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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1909
Page
2
A notices column states that the Record and Chronicle will correct erroneous reflections upon individuals or corporations upon being called to the publishers area. Subscription rates are listed as two dollars weekly.
Enrollment at North Texas Normal nears last year as Denton County weighs local option vs statewide prohibition. Field Day rally in Denton opens drive for a Dallas fair event on Oct 26. Leaders from Aubrey and Garza debate East Nine line and Baptist papers.
Pirates defeat Detroit 10 to 6 before a record paid crowd of 29 265 at Pittsburg. Clarke belted a home run to tie the game in the fourth, then three more Pirates crosses in later innings widened the margin. Second game of the series set for Pittsburgh with Detroit visiting next. Nationals and Cubs also won, shifting momentum to the National League.
A brief testimonial from Frank Disberry of Minnesota credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with preventing a severe knee injury and aiding quick healing of wounds burns and skin eruptions. The ad extols ointment efficacy for cuts sores boils and piles with a price of 2 cents a box.
Earthquakes felt in Georgia. Railroads face car shortages. Gulf storm warning issued. Senator Culberson heads to Texas. 6 inch snow reaches Southern Colorado and Texas. Walter West sentenced to hang dies in Dallas jail. 2 percent dividend declared on Kathu preferred stock. Record broom corn price at Texhoma Oklahoma. Gas pipeline survey at Decatur toward Denison. Hearst to accept independent Mayoral nomination in New York. Taft spends time in California. Dallas firefighter killed in crash. Wm Travers Jerome withdraws from New York district attorney race. Prohibition speakers secured for Oct 20 Dallas fair. Governor Campbell to attend Taft Diaz El Paso meeting. Denison merchants offer prizes for farm and window displays. Pinchot Ballinger feud continues with evidence gathering. Gillespie blocked from Fort Worth talk due to freshly painted seats. Wheat and corn condition reports show lows and averages for Texas.
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh, claims it treats the disease constitutionally, and offers one hundred dollars to any case it fails to cure. It notes internal use, blood and mucous surface action, and urges readers to request testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Water consumers are notified that all water, light and power rents are now due and payable on or before October 10, 1909. Payments should be made at the Water and Light Department office in City Hall. Superintendent H. C. Storrie urges prompt settlement.
An ad promotes Hunt's Lightning Oil as a nightly cure for aches pains cuts burns and bruises. It touts a schedule of new songs and instrumentals including My Marie Black Eyes A Little Ray of Sunshine Mexatexa Rastus Garden of Dreams and Lincoln Centennial March.
A health note urges focus on liver care and promotes Simmons Liver Purifier as a remedy to address various liver troubles and maintain steady function.
The Commercial Club reports a Denton County display for the Dallas fair with a farmers basket of mice pears from W. D. House of northeast Denton. They plan to send the exhibit to Dallas next Tuesday and seek any county materials to improve the showcase. A Lone Star Gas survey may bring natural gas to Denton, possibly making it a distribution point. Dr E C Foster, new to the county, plans nursery work and broom corn trials with ten to fifteen acres if others join, aiming to spur a broom factory.
A vintage ad touts Capudine as a fast acting headache remedy. It claims to clear the head and nerves, fitting for a busy morning, and directs readers to buy at drug stores.
W. G. Holcomb of near Lloyd in Denton County traveled through Montana Idaho Washington Oregon Nebraska Iowa and Oklahoma visiting Osage Nation lands. He found Northwest towns well developed with good roads stock shows and aggressive commerce while noting higher land prices and limited appeal of Iowa stock. He contracted a slight illness in Osage country and plans to return east then possibly back to the Northwest.
Capudine relieves headaches from colds heat stomach or nerves. The liquid pleasant to take acts immediately and is sold in 19c 25c and 50c sizes at drug stores.
The advertisement proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery as the top throat and lung remedy. It claims it kills germs and colds, heals inflamed bronchial tubes, and stops coughing, with testimonials from Dr Geo More of Black Jack North Carolina. Trial bottles offered free with guaranteed satisfaction by J. & Raley & Co.
A Rayville Louisiana resident H H Ward endorses Hunt's Lightning Oil as a severe and quick remedy for cuts burns aches pains and bruises in a published quotation seeking any faster cure if one exists after twenty years of searching.
The Krum Woodmen camp drill team Woodmen of the World traveled to the Gainesville fair this week and captured the $50 prize for the best drill team. The Krum group impressed spectators with new Woodmen demonstrations and were considered easy winners.
A brief ad note invites customers to try framing a picture as with painting. It promises instant noticeable improvement and mentions four suggestions to achieve splendid results at equitable prices.
In a tense gathering, the Traders Bank shutters as a major securities scheme unravels. Paul Armstrong dies in California amid the bank wreck, and cashier John Bailey is arrested as a possible culprit, with a complex tangle of missing bonds and family ruin.
After a tense dinner on the bank collapse topic, Halsey and I walk the grounds as twilight thickens. Gertrude follows and the night air deepens our homesickness for the city, while we avoid revisiting the prior night’s murder talk.
In a Texas narrative, rain ends a long drought as a veiled lady and a ghostly intruder complicate a murder case. Suspicions rise around Gertrude, Bailey, Geist, and the lodge area while witnesses report a veiled, young woman who asked to be driven to Sunnyside.
Farmers report Friday rainfall may aid wheat, with many believing enough moisture reached deep planted seed to start growth. A minority fears rain will only spur initial growth if subsequent showers fail, risking stunting without extra moisture.
A Oklahoma reviewer from Okene says after trying many oils and liniments Hunt's Lightning Oil clearly outperforms competitors. He notes the product hits the spot when others fail and recommends it, priced at 25 cents and 50 cents.
The advertisement promises improved picture frames with new mouldings and subjects. It notes the shop staged the first college posters showing in Denton and invites customers to try the latest designs, offering a free trial if no improvement is seen.
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