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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
2
Notice to the public issued by the Record and Chronicle warns that errors reflecting on individuals or corporations will be corrected if brought to the publishers’ attention. The piece notes mail matter dates and the 1873 act and 1903 filing in Denton Texas.
The Record and Chronicle go to press before noon on Thanksgiving Day to give the employees something to give thanks for. The weekly goes to press Wednesday night. Advertisers are asked to take notice.
The article argues high schools should prepare students for life and work beyond university, citing December Technical World Magazine. It notes plans in progressive cities to extend manual and industrial training with lower costs and broader impact, while warning current systems neglect practical training for most students.
A Boston man testifies Hyomei cured chronic laryngitis after doctors failed. The ad praises Hyomei’s inhaler and antiseptic vapor for catarrh and bronchial issues, claiming relief for consumptives. Also contains a dramatic scene at a Denton steel works with foreman Smith and assistant O’Leary amid gun tempering troubles and a family dispute.
The Taylor Democrat notes Williamson County farmers struggle for higher sales as turkey prices range around 10 to 12 cents per pound. Denton buyers average 12 cents while many towns report 70 to 11 cents with few above 12. Denton has not purchased recently, keeping prices near 14 cents and below for others.
On December 1 and December 3 the city council discussed three contested items. Officials reviewed provisional results, legal challenges, and scheduling implications for upcoming hearings. Residents urged transparent timelines and clear action steps from the administration.
Secretary Scruggs announced poultry show entries must reach the Denton County Poultry show secretary by midnight November 30. Birds must be in show rooms by 9 a.m. December 1 and stay until the show ends. Free feed water and display coops will be provided by the association.
Mrs Duncan of Haynesville Maine describes a 20 year feud with her ailment. After numerous remedies and doctors she found relief with Electric Bitters. The 70 year old woman says she can eat anything again and praises renewed health and strength. Sold by J F Raley & Co for 50 cents.
The notice promotes Beechnut products including peanut butter and sliced beef offered by Order of Long & Turner Co. in a concise advertisement style for shoppers seeking familiar pantry items.
Post oak and black jack wood delivered at three dollars per cord offered by R. J. Wilson.
Society notes describe a formal reception hosted by Mrs Wright and Mr and Mrs Smoot. Guests in black lace and satin gowns arrived through a north parlor receiving line while others circulated to parlor groups serving punch and a dining room salad. The event drew over a hundred callers in support of a charitable cause.
The ad asserts no cough or cold case leads to pneumonia after Foley’s Honey and Tar. It warns to refuse anything but the genuine product in a yellow package from Garrison Kimmins.
Street Commissioner Wiggs reports 4000 feet of suburban roads being improved with clay. The work covers the eastward stretch from the railroad through Bushey hill, using clay from the hill to smooth sandy spots. The East McKinney street section to the corporation line gains praise.
A wartime era ad notes Summon’s Cough Syrup as soothing to lungs and bronchial passages. It claims the remedy stops coughs quickly and grants rest and peaceful sleep amid winter ailments.
The Long and Tlaner Company announces phone orders for fresh fruits and vegetables. Call for produce availability and delivery options.
Classified ad notes a weekly Sunday special at Palace Restaurant with a playful sign warning about renting a house. 10 words repeated six times, priced 30 cents, suggesting a simple ad layout.
Chapter VII describes Sommers gun forging with the gunner in a drunken rage pacing the furnaces. He curses workers and orders them about while O'Leary, his assistant, tries to quell the disturbance and maintain order under the foreman in charge.
The Commercial Club and local affiliates push improved mail service via Katy Limited southbound and urge Denton County to boost poultry raising as revenues rival crops. Denton County promotes diverse, scientific farming with Trades Day aiding the effort through December outreach.
A humorous fragment argues that U S poultry could rival resources like schools and water. It cites census figures of chickens and estimates values and egg production to claim nationwide per person benefits if fowls were liquidated.
Do not be a victim to cold or cough they lead to pneumonia and consumption. Be wise use Simmon s Cough Syrup it cures coughs heals lungs and will keep you here to enjoy the beauties of spring.
Lost in garbled text. appears as a classified notice seeking to purchase lien notes or short term personal notes. Request for full description and instructions to respond, labeled with box T care this office.
E. T. Broun and R. H. Ewing announce a new partnership to conduct a general realty business. They request patronage and note their office location in the Abney building at the southwest corner of the square.
A vintage ad promotes Simmon’s Cough Syrup claiming it cures inflammation of the throat and lungs, and helps the user rest and sleep peacefully through coughing fits.
Repair service for locks, sewing machines, furniture and general fixes offered by Magill and Shepard. Experts handle a wide range of repair needs with prompt, reliable service.
Feverishness and aching from malaria cold or overheating are eased by Hicks' Capucline. It lowers fever and relieves aches. Sold in liquid form at drug stores in 1 25 and 50 cent sizes.
Will Lord and wife near Walton have a boy born November 6. Ben Chadwick and wife near Argyle have a girl born October 26. M. D. Bailey and wife in Justin Navy have a boy born August 8. J. M. White and wife in Justin have a boy born October 30. Fred Pair and wife in Argyle have a boy born November 8.
Two deaths list in this notice: Matthew Hilger of Denton died October 9 at age 78 years and one day. ENoie Bullard of Argyle died October 26 at age 35 years and one month.
An advertisement urges readers to visit Wilson Hardware Company for sanitary plumbing needs at affordable prices. It promotes practical plumbing supplies and emphasizes value for customers seeking reliable service.
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