FOR SALE AND LOST NOTICE BULLETIN
GOOD PASTURE FOR 100 HEAD of horses and cattle, good grass, plenty of water. See Ray M. Jasper, two miles north of Stony. FOR SALE CHEAP DELIVERY wagon. See Boylan & Co. FOR SALE A GOOD GENTLE milk cow. MRS. J. R. STONE. FOR SPACE, DOWNTOWN RENT NICE OFFICE in stairs. C. R. HAMILTON FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN Nice five-room house with 10 acres of land, good barn, fine well of water, 5 acre orchard. See me at once. O. Q. PETTY LOOK WE HAVE 12 scholarships to be sold for $20. DRAUGHON'S PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE, Denton, Texas LOST LADIES BLACK PARA Sol, pear handled, plated gold knob Reward for return to Earl Tabor WANTED WOMAN TO COOK Call J. H. Paine residence new phone. L. FULTON HAS HOUSES TO rent. Phone or see him WANTED DRESSMAKING AND plain sewing to do MRS H LUCKETT 89 North Locust St
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray M. Jasper
Stony
O. Q. Petty
For Lease Or Rent The Wright Opera House
For lease or rent the Wright Opera House. Terms and particulars available from Mrs. Wm. C. Wright by phone or in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrght Opera House
Wm. C. Wright
Insurance pitch from J. W. Johnson promotes coverage
A local insurance agent J. W. Johnson advertises fire tornado and accident coverage and invites potential clients to trust his ten-carrier agency to handle their business promptly and to their satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Johnson
Property Listing on East McKinney Street Denton
Building on East McKinney Street Lot measures 100 by 330 feet with a 40 by 110 foot building and an artesian well. City water and sewer connections available. Price listed at $1600. Apply Denton Steam Laundry Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney Street
Apply Denton Steam Laundry Co
Feedstuffs and wood offered by Arkansas Mill
Arkansas Mill at 8 Elm Street advertises chops bran corn hay and other feedstuffs with best stove and heater wood on the market. Prompt delivery and full measure with both phones listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Mill
Elm Street
Messengers Seek Quick Contact For SE Vice
Short notice from Hamilton and Yeatte’s office directs quick calls to J. W. A. Brashears, manager, for SE vice matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quick Messenger
Sevice
J. W. A. Brashears
Hamilton & Yeatte
Help Wanted for Scavenger Work
Advertising a scavenger job with contact options. Call number 307 or respond by phone for details and arrangement.
Draymen Advertise Moving Services with Vans
Brownlow & Strickland advertise dray and household moving services in New Hope via office at 26 East Hickory and combined phones 310 and 242. Parkes & Lester join with two new moving vans and prompt service at reasonable rates. contact numbers listed for office and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownlow & Strickland
East Hickory
Parkes & Lester
Concrete Walks and Brick Work Offer
Concrete walks or brick work described with an offer to figure details with the reader. Signed by A Bushey.
