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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1909
Page
3
Fragments indicate a request for scavenging work with a numbered contact line Jones Call No 4607 and an accompanying phone reference. No clear names or locations are provided.
Reports say naval authorities plan abolishing navy yards in Charleston South Carolina Pensacola and New Orleans. Also mentioned is a proposed arbitration of the Alsup claim with Chile by King Edward of England. At the North Texas Methodist conference all delegates to the general conference have been elected except one.
Dr Brenckmann and Hugo Prancke, leading Berlin Aero Club aviators, were killed when their balloon collapsed during a flight. The tragedy marks a fatal setback for the German air sport community.
Joe remains of Congressman De Armond and Kttl grandson were laid to rest in the Butler cemetery on Friday after being burned to death in Butler Missouri.
An appraiser concludes the Baldwin estate of San Francisco is valued at 19.5 million dollars rather than the widely held 24 million. The finding adjusts public estimates of the fortune associated with the late Lucky Baldwin.
The cases against Garret Johnson and Arthur Clear, alleged leaders of the Reelfoot night riders, may be dismissed due to inability to secure a jury to try the cases.
The regulations for corporation tax are now completed and it is estimated that the tax will yield about 25 million dollars in annual revenue for the Federal government.
The State Department in Washington lacks information from the American consul in Nicaragua and suspects the Nicaraguan government may have intercepted his letters.
In New York talks between W. H. Moore and Rock Island associates and B. F. Yoakum of the Frisco system are expected to end with the Frisco road turning over to Edwin Hawley.
The report states Speaker Cannon will support all Taft policy measures. It is seen as a tactic to keep White House backing and preserve his influence over the House.
A man told Governor Campbell he had been a fugitive for two years and wished to visit his mother before returning to finish his term. The Governor issued a letter immune from arrest and he kept his word, reporting back to the penitentiary as required.
William Upchurch of Glen Oak Oklahoma sought mountain air to cure a two year lung ailment. After six months he returned worse but found relief with Dr King s New Discovery. Six bottles left him well. The ad claims it cures coughs colds hoarseness bronchitis asthma and more with 50c and 1 prices and a free trial from J F Raley & Co.
Post oak and black jack wood delivered at three dollars per cord. R J Wilson handles the sale and delivery.
Palace Restaurant lists a special Sunday dinner and seeks to buy good vendors lien notes or short term personal notes with full description. Inquiries directed to this office with box T care.
Readers are invited to advertise missing items in the Record and Chronicle Lost and Found columns. The notice urges submitting descriptions to reclaim lost articles and reminds that ads help recover belongings through the newspaper listings.
Denton County Poultry Association confirms a three day exhibition on December 1 to 3. Breeders from the Southwest plan to display fine birds. a ladies day culinary and needle work exhibit precedes the livestock and draft horse entries. Horse show day on December 2 features keen competition, with cattle hogs and sheep exhibits on December 3. Cash premiums and prizes attract entrants from around the world. The event aims to spark a county fair next fall.
Hicks' Captain claims to cure sick headaches nervous headaches traveler's headaches and pain from stomach troubles or female troubles. The liquid remedy acts immediately and is sold by druggists.
Prof. G. L. Wren arrived in Amarillo with his family after being elected the new superintendent. He will assume duties mid next week, succeeding Prof. W. H. Long who leaves to join the U S Department of Agriculture after serving in the local schools.
A vintage public health notice urges readers not to be a victim of winter illness. It promotes Simmons Cough Syrup as a cure for coughs and lung healing, claiming it helps readers remain healthy to enjoy springtime beauties.
Rev. J. P. Hicks spoke on The Model Church at Work to a large audience at the American Presbyterian church. Tonight the topic is Opportunity of the Model Church and Sunday morning Vision of the Model Church with evening The Example of Krist for the Church. Rev. A. F. Heltman preaches in Fort Worth tomorrow. Monday night Rev. W. B. Preston of Dallas discusses The Lord's res of Diamonds. Women take charge next Wednesday as services continue through the week.
