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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1910
Page
4
The street committee likely will close the deal to buy the rock crusher used on East Hickory street. The city agreed to pay 700 dollars in three yearly installments at eight percent interest, with plans to modify it for portable use behind the steam roller.
An advertisement from the fair promotes a wide assortment of items for 25c, including ladies' vests talcum powder ammonia a dressing comb toothbrush aluminum napkin fringe table spoon stoneware pitcher cups and saucers among other goods.
O. B. Lattimore and C. B. Farmer withdraw from a Denton Cooke Tarrant district floater race. A. W. Walker replaces them from Tarrant county. Remaining candidates include L. Blanton from Cooke and A. W. Walker from Fort Worth. C. E. Farmer seeks local representation in Tarrant, and Lattimore contemplates a Senate bid from the Fort Worth district.
A sales pitch extols a line of oil and gasoline stoves as the best yet with emphasis on safety economy efficiency and durability. The copy invites readers to examine their practical merit in daily use.
Goodsende advocates prudent use of earnings gained through honest effort. It promotes prudent spending and ethical saving while warning against wastefulness and deceit. The message emphasizes personal responsibility and societal benefit in wealth management.
City weather report notes clear to fair skies and warmer temperatures tonight with continued fair and mild conditions into Wednesday.
The council discusses waterworks and electric plant management with Mayor Poe urging revisions to reduce centralized powers. A committee is formed to study ordinances, and the waterworks superintendent may report to the council in executive session monthly on delinquencies. A water commission is elected, a rock crusher purchased, and power-house remodeling debated for insurance savings. The mayor assigns committees for the year.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to the Denton Steam Dye Works are urged to call and settle with D. J. Mitchell at once. The notice appears in a cheap groceries advertisement with contact numbers 312 new and 126 old, signed by H. F. Keller.
Supt F Witherspoon of the Odi Fellows' cemetery announces that cold weather shortened the flower display and the annual decoration day is moved from the first Sunday in May to the second Sunday, May 5th, with those interested asked to note the new date.
R H Hoffman stated Monday afternoon that the corn in the bottoms may not be fatally damaged by the freeze and that even damaged plants should recover. He added that fraternity appears unharmed according to available reports.
Fragmentary note cites DAN R. TURNER and mentions an offer aimed at noncustomers next month.
An examination for May 6, 1910, offers third grade certificate eligibility. Subjects align with required standards. County board of examiners will grade papers. A $1 grading fee is charged. J. W. Beaty, County Superintendent.
Burlington man L. W. Harriman recalls forty years of eczema in the army and credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing him when others failed. Described as greatest healer for sores ulcers boils burns cuts wounds bruises and piles. 25 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
Classified notice from G. W. Elbert seeking hens, paying 11 cents per pound for a short promotion, urging immediate delivery.
Gilbert Waldrip, a carrier for the Record and Chronicle, had his finger torn by a rope as a horse reared during tying. The horse’s weight removed the nail and skin around the finger up to behind the first joint.
Mrs Pe T Owlkes travels to Greenville Alabama to stay with her sister Mrs Reynolds as her guest during the visit.
All persons indebted to B. A. Bert Withers must call at the office of H. Hoskins over Long and King's store to make settlement with trustee T. J. Simmons. This public notice urges prompt payment to close accounts.
A local ad offers 16 bars of laundry soap for 25 cents at Dan R. Turner’s, with two phone numbers listed for contact.
An old advertisement claims Canadine relieves headaches colds heat stomach and nervous troubles. Describes Canadine as a pleasant liquid that acts immediately and priced at 11c 25c and 60c at drug stores.
The speaker invites friends and former customers to call and see them after accepting a position at the G W Elbert grocery store. Page signs as J N Page with 218 cents noted in the message.
An ad urges customers to choose this drugstore for prescription compounding and filling. It emphasizes following the doctor’s directions, using fresh drugs, and delivery service to all city areas, with contact via two phones.
J A Minnis is highlighted as a prescription druggist with thirty years of experience, emphasizing expertise in compounding and customer service. The item reads as a professional endorsement and notice of his long-standing service.
The city marshal is appointed and ratified by the council. Salary remains fixed at $50 per month. After passing the nightwatchman ordinance the council retired to executive session.
The monument to the late Sovereign T. E. Strader was unveiled Sunday evening by Justin camp No. 715 W O W with ceremonial rite. Hon O B Lattimore gave the oration and Miss May Pafford read a poem as a large crowd attended. Lee Sconce’s fire loss of about 800 dollars with no insurance was reported four miles east of Justin.
A historical ad states Capudine relieves sick headaches nervous headaches travel aches and stomach or female troubles. The claim highlights Capudine as a remedy for a range of discomforts and stresses its calming, restorative effects.
Tuesday solo tour features a Model 19 Buick 30 horsepower five passenger touring car. The delivery is expected around May. The car is described as one of the handsomest seen here and fully equipped with top extras.
A Frontier Asthma notice invites residents to trial a cure at home with no charge. Company contact lists Room 702 in Buffalo New York for full information and enrollment details.
A short ad notes Blue Label catsup is made from fresh ripe tomatoes only and urges readers to order a vattle today, claiming it will please you.
The advertisement warns that LaGrippe leaves weakness nervousness and low energy and promotes Electric Bitters as the tonic to restore nerves blood and overall health. It claims thousands have proven their strength and offers 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction by J. F. Raley & Co.
The Big Ben alarm clock is described as a high quality timekeeper not a prize fighter. Ordinary clocks are mass produced cheap and poor timekeepers, while Big Ben features a finely adjusted movement, a loud dependable alarm, and a wake up guarantee. It will get you up in the morning.
W L Brook lingered in Aubrey while C M Hall from near Argyle visited today. J E McCabe returned from a business trip to Waco and Rosebud. Miss Mary Colquitt of Sherman visited Mrs M B Aluredge on Fry Street. Mrs Robert G Johnson of Bolivar came to see friends. W F Dupree, ex-Denton resident now in Merkel, in town on business. Rev J J Moore of Lewisville attended a Presbyterian committee meeting. Hon W S Ray of Sanger en route to Argyle to address I O O F tonight. E M Arnold of Plainview stayed a few days wishing to see Denton County’s trees and streams. J C Guy left for Dallas for Baylor commencement. brother Banel Guy graduates in pharmacy. F P Foster from south of the city reported frost damage on corn and optimistic 1903 comparison.
A list of guests includes H A Luhn Hico T O Rawlings Dallas Hope Carleton St Louis Sid Ousley St Louis G B At cheson Slidell H Cohen Kansas City J R Jones Sherman W F Dupree Merkel C E Conday Dallas John A Bunn Dallas W M Markburn Hot Springs Ark L simpson Dallas.
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