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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1909
Page
2
Public notice clarifies subscription rates for Sacata delivered daily and weekly by mail in advance. It also states the publisher will correct any erroneous reflection upon individuals or corporations when brought to their attention.
Brief items note a 3 year old child of G W Kindley died in Brady from eating mesquite beans. Other notes include Santa Fe adding a third water train from Honey Grove and Paris to serve East Texas towns, legal cases in Brenham and Fort Worth, a Washington visit by Congressman Randell and Mrs Randell to Sherman, and a Fort Worth pastorate call for Rev J Frank Norris. Also report a deadly Illinois Central wreck near Springfield, a Dallas fair automobile race, a St Louis balloon win, and gas pressure results from a Sherman oil test east of Aubrey with anticipated developments.
The piece argues against Taft era weight on the Pacific coast and mocks Trinity College president Kilgo. It analyzes cotton prices, noting a downward trend despite bullish ginners reports and predicts a smaller Texas crop, blaming removal of Southern cotton exchanges for reduced bull sentiment and lower prices.
The Houston Chronicle exposes how tariffs raise prices on clothes, typewriters, sewing machines, and blankets, charging American consumers more than foreign buyers. It argues tariffs fund trusts and luxury spending, raising distrust of the system.
An advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a universal remedy for aches pains stiff joints cuts burns bites and more claiming it is the quickest and surest remedy with a 2 bottle price of 2 cents each.
The Palace Restaurant is set for a trial at a local venue to determine the business’s operations and compliance. Details of dates, participants, and proceedings remain to be finalized.
A mass meeting of Hearst admirers nominated William R Hearst for mayor despite his denial of candidacy and support for Justice William J Gaynor. A five member committee was named to draft a full municipal ticket with a platform favoring municipal ownership and distrusting the existing parties. One speaker denounced Judge Gaynor.
Capudine offers quick relief for headaches and nervous tension. The ad promises relief that clears the head and steadies the nerves, urging readers who were out last night to try Capudine for the morning.
Washington dispatch reports Commander Peary ready to submit his data to the National Geographical Society after dispatches urged both Cook and Peary to share proofs and statements. Cook has not replied. Copenhagen University is expected to have first invitation to examine his data.
An advertisement touts Capudine as a liquid remedy for headaches from colds heat stomach or nervous troubles. It claims immediate effect and pleasant taste, with sizes 15 cents 25 cents and 50 cents available at drug stores.
Dr Abbott L Lowell assumed the Harvard presidency with an audience of about 5000. Distinguished figures filled the hall as officials from major universities gathered. Lowell outlined policies favoring intercollegiate sports freshmen segregation and stronger ties among upperclassmen, marking a shift from Dr Charles W Eliot.
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York credits Electric Bitters with restoring health after indigestion liver trouble and general debility. He reports improved sleep appetite and energy after twelve bottles and endorses the medicine for stomach liver kidneys blood and nerves. 50c at J F Raley & Co.
A balloon in a race from St. Louis was shot down by a farmer in Northern Missouri who mistook it for an advertising balloon. The balloon carried a $10 bill. occupants escaped injury as it descended safely after the crash.
President Taft spent a tranquil day in Yosemite Park with guide Iain Muir, after an evening at the foot of the Sierras. The trip highlights the president’s interest in the park’s natural wonders.
Advertisement extols Hunt's Lightning Oil as a constant remedy for aches pains cuts burns and bruises, claiming relief overnight when rubbed on the body. The copy urges readers to apply a small amount to end misery and feel the ailment vanish.
Oklahoma politicians gather in Oklahoma City for a political powwow with present and prospective candidates. Senator Gore delivers the feature speech of the day on Wednesday.
A special poultry breeders meeting is set for 10 o clock Monday morning October 11 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to arrange details of the December show. All breeders are urged to attend promptly.
A fire in Cooke County wrecked the Dallas fair exhibit and the ice factory, causing about 100000 in damage. Some items are lost, but Cooke plans a partial exhibit with cocklebars. President Milner of A M College met Governor in Austin to discuss emergency funds for surplus students. Milner secured fifty extra tents.
A 1 per cent assessment on state banks was proposed Wednesday to restore the guaranty fund to 300000. Banks are collecting by sight drafts while adjusting the Columbia failure. State insists on a rigid securities investigation for the proposed reorganization. Depositors who appear are paid in full.
The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures a constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urges readers to send for testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents with Hall's Family Pills for constipation also promoted.
Building renovations prompt foundation work after cracks. Prof Borden announces the lyceum start Tuesday. Mississippi ex governor Vakaman to speak on The Impending Crisis. Miss M Greenwood Hardy opens an oratory school for normal students next week. Society boys cheer for oratory training.
A vintage style ad urges care for the liver and promotes S'mmmons Liver Purifier as the solution to liver trouble, claiming it keeps the organ in good condition.
A concise note on the vice of neglecting advertisement and public notices as essential tools for transparency. Highlights how failing to advertise limits information flow, civic awareness, and accountability in communities.
A detective probes a murder at the Greenwood club estate. Miss Innes and others recount clues including a missing cuff-link fragment, an unseen assailant, and a possible inside job. Rosie reports a frightening encounter on the drive raising fresh fear of a killer among the night shadows.
Frank Disberry from Kelliher Minnesota credits Buckilen's Arnica Salve for a knee cut that would have left him crippled. The ad extols the salve as infallible for wounds burns scalds sores boils skin eruptions and piles and claims 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
The State of Texas Denton County sheriff sale issued September 14 1909 by the Denton District Court in case C O Boyd vs W A Moore et al No 5108. On the first Tuesday in October 1909 the 5th the land described as 55 acres on Elm fork Trinity River about 11 miles northeast of Denton will be sold for cash to satisfy a judgment of 1157 plus interest and costs against W A Moore and Geers Wright. The sale to be at the courthouse door in Denton Texas.
Public notice summons the unknown heirs of Thomas Cassidy to appear in District Court for suit No. 6114 filed by W. H. Butts. The case seeks title to 100 acres of land in Denton County described by metes and bounds from Patent No. 346. The petition claims ownership by title from the state of Texas and seeks damages of 1000 dollars plus possession and costs.
Water consumers are reminded that all water light and power rents are now due and payable on or before the 10th day of October 1909 at the Water and Light Department office in City Hall. Superintendent H C Storrib notes payment location.
Local hardware firm advertises sanitary plumbing at reasonable prices highlighting affordable service and reliability.
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