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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1909
Page
3
Water consumers are informed that all water light and power rents are due on or before October 10 1909. Payments must be made at the Water and Light Department office in City Hall. Superintendent H C Storrib oversees collections.
O M Curti offers Hyomei to treat catarrh with a complete remedy kit including inhaler bottle and instructions for 1. The ad promises elimination of cough sneezing & bad breath and a return of vitality within weeks. Sold by druggists nationwide with a money back guarantee if Hyomei fails. Special price 1 kit plus extra bottles 60 cents. Sp 24 0c6 15.
Southbound and northbound schedules list multiple trains with times and destinations including Dallas branch connections. The snippet shows limited service proportions and varying departure times from morning to evening, highlighting intercity links and transfer options.
Penitentiary inspectors return from camps to report a labor disruption after an influx of workers spread word that a committee had ended whipping. Cotton pickers dropped from 300–400 pounds daily to 150–175, raising costs for farmers who could hire free labor for 80 per hundred. About fifteen traders were summoned for a “consultation” where whipping returned and output rebounded to 300–400 pounds per day.
Dallas Tex Oct 6 With its new water system the State Fair of Texas announces self sufficiency for the twenty fourth annual fair opening October 16. Six wells supply about 600000 gallons daily to a 50000 gallon tower reservoir using five automatic pumps for continuous flow. President E J Kiest says the system ensures independence from city water and adequate supply for all exhibits and attractions.
People with symptoms of kidney trouble are urged to begin FoLey's Kidney Remedy without delay. The remedy is claimed to stop pain and irregularities, strengthen the organs, and remove danger of Bright's disease or other disorders.
News from Gar A. Garza details residents visiting Dallas and Denton last week. The marriage of D L Cates and Miss Jone Beale occurred at the bride's parents’ home with Rev. Theo. Estill officiating. Local teachers and visitors are listed among Denton and surrounding towns.
The advertisement claims Foley’s Honey and Tar clears air passages and stops irritation in the throat. It promises relief from a stubborn cough and healing of inflamed lungs, expelling the cold from the system. Cautions buyers to refuse any but the genuine yellow package Garrigon and Kimmins.
National Pittsburg 5 Cincinnati 4 Boston 5 Brooklyn 3 Chicago 6 St. Louis 1-4 No other game. Mr F G Fritz Oneonta N Y shares his daughter benefited from Foley’s Orino Laxative, praised as best remedy for constipation and liver trouble.
Summary of disparate items including a gun incident at Rosebud and teen casualties in Chicago streetcar wrecks. Reports mention Rosa Duncan’s death from chloroform, a Denison road bond issue of 250000, accidental death of Mrs. W G Taylor in Myrtis Louisiana, and strong quake shocks in Salt Lake City. Also notes Peary’s party banquet for Matt Henson, Longview Texas backing Cook for North Pole discovery, zinc ore shipping effects, North Pole fish gifts to the American Museum, National Guard to Dallas for Taft visit, and Democratic Day at the Oklahoma State Fair with speakers.
The five year old son of Lewis Flesch died from burns in Houston. Bishop Seth Ward's body has been stripped from Tokio, and his son accompanies the body home for interment.
Capt Bernier who supplied provisions for Cook states he will testify in the Cook Peary dispute after his supplies were taken by Commander Peary.
Tarrant county prohibitionists will hear Cone Johnson and Poindexter on prohibition with a prohibition election indicated soon. Poindexter speaks Monday night and Johnson at a later date.
The German American alliance adopts a resolution in Cincinnati denouncing the treating habit. They also back a suffrage resolution opposing restrictions and urge support for the Maryland amendment currently under consideration.
The forthcoming meeting of city and county health officers of the state will cover finance and health topics. Dr J S Abbot of Denton will discuss Practical Points in the Inspection of Food and other addresses. The sessions run Thursday and Friday this week.
Dispatch from Mount Pleasant reports water scarcity in Titus County affecting stock. In Smith County the Sabine River runs dry for the first time in living memory. Remarkably several small creeks, previously stagnant for weeks, have resumed flow despite no recent rain, a pattern noted across East Texas counties.
