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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1913
Page
2
Denton civic commentary warns that the city needs more street and bridge funds to improve 150 miles of streets. It notes Denton’s growing population, calls for a new charter, and criticizes current spending while urging stronger fiscal support.
An advertisement claims Bucklen’s Amica Salve instantly removes pain from cuts bruises sprains burns and skin injuries. It cites E. E. Chamberlain of Clinton Maine praising the product and urges purchase at J F Raley & Co with a memory prompt about phone numbers and service from Long & Ling.
An advertisement touts BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT as fast acting for wounds cuts burns sores and blisters. It claims wonderful healing power with quick effectiveness. Price 2 cents and one dollar per bottle, sold by R H Garrison.
The page advertises 4 dozen cabinet photos for 4.95 and 6 post cards for 6 for We, plus 6 pan photos for 50 cents, from JOHN SWARTZ Studio over the Postoffice. It also promotes Mc GEE'S BABY ELIXIR to treat fever and bowel issues in hot weather, priced at 25 and 50 cents per bottle, sold by R. H. Garrison.
McKinney leaders Mayor Finch and Senator Gough return from Austin after discussing with Attorney General Looney a possible compromise of suits against Katy Railroad Co. to extend lines westward from McKinney to Denton and beyond. Officials note no final action yet but expect progress and favorable reception due to Greenville ties and prior bonus offers.
A classifieds compilation touts Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a cure for tetter after fifty years of suffering. Included are notes from Mrs D L Kennedy praising the product. Also promotions for Bluebird hatpins, peaches from Wat tam's orchard, fresh vegetables at Paschall's, money to buy lien notes, and South Texas comb honey from Turner Bros.
The article describes a recent clean-up contest with three top prizes. First prize goes to Elbert Woodrum on the North Side. Second prize is D. B. Hackett Jr. with wagon-delivered piles. Third prize winner Otis Tabor and Ivan Oliver are on the West Side.
Seven big hay-frame wagon loads from the North Side, six from the South Side, and five from the West Side were hauled away, containing nearly every indestructible waste. The City Federation supervised the cleanup and, pleased with the boys’ work, increased second and third prizes from 2.50 to 7.50 each.
The Literary and Historical tour led by Miss Edith Lanier Clark and Miss Bernice Carter departs Dallas August 6 by M K and T for stops in the North and East including Chicago Buffalo Toronto Albany Boston New York and Washington City. The party includes Misses Lipscomb Craddock Goodfellow Degan Cardegan Ratliff Seay Cunningham Justin McEvoy McCombs Kirby Glenn Wiedersphan and Bartlett with additional local students from Denton Lewisville Fort Worth Tyler Pris.
A local business markets itself on the phrase that a company is defined by its deliveries rather than products. The message invites customers to try their service and emphasizes reliability and fulfillment.
W F Moore of seven miles northeast of Lewisville died Saturday after paralysis struck him Friday. Interment was at Ritter graveyard. Mrs C B Johnson died Sunday afternoon, interment at Ritter graveyard Monday with Rev G W Farrington in charge. Local clergy conducts meetings as Rev W F Kerby opens pro tracted meeting at Presbyterian church with Rev J W Caldwell assisting. A L Nowlin declined Wheeler High School supervisory post, becoming deputy tax collector under H V Hennen. W D Milliken improving after surgery at St Johns sanitarium in Baltimore. Eugene Small and daughter Grady visit Mrs T G Young. Miss Gladys Fox returns home from Denton Normal. Mrs Bradley taken ill while visiting near Coppell. taken home by Mr Bradley.
A brief advertisement touts superior quality price and service with a contact phone number 7 for inquiries.
The county clerk notes auto registration has reached 475 and is expected to pass 500 in August. Recent registrations include 462 Wells Denton 463 Wilson Aubrey 464 Day Justin 465 Pearce Pilot Point 466 Dyche Aubrey 467 Crandall Justin 468 Stallings Ponder 469 Hale Little Elm 470 Sims Aubrey 471 Forester Sanger 472 Watson Frisco 473 Coberly Little Elm 474 Wilks Frisco 47 Wright Frisco.
An advertisement warns that yawning in daytime, dullness, and frequent stretching signal malaria. It promotes HERB INE as a preventive or cure, claiming it purges impurities the parasite thrives on and cleanses the liver and bowels. Sold by R. H. Garrison.
Mrs. Joza Dickson of Wilson-Hann’s announces limited stock of hatpins before depletion in a storewide sale.
Bring your baby and receive one dozen cabinet photos for 1.9 dollars. Offer valid until August 1. John Swartz operates near the post office with 6 post cards for We.
Oscar Blackburn and Miss Nora Crites of Roanoke were married at Fort Worth a few days ago. Blackburn had been convicted of seduction at the February district court term, with a five year penitentiary sentence. Crites was the prosecuting witness.
Denton Lodge No 82 I O O F adopts resolutions honoring Brother W L Jones. They note his faithful service as member and family man, offer sympathy to widow and orphans, and pledge fraternal care. Copies to minutes family Daily Record and Chronicle for publication. Signed by W W Baxter and H B Caddell.
An advertisement from Frontier Asthma Company claims asthma can occur at home and offers free trial treatment and full information. It provides contact in Buffalo New York at Room 102 and invites readers to phone via two local exchanges 44 Long & King, promising full-time service and grocery worry relief.
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