An advertisement urges readers to test Rexall 93 Hair Tonic for hair nourishment and growth, claiming the product has a 93 of 190 success rate in curing baldness and growing hair. It promises a money back guarantee if results aren’t achieved and notes two price sizes.
Workmen tear up the last wooden sidewalk in Denton’s business district around the Scripture building on the square. Local boys comb the cracks and collect fifteen cents in coins as the 30 year old path is replaced with concrete. The building, owned by M. G. Roberts, will host a new grocery store by January 1.
An advertising note promotes Perry Davis Painkiller as the only effective relief for nervous strain and headaches. It promises immediate and lasting comfort and urges buying at 25c, 35c, or 50c without substitutes.
Gribble Springs reports visitors Jacob Horst and Jany, Jewel Simpson in Denton, and Ed Meredith’s Sunday visit. The Gribble Springs school opened November 15 with Miss Effie Green of Sanger as teacher. Cotton harvest near complete and quail are scarce as bird hunters note. Mr and Mrs Taylor Meredith moved to Mingo, Mrs E H Gammons family to Fort Worth, and the Passes began a trip to Oklahoma.
An advertisement for Quaker mince meat from the Order of Long and Turner Company touts its choice fruits meats and spices. The copy emphasizes quality ingredients and a premium product for holiday meals.
Dr Harvey Beauchamp field agent for Southern Baptist Sunday School Work spoke at First Baptist Church on the value of a graded Sunday School. He urged church control of officers, graded classes and targeted teacher training with demonstrations scheduled for the following day.
An advertisement offers a hundred dollar reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites F J Cheney Co of Toledo and endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin druggists. States the cure works internally on blood and mucous surfaces and advertises testimonials, price, and distribution.
Mrs. W A Wallace and children visited in Denton last week. Miss Stella Simmons went to Cleburne for Thanksgiving. Mrs. Humphries and Miss Gibbons from Bartonville visited. Claude Moore arrived from San Angelo. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Jess Bayless. Several locals, including Rev. Brewer and Dr Fullingim, are noted guests in Denton and neighboring towns.
Denton nov 27 port receipts show a large year to year drop and demand appears limited while bears hold ground though prices stay near unchanged for the day. Liverpool New York and New Orleans quotes edge about 6 points with light sales and thin demand. local seed cotton and lint values move within narrow ranges as receipts remain light. Fort Worth livestock receipts total around 5900 cattle and 2800 calves with mixed gains across beef steers stockers and butchers and hogs up a notch. top cattle prices rise to 4.75 for calves and hogs gain 6 to 10 cents.
Advertisement-style note urges readers with cough or chest soreness to use Simmon’s Cough Syrup. Describes it as a balm for sore lungs and promises an immediate cure.
Five Texas railroads filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission to concentrate cotton from Oklahoma at Houston and Galveston. The move aims to ease crowded warehouses and involves no rate changes. Petitioning railroads include Rock Island Frisco Kansas City Mexico and Orient and Trinity and Brazos Valley.
A brief notice notes that the Record and Chronicle want ads are prepared and awaiting a banner call to publish. No further details, dates, or names provided in the readable text.
Messrs Cobb and Fletcher return Friday night from a three week hunting trip through Wise Jack Young and Stephens counties. They found quail squirrels and many turkeys in Stephens county but encountered dry conditions in the west.
Roanoke items report visits by Porter family andike residents from Denton, Nocona, Childress, Irving, Fort Worth and Greenville. Mrs. H O Dunham dies at 67. funeral held at Medlin cemetery with local church attendance. Dr D S Ligon and Rev Ratliff preach. several residents travel to Fort Worth, Paris and Keller for events and conferences.
A scalded boy’s cries worried his grandmother Mrs. Maria Taylor of Nebo Kentucky until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve fully cured him. The ad claims it is infallible for burns, scalds, cuts and skin issues and promotes 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Time table fragment shows southbound schedule at 3 50 p m and northbound at 7 a m with unclear system notation. Contains partial railway timing data and station references.
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