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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1909
Page
2
Notice outlines publication schedule and pricing for the Record and Chronicle, with postal classifications and rates for monthly and weekly editions. It includes subscription terms, post office mail status, and a promise to correct erroneous reflections upon notification.
The Wichita Falls Times challenges the Record and Chronicle view of Texas University by arguing education should be coherent from top to bottom and that high schools must teach practical basics for life. It warns against setting a fictitious standard and notes entrance costs, not admissions, limit attendance.
Frank Putnam lists the lineup for next year’s governor race. Cone Johnson of Tyler supports statewide prohibition and sides against Senator Bailey. Judge William Poindexter of Cleburne supports statewide prohibition and backs Senator Bailey. Attorney General Davidson backs submission, opposing statewide prohibition and opposing Senator Bailey. Judge M. M. Brooks of Dallas is noted.
An editorial compares U S road costs to Europe noting 8c versus 25c per mile for hauling. It argues bad roads act as an indirect tax, totaling about 250 million dollars yearly, and urges modern road improvements as essential progress and economic efficiency.
Hicks promotes Capudine as fast acting remedy for sick headaches nervous headaches traveler's headaches and stomach and female troubles. Claims urge readers to try Capudine with immediate relief and notes it is sold by druggists.
Denton County secured space for an agricultural exhibit at the state fair with T L Peeler industrial agent of the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway, E Scruggs secretary of the Denton Chamber of Commerce, and W L Foreman noting the region’s diverse crops. They expect the exhibit to be impressive and anticipate record attendance as towns along the Katy prepare displays despite a bad crop year. The piece highlights diverse crops including wheat and tropical fruit prospects for South Texas.
An ad touts Hicks' Ca pudine as a remedy for feverishness and aching from malarious conditions, colds or overheating. It claims to reduce fever and relieve aches. Prices listed are 26 and 59 cents at drug stores.
John R. Walsh, a Chicago bank officer convicted of misapplication of funds, must serve a five year term in prison. He has been released on $50,000 bail pending a possible new trial, with the case expected to go to the U.S. Supreme Court for review.
An advertisement claims Hunt's Lightning Oil works constantly to ease aches pains cuts burns and bruises while you sleep. It promises quick relief by rubbing the product on the misery, suggesting near immediate disappearance of discomfort.
An 8-year-old girl, daughter of William Reed, living near Moran in Shackelford County, died after being bitten by a rattlesnake. The tragedy highlights dangers of venomous snakes in rural Texas communities.
Texas and Pacific railway offers reduced water freight rates to aid drought towns. Distances under 15 miles cost 5 dollars per car. 15 to 40 miles 16 dollars. 25 to 40 miles 15 dollars per car. Shippers supply water and tank cars. return of empties included. Rates valid until October 15. Denton and Alliance Mill announce 500000 gallons per day at 0.15 per thousand gallons.
An advertisement claims Hunt's Lightning Oil cures aches pains stiff joints cuts burns and bites. It markets 50 cent and 25 cent bottle sizes as the quickest and surest remedy with no rivals.
Dry hot weather continues as farmers near wheat sowing finish. The Hawkeye school resumes Monday October 11 with Miss Ollie Matthews teaching. Local visits include Mrs Pearl Henderson in Krums and Mrs L E Henderson in Krum. A rental house on Will Williams place burned at noon Tuesday. One more cotton picking round to finish.
C W Hicks and Miss Mary Williams wed Sept 2 at the bride’s home in Ponder and left for Oklahoma City that evening. The town notes two births, a marriage of T A Gale to Lela Knight, and various visits and illnesses with local residents mentioned.
Interview with the Hensig Ellis Drug Company notes demand surge for Q-Ban Hair Restorer and Q-Ban Hair Tonic in the Southern wholesale market. The ad promises a six pack trial with money back guarantee and claims hair growth of three to six inches per year with regular use. O. M. Curtis sells these preparations from Memphis Tennessee with a 12 cent postage offer for full size bottle.
In the Sunny Side house, Rachel Innes and attorney Jamieson chase a masked escape from the laundry and a locked chestnut of clues. A torn plan and Halsey Innes ties hint at secret rooms, while Gertrude’s sprain and a mysterious bag deepen the intrigue around Arnold Armstrong’s death.
Miss Innes reports seeing a figure on the veranda and later suspects a woman may have returned. The detective seeks the missing cuff-link described by Miss Innes, noting an unlisted cuff-link pattern and the theory that Armstrong might have worn part of a cuff-link.
Rachel and Jamieson search a locked cellar where Liddy guards the laundry area. The intruder is suspected to be near, and tension rises as doors are secured and lights ordered on.
Frank Disberry recalls a severe knee cut that Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly healed. The ad promotes the salve as infallible for wounds and burns and claims it also cures skin eruptions and piles. Available for 25 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
Room for rent in a residence at 33 East Oak Street. Mrs. Wilcoxon offers a furnished space and monthly terms. Includes utilities and contact details for arrangements.
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