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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1913
Page
2
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Denton editor discusses delivery duties for the Record and Chronicle and invites readers to the Possum Walk event in Grapeland. He weighs Sam Sparks’ gubernatorial bid, warns about a whipping case misattribution, critiques Denton’s sidewalks, and weighs interurban plans with Fort Worth and Dallas, noting finances impede street improvements under the current charter.
A reflective poem recalling storms and sorrow and urging calm. The speaker counsels tempering content and folding away fears to find gladness through coming years. It exhorts resilience and faith in divine purpose amid sorrow and hardship.
The piece surveys multiple political figures dubbed bosses in Syracuse Atlantic City and Illinois, noting indictments convictions and appeals while contrasting with calls for honest financing of regional development like the Fort Worth Denton interurban. It questions stock vs bond funding and lauds straightforward investment as the sole honest approach.
John Swartz, Over Postoffice, advertises deep discounts on sepia and cabinet photos. 15 8x10 sepia photos for 10 pounds, 12 8x10 family groups for 8 pounds, 6 sepia photos for 3 3/4 pounds, cabinet photos per dozen 2 pounds. None better, all work guaranteed.
A promotional notice urges readers to secure proper insurance to cover fire risks during Thanksgiving. It claims unexpected visits from the fire fiend can ruin plans and stresses obtaining policies through a broker who places coverage with reliable companies.
W T Johnson returned from El Paso and described brutal scenes in Juarez under Villa. He claimed executions, looted goods, and fear on the border with Orozco marching toward the frontier. Johnson praised a federal officer rescue and noted American sympathy shifting to rebels amid harsh Federal actions.
A wartime style advertisement praises Dr King's New Discovery as a remedy for chronic coughs and lung troubles. It claims quick relief after first dose and offers money back if it fails. The ad cites Mrs. A F Mertz of Glen Ellyn Iowa and lists price 50c and 1.00, with H E Bucklen & Co. as suppliers.
Mrs Joza Dickson offers her entire trimmed hat stock in a sudden sale. Hats set out for inspection now and to continue until all are sold.
An advertisement from Long and King invites Denton readers to call 44 to experience customer service and be persuaded by their product. The copy emphasizes pleasing housewives and urges non customers to try the phone offer.
Advertisement stating Wizard Triangle Polish Map available for £1.50 with one quart Wizard Oil free from Turn Er Bros.
The thirteenth White House wedding was held in the East Room at 4:30 pm for Jessie Woodrow Wilson and Francis Bowes Sayre. Officials, Cabinet wives and many friends attended. the couple planned a secret honeymoon tour lasting about a month.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a hair cleanser that removes dust and oil, promises shinier, fuller hair, stops itching and dandruff, and claims new hair growth after weeks of use. It urges women to try a moist cloth application for speedy results.
The thirteenth White House wedding occurred as Miss Jessie Wilson married Francis Bowes Sayre of New York. Rev. Sylvester W. Beach of Princeton presided, with assistance from the groom’s brother Rev. Sayre. Guests included Col. E. M House and Capt. Bill McDonald of Texas.
An ad from Frontier Asthma Company offers a trial treatment and full information at no charge. It lists Room 102 in Buffalo New York as the contact point for details.
The note calls for the person aiming to build buy or improve property in Denton to connect. It also invites the reader paying high interest rates to reach out through B H Gordon care General Delivery. The message presents a personal inquiry likely for local real estate opportunities.
The Experiment farm thermometer peaked at 81 degrees on the 22nd while Friday reached 0% with little moisture and Saturday was the warmest day of the month. A Sunday rain followed with a low of 32 degrees and 3.25 inches of rainfall over the 22nd and 23rd, noting the week’s temperature and precipitation pattern.
Christine Miller, a leading American contralto, headlines the College of Industrial Arts Lyceum Course first visit to Texas. Critics across New York and Chicago praise her refined voice, dramatic force, and interpretive eloquence. The event, Friday, Nov. 28 at 8 p.m., offers season tickets for $1.25 and single admission 50 cents.
Kanady Seed House advertises a seven cent wood tooth rake for leaf cleanup during Thanksgiving season.
Mrs Joza Dickson above Wilson Hann's announces a week long sale of trimmed hats at cost until sold out. The event starts this week and features all hats on display.
Exclusive sale offers a 100 acre farm located 1 percent miles east of Denton with 80 acres cultivated and a two story house. The property is described as a bargain and is handled by the Denton Land and Loan Company.
Don’t worry over groceries phone us and we’ll tell you of fresh goods just received. Phones 44 LONG and KING.
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