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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1913
Page
4
City Health Officer Piner reported on Friday that Supt Johnston announced a drinking fountain will be installed at the depot. Local officials and club women had pressed for the feature and a site may be the triangle north of the station.
The Denton area plans to screen all pictures in advance at the B Airdome to censor content. Film selection will be guided by local standards to ensure material is refined moral and clean. F M Berry Prop advertises imported Olive Oil in half pint cans at Minnis Brug Store for 25 cents.
Ad claims stomach pains signal liver or kidney trouble and warns neglect may cause dropsy, diabetes or Bright's disease. Testimony from H T Alston of Raleigh, D C says kidneys deranged and liver failed but Electric Bitters improved him from the first dose. Priced 5 cents to $1.06, recommended by J F Raley & Co.
From Congressman Stephens the Record and Chronicle prints bids for post office sites. The W B McClurkan lot at West Hickory and Cedar costs 23000, the GH Kimbrough lot at West Oak and Bolivar is 113 by 136 feet priced 7666, and the John A Hamlet lot at South Coast and Mulbery is 50 by 150 feet offered at 9000.
An advertisement targets freckled readers offering a guaranteed money back promise if freckles are not removed. It urges buying an ounce of ethine double strength from a druggist with easy at home applications and minimal cost if results are achieved.
Methodist ladies plan a cake and candy sale at Harper Graham and Co. grocery store on Friday and Saturday afternoons to raise funds for church activities. The event features baked treats and sweets for shoppers.
Farmers Implement & Vehicle Company offers a peanut attachment for the Canton No 12 two-horse one-row cotton and corn planter at a very small cost.
Denton Methodists plan to raise 500000 for Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Each presiding elder will gather 1000 from his district, covering about fifty districts across the state's conferences.
An elderly Connecticut man, 99, shares life advice to live longer: be temperate, slow to anger, avoid worry, exercise, and stay cheerful. The ad promotes Vinol as a top builder of strength for seniors, with testimonials from Mrs. Mary Ivey of Columbus and a Denton druggist. Also mentions Saxo Salve for skin troubles.
Puck Eniga Arm a Salve touted as the quickest cure for burns bruises boils sores inflammation and all skin diseases. A Tex man J H Haflih of Iredell suffered a gore on his big ankle for four days but was relieved. Advertisement notes price 25 cents and mentions local dealer J F Raiey & Co.
An era of quick 24 hour delivery to Gay Street highlights a local grocer and pharmacist offering a wide line of groceries and canned fruits. The ad emphasizes affordable pricing, superior moods, and phone contact at 44 with references to Long and King and Furner Bros.
The Hook and Ladder Co won the water connection drill on the public square Thursday night. Chief Beyett donated a prize box of cigars. Minnis' Drug Store provided matching correspondence cards for the event as the department prepares for the carnival opening Monday.
Turner Bros invites customers to call for a selection of fresh vegetables and well chosen stock. The notice emphasizes personal service and telephone contact to arrange delivery or pickup.
Years of grocery service have shown us that to get business the grocer must give good goods present and courteous service right prices. We're doing a bigger business each year which proves that we're making good. Phone us your grocery needs. Phones 44. LONG & KING. A Classifier for our store in Denton this week beyond mass optices The people read ads and reply to them. Use the advertising columns.
A local ad urges using up-to-date stationery to convey a favorable impression. It promotes boxed and bulk papers including Lord Baltimore Linen at 25c per pound and matching envelopes at 5e.
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