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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1912
Page
2
In Venton Texas a 1912 Record and Chronicle feature explains slang phrases marking the “shortest distance between two points” in conversation. It includes examples like You're on, Wise up, and Hitting the booze, plus a Bill story illustrating slang usage and caution about misinterpretation.
Denton county yields two money making crops this year with cotton after wheat, while school grounds lag in space though John B Denton High has ample area. Civic remarks praise neat state schools and note room to expand at West Side and North Side schools.
A Danish linguist Dr G Hanorf praises American slang as more poetic and useful than Shakespearean English while challenging British purists. The piece foresees a linguistic war across the Atlantic with defenders of old English invoking tradition against Yankee colloquialism.
George Thomason, named in a Grand Jury indictment for cattle theft, posted a new bond of 1000 dollars on Monday to replace the prior 750 dollar appearance bond. Sureties J A Baker J Mood Gann and J C Christal of Denton were recognized. The case is set for trial next Monday September 23.
A historic Denton county ad inviting customers to visit Curtis Curtis Drug and Jewelry Store on the square corner. The Rexall Store affiliate offers Eastman Kodak Co. goods Waterman and Conklin Pens and a large jewelry stock with repair service guaranteed and money-back satisfaction.
An advertisement notes O M Curt promoting THE REXALL STORK at a Denton Texas location. It highlights a Rexall drugstore style offer and local retail context.
In a mansion used for a dramatic caper, Jo recounts a kidnapping by three men including the duke and Henri. She escapes with a gunshot wound to a guard, the Duc de Trouville is found dead, and the real thief is identified as the Duc d Aubigny after a dramatic gallery confrontation.
Private investigator Graffenried Thomas of a major insurer places handcuffs on the Duc de Trouville after sealing Nathalie's jewels. John and Hap observe as the scene unfolds in a tense interior, with Thomas joking about keeping his smoke. The exchange reveals character and shifting power dynamics.
The scene uncovers a planned art theft plot led by the Duc d'Aubigny with the Duke as a cooperating thief. An insurance detective explains that originals were replaced with copies and valuables between Jo, Natalie, and Mrs. Hazard’s circle, with Mrs. Butler aiding in many larcenies. The case traces robberies along the north shore to the conspirators.
Turner Brothers advertise continued service through September for table needs. They invite customers to try and be pleased, offering a pumpkin pie dinner special with a 3 3-lb can for 25 cents and providing contact via Phone 7.
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