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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1912
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults, claiming it cleanses and regulates the stomach and bowels without harsh drugs. It contrasts with harsh laxatives like mineral oil and calomel, urging mothers to choose the fig-based product from the California Fig Syrup Co.
A large crowd is expected as Senator Jos W Bailey will speak to voters in the area for the first time in about six years. Arrangements were discussed in a Tuesday meeting with committees named for reception, arrangements, and finances and a tentative speaking venue was considered. The show tent from Harrison Co may be used to seat about 2000 people, with the plan to keep it for one day if needed.
An Astra asthma trial invites readers to obtain full information and participate free of charge. The notice mentions Frontier Asthma Company located in Room 162 Buffalo and stresses no cost for trial details.
Evangelist Marshall spoke on the unpardonable sin and the Obedience of Faith at the First Christian Church tonight. A full house attended and a trio gave a gospel song. several people were to be baptized at the close of the service.
Fragmentary ad style copy promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills for bloated liver sluggish digestion and kidney comfort. It urges readers to try them to feel better and avoid bilious poison effects and hive irritations.
A local window advertisement touts a superior display of bargain granite ware and other goods. It urges customers to inspect the window to learn why high grade items are priced near the cost of cheap ware and promises explanations of granite ware production.
Up to Tuesday noon no jury trials yet on Civil or Criminal dockets. Orders entered Monday and Tuesday include several continuations and dismissals, with judgments for plaintiffs in some suits and a private sale granted for a minor’s realty.
Grocery ad notes we must please customers to keep their business. Office at phones 44 LONG and KING promises customer satisfaction and invites readers to call.
An advertisement promises constipation relief with Rexall Orderlies guaranteed to provide complete relief or the medicine free. It claims gentle, effective bowel regulation suitable for all ages and touts three sizes 1¢, 2¢, and 50¢, available only at The Rexall Score store run by O. M. Curtis in Texas.
Insurance engineer Dr. M M Munro visited Denton with local agents to assess fire hazards and push rate reductions. Proposed measures include separating pumping plant from the electrical station and duplicate discharge mains to cut the key rate from 54 to 38 7, plus a 2 cent reduction for paving, potentially lowering premiums by about one third.
The notice highlights Mr. Jim Bailey at the Tent Theater Thursday night and notes a local baseball player Witherspoon of the Fort Worth team returning to pitching after a shoulder ailment amid a 2- win 10-game stretch.
Elder Foy E Wallace former Pearl Street Church of Christ minister now in Georgetown traveled to Potboro for a four night debate with Rev H M Cagle Missionary Baptist. Accompanying him are Elder C E Wooldridge Elder Warren B F Starnes and C R Nichols of Clifton.
The notice promotes Minnis Drug Store with emphasis on prescription work as a specialty. It mentions Mr. Jim Bailey and assures fresh fish and oysters when available, inviting calls to two phone numbers and noting the IDEAL RESTAURANT and LONG & KING as connected services.
A Den ton advertisement highlights a week of classified ads in the advertising columns. It notes that readers respond to the listings and that the columns generate payment for the ads.
Local grocers and tailors report a surge in business after installing a new phone system. They claim customers migrate from the old line, bringing 3 to 5 times more transactions and increased inquiries, highlighting the new device as a draw for shoppers.
A watch that fails to run and tell the correct time should be brought to the watch repairing department where a specialty is made of doctoring sick watches. The man in charge studies watches and aims to ax them back to satisfactory timepieces. Work guaranteed and charges reasonable. He also does good engraving.
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