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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1910
Page
3
A brief quote from Chicago Record-Herald notes Charles Reade would concede that two fools are worse than one concerning a newly married couple living nearby. The item reflects editorials on social misjudgments and public manners.
A playful exchange notes a wedding notice for Mrs Nubride, with a quip about the bride's maiden aim, reflecting social gossip in the Philadelphia Press.
Texas issues citation by publication to the Sheriff or Denton County official to summon W. W. Ridling. Publication weekly for three weeks in a county newspaper or district paper, to appear at Denton County District Court on the first day after the second Monday in July 1910 for a petition.
August A. D. 1910 docket No 5228 records N J Riddling as plaintiff and W W Ridling as defendant. They married December 3 1900 and lived together until September 1 1906 when defendant abandoned plaintiff. Plaintiff seeks dissolution of the bonds of matrimony and costs. The petition requests citation to answer and judgment dissolving the marriage.
W. R. Beattie of the Federal Department of Agriculture outlines peanut growing in sandy Denton County. He covers digging time before frosts, harvest methods including potato digger and mold-boardless plow, curing in shocks, stack construction, and drying to prevent discoloration. He notes machine picking, moisture control, and storage guidance for market or feeding use.
In Denton on August 8 the local wheat market and miscellaneous quotes were dull while cotton futures and spots showed strength. Liverpool, New York, and New Orleans quotations rose with solid sales, reflecting a market uptick despite a quiet local scene.
Cattle receipts 1,500 hogs 600 with steers steady and tops at 4.40. Cows higher with tops to 3.99. Calves higher with tops to 5. Hogs higher with top price 8.50.
A compact price table lists wholesale and retail rates for grains and feeds. Wheat 98c per bu. corn 85c wholesale and 85–90c retail. cotton seed meal 32 per ton car, 1.65 to 1.76 per 100 lbs. cotton seed hulls 11 car, 12 barn, 65–70c. corn chops 1.55 wholesale, 5–10c per 100 lbs retail. bran 1.15 wholesale, 6–15c higher retail. chicken feed 1.40–1.45 wholesale, higher retail. prairie hay 10–12.50 wholesale, 12.50 retail. Johnson grass hay 10–11 wholesale, 12.50 per ton. bailed oats 7.50–8. bailed straw 5–6. oats 37.5–40c wholesale, 45c retail.
A period price list outlines wholesale and retail rates for Irish and California potatoes, flour products including hard wheat and graham flour, corn meal, and various bacon cuts. Prices are given per peck, per 100 pounds, or per pound with ranges for some items, reflecting market quotes.
Butter per pound 15 to 30 cents cash or trade delivered to hotels and boarding houses at 2 to 25 cents. Creamery butter per pound 26 to 30 cents. Eggs wholesale 13 cents cash, 1 cent trade. Retail per dozen 10 to 12 cents. Peaches per bushel wholesale price stall per gallon 20 cents.
An offer promotes a weekly and a daily classified rate of 4c per word. It claims potential reach of about 3,000 families and 15,000 people at a very low price, urging readers to try the service.
Market notes show hens and fryers priced per ib fractionally, old roosters at 10 to 15 cents, guineas 1.50 dollars per dozen, and ducks at about 3 dollars per dozen. The list reflects typical 19th century poultry pricing terms and per unit figures.
Local resident L. T. Fowlkes testifies to the continued effectiveness of Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. The ad urges early treatment to prevent dropsy Brights disease or diabetes and notes the product is sold by all dealers at 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole U.S. agents.
A fragmented notice inviting readers to use the Record and Chronicle Lost and Found to recover lost articles. It urges trying the service to retrieve items advertised and emphasizes the publication as the portal for missing belongings.
Market notes indicate diamonds will keep climbing as South African mines wane. Demand grows stronger, suggesting higher prices ahead. The seller offers large stocks of pure white stones from 1 to 2 carats, bought directly from cutters.
A persuasive call to retailers to adopt aggressive advertising. The piece argues that embracing manufacturer ads and using electrotypes will direct consumer demand to local stores, increasing sales. It urges sellers to let in light, offer goods seen in ads, and partner with manufacturers to boost visibility and profits.
Inquiries from across the state reflect broad interest in the 1910 11 program at the College of Industrial Arts. Dr Bizzell, the president elect, studies new duties as faculty take summer vacations. Vocational courses offer training in stenography bookkeeping dressmaking millinery industrial art manual arts crafts photography and cooking for ages sixteen and up with eighth grade completion required.
