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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1910
Page
2
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The rival can afford heavier advertising since his business volume is higher, enabling larger campaigns and sustained market presence. Increased sales unlock greater marketing budget, maintaining a competitive edge and visibility.
The piece mourns Senator Dolliver of Iowa as a decisive foe of the Payne Aldrich tariff and credits his leadership with pushing downward revisions. It then condemns the public drinking cup as a health menace, noting Texas has done little to curb it unlike Oklahoma and Kansas, urging action to prevent harm to children.
The Waco Times-Herald questions the tariff as a labor protection, arguing that high costs in the restricted home market hurt producers. It notes Texas labor demand exceeds supply and condemns a system that taxes the public yet enriches trusts, calling it an unjust arrangement.
Denton notes its nearly 1000 boarding students at two state colleges and a strong public school system, urging Terrell to join the Greater Wesley college movement. It argues a good college program would boost growth, calling the opportunity immediate and pivotal for Terrell’s upbuilding.
McNEW & CHRISTIAN announce they have the Star Well water of Mineral Wells Texas as the agency for public sale. The water is famed nationwide for rheumatism Brights disease and stomach ailments with many witnesses claiming cures. Call to drink and place water orders for city delivery.
Notice to taxpayers states that those wishing to pay state and county taxes may do so now. Mentions Crowder County Tax Collector and references County and state taxes with emphasis on timely payment.
Rev A F Hellman conducted his first sermon as regular pastor at the First Presbyterian Church after accepting the call. He arrives from Denver Colorado where he led a suburban church and owned a printing plant. Previously he was editor publisher of a Littleton Colorado newspaper. He preached here for two months prior to formal acceptance. Morning topic Faith and Love. Evening topic the Christ Mind.
A. D. Turner of Denton displays seventy four registered Shropshires on his Denton county farm. He shows a 500 pound pair of bucks drawing special attention. One large buck is kept as a pet and roams the stable, friendly with visitors. Turner also owns thirty five yearling bucks, February and March lambs, thirty ewes, and 2 year olds. The flock yields wool and mutton, with each sheep expected to shed ten to twenty pounds of wool at shearing.
An old advertisement touts Perry Davis Painkiller as an instant relief for sprains bruises strains burns and cuts. It claims quick pain relief and healing with a single product available in a new 35 cent size.
A catastrophic hurricane hit Cuba Monday causing millions in property losses and hundreds of deaths. The storm spread toward the South Atlantic coast with warnings issued for ships to shelter in port. Lower Florida reported severe disruption as telegraph lines failed. Texas coast still considered safe though the cyclone’s erratic path raised concern.
O M Curtis promotes Parisian Sage claiming it cures dandruff stops hair loss and itchiness and revives even bulbs not wholly dead. The ad touts it as a delightful hair dressing making hair lustrous and full of life with a 50 cent large bottle at Curtis druggists and features a girl with auburn hair on the package.
Nashville population listed as 110364. Postal savings banks expected to open around December. Eugene N Foss named Democratic nominee for Massachusetts governor. Episcopal church prohibits remarrying of divorcees. Massachusetts may gain big population growth ranking sixth, Texas is fifth, Missouri seventh. Austin dispatch notes Colquitt may appoint Judge Poindexter railroad commissioner with R A Thompson as a possible successor.
The Wellman expedition crossing the Atlantic in a dirigible balloon was rescued 150 miles off the North Carolina coast by the British mail ship Trent. The craft, crippled by the equilibrator, left the crew fearing the heavy rope-like ballast worsened the danger. The balloon had covered about 1000 miles and the party blamed the equilibrator for the failed attempt due to its weight and jerking motion.
For constipation a medicine that costs nothing unless it cures, Rexall Orderlies use odorless tasteless colorless ingredients to form a bowel regulator and intestinal strengthener. They are like candy, gentle, non habit forming, and claim to remove the cause of irregular bowel action. Refund if not satisfied. Two sizes 25¢ and 10¢. Rexall Store. O M Curtis Long & King.
A Denton notice touts a laundry service claiming top quality and urges residents to try it to be convinced, reflecting a local consumer warning about inflated promises and potential fraud.
City Hotel on East Hickory street opens Thursday October 20 with a big dinner inviting old friends and patrons. Transient rates range from 1 to 2 dollars daily, weekly rates 4 to 5 dollars. hotel fully refurnished and first class. Also notes concrete coping work at I O O F cemetery.
Fourteen attractive young ladies on the streets and in resident districts carry silver mounted cases and advertise a baking powder from Calumet Baking Powder Company of Chicago Illinois. They claim to be testing baking powders and invite housewives to learn about adulterations by letting them show the best.
Roanoke reports include Mrs H. H. Cowan of Fort Worth visiting, Dr J W Roark traveling there, Prof L C Edwards ill with fever and substitute instructor Prof Homer Edward from Little Elm. Local moves and visits span Mon day Wave, Denison, Pecan Gap, Dallas and Denton, with multiple illnesses noted among residents.
Local store invites customers to discuss holiday gifts and order items not in stock. Staff promise to check catalogs and price lists, confirm availability, and guarantee delivery of desired presents. Christmas will be here soon, so shoppers should plan ahead.
Local pharmacy on the west side offers free delivery and both phone lines in operation. customers can call for prescriptions health supplies and inquiries with prompt service.
Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Big United Snows brings a Europe driven riding revue to Denton on Monday Oct 24. The show features riders from England France Germany Italy Spain and other nations with only American exponents of unique horsemanship. Over 1000 performers 600 nurses 780 wild animals and a one mile long train headline a three million dollar fresh setup built entirely new from European factories. The parade opens a parade length record and the entire spectacle promises a first time circus experience with unrivaled pageantry.
A booster-style ad touts Dr Kine's New Life Pills as enhancing nerve strength and bodily vigor. It claims digestive organs remain in order and urges purchase at J F Haley & Co for 25 cents.
Don’t let hunger strike. We will supply groceries. Call 7, BD. R. Turner for delivery or pickup assistance.
The Philadelphia Athletics won the second game of the world championship series by an undisclosed score, extending their lead. The third game is scheduled in Chicago on Thursday.
The ad from LONG & KING claims a superior variety of foods and invites customers to place orders, emphasizing that the store offers more good things to eat than any other in the city.
Whitman’s line of fine candy renowned for high quality goods and artistic packaging. U S candy consumption is enormous and rising annually with demand centered on top grade products. When you want something extraordinary choose Whitman’s.
A severe hurricane from the southeast devastates Southern Florida, causing millions in damage as forty thousand square miles south of Jacksonville are cut off. Authorities report potential higher interior losses, noting winds up to seventy miles per hour and widespread disruption. Long & King advertise delivery services amid the chaos.
Birth announcements list thirty one newborns from couples in Denton, Ponder, Green Valley, Stony, Corinth, Lewisville, and near Lewisville. Entries include dates from April to October and both boys and girls. Parents include Seaborn Argo Heasley Wooldridge Yater Sizemore McNeil Johns Erwin Dobbing Jones Greer Owen Brewer McChin Ang Wood.
A Watertown Wisconsin man, J A Swenson, claims ten years of eczema and failure by fifteen doctors were cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad touts the salve as infallible for skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles. Available for 25 cents at J F Raley Co.
Claude Byrd and Miss Clara White, Franklin Davis and Miss Helen Silvers, A R White and Miss Davie Lasater, Ara Massey and Miss Emma Thatterson, John M Davis and Miss Sallie Belle Fanning, Lives Woodson and Miss Ber.
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