J M Gurley Cement Contractor Offers Estimates
J M Gurley promotes first class cement work at fair prices and invites readers to get estimates for projects. The ad emphasizes quality and value from a local contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gurley
Dentists W A Jones and W Pralin Advertise Denton Office
Pantists Dr W A Jones dentist near Side Square and W Pralin dentist south of Square middle of block up stairs in Denton Texas advertise their practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A Jones
Side Square
W. Pralin
Upetaira
Denton
Texas
Dr W E Botts Veterinarian Office Denton Transfer Co
A veterinary surgeon, Dr W E Botts, operates from the Denton Transfer Co location in Linscoms block. New contact numbers include 132 and old 486 for residence. office and residence phone listings update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Botts
Denton Transfer Co
Linscoms
Rents Houses in Denton East West North by MecGINTIF
A. R. MecGINTIF lists furnished rooms for rent and office space at olp phone 91 above Long and King. He operates rental properties across East West South and North Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Mecgintif
OLP
Long & King
Denton
For Sale Oliver Typewriters at J E McCabe
Several good second hand Oliver typewriters offered for sale by J E McCabe at the Exchange Bank building. Bargain prices and quick sale are promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
J. E. McCabe
Exchange Bank
Automobile Line Autos for Hire
W. W. Billingsley advertises auto for hire with old phone 380 and new phone 148 indicating updated contact details for transportation services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Billingsley
Bargain on Large Residence Near High School Campus
Nine room central residence one block from streetcar line east front jet 100 by 200 feet fronts new High School campus and farms of various sizes. Trade options include one fourth to one half with balance easy terms. Owner William W Wright Denton Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. W. Wright
Denton
Texas
College of Industrial Arts State School for Women
A historic Texas institution offers literary, household, fine and industrial arts, and commercial courses with vocational options. State teachers certificates on seniors, nine buildings, dormitories, hospital, laboratories, and a 21-member faculty. Quarters begin Sept 24 and other dates. tuition free with reasonable expenses. Catalogue through President W. B. Bizzell, Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Education
Phician
W. B. Bizzell
Denton
Texas
Local society notes from Lewisville area families
Aug 30 Lewisville updates list Pickett family return to Fort Worth and multiple travels to Dallas Fort Worth Corpus Christ and other Texas towns. includes visits by McFall Degan Wilkins and Brannon families. one death Master Brannon Clayton buried northeast of town. scattered travel and guest mentions across Dallas Denton Hereford Cameron Galveston and Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisviliele
Lewisville
Aug
A. Pickett
Fort Worth
Reba Kennedy
Corpus Christ
Eva McFall
Dallas
Wood County
J. R. Degan
Elbert Woodrum
Denton
Annie Smith
Jess Ragland
W. B. Ragland
Alta King
Lubbock
Mesdames Hatcher
Hayes and
Moore
J. M. Hendrix
Ola Degan
Claudine
Stormie Wilkins
Stony Wake
Cole
Prue Keesee
Henry Elbert
J.C. Brannon
B. L. Spencer
Lester Lane
Richardson
McCutcheon
Willie
Meral Wells
Blanche Degan
Cameron
Houston
Clara Hendrix
Maggie Lord
Velma Durbin
C. M Jacobsen
Hereford
Canyon
Brannon Clayton
Lausten Harwell
Denison
Frank Keesee
J. W. Degan
J. C. Brannon
Carl Degan
John Craft
Oklahoma
Alvin Hill
Calveston
Local Briefs Report Death and Court Notices
The father of Msses Orby and Rue Croxton who attended the C I A here last session died at Macdén Monday afternoon. Three young men of Stony pleaded guilty to affray Tuesday and were fined eight dollars and seventy cents each. A new suit filed in District court is Exchange National Bank vs B L Herring et al debt and foreclosure. Thursday is the last day of service for the August term. J A Smith brought six Elberta peaches to the Chamber of Commerce for the Denton county exhibit at the Dallas fair. J B Hobson delivered peaches damson plums kafir corn and broom corn for the same exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stony
Exchange National Bank
B. L. Herring
J. A Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Elbertas
Denton County
Dallas
J. B. Hobson
Rainy Day Activities Mix With Visits Across Parvin
A steady rain disrupted the day in Parvin with E R Bothwell and family returning from Oklahoma. J A Peek attended County court. Epps Hawkins and Ted Rue with Mrs N J Rue and Tom Couser visited McKinney. Harold Miller visited his uncle there. A Prosper tent meeting drew Roy Baker Pink Rogers Eugenia Jones Bertha Naugher Cleave Rue Leslie Rogers Ted Rue Bob Couser Ethel Couser Mae Nance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleave Rue
Leslie Rogers
Ted Rue
Bob Couser
Ethel Couser
Mae Nance
Rain Delays but Revival Continues at First Baptist
A fine rain began Monday and fell through Tuesday afternoon as the First Baptist church revival continues this week Led by Rev Binyon other visits include Miss Johnnie Rice in Gainesville and Mrs J T Whitley in Pilot Point Local and regional residents from Waxahachie Whitewright and Lewisville are noted among visitors and social calls with many families hosting guests in the Sanger area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB l L. Berry
Lewisville
F. M. Craddock
Denton
Tilford Wilson
Mr. Sullivan
Collin County
C. S. Warren
Mr. Hunter
Allen
Jennie Bowers
Electric Bitters Prove Strong Help for Stomach Ailments
A testimonial from Peebles Tennessee says six bottles of Electric Etters gave new strength and appetite after stomach and nervous symptoms. The ad claims the remedy helps everyone from the first dose and is sold for 50 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peebles
Henry
Tenn
J. F. Raley & Co
Buying at Home We Build Our City With Local Spending
Our city is made by our choices. We should not pull it down but strive to build it up. Every dollar we spend at home stays and works for the community, making welfare a duty of local spending.
