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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1909
Page
2
A public notice from Denton Texas dated October 22 1909 announces correction policy for any erroneous reflections in the Records and Chronicle. It states the publication will gladly correct reflected content upon being called to the publishers attention.
R. D. Elkins of Boswell Ohio visits his father W. B. Elkins. The Houston Chronicle marks eight years with an 80 page edition praised as among the best and most successful afternoon papers in the South. The piece notes Texas afternoon papers’ rise and mentions rail and newspaper life in Decatur and Denton area.
An analysis projects Denton County cotton output rising from 19 000 sold bales to about 22 000 with average prices around 12 1/2 cents per pound. Estimated crop and seed values total roughly 1.595 million dollars, surpassing last year's cotton earnings.
A fragment hints at a Denton trust company promising notary services and easy loans with substantial earnings for public notaries. The piece notes abundant money to loan and warns of a perceived loop of opportunity.
The Denton county exhibit shown at the Dallas fair will travel to Shreveport and across the Northern states at the expense of the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad company. Mr Peeler requested the Chamber of Commerce lend the exhibit to Katy for wider display, with travel costs borne by the railroad. San Antonio fair plan was declined due to added expenses.
A good crowd heard Elder W K Rose preach on The Marriage Supper of the Lamb at Pearl Street Church Thursday night and one new member joined. Friday night’s topic is Water Salvation or Water Regeneration. Elder Rose departs Sunday night but the meeting may continue. The ad ends with an endorsement for Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming health benefits and a user testimonial from J A Harmon of Sizemore WV.
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York reports long battle with indigestion liver and nerve issues ended after using Electric Bitters with twelve bottles restoring health and vigor. The tonic advertised as infallible for stomach liver kidneys blood and nerves priced 50 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Real estate advertising highlights bargain listings and property options. Local sellers promote homes and lots with competitive rates and quick posting to attract buyers.
A roundup of brief items notes Senator Marvin Johnson's death in Fargo North Carolina, census supervisor appointment James B Hates in Kaufman and Taft's day at Gregory. It covers a mine explosion near Harshorne Oklahoma and various local crimes, weather lore, and Baptist church growth in the South and Southwest.
Liverpool prices eased with spots down 7 points to 7.37 and limited New Orleans activity at 13% with 600 sales. Local buyers supported gains to a top of 13.43 and lint cot ton core at $5.25, while receipts ran about 2200 bales with total receipts likely to reach 3500.
Fort Worth markets show 4,000 cattle and 3,000 calves on Thursday. Beef steers with no carrots. market steady. Stockers and feeders light outlets but met steady demand. Butcher stock ample common to medium. market weak to lower top $3.15. Calves light. quality common with top $5.10. Hogs: 1,000 head received. market active up to 5 cents higher, top $7.30.
John Dunn known as “Indian John” suffered a broken wrist and multiple bruises after an accident Friday morning while cleaning a cistern on the D. H. Fry property. He was being pulled to the surface when his foot became entangled in a rope, causing his hands to slip from the iron and injure him.
In Casanova, Liddy and Gertrude contend with two suspected intruders as a stable burns. A night of vigil ends when a hidden doorway is blocked by an overturn ed oak chair and Liddy fires a revolver, prompting a hasty retreat. The fire dampens, and the mystery remains unresolved.
Frank Disberry of Kelliher Minnesota credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with saving him from life altering knee injury. The ad touts its quick healing for wounds cuts bruises burns scalds sores boils and skin eruptions claiming it is infallible for these conditions and piles. Sold for 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
At the request of customers we have added pennants to our stock. The new line promises superior quality of material and workmanship and aims to please buyers with durable, well-made banners for displays and events.
A columnist extols framed pictures as enduring wedding gifts noting their permanence and tasteful elegance over gaudy or pompous options. The piece suggests choosing pictures that memorialize friendship and memory, inviting readers to view suitable selections.
Weatherford Herald reports dates of first killing frosts for Parker County over ten years, with November 18 average. data show earliest killing frosts from October to November 30, and cotton losses noted. Signed T N Elliott, Springtown, Texas.
All residents wishing to attach to the sewer mail are asked to visit the waterworks office with their street number and lot and block numbers to fill in on the application blanks before a permit to connect can be issued. H. C. Storrie, Supt.
Historical note references the Record and Chronicle and the Mc Clure's Magazine priced at $2. The fragment hints at a period publication context and a pricing detail from an early 20th century Canadian or American periodical collection.
Wichita Falls Texas October 22 1920 Suit filed in the district court by Alex McKay and Murdo McKenzie against E P Swenson and associates for damages totaling 600000 involving more than 100000 acres of West Texas land. Action transferred here from Hartley county.
Advert describes Hicks' Capucline as remedy for feverishness and aching from malarious conditions colds or overheating. Sold as Liquid 10 25 and 50 cents at drug stores.
Hicks endorses Capudine for various headaches and stomach troubles. The ad claims quick relief and urges travel and female ailments, noting it is sold by druggists as a patent remedy.
William Peden of San Marcos buys the 75 acre place of H. O. Cain Jr east of Aubrey for 3000 dollars. Peden formerly lived in Denton County and is moving back. Noah Roark arranged the sale.
Miss M Greenwood Mardy a King’s School of Oratory graduate and Martyn College of Oratory in Washington will continue organizing elocution oratory and physical culture classes this week at 171 West Hickory Street.
D Lacy sells 82.7 acres northeast of town to A Thompson of Holland Bell County for 3500 cash. Thompson to move to town at once. Brown Yancey handled the transaction. Also mentions Wilson Hardware Co advertising plumbing supplies and work.
A notice reports that Dent did not attend the Big Bargain giving event hosted by Hann & Co. The absence is noted in the event coverage and prompts follow up from organizers about outcomes and participation.
A long list of attendees at the Dallas fair on Friday includes Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Evans, Raymond Davis, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Miller and daughter, J. M. Barton, J. F. Bell and family, Mrs. T. C. Samples, Dr. Ada Kincaid, and many others. The record reads like a social roll call of residents and families.
Readers are urged to buy a Hyomei outfit from O M Curtis for 1 with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure catarrh. The ad explains inhaling drops soothes membranes and kills germs, claiming broad use for coughs colds bronchitis and more. It also invites a free Booth’s Famous People booklet and notes Hyomei sold by leading druggists with a postal request option.
The Denton Women’s Shakespeare Club met October 21 with roll call quotations on Queen Mab. Mrs. James was elected a member, Mrs. Butler’s resignation accepted with regret, Miss Bates named secretary, civic improvement discussed, a Lady Capulet sketch by Mrs. Beyett, lesson by Miss Blanton, and Table Talk on Romeo as a fatalist led by Mrs. Swenson. Next meeting October 28 with Miss Blanton for Home Economics Day.
An old classified notice advertises oak based charcoal with a contact line Old Phone 78.
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