Denton News Reels and Crop Worries from 1913
In Denton dated August 11 1913 the Denton Record Chronicle and McKinney Examiner are praised as top Texas papers while wheat production is highlighted with winter wheat at 511 million bushels and U S totals near the 1904 record. The piece argues for focused Legislature action and notes Texas capital openness. It reports drought impacts across the region, severe corn losses nationwide, and Denton county’s brief rain followed by renewed drought concerns.
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Denton Record Chronicle
McKinney Examiner
Texas
Agricultural Department
United States
Best Pain Killer Bucklen Salve Ad
Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly relieves pain from cuts bruises sprains burns and skin injuries. Clinton Maine resident E E Chamberlain praises its effects saying it robs injuries of terror and equals any healing remedy. Only 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
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Bucklen
E. E. Chamberlain
Clinton, Me
J. F. Raley & Co
Old Settlers Association Reunion in Pilot Point
The Old Settlers Association reunion in Pilot Point closed Friday after a successful two day session attended by many early settlers of Denton County.
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Pilot Point
Denton County
Insurance to Shield Your Property Against Fate
Warnings about challenging fate without coverage urge readers to transfer risk to reliable insurance companies. The message emphasizes letting insurers shoulder the worry rather than risking loss by going uninsured.
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Insurance Co
Federation May Withdraw Cards Awarded Last Month
Federation may reclaim sanitary cards issued recently if sanitary conditions are not kept up. The article notes the right to reclaim remains with the federation and applies to cards awarded last month.
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Federation
Federation backs civic cleanup moves in Monday meeting
The City Federation reported progress on sanitation and public order, pledging to replace a broken fountain globe, remove stones between the court lawn and chain, and enforce the spitting ordinance. Delegates from new Methodist Mission Society joined, and Mayor Bates welcomed inspector Dr. Carrick.
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Federation
Court Lawn
City Federation
Garrison
Pure Food Committee
W. C. Murphy
Frank Piner
Commissioners Court
Acadames
E. H. Smith
M. L. Williams
Methodist Mission Society
Ed F. Bates
M. M. Carrick
Local Groceries Service Offers Full Time Support
A business advertises complete grocery support with full time service and phone contact. Customers are invited to call the provided lines, Long and King, for convenience and assistance.
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Long & King
Old Settlers Reunion Highlights Denton County History Effort
The Denton County Old Settlers Association closed a successful Pilot Point reunion as a history of Denton County is planned with J. L. Ferguson chosen as historian. A. J. Nance elected president Ed F. Bates secretary and five vice presidents. thousands attended three days of picnics and barbecues amid speeches on pioneer reminiscences and county history.
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Denton County
Old Settlers’ Association
Pilot Point
A. J. Nance
Ed F. Bates
JL. D. Ferguson
Old Settlers
Texas
J. C. Parr
C. M. Hutton
A. Q. Mustain
Will D. Burks
Levi G. Balew
F. M. Ready
Sanger
J. G. Kirby
Mineral Wells
J. P. Bates
Phoenix
Arizona
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A. W. Robertson
J. W. Medlin
J. . Parr
I. D. Ferguso
I. D. Ferguson
C. A. Williams
Denton
M. L. Chandler
Garza
Roanoke
Levi G. Belew
Pitot Point
J. C. Wright
W. E. Durbin
Levi Belew
C. I. Thomas
Lewisville
J. E. Buster
Henry Medlin
Jim Jones
Suit Files Show $25,000 Claims Against R. R. Company
With Thursday marking the last day of this term, Durbin's district office handles new docketing and citations as the sheriff serves. Two notable suits filed Monday seek $25,000 in damages. R L Traill, a Slidell farmer, sues Walter Bovie and Ed Wright alleging coercion to Denton to sign a false statement under threat on May 19, 1913. He claims the statement’s contents are unknown but demands production or secondary proof. Lievd Sullivan, by next friend Geo W Sullivan, sues Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Co for $25,000 after a May 19, 1913 accident at Sanger that led to the amputation of his leg. he says Agent R G Hurd frightened him near a cattle-depot scene, prompting a risky crossing that resulted in collision with another train. Other suits filed are:
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Durbin
R. L. Traill
Slidell
Walter Bovie
Ed Wright
Doyle
Wright
Denton
Lievd Sullivan
Geo. W. Sullivan
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Co
Sanger
Young Sullivan
R. G. Hurd
Denton Testimony Endorses Doan's Kidney Pills
Denton resident R. R. Turner reports back pain eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills from J F Raley Co Drug Store. Turner says the remedy worked after two boxes and he publicly endorsed it in 1912. Sold by dealers for 6% cents. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
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Denton
R. R. Turner
Oak Street
Texas
Dean
J. F. Raley & Co
Doan
Turner
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Death of Curt Lantrip’s 3 year old daughter
The three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Curt Lantrip living two miles south of Aubrey died Saturday afternoon from typhoid fever. Funeral services were held at Shiloh cemetery at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
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Curt Lantrip
Aubrey
Shiloh
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Warns of Children's Worms
An old advertisement urges parents to treat children for intestinal worms with Kickapoo Worm Killer. It claims the product kills worms, improves appetite, and stabilizes digestion, promising healthier, happier children.
Wallace estate sues for insurance in Continental Casualty policy
Ht. M. Russell as administrator files suit against Continental Casualty Co. for 2000 on an insurance policy. Other listed matters include J. H. Bowman Jr. vs. T. L. Turpin for debt Lula Cook vs Claude Cook divorce I Parmley vs J N Jones debt.
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Ht. M. Russell
John Wallace
Continental Casualty Co
J. H. Bowman, Jr
T. L. Turpin
Lula Cook
Claude Cook
I. Parmley
J. N. Jones
Local Food Ad Lists Penny Candy and Snack Prices
A historical advertisement invites customers to order a variety of small packaged goods on credit from T. C. Sample at Phone 342. The list includes Sodarettes Pantans Lemon Snaps Aunt Lucinda’s in five cent packs and Select City Special Saltine Flakes Cocoanut Dainties Ginger Wafers Banner Bars Chocolate Eclairs Vanilla Wafers Chocolate Marshmallows Zwieback Perfettos Butter Thins Pilgrim Teas Nut Creams Yum Yums Pretzellers in ten cent packs.
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City Specia's
T. C. Sample
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