Miss Harriet V. Whitten, a member of the C A faculty, is touring Europe during a leave of absence. Her itinerary includes visits to major cultural centers and historic sites as part of her summer travel.
Professor Cree T. Work is spending his vacation in Europe. He plans visits to cultural sites and urban centers, exploring museums and historic architecture while taking a break from academic duties.
Dr W B Bizzell and family have moved to town as he begins duties as president elect. He is familiarizing himself with the position and expresses optimism for good attendance at the college next year.
J. W. Ellason is spending a few days with his mother near Lampasas, enjoying family time and local hospitality.
Misq mate Carparis has returned from visits to friends at various points, rejoining the crew and resuming duties.
Misg Jessie H Humparies from the Department of History and Economics departed late last week for an extended visit with friends in Dallas.
Dr and Mrs F B Carrell are expected to return during the present week from a short visit to Dallas.
The Daily and Weekly distribute to more than 3,000 homes reaching about 15,000 people. Businesses may gain visibility by placing stories in the papers.
Miss Annie Smith director of Stoddard hall reports very few rooms unengaged in Stoddard hall and the Methodist dormitory is about full, indicating a large attendance at the college opening on September 20.
If you have something to sell the classified column is the place to reach the buyers. This brief note directs advertisers to use the classifieds to find customers and move merchandise efficiently. The column serves as a handy marketplace in the community.
The new frame building for trades work in photography is nearly finished and offers a neat appearance. It will help relieve overcrowding in the main building's classrooms. N. M. McGinnis is the new instructor in porticulture and agriculture.
Culture project plans include additional rooms within the building, expanding space for activities and programs. The proposal emphasizes increased accessibility and enhanced facilities for ongoing cultural offerings.
Antone Steiger sells a 121 acre farm to C. Steetmaer for 7000 dollars. Steiger plans to move to Idaho in the fall. The event appears in the Pilot Point Post with local property transfer news and upcoming relocation.
Elder E. S. Haynes died July 23 at his daughter's home in Durant Oklahoma. His daughter Mrs J W Salmon of this city arrived shortly before his death. He long served as pastor of the local Baptist church and had been living in Dallas before moving to Durant months ago. He suffered ill health for about five months.
A family reunion was held last Sunday at the home of Mrs. J. B. Harper. Present were John Harper of Fort Stockton, James Harper of San Antonio, Mrs. Kyle of Dallas, Mrs. Montgomery, and Miss Kate Harper of this city. The only child absent was Hugh Harper who is in Old Mexico.
The Socialists met in Denton on Saturday July 23 and nominated Local representative G. Herd County Judge W. B. Smith Tax assessor Mr Angler Tax collector W J Sullivan County clerk M A Anderson County treasurer J W Austin District Clerk J F Forbes Sheriff R M Pickinton County Superintendent Mrs A M Anderson County commissioner Precinct 2 S M Reynolds and Precinct 18 S Swindell. Also reports Noah Jones says cotton is growing and fruiting while dry weather hurts others but expects a bumper crop still waiting.
The Aubrey baseball team reorganizes last Saturday naming Geo Holmes Heather Clyda Smith as pitcher Hari Boswell as first base Wal Pendleton.
The lineup lists Harve Pendleton as third baseman with Arthur Thorne at shortstop Roy Allen in left field Julius Brewer center field Collie Morris right field Walter Morris pitching Cahie Haren as manager George Holmes as captain and Oran Davis as mascot.
Fred McCormick went to Mineral Wells Sunday returning with Mrs. McCormick Monday evening. Mrs. McCormick is much improved in health as a result of her stay there.
J R Pitt of Rocky Mount North Carolina credits Dr King s New Discovery with ending his worst cold and cough after one bottle he calls the best remedy for diseased lungs hemorrhages influenza asthma hay fever priced at 1 with a trial bottle offered by J F Raley & Co.
Dr Em il Burizl of Vienna cites yawning as a valuable throat remedy and respiratory exercise. Dr Naegli of Luettich is quoted by Bunzl as saying deep yawns with arms extended refresh lung air and strengthen chest muscles aiding swallowing and hearing affected by catarrh. Each treatment calls for six to eight yawns followed by swallowing.
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