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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1912
Page
2
The Record and Chronicle lists subscription rates for Mac Menthe and Omegon deliveries, with prices for weekly and monthly mail and a note on rear prices. A public notice from Denton Texas on September 9 1912 states corrections will be published if any reflection upon character or reputation appears in the column.
The piece argues cotton exports sustain business and wages, while wheat and corn trail. It notes Denton’s potential trades day and calls for regular 1913 dates, urging Chamber of Commerce resolve. Also discusses Democratic fundraising in Denton and state.
From the Record and Chronicle's contributor at Nayo comes word that locals hope for good roads to the county seat. Recent rains converted many and warn that without improvements business and farming suffer, urging timely construction before roads fail again.
The piece argues that free advice is common and often unhelpful. It notes that those most suited to give counsel rarely do so, and that failures stem from following multiple friends advice simultaneously. It urges individuals to rely on their own judgment and be the architect of their success.
New York World notes the parcels post act follows a zone plan and compares U S rates with Germany France and Russia. It praises passage as a start while urging higher weights lower prices and less postmaster general discretion to set rates.
Fort Worth Record reports Gaudala Jara, Mexico's second largest city, is shaken by earthquakes. Experts from the seismograph branch of the national observatory say the city sits atop a sleeping volcano crater and advise immediate abandonment. Temperature rises and fumes arise as evidence. the crater lies 200 feet underground, last erupting 1,800 years ago. Government records removed. officials urge evacuation of the once beautiful city.
Notice from Denton Oil and Gas Co Ltd dated Sept 7 1912 states membership is limited to Denton and Denton county men with stock at $50 per share paid $10 monthly non assessable and liability limited to share price. Applications to Secretary for Board approval. Signed by F Evans President and M King Secretary.
Dying announcements from Pilot Point retell Mrs. Caroline H. Arthur aged 73 at home August 29 with funeral led by Rev. R L Rogers. Also Mrs. A Hall and infant Margaret Pearce in early life. Krum Optimist notes first cotton bale weighing 472 pounds and another 536 pounds with $30.50 premium split. Tom Lamonica and Jessie Hamblin wed. Commercial club inspection urges town cleanup. Also updates on Zion Christian meeting, local visits, and a note on asthma remedies offered by Frontiers Asthma Company.
A note invites readers to try the grocery service during September. It is signed by T. C. SAMPLE from the east side square, urging participation and implying satisfaction guaranteed.
Cotton opening is rapid countywide with labor shortages raising costs for growers. A farmer reports another paying $1 per 100 and board for pickers, leaving slim profits. Turner Bros solicits orders by phone.
The owner of a Denton drug store for twelve years cites 12 000 prescriptions filled yearly the largest locally and a huge stock of clean up to date goods. He attributes patronage to exceptional service free delivery and doctor referrals asking readers to contact their physician and call 52.
Natalie suspects Duc d Aubigny sighting after ruby bracelet loss. Jo arrives with fashion plans and moral support while Nat and Winthrop face fallout from the Evening Columbian headline. Hap and John observe tensions as the aristocratic suspect mingles at the gathering.
A brief note from EL HARRELL, identified as owner Craddok Block, states wealth built over recent months is now directed toward public accumulation. The message ends abruptly with “ay ri” suggesting an unfinished statement or garbled transcription.
At Pearl Street Church of Christ Soday three services drew large congregations. Morning about prayer urged privilege in approaching God. The 3:30 talk on the Holy Land praised, while the evening sermon on Man rejected Darwinism and asserted creation in God’s image.
The commissioners court opened its regular monthly session with little expected except processing accounts and routine matters, likely spanning about two days of work.
Prominent business leaders need vitality and Electric Bitters is praised for rapid restoration. A Georgia testimonial credits four bottles with relief from rheumatism liver stomach and kidney issues. Denton grocery ad follows urging new customers to try their service by phone.
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