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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1913
Page
2
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In Denton on September 26 1913 commentators mock Taft over a weight loss report and praise his response. W P Davis cheers an interurban link to Fort Worth via Roanoke and Denton area growth while noting Denton would benefit from closer ties to Dallas. The paper prints state canvassing results for recent amendment votes with large margins against the measures in districts including Harris Tarrant and McLennan. The figures show district judge qualification votes 25229 for and 112548 against, officer salary reforms 20367 for and 108254 against, and university bonds 49745 for and 120734 against.
Two young helpers at a florist were found in the rear playing checkers while the boss supervised the front. He challenged their absence from work, and one youth quipped that the rubber heels the boss wore were to blame.
In Vorse's Montessori excerpt the attic is praised as a child’s own zone free from adult rules. It argues spare bedrooms should yield to play and work space with small, movable furniture, plants, and simple shelves to foster responsibility and independence.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds throat and lung ailments promising life saving benefits. A Malichete Col. resident Stillman Green credits two doctors with a terminal prognosis but recovered after using the remedy. Money back if it fails. Price one dollar. Guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
McCook files a 1912 school report sent to Austin detailing attendance, promotions, teacher counts, and number of schools taught, with notable figures highlighted for the year.
A lively turnout last night shows the programs attract attendees regardless of adverse weather. The report notes strong community interest and sustained participation in the evening event.
Denton County residents can insure cotton in any location covering bales seed cotton and cotton seed with local agents.
Auto finance rates advertised cover vehicles anywhere in the United States. Prospective buyers are urged to call, write or phone for details and terms.
In Lewisville the oil mill construction advances as seed stock grows and machinery nears installation. A 100 foot stand pipe rises as W W Sherrill plans larger water mains for a first class system. Cotton ginning totals reach two thousand bales with rain-reduced samples and lint prices from 13 to 13.5 cents per pound.
The Dallas News reports Denton County will run three booths in the agricultural department at the 1913 State Fair of Texas opening October 18. Secretary George J. Roark says a new plan sources prize winners from county fairs to assemble a strong Denton county display, aiming for the championship prize. Denton County Day is set for October 27 with at least 200 county autos and boosters to attend.
President Wilson says US moral suasion in Mexico met its two aims by securing a constitutional election pledge and keeping Provisional President Huerta from running. He notes it is too soon to judge if the election will be constitutional and whether the United States will recognize the outcome. Officials expect foreign powers may wait for US judgment before recognizing Mexico’s government. Administrations stresses no change in orders on Americans leaving Mexico while urging departure and offering aid.
Denton real estate records show G C Thomason and wife selling multiple Cayton survey parcels totaling over 3,000 acres to S D Low for 1,000 dollars money value. Schweer and wife sell 141 95-100 acres to L Bailey for 9,915.75. Moore and wife part of 10 acre Pu chalski lot to L Bailey for 1,750. Witt and wife sell 1 acre to J C Payne for 400. Schablowsky and wife sell lot in Denton Northside Addition to R L West for 4,700. Fox and wife sell Lewisville lots to Chas Thom as for 1,500. Cotton and market quotes note Denton cotton at 14 cents and seed cotton unused due to rain. local ads for potato chips from Turner Bros.
Studebaker sales chief Benson says preorders cover production through September 1914 and dealers have formed strong contracts across more than 2,000 U.S. cities. He cites plant activity and persistent demand for closed cars, coupes, sedans, and limousines with winter electric features boosting reliability and immediate delivery.
J L Davidson, once in charge of the Studebaker Plan 5 in Detroit, rejoins the Studebaker staff as outside inspector after several months as a Maxwell manufacturing executive. Breen Motor Co of Winnipeg books a half million dollars of Studebaker cars for 1914 distribution in Manitoba and nearby provinces. A Studebaker 25 Roadster wins the Seattle Reliability Run with a perfect 900 mile score across rough terrain.
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