This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
2
A 1909 notice from Denton Texas states that any erroneous reflection upon character, reputation, or standing in the Record and Chronicle will be corrected upon notification to the publishers. The notice is dated September 16, 1909.
Fort Worth has a notably high rate of murders and suicides, described as nearly epidemic for the city compared with other Texas towns. The piece notes Denton area schools reopening with Normal College and College of Industrial Arts starting up, and Denton city schools forecast to serve around 1,400 on opening day, with total attendance likely exceeding 3,000 by year’s end.
Denton will add two more trains to the current roster. The Katy Limited will depart south at about 8:00 a.m. and head north at around 9:35 a.m. Other schedule tweaks include shifting the southbound departure from 3:10 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. and moving the northbound arrival from 9:50 p.m. to near midnight or later.
Denton county shows potential for broom corn with profit when priced around 25 per ton in the past. A Illinois broom corn district dispatch reports buyers bidding up to 170 a ton and possibly 209, while farmers wait for higher bids. The Chamber of Commerce seeks a local broom factory, with shipping profitability suggested at 159 to 200 per ton if acre yields are strong.
A Abilene News item contrasts a Atlanta Baptist preacher decrying local poverty with a foreign mission secretary raising $11 000 for hospitals dispensaries and schools. It questions Atlanta Christians sincerity toward poor city outcasts while noting home mission efforts respond to urban and industrial poverty and hinting at broader views on foreign missions.
The Waco Times-Herald joins the public dispute over the Arctic North Pole claim, presenting strong testimony for Cook and against Peary while highlighting some lesser details in the case.
The Times-Herald cites public sentiment in Waco and Denton, arguing Cook acted fairly while Peary's actions show envy and self-interest. It notes Peary’s 1908 expedition, disputed encounters with Eskimos, and alleged appropriation of supplies from Cook. Danish experts reportedly backed Cook’s proofs, casting Peary’s credibility into question.
The column reflects on Texas census Supervisorship divisions within the Republican party and the sparse Democrat influence. Cecil Lyon is praised for loyalty in the wigwam, while a quote about low expectations frames the piece. A final note promotes Chamberlain's Liniment as a cheaper remedy for pains, with an advertising closing by 8. McGlas son in Nash, Texas.
Local hardware outlet Wilson Hardware promotes affordable sanitary plumbing solutions for homeowners and small contractors. The store highlights competitive pricing, a range of fittings, valves, pipes, and ready availability for immediate projects.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns cuts boils and piles with testimonials of family relief. It also mentions Rabbit brand salmon and a Cap added to orders by LONG & TURNER CO and j f raley co retailer details.
An advertisement proclaims Hunt's Cure guarantees a cure for any skin disease with one box, claiming rapid relief and permanent cure for eczema tetter ringworm and similar itching conditions through a single application and box.
The Record and Chronicle report growing classified columns as results flood in. Advertisers seek wider reach, and readers gain more options for buying, selling, and service inquiries.
Enrollment at the Normal college stood at 571 at noon Thursday, the largest second day figure in school history. Projections suggest the total for the year will exceed 700, with last year’s 668 record serving as a base. Entrance exams began Thursday and will continue through the week, with classes likely organized and regular work starting next Tuesday. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as a constitutional remedy with a $100 promise to cure. pills for constipation are also promoted.
The article urges Chamber of Commerce members to attend a social session at 8 pm and bring a non member. It promotes broom corn as profitable, hints at a local broom factory in Denton, discusses timber for handles, and warns that mail order houses drain local revenue. It advocates supporting home merchants and urges thorough investigation before buying out of town.
A reader in Eufala Alabama hails Hunt's Lightning O's as the most useful and valuable household remedy available. The testimonial claims effectiveness for cuts burns sprains and insect bites based on personal experience.
Sanger dispatch reports cooler temps after a light shower. Worthy S. Ray attended Bailey speech in Justin. Gainesville visitors include Miss Mattie Lou Carr and Miss Stella Shelton. Mrs. L. P. Grissom travels to Gainesville. Miss Reba Duncan leaves for Deaf and Dumb Institute. Mr. and Mrs. Price Carr and guests from Gainesville. Tom Shirley visits Oklahoma City. Mrs. E G Roberts and Mrs. Gillette noted ill or traveling. Ice cream supper planned at church Friday night. Scott visits Kellet.
A column asks readers if they have ever lost items and urges using the Record and Chronicle Lost on Found columns to recover them. It promotes advertising in the lost items service as the remedy.
Hillard and Merrihew chase a vanished romance as Kitty Killigrew, the elusive prima donna, is tracked to Venice. Letters, disguises, and carabinieri entwine with a failed opera venture, leaving Hillard determined to find her and wed.
It will pay you to get prices on plumbing supplies and plumbing work from Wilson Hardware Company. The notice urges customers to compare costs and consider Wilson for both materials and labor.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.