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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1913
Page
2
A fragmented OCR item provides limited readable words, lacking clear names, dates, or events. The piece reads like stray letters and partial phrases, offering no verifiable details for a complete news summary.
The editor endorses Editor Wortham’s call for the governor to speak in Denton and explain his vetoes on Denton appropriations. The piece cites dormitory, heating plant, and other building cuts, urging a public defense to illustrate fiscal caution and policy. It also notes local building activity and contrasts with Dallas charter debates.
The governor faces difficulty securing a member for the Penitentiary Commission. He has offered the post to three different men, and the selection remains unsettled.
The west Side school approach needs concrete walks from the north. Hickory Street Lake drainage moved water to South Welch street, mudging sidewalks. Street Committee secured 260 of 450 dollars for resurfacing with asphalt binder on square macadam, city to cover remaining deficit. Council praises effort preserving a downtown improvement once costing thousands.
The Denton school system anticipates room shortages as enrollment climbs from a past cap of 1500 to an expected 1700 plus. City growth, strong public schools, and rising water demand push the town toward funding new wards and a larger water supply beyond artesian wells.
Mrs Dickson's Millinery Parlor announces new fall styles now on display. Hats arriving daily by express. customers are urged to phone 472 or visit the shop to view the latest arrivals.
Scott Tailoring Co offers 50 cent trade-in on a new straw hat. New pack mackerel advertised at 3 for 25 cents. Phone numbers listed for contact and Turner Bros noted.
Weather delays a Land mark Baptist Church meeting. Miss Johnnie Mae Rice leaves for Decatur College. Residents visit Denton for Normal and college events. Clarke Anderson and Marshal Koons go to Denton. Families relocate within the area as rain continues and trades days draw a large crowd.
Miss Bes George of Seymour visits brother Robert George. Farmers won premiums for sweet potatoes Walter Martin for onions and yellow dent corn. Local merchants George and Barr start Lloyd store. Hatterfield moves to Denton. Attendees travel to Aubrey Gainesville Dallas Denton. Houk improves after runaway injury. Rain boosts sowing of turnips and wheat.
Roanoke notes list of visitors from Pilot Point Lewisville Temple Cordell and Arkansas. New arrivals include a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Tolan. Students and staff travel to Fort Worth Denton and Brownwood for college and teaching posts. A recent rain benefits the community and local officials are mentioned.
A letter from W B Yeary vice president of the Southern States Cotton Corporation in Dallas criticizes editorial advice to hold cotton for higher prices. He argues speculators push a short crop narrative to boost prices while the corporation controls much of the cotton, urging readers to investigate true causes and advocate for farmer empowerment.
Five inches of rain in the past week leaves soil ready for sowing. Enrollment at Justin School rises to 120 with three teachers and a $750 state allotment for equipment as a new building nears occupancy. Trades day set for September 27 amid growing West Justin construction and local travel. A lightning fire caused minor damage to a rental house owned by Jim Tidwell. A horse theft at the S&S T. Coleman place remains unsolved.
Notice to water consumers warns that anyone caught sprinkling without a meter will be cut off without notice. W. J. Grady, Superintendent. Also an advertisement for photography services by John Swartz Studio offering quality samples.
Local insurance firm offers coverage for cotton in bales seed cotton and cotton seed with Gins. Available for any location within Denton County.
An advertisement promotes attractive rates on automobiles valid anywhere in the United States. It invites readers to call write or phone the firm for details.
Curtis department store advertises as exclusive Denton agent for Eastman Kodak Co. stocking kodaks Brownie cameras and photographic supplies with catalogues available.
O M Curtis operates a shop in Denton Texas selling medicines and photographic supplies under the name Drugs and Kodaks. The business offers pharmaceutical goods and camera equipment to local customers.
Former President William H. Taft announced he has shed eight pounds since leaving the White House, but he still weighs 240 pounds. The report comes from Brookline Massachusetts dated Sept 17.
Fall millinery styles from Chicago and New York are presented at Mrs Dickson’s. The exhibit highlights new season hats and accessories with preview notes for shoppers.
Governor Colquitt denounces the Texas Legislature as a penal factory during a Dallas auto mobile club event. He renews his offer to parole state convicts to work on roads in Dallas and Tarrant counties with state clothing and county feeding cost arrangements. Also advertising Turner Bros packerel at 3 for 25 cents.
Local classifieds offer space for listings of goods services and opportunities. Advertisers can place ads to reach nearby buyers and market items from furniture to jobs and real estate.
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