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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1909
Page
3
Tulsa reports Arkansas river at low level with unsafe water. Sapulpa lays four mile haul for supply while Catoosa wells run dry. Hotels remove room basins and stock suffers as drought cripples oil fields. old settlers call it the worst in state history.
In Greenville Texas October 5 wells are being bored as the waterworks shut off supply to customers due to water shortages. The Greenville Power plant closed yesterday for lack of water compounding the crisis.
In Sherman Texas on October 5, animals including rabbits, squirrels, polecats and opos sums have emerged from woods to the city in search of water amid an unprecedented drought.
Farmers and stockmen in Taylor Texas report a water famine from a long drought. Streams are drying up and many are hauling water. If relief does not arrive soon the situation could become very serious.
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York reports rapid health improvement after using Electric Bitters. He suffered indigestion torpid bowels constipation nervousness and debility before twelve bottles restored strength, appetite and energy enabling daily business. Infallible for stomach liver kidneys blood and nerves. 50 cents at J F P Raley & Co.
The Wright brothers joined Fulton in history by a flight Monday during the Hudson Fulton celebration. Wilbur Wright piloted the aeroplane twenty miles over the river, above ships and crowds, past Grant’s Tomb, returning ten miles to Governor’s Island. A second planned ascent over the city failed due to motor trouble.
Dal lias sees a bank start with 810000 in deposits. Mrs. Seth Shepard dies, wife of a noted Texan. Albert Pulitzer, brother of a famous publisher, commits suicide in Vienna. Alvarado reports 266 bales of cotton this year versus 4000 last year. Hudson Fulton ends in New York drawing two million visitors. Fernandina Wannamaker wed a French count Arthur de Heeren in a Dallas fire that caused 20000 in losses.
Denton reports a broad market decline in cotton with Liverpool and New York futures lower and cash spots down. Prices fell across Dec and Jan contracts with limited sales and little above 12.90 locally, while seed cotton also eased. Fort Worth livestock opened the week with large cattle and calf runs, steady but softer prices for beef steers and hogs, with top values noted.
Gov. Marshall of Indiana expresses optimism for democratic success if the President persists in endorsing Aldrich high tariff and the ship subsidy. He asserts Indiana would vote 50 600 in favor of tariff for revenue only, with the first test in the Senate race against Beveridge.
Capudine relieves headaches from colds heat stomach or nervous troubles. Liquid pleasant to take and acts immediately. Available in 16c 25c and Special at drug stores.
An endorsement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as the top throat and lung remedy. It claims to kill germs relieve grippe and bronchial inflammation, stop coughing, and even halt hemorrhages with claims from Dr Geo More of Black Jack North Carolina. A trial bottle is free with a 50c to $1 price and guarantee by J F Raley & Co.
E L Millerson of Fort Worth reports to La Porte authorities that Belle Gunness is believed to be hiding near Fort Worth and asks for photographs to verify her identity.
C. W. Hicks and Mary M Williams. Edward Kubicek and Anastasie Bartee. D. L. Cates and Jane Beale. J. D. Kindred and Dessie Bruce. Tom A. Gale and Lela Knight. Lonza Champion and Minnie Cary. J. R. Black and Ida Tempin. Eugene Bowens and Amanda Ech
Prices fell Monday despite bullish ginners and condition reports as investors locked in gains. Short-term drops followed a brief surge after the reports, with new season highs recorded. Texas conditions stood at 52 percent against 71 percent on Sept 25 1908, and regional base totals rose to 11 057 817 versus 966 607 a year earlier.
C G Young of Okenne Oklahoma endorses Hunt's Lightning Oil after trying others. He claims it is superior and warns that if it fails, nothing else will work. Available in 25 and 50 cent bottles.
The Presidential party traveled twenty five hours from Southern Oregon to Sacramento arriving Monday night at seven. They left early Tuesday for Oakland and San Francisco where they spoke about Roosevelt conservation policies and urged more enabling legislation. The trip continues toward Yosemite valley after San Francisco and Oakland.
An old advertisement promotes 24 hour service with trunks called for and delivered to any part of the city. It highlights convenience and wide coverage for customers seeking photography or related services.
Water consumers are informed that all water, light and power rents are due and payable on or before October 10, 1909. Payments should be made at the Water and Light Department office at City Hall, 101 H. C. Storrie, Superintendent.
An advertisement touts Miona tablets as a fast acting remedy for indigestion and related symptoms. O M Curtis of Denton sells the product with a money back guarantee if not cured, citing a testimonial from J B Haskey of Gaffney South Carolina and urging readers to try a 50 cent box with a free test sample from Booth's Mi-ona Buffalo New York.
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