Sterling Disability policy offers affordable protection
An ad explains that accidents and illnesses can keep a person from work for months and promises wage protection, with coverage for medical bills, drugs, and insurance premiums. It invites readers to call for an explanation of the policy and its cost, stressing affordability at a few cents a day.
Roanoke News Bulletin: Local Visits and Storm Damage
Roanoke items note residents visiting nearby towns including Denison Fort Worth Dallas Dallas Fort Worth Denton and Marietta OK. An electrical storm struck John Zeke’s barn causing a fire while several families returned from trips and others prepared to move or work elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke News
Roanoke
Will Mason
Denison
Morrison
Fort Worth
Maggie Cornwell
Garza
Norton
Lillian
Jenkins and
Hood
California
Davis
Famly
Dallas
Lorene Thompson
Cleburne
B. T. Hambright
Rhome
Ruby Fanning
Aubrey
John Zeke
W. L. Cornwell and Sons
Marshall and
Eugene
Mesdames Roark
Medlin
Mason
Elder Wooldridge
Denton
Alvin Brand
Eli Smith
Marietta
Clyde Trotter
Plano
Alpha Bludworth
Johanna Lassen
T. L. Cox
Roylene Lane
John
Bard Cox
Lee Stinchcomb
Fenlon
Lewisville
Advertisers Urge Visits to See Shoes in Stock
The column urges readers to examine local shoe stock and consider offers from merchants who advertise with a purpose to entice store visits. The writer suggests shopping for a better pair of shoes for less money by examining advertisements today.
Call to Farmers Meet at Denton Court House Aug 17
A Denton County appeal invites farmers and families to a free meeting at the courthouse on Saturday, August 17 at 2 PM. Thos A McGalliard promises soil analysis guidance, moisture and soil conservation talks, and practical crop nutrition advice, aiming to boost local farming knowledge and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton County
Denton
Court House
Thos
A. McGalliard
Distortion in Russian History Textbook Example
A Sunday Magazine note cites how Russian school texts rewrite French history. It claims Louis XVI fell to a royal hemorrhage and Napoleon is portrayed as disloyal, exiled to St Helena, to flatter Tsarist authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlovaiski
Louis XVI
Paris
Louis XVII
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon
Russias
St. Helena
the Sunday Magazine
Man Washing Money Machine Promises Treasury Savings
A Shelbyville inventor F B Churchill claims a machine can wash and press paper money to extend its life. The piece notes that the treasury redeemed over $1.18 billion in worn notes last year and could save about one tenth of a cent per bill with laundering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury Department
Shelbyville
Ind
F. B. Churchill
Washington
Mason and His Precious Gold Pieces
John Mason the actor carries three twenty dollar gold pieces in his pocket. At a New York stage door an old man asks for lodging. Mason gives two silver halves and refuses to pay more than forty dollars, keeping the gold pieces and denying the beggar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mason
St. Gaudens
God We Trust
Liberty
Thirty-ninth Street
New York
Mason
Classified ad offer reaches thousands at low cost
An advertising pitch promises to reach about 3 000 families and 15 000 people weekly at a very low rate. It urges readers to try the combination rate for Daily and Weekly classified sections.
