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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1909
Page
3
Floods on the Canadian river swept away bridges of the Fort Worth and Denver and Rock Island railroads near Dalhart Texas. A passenger train barely crossed the Millwater bridge before it failed, narrowly averting disaster as numerous washouts are reported.
Raley and Co report astonishing demand for the stomach liver and kidney remedy. They claim it cures sour stomach constipation indigestion biliousness jaundice sick headache chills and malaria. Price only 25e per bottle.
The Karmattan wind sweeps from inner Africa to the Atlantic for December through February. It brings fog and dry haze that can hide the sun for weeks. The heat withers plants and grass, and even tough natives lose skin on exposed areas during the wind's prevalence.
J B Albritton selling agent for the Texas Farmers Union declares at Galveston that the national convention will fix a minimum price for this year’s cotton crop. Farmers meet in Birmingham to pursue the plan, and Albritton notes the short crop improves planters’ bargaining strength.
A hurried notice touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns cuts boils and foot injuries in a family case. The ad claims rapid relief and urges readers to buy from J F Raley Co.
Sam M. Brandenberg, a 30 year old Santa Fe car inspector, was instantly killed in the Amarillo yards when struck by a heavy object. Severe injuries left his body crushed. He leaves a widow and three children.
Fort Edward resident Alex Bento visits a neighbor with asthma and uses Dr Kings New Discovery. The medicine allegedly relieves the neighbor and his daughter in law’s lung troubles. It is advertised as a universal cure with trial bottles and a guarantee.
Texas matches show Shreveport 3 Dallas 2 in 17 innings and Oklahoma City 2 Fort Worth 8. Afternoon and morning games list Chicago, Pittsburg, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Cincinnati, St Louis, Detroit, Cleveland, and Washington with varied scores. Southern games include Montgomery 3 Little Rock 2 and Nashville 5 Memph 4 as well as New Orleans 5 Birmingham 4 and Atlanta 3 Mobile 1.
A Rexall Store advertisement promotes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic for dandruff and scalp irritation. It promises a risk free trial with full cure claims and offers two sizes priced at 50 cents and $1.00.
Denton text urges readers to treat weak kidneys with Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. W. H. Pierce of Denton credits the product for curing kidney trouble in 1905 and endorses using it as a tonic. Sold by J. F. Raley & Co. at 5 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as U.S. agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Edgar N. Bayliss of Robinsonville Del describes a severe cough and near consumption two years ago. He credits Foley's Honey and Tar with stopping the cough and restoring his health, noting a gain of twenty eight pounds. Garrisoy and Kimmins.
Classified notice urges readers to advertise real estate in small ads. Highlights affordable listings and potential buyers, framing small ads as a path to bigger property deals.
Will Mangue of Hollis Oklahoma was struck and killed by lightning near Weinert Texas. The report notes multiple regional events from politicians to disasters and a notable exodus in Fort Worth.
An advertising note promotes S'mmons Liver Purifier, claiming it keeps the liver healthy by correcting a range of troubles and preventing future issues.
A woman recounts tasting polenta at an Italian hostess home, confusing it with corn mush but learning its cultural name and appeal. The piece blends a personal breakfast scene with a later, unrelated historical note on Sir Hercules Robinson’s observation of Fiji chiefs and their orators.
Domestic markets opened slightly lower after an early gain as prices drifted down. Denton reports mixed futures and spot values with Liverpool New York and New Orleans offerings. Local receipts show 39 bales yesterday and an estimated 40 today with total yards near 233 bales and gins around 50 bales. Seed cotton priced around 12.49 to 12. kamu
A dense listing of farm and grocery prices including cotton lint per pound seed cotton per 100 pounds corn prices by bushel and per hundredweight hay and straw prices per ton and per bale wheat prices per bushel various feeds and chops meat and dairy products with wholesale and retail figures. entries show ranges and markups for retail sales across multiple items such as potatoes onions eggs butter lard bacon and butter fat with unit measurements and price ranges.
Poultry prices include turkeys at 7 cents per pound, hens 7 to 7.5 cents, fryers 10 to 12.5 cents, old roosters 10 to 12 cents each, guineas 1.56 per dozen, ducks 3 dollars per dozen, geese no market. Hogs 5 to 6.25 cents per pound gross, cows 2.5 to 28.4 cents per pound gross.
Advertisement touts Chamberlains Liniment as a cheaper effective remedy for lame backs chest pains and side aches. It contrasts with plasters and notes price at twenty five cents sold by J A Minnis. It mentions hides dry and green pricing per pound in a brief generic listing.
Brief item notes transfers of vendors and new notes filed at the R. and C. office. The terse notice records a routine administrative update with no further details on parties or values.
A Sioux band roams the campfire crowd while entertainers include Cowboys Wild West Girls vaqueros and rough riders. Offers include twenty five dollars for an unbroken horse or mule and cash for three bucking horses. sober workingmen urged to apply to the Superintendent of Canvass at the show grounds.
Health and Beauty Aid Cosmetics claims Foley's Urine Laxative will not clear pimples or blotches but touts indigestion stomach and liver relief and a cleansed system. Garrison and Kimmins advertise this laxative product with a pleasant taste claim.
The Record and Chronicle notes no limit to possible want ads, inviting broad submissions for services, goods, employment, and personal notices. Readers are urged to check classifications for posting guidance and pricing.
The Record and Chronicle report expanding classified sections driven by high demand for results. Readers are urged to try the new classified listings to see outcomes and verify service value.
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