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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1912

Page

2

Denton Students Dominate Texas U Activities

The University of Texas notices Denton students holding key roles in athletics, debate, YWCA and YMC A work, and university governance. Denton club plans first annual reception for county high school seniors to promote Denton County to UT.

Denton Austin University OF Texas, Austin Universit of Texas Clark Brown Eugene Berry Eugene Kearie Young Berry Jerry Fowler Chas. Francis William Tanner Lloyd Garrison University Homer Bruce Chas Francis Eugene Tanner Charles Durand Oldbright Lou Hannah Smith Phi Bet Kappa Denton Club University of Texas Denton County Elaine Lewis Luther Hoffman

Denton Letter From Ramsdell Sparks Subscription Renewal

Col Bryan comments on the election as a vindication of a long standing view while a California correspondent notes a $1 subscription renewal and that he and Mrs Ramsdell supported Wilson. The C I A budget tops 200000 with emphasis on a new dormitory to reach 750 students in two years and aim to become a sister institution to A and M and University.

Col Bryan Emmoner Ramsdell California Poth Denton Wilson A. & M. and University

Miss Brackenridge Fires First Gun for Texas Suffrage

Denton figure Miss M. W. Brackenridge, beloved locally, sparked the Texas suffrage drive by speaking in Houston at a Mothers’ Congress session. She urged that women face the law with the criminal, the insane, and the vagrant, signaling active push for reform.

M. Whjeanor Brackenridge Denton Texas Houston Mothers’ Congress

Suffrage Amendment Prospects in Texas discussed

The piece argues a suffrage amendment may appear in the next Texas general election but will likely fail due to voter inertia. It notes suffragettes persist and will renew efforts, believing persistent pressure will eventually win support from husbands, fathers, and brothers.

Texas

Draughon’s Business College Admits Expert Shorthand Tutor

Draughon’s Business College appoints an expert to head the shorthand department as attendance grows across departments. Recent enrollees include Ray Lyon of Denton H J Wheeler of Cooper Tex Miss Ina Mullens of Denton G E Martin of Lexington Tex L R Harbert of Denton and G E Griffith of Denton. Denton is praised as a top school town and readers are urged to visit and inspect the work.

Draughon Business College Ray Lyon Denton H. J. Wheeler Cooper Tex Ina Mullens Lexington L. R. Harbert G. E. Griffith Business

McCracken visit notes wheat drought in county

Additional personal J. M. and A. H. McCracken reported from near Sanger that wheat suffers from a rain shortage. They described widespread countywide problems with drought and replanting already required in some areas.

J. M A. H. McCracken Sanger

Classified Ads Drive Responses at Local Dev Store

A week of advertising in the Dev store’s columns drew many replies as readers answered adverts. The store relies on classifieds to connect buyers and sellers and boost engagement.

O.e Devon

Drill Begins at Madewell Place Near Hickory Creek

The Denton Oil and Gas company completed a 14 inch rotary rig on the Madewell place south of the city. Drilling is expected to start Tuesday with bore initially ten inches and a depth capacity of at least 2,000 feet, adjustable to greater depths.

Madewell Place Hickory Creek Denton Oil and Gas Company

J Fenimore Cooper prize promotion at Curtis Drug and Jewelry

Time praises J Fenimore Cooper as a top American writer and announces a November to December drawing at Curtis Drug and Jewelry. Customers receive a 5 vote ticket with every 56 cent purchase and may vote for themselves or others for prizes including a Deluxe 16 volume Cooper set and Rogers silverware.

First Methodists Denton Conference Reports Strong Year

The fourth quarterly meeting of the First Methodist Church, Denton, presided by Rev J F Pierce, elected a full slate of church leaders and reported progress in all departments. The annual conference will review one of the best Denton Methodism reports at Grace Church in Dallas next week.

J. F. Pierce W. N. Masters M. L. Martin W. S. Miller M. L. Williams Epworth League J. E. Park E_ f F. Bates C. N. Adkisson Emory C. Smith Higher T. B. Robinson Ed H. Smith J. W. Smith D. R. Turner A P. Blankenship J. H. Whitfield W. J. Waggoner J. M. Gurley O. M King W. M. Harper W. N. Rowell W. D. Butler M. L Williams J. D. Bates Grace Church Dallas

Woman's Shakespeare Club Hosts November Meeting

The Denton Woman's Shakespeare Club gathers Thursday November 14 with a program on Browning and contemporary criticism after a fountain project update for the high school. Members enjoy tea hosts Mrs Blanton Mrs McCracken and Miss Moore assist, and guests stay for a salad and coffee before planning for November 29. An auto party later visits Gainesville for dinner at the Turner cottage. An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for indigestion priced 25 cents.

Woman's Shakespeare Blanton Woman's Shakespeare Club Fountain Committee Tertium Rome Browning Haustein Garrison Miss Blanton Will Gregg Gainesville Turner Cottage Mr. Gregg Katherine Bass Messrs Bala Williams Holland Neely Crow Wright Douglas Penry Charles Saunders J. C. Coit Jettie Hanson

Vote The Tickets Free Prize Draw At Curtis Drug Store

Curtis Drug and Jewelry offers a November to December contest with tickets handed at cash sale. Each ticket grants 5 votes. voters name on back or nominate others. First prize a Cooper's 16 volume novel set, second a Rogers silverware chest. both free with no purchase beyond voting effort.

J. Fenimore Cooper Cooper Curtis’ Drug and Jewelry Store Rogers Bis

For Rent Eight Room House Near College and Car Line

Eight room house on a large lot with barn, two blocks from the car line and Normal College. Includes electric lights bath and city water. Price twenty dollars per month.

Normal College Bath

Party Near Denton Hosts Young Guests Saturday

Mr and Mrs W B Nail two and a half miles west of Denton entertained Miss Linnie Stallings Lena Hill Nannie B Riney Ethel Stallings Lena Hope Minnie Church Isaac Smith Otis Burrow Noble Hey Riples Hope Chas Allen Will Wadkins Gus Allen Geo Dooley Br Ladley and Mr and Mrs Philip Will Saturday evening Refreshments of candy and salt were served and all reported a most enjoyable time.

W. B. Nail Denton Linnie Stallings Lena Hill Nannie B. Riney Ethel Stallings Lena Hope Minnie Church Isaac Smith Otis Burrow Noble Hey Riples Hope Chas, Allen Will Wadkins Gus Allen Geo Dooley Ladley Philip Will

Three More Smallpox Cases Near Hemming Reported

County Health Officer Jas. R. Edwards received word Monday of three additional smallpox cases near Hemming. He traveled to Hemming to investigate while one Black resident died and another was very ill. several others were exposed to the initial case, from which these three cases are believed to have developed.

Jas. R. Edwards Hemming

W A Vines Sells 189 Acres for 8000 Near City

W A Vines completed a sale Monday of 189 acres on the old W B Brown place southwest of the city to Moreman and Luster of Denton for 8000. The tract, valued previously at about 5000 four years ago, shows a substantial rise in value. The notice ends with an advertisement for fresh potato chips and Turner Bros. phones 7.

W. A. Vines W. B. Brown Moreman & Luster Denton Turner Bros

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Color Restore

An ad touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a harmless, inexpensive fix for gray hair, dandruff, and falling hair. It claims gradual color restoration, scalp relief, and new growth, with a money back guarantee from your druggist if unsatisfied.

Wyeth

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