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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1910
Page
2
Publishers announce subscription rates and invite readers to report erroneous reflections on any firm individual or corporation in the Record and Chronicle for correction. Includes rates of 40 cents 2.00 and 4.00 under ACHS Chronicle Company signage.
A general observation notes that all magazine readers also read newspapers, while not every newspaper reader buys magazines. The remark contrasts cross-reading patterns, implying magazine readers form a subset of newspaper readers.
The article reports Diaz accusing Madero of seeking presidency by force and notes political clashes over university leadership in Texas. It discusses Denton Slidell rail prospects, town loyalties, and urgency for local action to secure a line from Weatherford to Gaines. Slidell and Gainesville Weatherford lines are debated.
Figures for the year ending June 30 show dramatic U S rises in distilled spirits 163 million dollars fermented fig worms 59 million barrels cigars 7.6 billion and cigarettes 6.83 billion pounds of tobacco. Internal Revenue receipts total 289 million dollars. reports note moonshine stills rise where Prohibition exists, while southern areas report a material reduction in habitual drunkenness despite higher totals.
The text notes a vast gain in defining moderation as a concept, suggesting today’s moderate tippler has refined self-restraint more than in past times. It implies individual capacity to moderate has grown, making present moderation seem immoderate by older standards.
A panel of prominent American chemists returned a unanimous verdict of not guilty in Knocker et al. vs Coca Cola. They found Coca Cola harmless and superior to tea and coffee, with no dope or harmful content. Names include John M. McCandless, B B Ross, A L Metz, W B Burney, C H Palm, Wm Taylor, Louis Schaefer, Emerson R Miller, and J C Mims.
A brief exchange finds a hopeful suitor and a woman cautious about commitment. He hints at a brighter future while she agrees engagement could help, mentioning a diamond within the line. The tone hints at romance and social expectations in a Boston context.
In a heated domestic discussion Mr Potts asked why his spouse could not be more dutiful. She snapped that she did not wish for that, adding she merely wished he acted as if he were one.
A humorous Scots exchange features a servant named John who remarks that a certain tea is better when it is off. The speaker nods, acknowledging the temper of a third person, and the other replies that the third agrees the tea is better off than on.
The remark questions why a quarrel needs a cause, suggesting that when people intend to fight they need no justification. The snippet reflects a dialogue style from New York Times and quotes a remark attributed to Alcott about restraint and delight.
Robert Madsen of West Burlington Iowa narrowly survived seven weeks in hospital as four doctors gave him up. After eight months of severe liver illness and jaundice, five bottles of Electric Bitters cured him completely. The medicine is guaranteed for stomach liver or kidney troubles and sold for 50 cents by J F Raley Co.
“You want them when you order. That’s the way we have built our business to such enormous proportions in Denton.” The ad urges customers to call for groceries, listing Both phones 44 and LONG and KING.
W J McCray announces arrival of the most complete line of watches in Denton. The new stock features a range of styles and prices, inviting local customers to view in-store demonstrations and choose among affordable and premium timepieces.
Lieutenant Boyer disguised as Lucille Domorest infiltrates a German camp. In a cellar he overhears generals with the aid of Jules Poucher, capturing routes and dates for Metz. He subdues Jules with a gag and retrieves crucial information before returning to Marshal MacMahon.
Bucklens Arnica Salve advertised as a beauty aid and skin healer. Claims to banish pimples eruptions sores boils and cracked lips burns scalds fever sores cuts bruises and piles. Sold for 26 cents at J F Raley Co. and praised by local advertisers.
A winter bedtime tale tells of a farmer and his sheep Nero the sheep dog and three missing sheep led by Billy. The rescue ends with all sheep home Mary clinging to her pet and Nero rewarded for his service.
The session discussed storing gasoline in city limits and adopting a resolution for a special mayoral election to fill Alderman W. J. Lacy's seat in Ward 3. Alderman Lacy’s death was noted, and reports from city officers were approved. The nightwatchman’s salary was increased to 55 dollars monthly until April. A lengthy financial report from the Water and Light Department was approved, detailing receipts, expenditures, and sinking fund activity.
Capudine Hicks' Capuchine quickly banishes aching and feverishness restoring normal conditions. It cures headaches of all kinds including sick nervous headaches and headaches caused by heat cold or stomach disorders. Capudine is liquid easy and pleasant to take acts immediately available at drug stores priced 10c or 0c.
The grip epidemic this year is milder but still dangerous with serious aftereffects. A Long Branch resident praises Vinel a cod liver oil tonic with iron, claiming three bottles restored vitality after illness and recommending it to others who are weakened by grip. The ad notes a money back guarantee if Vinel fails to restore vitality.
A Boston Herald anecdote recalls Katherine who drinks beef tea when her mother is ill and later pours castor oil into her doll. The father nears a scolding but the mother defends the act saying it does her good to see Katherine drink. The girl repeats the idea with the doll.
A magazine editor warns O Henry that missing promised work will trigger a harsh consequence. O Henry retorts that he would keep his promises if he could do all his work with his feet. The exchange appears in a Chicago Tribune item.
The historic clash at Tours in 732 saw Charles Martel turn back the Saracen forces. Estimates of enemy numbers range up to 700,000, with reported casualties near 375,000, though historians deem the figures likely exaggerated.
The remark notes that history rarely yields battles that are both exceptionally bloody and decisively influential, underscoring the extreme toll and lasting impact of such conflicts.
A dialogue fragment features a boss asking Rastus about a brother in the mining business in the west. Rastus confirms and jokes that the brother is in “caless mining” rather than gold silver or copper, reflecting a humorous mispronunciation or racial stereotype in the period dialogue.
A fragmentary dialogue shows Mrs Knicker and John Knicker discussing tasks and costs. The exchange references trimming uggins and a request for ten dollars to buy wings. The text includes odd phrases about flowers at night and sprinkling the cat.
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