes the Rhinestrom gun. Head draughtsman Marsh resents lack of credit, defending his Rhinestrom invention as Pinckney demands a patent name. Tense confrontation as Marsh refuses to be cowed.
A Nebo Kentucky grandmother Mrs Maria Taylor reports a scalded boy was saved by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve after all thought him near death. The salve is described as infallible for burns cuts wounds boils and skin eruptions. Available for 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Sam now with Magill and Shepard offers repair for sewing machines and locks. Bring machines, locks and have them repaired. Keys made to fit any lock. Contact W A Matthews at 148 for details. 2rd, wkly.locator ad.
The ad claims no case of cough or cold leading to pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar. It warns to refuse imitations and to buy the genuine product in a yellow package from Garrison & Kimmens.
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