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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1910
Page
2
Public notice from Denton Texas dated October 15 1910 announces subscription rates and a policy to correct any erroneous reflections about firms individuals or corporations printed in the Record and Chronicle and invites readers to bring errors to the publishers’ attention.
An address urges Denton County to invest in education with fifty five rural districts levying tax for schools totaling 16914 94 while water issues ripple through North Texas. The piece argues Denton’s abundant water and civic beauty investments raise property values and cites Kansas City’s 10 million beautification program as a model for a large Dallas area plan. The anticipated metropolis expansion includes a long boulevard, Turtle Creek drive, Trinity river straightening, and removal of rail grade crossings.
In Denton County a man who tried to sell his black land for 50 to 55 dollars an acre is now pleased by the crop value, while another county man with a 60 dollar per acre listing fears a broker will push him to seal a deal.
The Record and Chronicle notes land values may reach 100 per acre as modern farming and good roads transform the region. Cotton profits already exceed 40 an acre, with Denton county housing 16500 horses and mules and 5555 carriages while 16886 cattle and hogs raise optimism against lean seasons. The Dallas News comments on citizens avoiding walking to see trains, reflecting local mobility trends.
The Denton county farming values for 1910 total over ten million dollars with crops projected around two and a half million in oats, and the land value returning to landowners at over fifty percent. A bank statement shows assets of 541,774.07, about one twentieth of county farm land value, signaling a strong, conservative, modern banking home for customers.
A vintage medical advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal treatment for catarrh. It promises internal absorption to reach blood and mucous surfaces, offers 100 dollar reward for any failed case, and urges sending for testimonials from F I Cheney and Co in Toledo Ohio. It also markets Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The first Dallas fair special ran through Saturday with a 7 percent tail fall. It arrived in Dallas at 9 30 and will depart at 7 pm returning here around 8 30. The schedule will continue during the fair.
J A Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin writes that ten years of eczema resisted by fifteen doctors was cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He says the salve is infallible for skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles. Available 26 cents at J F Raley Co.
Long and King tout a broad selection of goods with an invitation for orders, claiming more goo items than any other in the city and urging customers to buy now.
Visit our shop to browse a wide stock of post cards in many styles. Local views, birthdays, sentimental and comic mottos, floral designs, greeting cards, art and Gibson series including head and scene depictions, sepia options, and more.
A local pharmacy advertises two side street phone lines and free delivery service. The notice emphasizes convenient access with split contact options and home delivery for prescription needs.
The Cumberland Presbyterian tent hosted Dr Mason who preached about Twelve Things a Man May Do Or Be Yet Not Be a Christian. He warned that church work and mothers’ goodness do not grant entry to Heaven and urged plain talk without regard to public opinion. He will stay through next week before heading to New York for lectures.
Miss Alta Abel of West Baden Indiana describes relief from chronic fatigue nervousness and weakness after using Vinci cod liver and iron tonic. She claims improved health flesh and strength and endorses the remedy with a money back guarantee urging others to try it for nervous rundown or exhausted states.
The Gloster Record reports Rev M T Andrews of Canton Texas delivering the centennial sermon at Eastfork Baptist Church Gloster Miss The crowd gathered early and filled grounds around the historic church The sermon praised gospel truths unchanged over a century while noting changes in travel manners and national affairs Rev D W McLeod introduced the speaker and Rev R J Stewart led the closing prayer marking a milestone in the church history
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters to prevent breakdown from severe strain, claiming benefits for stomach liver kidneys and nerves. A testimonial from Mrs. J. Van de Sande of Kirkland praises the tonic for three months of strain, with a money-back satisfaction guarantee. Sold for 50c at J Fe. Raley & Co and LONG & KING.
City hotel in Denton reopens after a full refit with meals starting at noon October 20. Rates are 1 dollar daily or 4 and 5 dollars a week. Proprietor B F Black announces location on East Hickory between square and depot. Denton Steam Laundry Co seeks local support as a town asset.
The study outlines the future Messianic era where the sheep and goats are separated. The sheep gain eternal life on earth, while the goats face the Second Death. Faith gives way to works, with mercy and love as the determining tests under Christ’s thousand year reign.
Dr W H Cowan returns from a 25 000 acre Upton county ranch trip to sell the remnant of cattle, 200 head, lease the ranch till spring and ship horses home. He had earlier sold a large cattle bunch to a Kansas rancher. He notes deplorable conditions in Upton and Midland counties with crops failing despite a day long rain that drenched Midland.
Dr Saford a former chemistry professor at the Medical College of Nashville tells a fable about proving statements. He argues Coca Cola is not injurious and that chemists have analyzed it without finding harmful ingredients. He invites readers to request the companys book The Truth about Coca Cola from Atlanta Ga for verification.
Authorities report Ben Tibbet killed at Kaney Oklahoma by Lloyd Brown and Fayette Gilbert with assailants fleeing toward Denison in a carriage. In Commerce a house fire four miles south of town destroyed a home. George C Graham his wife and two children narrowly escaped, losses totaling about 5000 dollars.
An ad in this issue hints at a sought after article advertised under a phony groceries label. A striking price is attached, enticing readers to seek out the hidden item within the page.
Harvard’s football squad undergoes daily drills and blackboard lectures as the season nears the Yale game. Coach Dave Campbell, absent this year due to business, leaves preparations to a lean staff while key players McKay Minot and H A Rogers confront academic hurdles.
South side square Craddock building. D R Turner groceries. Phones 7.
Ed Wilkie formerly of McLendon and in Terrell's grocery trade will relocate to Denton County to oversee the large plantation owned by Messrs Allen, Roberts and Muckleroy of Terrell.
Taxpayers may pay state and county taxes now as the tax rolls have been received. Crowder County Tax Collector lists counties L M C and reminds residents to settle dues promptly to avoid penalties.
A compact ad describes plentiful stove heater and fire place wood suitable to keep the cook in good humor, credited to G W Elbert. The line hints at a local merchant promoting high quality fuel wood.
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