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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1913
Page
2
The notice states that any erroneous reflection upon the character, reputation, or standing of any firm, individual, or corporation will be corrected promptly upon notification to the publishers. It mentions a year by mail and advance payment terms but the details are obscured in the OCR.
The piece discusses a 5 cent levy to boost Confederate pension funds, urging prompt pension approvals and criticizing delays. It praises Gov Colquitt, mentions Calloway’s tariff stance, and advocates public funding of free text books to foster educated citizenship, urging action for needy Denton children. It closes with a call to reform prison management after a tragedy.
Denton County residents can obtain insurance coverage for cotton in bales seed cotton and cotton seed through Cotton Insurance. The service applies to all locations within the county with flexible policy options.
W. T. Bailey & Co announces attractive rates on automobile financing available across the United States. Prospective buyers are urged to call, write, or phone for details and application.
The Greenville Banner cites Hunt county’s record of 900 exhibit products at the state fair to challenge rival counties. Denton county argues its climate supports many crops, while discussing timothy and clover substitutes like Sudan grass. The piece critiques Texas prison reform and praises Minnesota’s nonpolitical management.
The Fort Worth Record quotes Bertha Kennedy and Terrell criticizing Governor Colquitt, noting Terrell and Kennedy are both running for office. The column ends with a banter about letting the men run and that Texas won’t be harmed by the campaigns.
The governor threatens to explain his vetoes and tells that the explanations will be interesting, if not satisfying to some readers. The Record notes his habit of making things interesting regardless of approval.
Houston Chronicle recalls the Black Hole of Calcutta as a symbol of brutality and notes that Texas convict guards killed a similar number of inmates in a six by eight foot cell. It cites historical parallels and the enduring horror of such acts.
Paris dispatch reports the Aga Khan at Deauville Casino gambling baccarat with vast sums. He carried a valise of bank notes as his servant supplied fresh 1,000 franc stacks while observers noted his indifference to wins or losses. The Grand Duke of Russia often matched his stakes in the same sessions.
A testimonial ad touts Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment as a cure for baby skin eruptions. It claims past doctors failed and a single box cured a Dubuque infant, with available 50 cent tubes via mail or druggists.
Nashville Tennessee September 20 Criminal Judge Neill extends deadline for closing all saloons to September 29 as legislature moves to pass enforcement bills. Former Governor M R Patterson campaigns for passage of measures aimed at statewide prohibition in larger cities amid open violations.
Advert says Dr King’s New Life Pills are prompt safe and painless for women. Mrs Dunlap of Lentil Texas testifies the remedy helped her troubles greatly. Sold by Paley & UO and others with claims of quick relief.
The feature notes a premier show house tour labeled The Princess with emphasis on luxury and high end decor as the event opens. It highlights appreciation for attendees and hints at curated selections.
Mrs Jessie Sua of this place describes severe womanly troubles. She says after using Cardus, a tonic, she is no longer bedbound and feels sound and well. The piece promotes Cardus as a natural aid for weak spots and irritable nerves.
A Garza corn grower, M L Chandler, shares his planting and cultivating method. He recommends deep flat breaking before Christmas, April planting on different lands, harrowing before and after sowing, and regular hoeing with suited sweeps to cover weeds. Deep roots resist drought and suckers are minimized, with steadier results in wet years as well.
Paris reports Americans vacationing in France shocked by Paris Riviera prices. A Deauville room with bath rose to 200 francs a day in August from 35 francs in July, while standard singles run around 100 francs daily. A Paris journalist paid 80 francs for a small room, 120 francs for a better option, plus meals and transport totaling a costly day.
Denton Mayor Bates is asked by Logan Waller Page to appoint three delegates to attend the American Road Congress sessions in Detroit the week of September 29. Some 28 organizations join the congress led by the American Highway Association and the American Automobile Association with state highway officials, national figures, and Secretary Houston among speakers. An interstate commission to codify state road laws is planned at a related American Bar Association session.
Normal College in Denton welcomed returning and new students as enrollment reached 801 by 3:30 p m Friday after the campus filled with old scholars greeting arrivals. The John H Reagan and Robert E Lee societies held their initial meetings as doors opened for membership and officers to be elected next Monday.
Promotes prompt relief for weak kidneys and liver. claims improved energy and digestion. Mrs Dowling of San Francisco and others endorse it. price one dollar at J. F. Raley & Co.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m with W W Baxter as superintendent and a prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m Rev R L Rogers will preach at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday First Baptist Church lists sermons by the pastor at 11 a m on The Supreme Authority of Christ and 7 30 p m on The Modern Cain Strangers are invited to worship with us.
First Presbyterian Church on South Elm Street with Rev. Dr. J N McParlane lists Sunday school at 9 45 led by Wm Evers, morning worship at 11 with a sermon for students, and an evening service at 7 30 with Mrs Banks and Mrs Sullivan singing Love Divine in morning and Mrs Will Evers singing O Sacred Head Now Wounded in evening. First Christian Church under A D Rogers shows Sunday School 9 45 led by Prof McDonald, worship at 11 and 7 30, Juniors 4, Seniors 6 30 with Miss Bernice Wolf, Intermediates 6 30 led by Mrs Rogers. No prayer meeting due to tent cooperative. Morning sermon on The Universality of the Nature of Jesus and a later student service with Miss Susan Cobb singing and a sermon on The First Christian Church s Attitude to and Ideals for Our Students.
Rev O T Cooper presiding pastor conducts services at both hours with Rev J F Pierce preaching. Sunday school 9 45 a m M L Williams Supt Junior Epworth League 3 p m Senior 6 30 p m J E Park president. Musical program includes hymns and anthems. Workers' Sunday School Council 4 p m Senior League 6 30 p m led by Miss Bertie Bridges. Student classes organized. Warm welcome to all.
Tomorrow’s B Y P U program features Frank Hinkson as leader for the Bible Study on Prov 1 22 33. Odessa Swindell Mr Barnes Ora Fitzgerald Maggie Brashears present lessons on Jehu including his rise, his deeds, and his failures.
Tomorrow tonie leads How to Get the Most from This School Year with Miss Bernice Wolf Scripture Lesson 2 Tim 2 15 26. Ex Sermice Isa 5 4 9 Miss Lenora Hann By Striving Luke 13 22 27 Mr Hinton By Clean Living Ps 24 1 6 Miss Pearl McCormick By Noble Thinking Phil 48 9 Miss Susan Cobb.
An advertisement promises home cure for piles using a new absorption treatment. It asks readers to send their address to Mrs. M. Summers in Notre Dame Indiana and offers free trial supplies with locality references on request. No payment required.
American League results show Washington 2 Detroit 4 while rain affected New York Chicago and Boston Cleveland games. St. Louis Philadelphia had wet grounds. National League standings list Pittsburg 3 3 Philadelphia 2 3 Cincinnati 1 1 Brooklyn 0 2. St. Louis 10 New York 0 3. Chicago 6 Boston 1. Brooklyn at Pittsburg and New York at Cincinnati among listed matchups with Philadelphia Chicago Boston and St. Louis also hosting.
The Sanger fair on September 20 organized by the Sanger Commercial Club along with a dinner by the First Baptist Church ladies drew a large crowd. Crops of cotton, corn, fruits, and vegetables were shown. wheat was bumper though cotton yield appears light. It marks the merchants’ and club’s first fair and aims for future exhibits to fund the Decatur Baptist College debt.
Incomplete text references a skillet or pan and hardware advertisements in today’s paper. The fragment hints at pricing or price tags and unreliable reader expectations.
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