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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1913
Page
2
Public notice states errors in the Record and Chronicle columns will be corrected upon notification to the publishers. It addresses firms individuals or corporations and promises prompt correction of any erroneous reflections.
Denton Texas August 5 1913 reports show farmers optimistic about corn and wheat yields. Denton merchants see booming business from Brady sales and rising auto trade expanding county commerce. Local leaders urge Chamber of Commerce to boost trade efforts and rival towns noted for successful trades days and picnics.
The Mineral Wells Index notes Texas interest in extending the Katy line from Denton westward via McKinney and Greenville toward the Missouri Kansas and Texas system. Locals hope a Denton connection would open routes to Louisiana and a chain of Texas cities, urging collective effort to build the line.
Denton cleans up with a town wide effort as residents scrub streets, clear trash and weeds, and wash public areas. The Cleburne Enterprise notes this civic pride and urges other Texas towns to follow Denton’s example.
Rev H Stubenwoll of Allison Iowa extols Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation calling them perfect pills no home should be without them. He claims they regulate the liver and bowels and guarantees every pill. The ad lists price at 25 cents through J F Raley & Co.
An advertisement by John Swartz offers a free photo to any newly married couple. The offer runs until September 1st and promises new styles, inviting couples to come and claim the free photo over the post office location.
Advertising line touting four phones for memory and promising satisfactory service and groceries. Encourages calling to see how well they can please you. Likely a local business classified or promotional piece.
Business offers complete grocery handling service to customers. Clients can choose phone or in-person orders, with emphasis on convenient, full-time assistance from Long & King.
An essay by Dr. Frank Crane from the New York Globe urges aggressive fly control to protect health. It warns that the common house fly spreads disease from dung heaps to kitchens, and advocates window screens and relentless swatting to halt its invasion and prevent typhoid and other infections.
The notice touts reliable insurance at reasonable rates with policies from gilt edged companies. It claims a policy is a valuable acquisition for anyone who owns improved real estate and provides a new contact number, 130.
Mrs. D. L. Kennedy praises Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment which she says cured a tetter trouble lasting over fifty years. The ad notes the product as a perfect cure available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents via J. F. Raley & Co.
Trial treatment information provided free of charge by Frontier Asthma Company. Address Room 102 Buffalo N Y. (Ravt.)3.
“The symbol of happiness” the bluebird is featured as a hatpin charm with sales by Mrs Joza Dickson at Wilson-Hann's store urging customers to buy before stock runs out.
A list of births by name and date across Denton county and towns including Ponder Garza Pilot Point Argyle Bartonville and Denton with dates from 1912 to 1913. Names include Clarence Peabody Wm Miller George Spillman Stallings Landers McClintock Bratcher Baker Garrison Frady Rider Brooks Ryan Nowlin Baggett Commonway Thompson among others with birth dates in May June and December.
A product advertisement touts Bucklen's Amica Salve as instantly relieving pain from cuts bruises sprains burns and skin injuries. E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine endorses it saying it robs injuries of terrors and is an unequaled healing remedy. Only 25 cents at J F Raley and Co.
Springside Jersey farm manager Will F Parks states at least twenty cows in the Springside herd have earned the American Jersey Cattle Club Register of Merit, including Annie Gorman mentioned previously. He cites Lady Gilderine with 20 pounds 15 ounces butter in a seven day test, Trilby over 24 pounds, Alteration's Goldie with 22 pounds, and notes the herd book lists all qualifying cows and their records.
Readers are urged to contact the Chronicle office at Boz 488 in Denton about sign notes and payments. The notice emphasizes having funds available for vendors and solicits correspondence.
The Brashears house party had a morning outing at Cottonwood. Breakfast was cooked over a camp fire and served camp fashion. Attendees included Miss Blanche Green Quanah Bessie Matthews McKinney Margaret Cunningham Dallas and Lottie Fannie Maggie Willie Brashears.
The Auxiliary to the G W B M will meet Wednesday at 4 PM at D H Wiscom’s Center Street home. Mrs Terry King state secretary will attend and replace the regular program with a scripture quiz. All members and interested churchwomen are invited.
A vintage advertisement for Texas Wonder by Dr. E. W. Hall promises a cure for kidney and bladder issues in men and women and regulates children's bladder troubles. The ad claims a two month treatment from one bottle and offers mail purchase for 1 cent if not sold locally.
A fresh delivery of choice vegetables arrived today at Pas challs Phones to stock their aisles. The shipment enhances daily offerings and supports local demand for produce.
Oklahoma City August 5 Final determination of the validity of pardons issued Saturday night by Col J J McAlester during Gov Lee Cruce absence will be made by state courts. Habeas corpus actions for a convict pardoned and recalled on the governor’s return have been filed.
A St. Paul Dispatch note reports a girl who fears visiting downtown by herself due to potential unwanted advances from men. The item captures a social concern about public safety and personal risk for women.
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