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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1912
Page
4
Mrs W A Klepper entertained Thursday afternoon with a surprise party for her mother in law Mrs N A Klepper. Many friends attended and gave presents. Ice cream and cake were served as guests congratulated the hostess and honoree on another milestone.
Sul Ross camp U C V to hold courthouse meeting Sunday to select delegates to the Macon Georgia reunion in May and plan Decoration Day. Commander J W Curtis says turnout may be limited by distance but veterans intend to attend. Route for the trip will be chosen and other veteran concerns addressed.
Ex lieutenant governor James Browning of Amarillo spoke to a Denton county audience in the district court room urging his candidacy for Congress. He traced his career from Potter County district attorney to state representative, lieutenant governor, and district judge, and spoke on tariffs, prohibition, recall and referendum, Panama Canal governance, conservation, and foreign policy. He praised American consular power and closed with thanks to listeners.
Readers are told that the mowers offer the best features yet and are highly satisfactory. The ad invites inquiries about a special detail, promising customer interest and a strong sales pitch.
The CIA girls finalize plans for a campus carnival Monday with a 150 foot shoot-the-chute and a merry-go-round. Amusements include booths minstrel shows and musical entertainments. A Mexican booth is hoped for with confetti candy whistles and balloons expected.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for sluggish liver and bilious poison improving stomach liver and kidney function. The note claims the product brings joy and better feelings. Denton officials discuss selecting judges from among representative citizens.
J. M. Smith of Bolivar, named county chairman by Gov. Colquitt for the cotton reduction movement, visited Friday and predicted cotton acreage here would drop at least 25 percent. He said fears of cornland switching to cotton are unfounded as other sections have good corn stands, with peanuts maize and kaffir corn planned where stands failed.
Alderman J M Gurley of Denton recalls Major Archibald Butt aide to President Taft who died in the Titanic disaster. He says he knew Butt personally and served under him in Manila. Gurley also mentions a letter of recommendation Butt wrote about his Philippine service.
A fragmented comment notes why the most popular model at grocers and tailors differs from new releases. It suggests business over the old, highlighting consumer preference in a general sense.
A fragment praises a campus amusement scene with a merry go round and a bold shoot the chute style ride described in lively slang. The lines hint at a visiting attraction or event labeled the big C J A with unclear meaning.
A Sunday dinner promotion invites patrons to dine at Ideal Restaurant. The notice promises a satisfying meal and connects by phone to a firm for grocery-related services.
Fragmentary text hints at a local notice involving Denon county and a campus dated April 22. Details are unreadable. no clear event or authority is identifiable.
Lone and King advertise reliable grocery satisfaction with a phone number 44 for orders and delivery. The notice emphasizes prompt service and locally stocked staples to attract customers.
The Denton School Board approved sweeping salary reductions for the coming year impacting most teachers. The total cuts amount to about 1500 dollars per year, while the superintendent's pay was reduced from 2000 to 1500 dollars annually, per the McKinney Examiner.
A Sunday dinner is planned at the Ideat Restaurant with service expected for patrons expecting a family meal. The notice outlines a special event for diners.
A statement by a registered druggist with 22 years in first class stores argues for using qualified physicians and licensed pharmacists. He cites training at Saint Louis College of Pharmacy and registration in Texas Missouri and Illinois. He warns against improper compounding and urges patients to trust professional dispensing.
At the College of Industrial Arts a joint recital by Prof A G Pfaffs piano pupils and Miss Nothera Bartons pano pu pils featured a varied program. Readable portions include Mendelssohn Hunting Song and several pieces by Rubinstein Gade Rabbe Tchaikovsky and others performed by Vera Foreman Irene Bruton Gladys Anthony and Susie Humphreyille among others.
A growing business credits efficiency, service, merchandise quality and fair pricing for its expansion. The note invites readers to try the service and lists contact as Phones 44.
Jim Davidson of Aubrey and Miss Florence Broyles of Aubrey registered their marriage. Carnival on the college campus invites fun and celebration. April 99.
A local grocer promotes a large sanitary cabinet for bulk foods, promising a clean, insect free environment. The ad urges customers to visit, noting rising business, right prices, and prompt delivery, with contact via phone 44 for Long & King offerings.
An advertisement offering free information on a nutritional asthma treatment appears from Frontier Asthma, Room 102, Buffalo N. The text is fragmentary and provides no verifiable details or contact methods.
Sheriff Orr Deputy Gallagher and Constable Stover raided a barn on McKinsey Street Friday night and busted an alleged crap game in progress. Five prisoners were taken on gaming charges, in a mixed crowd of four whites and one black with warrants issued.
Lawn mowers sharpened and repaired with satisfaction guaranteed. Service includes pick up and delivery. Old phone 42. Texas Wire Fence Co offers special machinery and prompt work for mowers.
A brief note urges readers to use the classifieds for selling items. It highlights the value of local listings and easy reach to potential buyers.
A fragment from a newspaper urges readers to examine hardware advertisements in today’s paper. It notes sellers may use price inducements to entice buyers and suggests studying the ads to get the best deal.
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