Best Attitude for Sleep Sees Conflicting Medical Views
The article surveys doctors on sleeping position and heart health. It notes a heart specialist says side affects are irrelevant while another urges right side for heart or digestion issues. It endorses back sleeping as restful if comfortable, with no pillow and arms raised, but defers to personal comfort per a respected French physician.
Joke On A Police Sergeant In Undertaker Shop Prank
A high official recounts a New York Sun joke about Sergeant rounds stamping away after a ruse. Mullaney is lured into an undertaker's shop by a pinacle game back room ruse and escapes from a coffin via a brief staged search, ending with a funny greeting to rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullaney
New York Sun
Chicago schools consider Polish course under Ella Flagg Young
The Boston Transcript notes Superintendent Young proposes a Polish language course in public schools as an experiment. It warns that many children of foreign parentage abandon native tongue but argues retaining it would enrich urban culture. It cites Chicago’s linguistic diversity and calls for future language programs if the experiment succeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ella Flagg Young
Young
Elihu Burritt
George F. Marsh
Boston Transcript
Trick May Earn Monument in Memory of Joseph Rolette
Pioneer residents urge a tablet in Minnesota’s capitol to honor Joseph Rolette who saved St. Paul’s prestige. The capital move to St Peter failed when Rolette vanished with the bill, leaving the legislation unsigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Joseph Rolette
St. Paul
St. Peter
Joe” Rolette
Rosemary Remembrance at the Homeward Table
A traveler notes the waiter decorating the table with rosemary and recalls the tradition of rosemary as a token of remembrance as the vacation ends and they prepare to return home. The brief exchange highlights memory tied to small rituals in travel fare.
Conversation Sparks Between Meekton Couple
A brief exchange reveals Mr. Meekton noting his wife often speaks her mind about him. He concedes she has much to say and implies lengthy discussions follow when she begins.
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Mr. Meekton
Bread that tastes right and worth your money
An advertising notice for Smith's Restaurant promises bread that tastes right and delivers value, urging customers to try and enjoy the satisfaction of the loaf their neighbor is getting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith’s Restaurant
Argyle and Justin News Items Span Rain Death and Visits
The Argyle section reports rain benefiting cotton crops with a fatal lightning strike near the McMakins home. It also lists numerous visits to Denton, Fort Worth, Denton and other towns, and several births in July. Justin news records a child death, multiple residents traveling to College Station, Fort Worth, and Mineral Wells, plus local visits and arrivals.
Public Auction of Unclaimed Shipments by a Texas Railway
The Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company announces a public sale at 2 p.m. August 31, 1912, at its Ponder freight depot Denton County Texas. Unclaimed shipments include a traction engine from Fort Worth and a separator from Justin, both consigned to R A Autry. Proceeds will cover freight storage and sale costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponder, Tex
Gelf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company
Ponder
Denton County
Texas
R. A. Autry
Fort Worth
Destinaton
Consience
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company
Colorado & Santa FE Railway Company
J. L Dillard
Sunnydale Socials and Travel Notes Highlight Local Visit
Sunnydale residents share visits and picnics as Will Switzer and Stella Switzer from Louisiana stay with J. L. Daugherty. Emma Fry tours Clay county with Mrs. J W Stuart while Nina Daugherty hosts Stella Switzer. The week features rainy weather, ice cream gatherings, and local trips to Denton and Grayson county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Ryan
Jesse Stuart
Colorado
J. W. Stuart
Clay County
Emma Fry
Ryan
Jennie
George
Rockwall
Nina Daugherty
Stella Switzer
Ruby
Jettie Bryan
Vaughn
Fred
Wil Starr
Grayson County
Will Whyburn
Lewisville
Ben Daugherty
Denton
Visiting residents and local visits in Belew area
Aug 5 notes Mr and Mrs Oscar Bentley of Clearcreek visiting here. Carter of Lewisville preached sermons. Two McKinney children died and were brought here for burial. McKinney family formerly resided here. Annie Long back from Sanger. Alvie Broyles from Ohio river trip. R L Pargon and kin of Celina visited A E Broyles. C E Phillips of Waco visiting relatives. Stella Lawson back from Raine county. Mrs Jones and children of Wichita Falls visited Mrs A C Stoup. Dora Walling and Nora visited Mrs Clyde Beaty. Will Stone and family of Krum visited A C Stoup. T Adking and family of Woodbine visited Mrs MoM Mann.