President Taft and party visited three cities Tuesday in California, sailing of the transport Thomas with U. S. troops for the Philippines occurred as the party crossed San Francisco Bay. He voiced support for the ship subsidy and spoke at Berkeley near the California university before a banquet to close the day.
Denton readers learn kidney duty and Doan's Kidney Pills are advertised as curing backache urinary troubles and kidney pains. Testimonial from E P Pickrell of Denton confirms relief after using Doan's at J F Raley & Co. drug store. Price 50 cents, Foster M Stir Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
Denton reports a small rise after an initial decline as New York and New Orleans show gains, while Liverpool stays steady with domestic quotes. Port receipts total 74,515 against 41,378 a year ago. cotton prices ease in lint and seed, and local hay and corn markets reflect strong demand with wholesale prices rising. Fort Worth livestock shows slower beef steer trade but steady calves and hog receipts. top beef price reaches $4.59, hogs near $7.99.
Cotton lint price ranges from 12.56 to 12.75 per pound with seed at 4.75 to 5. Corn ear price 50 to 60 cents per bushel. retail 10 to 15 cents higher. Sacked corn 71 to 75 cents per bushel. retail 10 cents higher. Cotton seed wholesale 23 per ton. retail 25. Corn chops wholesale 1.55 per 100 pounds. retail 5 to 10 cents higher per 100 pounds. Chicken feed wholesale 1.60 per 100 pounds. retail 10 cents higher. Bran wholesale 1.48 per 100 pounds. retail 5 to 15 cents higher. Shucks loose per ton 2. Baled wheat straw per ton 5.50 to 6. Prairie hay wholesale 12 to 13. retail bale 35 to 40 cents. per ton 15. Johnson grass hay per ton wholesale 8.50 to 10. retail bale 30 cents. Wheat per bushel No 2 fob 1.47. seed wheat 1.40.
The list details wholesale and retail prices for Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, flour, corn meal, lard, bacon, onions, peas, eggs, butter, and butter fat. Prices cover per bushel, per peck, per 100 pounds, per pound, and delivered options with rates for cash or trade and assorted packaging. Includes ranges for several items and note of new crop status for sweet potatoes.
Poultry market rates listed include turkeys eight to nine cents per pound hens seven to eight cents per pound fryers fourteen to nineteen cents per pound old roosters ten to fifteen cents each guineas one fifty per dozen ducks three dollars per dozen geese not in market.
A Texas audience hears a discussion on tariff in the wake of a new national bill. The piece argues Texans cannot settle federal tariff policy and links the issue to local anti prohibition campaigns, noting shifting alliances around Colquitt Bailey and others as candidates maneuver for governor and legislature.
In a tense public exchange, concerns rise over truthfulness as tensions mount around Senator Bailey. The speaker vows tighter resolve and readiness for a forthcoming confrontation with adversaries who once opposed him.
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York reports long illness from indigestion torpid liver and weakness. After twelve bottles of Electric Bitters his health returned enabling daily work. He praises it as wonderful for stomach liver kidneys blood and nerves, 50 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
News from Sunnydale reports corn gathering nearing completion and cotton picking winding down. The Baptist church chose Rev B F Sizemore for another year of service. Various locals visited Denton Wise county Lewisville and Vernon with family and relatives. Reorganization of the Sunnydale Sunday school occurred with new officers and teachers.
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as king of remedies. Claims kill germs and colds, stop coughing, heal bronchial membranes, and halt hemorrhages. Dr Geo More of Black Jack NC endorses it. trial bottle offered free and guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
News from Floyd Chapel reports Mr. and Mrs. Sam Stroud leaving for Alabama to reside. T. G. Buckner visited his father in Grapevine. Haren, Andrews and daughters Lula Kate Flora attended Denton events, while BE Harper hosted an ice cream supper. Ray Wilson and Roy Bates visited Denton, with Roy Patterson and Jane Weaver also there.
An advertisement urged women to buy Parisian Sage from O M Curtis to cure dandruff prevent itching and hair loss and promote growth. It claimed dramatic results within two weeks and touted a 50 cent bottle with prepaid charges from Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo and cited a testimonial from Lowell Michigan dated June 2.
The Palace Restaurant invites patrons to try a new dining concept with a promotional trial. Local diners flock to preview menus and service, as owners promote a rotating menu, affordable prices, and a welcoming atmosphere.
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