Denton editorial urges better city cleanliness and media reach
The Denton column calls businessmen to advertise in the Weekly Record and Chronicle to reach Denton county homes. It warns against public trash boxes being misused on the square and jokes about tack marks to deter spitting at cuspidors in Fannin and Denton counties. The piece also discusses Governor Sulzer, Tammany Hall, and political intrigue, cautioning skepticism of charges while noting historical tension.
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Record
Chronicle
Denton County
A Vision for a Cleaner City in Denton
A civic appeal argues for cleaner streets and public spaces through daily effort by households businesses and merchants. It urges vines shrubs better schools refined public areas spitting rules a Carnegie library and improved civic planning to create a proud, beautiful town.
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Denton
Bucklen’s Amica Salve touted as best pain killer
An advertisement from J F Raley Co promotes Bucklen’s Amica Salve as the best pain killer for cuts burns sprains and skin injuries claiming it instantly removes pain and calms fears with a testimonial from E E Chamberlain of Clinton Me saying it is an equal healing remedy.
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Bucklen
E. E. Chamberlain
Clinton, Me
J. F. Raley & Co
Clean your watch yearly at Curtis' repair department
Regular yearly cleaning helps watches keep better time and last longer. Bring your timepiece to Curtis' repair department for a thorough service at a reasonable charge.
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Curtis’ Repair Department
Chafing Relief Ad Promotes Curtis violet talcum
An advertising blurb promotes Curtis Violet Talcum Powder for quick relief from chafing prickly heat and related skin irritation priced at 25 cents.
Guy Hickman’s Tent Theatre Opens with The Sweetest Girl of All
Guy Hickman’s Dramatic and Comedy Company opens Thursday night in the cotton yard with The Sweetest Girl of All a comedy drama. The company plans other productions including The Swamp Angel The Man on the Box and A Thief There Was all billed at standard stock company tent theatre prices.
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Guy Hickman
Cotton Yard
Princess screens Jungle thriller charms audiences
At the Princess last night the film Alone in the Jungle impressed crowds with realistic jungle scenes. A half breed villain, a beautiful heroine and a brave hero provided drama, while lions and leopards lurked on screen. Tonight’s bill features The Pickpopecket, The Butler's Secret, and Opportunity and a Million Dollars.
Airdome Tonight Promises Six-Reel Program
Manager Berry presents a six reel program headlined by the Texas Tattler part II and the International Weekly Gazette news pictures. The lineup includes The Awakening Western, The Lure of the City society drama, A Kimono Tragedy comedy, Way to a Man's Heart, and An Interrupted Elopement.
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The
Texas Tattler
International Weekly Gazette News
Long & King offers service and groceries by phone
The ad urges customers to phone 44 to receive satisfactory grocery service from Long & King. It promises full-time service, invites calls for groceries and states they will pick up poultry for sale within a reasonable distance by G. W. Elbert.
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Long & King
G. W. Elbert
Faithful Friends and Fickle Hearts in 1860 Poem
The piece, printed in Fulton Telegraph during or after the Civil War, is attributed to Ash ley Holt, notes his role as secretary at New Bloomfield Lodge No. 60, A F and A M. It admonishes readers to beware of false friends who reveal secrets and turn away when fortune shifts, urging trust only after proof and highlighting the rarity of true friendship.
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United States
Fulton Telegraph
Ashley Holt
G. P. Davis
Holt
New Bloomfield Lodge
A. F
A.M
Thedford's Black Draught Praised For Stomach Trouble
Madison Heights Virginia resident Mr. Chas A Ragland reports taking Thedford's Black Draught for indigestion and other stomach troubles and finding it very effective. The ad notes symptoms like nervousness nausea heartburn and fullness after meals and promotes the 75 years of proven relief with a 25 cent price.
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Madison Heights
Chas. A. Ragland
Thedford
Late Personal News Ties Fort Worth District
Local notes list S W Davidson in Fort Worth and many residents visiting relatives or on business in Dallas Sherman Decatur Ennis Denton Paris and Bowie. The item mentions reunions trips to Decatur and Sherman and several travelers returning from Dallas, Memphis, Watonga, Hillsboro and Stone.
First Class Drug Store Promise Of Quality Service
A veteran storekeeper pledges continued patronage and top value, noting a larger, more varied stock than ever and years of experience serving customers. He commits to ongoing effort to please, aims to keep the store at the forefront of progress, and invites continued support with phone delivery offered.
Fresh vegetable shipment arrives at Paschall’s Phones
O M Curtis Druggist and Jeweler in Denton Texas notes a fresh shipment of choice vegetables received today at Paschall’s Phones. The brief item records local supply activity and retail update for readers.
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Denton
Texas
Paschall
Revival Meetings Draw In Smyrna Residents
Cotton growers report drought stress in Smyrna as revival meetings attract the town. Mrs. M. O. Hargis returns to the plains after a three week visit. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Foster of Fort Worth visit the Fosters and family. Miss Hallie Justin, visiting Hill County, stops by to see her sister.
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M. O. Hargis
Plains
Bob Foster
Fort Worth
Foster
Hallie Justin
Hill County
Reverend W D Fortune Family News and Visits
Mrs W D Fortune hosts guests from Roanoke and Pilot Point while Mr and Mrs D R Fortune visit in Denton. A revival meeting begins next Friday night as Mrs George Edwards from Pilot Point visits Mrs M D Hargis.
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Frank Wood
Weir
W. L. Powell
Roanoke
George Edwards
Pilot Point
M. D. Hargis
D. R. Fortune
Denton
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