Classifieds tease readers with kitchenware ads
A fragment urges readers to check today’s paper for hardware listings. It hints at skillet pans and worn-out kitchen items, suggesting ads may include price inducements to buy from the seller.
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Denton Tex Notice
Denton farmer L. O. Tomkins reports quick relief from back and kidney pains using Dean's Kidney Pills. He recommends them and says they always provide relief when kidneys are out of order. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sale agents for the United States Remember the name Deans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
L. O. Tomkins
Farmer
Texas
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
lDeah's
Denton Grocers Pleased Families with Quantity and Price
Local grocers in Denton report high consumer satisfaction with their large quantities good quality and affordable prices. They invite new customers to call and place orders using the phone number 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Long & King
Local residents return visits to Denton area
YARZA Aug 6 reports Hennen visiting Denton while Turberville and Orr families travel between College Station Houston and Galveston. Residents from Frisco Lewisville and Lewisville areas visit relatives. Whitmore, McGallard and Henne families report returns from college or travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Swisher
Fort Worth
Thurberville
Denton
T. A. MacGaillard
Will Smith
Frisco
G. W. Hennen
Jy McGallard
Lewisville
M. L. Henne
Little Son
Frank Ross
Frank Cosby
Jim Newton
T. A. McGallif
Ce Station
Congress
Rey
Saige
Argyle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boylan & Co
J. R. Stone
C. R. Hamil
Ponder Avenue
Draughon’s Practical Business College
Tabor
J. H. Paine
L. Fulton
Tfe
Draymen
Veter'narians
Automobile Line
Sssenkay
Essenkay
Essenkay Sales Company
Commerce Street
College of Industrial Arts
THE
State School For Women
Moon Brother
Bays Dadware Co
Msses Orby
Rue Croxton
Macdén
Parvin News
Sanger News
T. A. McGalliard
Tion
Indiana
Flanders
Denton Trust Company
Undertaker
Polyglot Chicago
Palace of Sweets
West Side
Argyle News
Thursia
Humphrey Wilson
Frey
G A. McMakin
Sah Gibbe
Corpus Christi
Bob Foster
C. Sooter
Sooters
Johnson
Fort Avorth
Annie Cooksey
A. Jasper
J. A. Hopper
J. B. Baker
McCullock
C. G Cogdell
J. Crawford
Dean Snow
G. A. McMak'n
Miller Faught
A L. Alexander
Bonham
Ella Moore
C. B. Moore
G. A. Schnably
Chiildren
Justin News
Justin
C. Butler
D. C. Leaty
Summers
B. Judge
Mr. Richie
B. T. Donald
M. L. Ramey
College Station
G. W. Harmonson
L Gaston
Lewis Strader
O. M. Sanders
Charley Huffhines
J. A. Stark
Drop
Jim Bake
Tom Judge
Ollie Camp
H. W. Gouldy
Austin
W. E. Smoot
Grace Sanderson
Krum
B. F. Donald
T. W. Leverett
A. J. Camp
J. T. Donald
Elizabeth Stiff
Boone
Bruce Hardeman
Lawrence Woods
W. N. Shofner
Z. Harmonson
Mae Summers
Mineral Wells
R. Haughton
Thelma Robinson
D. B. Bilger
Hunt County
Martha
Fay Larkin
Pennington
Mneral Wells
E. M. Robinson
Gainesville
G. Gibbs
Wes Hall
J. H. Garner
Tioga
T. H. Helmick
Italy
J. H Helmick
J. C
Ruby Whaley
W. R. Larkin
Will Stanley
Bob Channon
R. J. Willson
J H. Helmick
J. H. Alien
Sunnydale
Will Switzer
Louisiana
J. L. Daugherty
Hickory
D. F. Yeck
Belew News
Garza News
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