Remission of Tax in Burnt District Sparks Local Comment
Judge A W Walker of Fort Worth argues state tax remission for the burn ed district is nonsensical noting fire limits raised land values by at least a million dollars. Former Mayor O P Poe agrees exempting burned property from state taxes harms relief efforts and calls for broader coverage of fire losses across the state.
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Burney
Fort Worth
A. W. Walker
Pilot Point
Walker
O. P. Poe
Poe
Oak Cliff
Galveston
17 Year Old Seeks 35000 From Banker In Atlanta
Daniel W. Johnson Jr, 17, jailed for attempting to extort 35000 from banker Aza G. Candler using black hand threats. He wrote two letters promising death and joined Candler’s Sunday school class. A decoy package failed. Johnson later agreed to take 1009 at Moreland Avenue before being arrested.
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Atlanta
Daniel W. Johnson Jr
Aza G. Candler
John
Words to Freeze the Soul Dr Kings New Discovery
A Springfield North Carolina merchant recalls two doctors declaring his son hopeless with consumption. Three weeks of Dr King’s New Discovery changed everything. the father praises its power and offers trial bottles free, with curing claims and prices 50c and 1.00 at J F Raley & Co.
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Geo. EK
Blevens
Springfield
N. C
Dr. King
Mr. Blevens
J. F. Raley & Co
Tornadoes Hit Midwest and Midwest States in Severe Storms
A powerful storm swept the Midwest causing high winds of about 69 miles per hour, destroying homes and downing telegraph lines from Wabash Indiana to Toledo Ohio. In Wabash a tornado injured many and damaged hundreds of buildings, with several expected to die. In Toledo hundreds lost work as damage mounted and roofs were torn from houses.
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Chicago
Wabash
Ind
Toledo
Storms Cause Widespread Damage Across County and City
A severe windstorm struck Kendal and Kane counties, with speeds around fifty miles per hour. It damaged multiple structures including homes, factories, and school buildings, with total damage estimated near 100000 dollars. Fires and a shattered mirror were reported in Chicago area residences.
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Chicago
Kendal
Kane
Storm Toll Rises in Mississippi Tornado Outbreak
Six people were killed and several injured as a tornado struck northern Mississippi Tuesday night. The powerful storm damaged small buildings and crops across a wide area, tearing up several large structures and damaging towns in the northwest region. hail injured crops in some locales.
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Peri, Ind
Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
Hunt's Lightning Oil Worthy Healer For Every Ailment
The advertorial piece claims Hunt's Lightning Oil cures nearly all pains and ailments. Grand Pop uses it for rheumatism, Dad for cuts and bruises, Mammy for burns, Sis for catarrh and chilblains, and the whole family finds it effective.
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Grand Pop
Sis
Hunt
Water and Light rents due by April 19 1969
Notice from H. C. Storrie Supt Water and Light Department states all water, light and power rents are payable on or before April 19, 1969 at the office at 47 W. Oak Street. Consumers are urged to settle promptly.
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The
Water and Light Department
Oak Street
H. C. Storrie
Colds and Grip Hick's Capz Dine best remedy claim
The advertisement touts Capz Dine as the best remedy for colds and grip, relieving ache and fever and restoring normal conditions. It promises liquid effects and lists prices 10c 25c and 50c at drug stores. Also notes best tamales at Estes Hamburger Stand on the east side.
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Hick
Estes Hamburger
Wheat and Cotton Market Lifts Signal Bullish Prices
Cotton climbs at home and abroad with gains on spots and futures, wheat rises with a 1 to 14 point futures advance and a 15 point New York spot jump. Reports cite reduced wheat acreage and staple prices at Alliance mill with wheat at 1.55 a bushel. Fort Worth livestock lists cattle, hogs trends, with steers around 4.91 and hogs near 7.
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Denton
New York
Liverpool
Dobbs
Alliance Mill
Fort Worth
Hair Growing Crude Grows Hair and Heals Scalp
A Tulsa inventor claims a crude oil based remedy from old Tulsa fields can regrow hair and cure diseased scalps after a few applications. The maker John Hancock offers a large bottle by express prepaid for $1.00 with money back by Tulsa banks if it fails to work.
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Tulsa
Okla
John Hancock
Tado
Easter Bazaar at Gil and Shepard’s Furniture Store
The Kindergarten ladies announce an Easter Bazaar at Gil and Shepard’s on the West Side square beginning Friday afternoon and continuing through Saturday. Sales include ready-made children’s garments, Easter novelties, eggs, candy, cakes, fancy work, growing plants, plus limited ready-to-wear stock and orders for early selection. Effie Masters is in Dallas as Mrs Ball’s sister is seriously ill.
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Magil & Shepard's
Hunt's Cure Guarantee On Itching Skin Trouble Sales
For over fifteen years Hunt's Cure has sold with a strict guarantee to all skin itch problems. Fewer than one percent of buyers ever ask for refunds. Why, you ask, because it simply cures the irritation.
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Hunt
Watkins Line Offers Quality Spices Saving Money
Advert says Watkins line provides high quality extracts and spices at the lowest price with a money back guarantee. Women are urged to consider these savings as season begins.
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Red Pig
L. L. Puckett
Dr. Brock
West Hickory Street
W.L. Brock
P. C. Withers
Sang R
P.O. Box
W. C. Lattimore
N. Locust Street
Dallas
North Elm
A. R. McGintie
Wiley Smith
Postoffice
Carter Building
West Side Square
Majestic Theater
G. Renfro
P. O
LIVE
Souk
L. M. Crowder
J. P. Maree
Bessie L. Smith
W. Stroud
City
D. E. Bunch
Bois d'Arest
E G. McLaughlin
J. C. Guy's Drug Store
J. W. Skiles
L. Bailey
Jasper M. Roark
Tpewriter
O. M. Curtis
R. R. Turner
West Oak St
J. W. Fralin
South Tide Square
Texas
Jake Johnson
Hester
Lester & Brownlow
Old Roark Barn
North Locust Street
Strickland
Fred Moore
College
Cedar Rapids
Grant Co
Elber Ward
Feel
S. J. Mennis
McKinney Street
Estes’ Hamburger Stand
East Side
Business Directory
Side Square
B. Brand Monumental Works
Wylie Smith
Bank
Taliaferro
N. Side Square
S. W. Kanady
Ingram Art Square
Magill & Shepard
Swindell’s
John B. Schmitz
Fred and Sale
Ideal Restaurant
Clarence Smith
Denton Machine Works
Hoffman
Hickory Street
Sullivan & Pierce
H. Hoffman
Prop
Record and Chronicle
Julian Scruggs
Denton Plumbing Company
West Oak Street
J. GC. Guy
Hone 10
J. McQuigg
Ap Todate
East Side Square
Lone Star Nursery
Middle States
Nesaay
Michigan
Hinds
Kentucky
Great Lakes
Indiana
Peru
Strack
H. F. Schweer & Co
Blanks Barber Shop
Denton County National
R. M. Mitchell
New Orleans
Milpins Hameee
5S. S. Ball
Duke OF Sharon Valley
Kincaid Wagon Yard
Bill Estes
Bill Estis Mandler
J.R. Nowlin
Thlisa
Mrs. Evers
Nee Dixon
E. Milligan
Hall, Scruggs & Company
Enterprise Buggies
Opera House
Benfit of
Denton Public Schools
Mrs
Chas. Tidwell Phelan
Richard III
Minnis’ Drug Store
Watkin
Watkins
J. C. Guy's
Express
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