Multiple Small Classified Items Including Rentals and Sales
A collage of brief notices lists for rent of an office space downstairs, sale of piano, lost gold pin with chain with reward, sale of White Rock chickens, twenty barred rocks for $10, and 12 scholarships priced at $30 from Draughon’s Practical Business College. Other items include two furnished rooms wanted, houses for rent, dressmaking services, and a general help-wanted note for sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draughon’s Practical Business College
Denton
Texas
Pony Puggy and Pony Har Ness for Sale
Insurance notice advertises Pony Puggy and Pony Har Ness for sale as good as new. Contact Al bert Adkisson for details with a new phone number. J. W. Johnson promotes fire tornado and accident insurance with ten reputable companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Adkisson
J. W. Johnson
For Sale: Lot and Building on East McKinney Street
Auction advertises sale of a lot 100x336 and a building 40 by 110 feet on East McKinney Street with an artesian well and city water and sewer connections. Asking price listed as 1660 dollars. Apply Denton Steam Laundry Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney Street
Apply Denton Steam Laundry Co
Arkansas Mill Feedstuffs And Wood Delivery Ad
Chops bran corn hay and other feeds available. Best stove and heater wood on the market. Prompt delivery and full measure. ARKANSAS MILL located on S Elm Street. Both phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Mill
Elm Street
Quick Messenger Service Contact Lines
For rapid messenger service call both phones J. W. Arrashears manager Hamilton 4 Yeatts office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Arrashears
Hamilton
Yeatts
Scavenger Work Ad Seeks Helpers by Phone
Local notice invites responders for scavenger work with contact number 307 and a call option via phone. The ad emphasizes seeking workers without specifying firms or locations.
Moving and Drayage Services Ad by Brownlow and Strickland
Local dray and household moving service offers prompt first class help at reasonable rates. Brownlow and Strickland advertise new and old phone numbers and their office location at 36 East Hickory. They feature two large moving vans and emphasize household moving as a specialty. Parkes and Lester are listed with office and residence numbers for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownlow & Strickland
East Hickory
Parkes & Lester
Concrete Walks and Brick Work by Bushey
Fragmented note requests concrete sidewalks or brick work and offers to figure it out. The writer signs as Bushey with an eight on the page.
J M Gurley Cement Contractor Seeks Estimates
J M Gurley, cement contractor, offers first class work at fair prices. Calls for estimates and references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gurley
Dentists W A Jones and J W Fpralin Open Denton Offices
Dr. W. A. Jones operates at West Side Square and J. W. Fpralin runs a practice at South Side Square middle of the block in Denton Texas. Both offer dental services to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A Jones
West Side Square
J. W. Fpralin
South Side Square
Denton
Texas
Dr W E Botts Veterinarian Office Denton transfer co
Dr W E Botts veterinarian and veterinary surgeon advertisement lists office at Lipscomb block with new phone 70 and old phone 3¢. Residence phones old 486 and new 132.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Botts
Denton Transfer Co
Lipscom Block
McGintie Offers Furnished Rooms for Rent in Denton
A. R. McGintie lists rental properties with offices over Long and King. He advertises furnished rooms for rent across East, West, South and North Denton using old phone 91.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. McGintie
Long & King
Denton
For Sale: Secondhand Oliver Typewriters
Bargain sale listing listing several good Oliver typewriters offered by J. Fe McCabe located at the Exchange Bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
J. FE. McCabe
Change Bank
Autos for Hire Billingsley Services
W. W. Billingsley offers auto hire services with contact change from old phone 236 to new phone 148 for reservations and inquiries.
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W. W. Billingsley
Bargain in Large Residence Near High School Campus
Nine room central Denton residence with east front on a 190 by 200 foot lot one block from the car line. Property fronts the new High School campus with city and suburban farms and other uses available one-fourth to one-half cash balance easy. Wm. W. Wright, owner. Denton Texas. 310d Itwp
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Wm. W. Wright
Denton Texas
Essenkay Seeks Local Agents For Vehicle Sales
Essenkay Sales Company invites a capable five man in the county to act as an agent for selling Essenkay Telegraph or write and make appointments. The firm will explain the proposition fully and demonstrate Essenkay. Address: 511 Commerce Street Fort Worth Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essenkay
Fessenkay
Essenkay Sales Company
Commerce Street
Fort Worth
Texas
Thrifty Shopper Prefers Local Merchants Over Mail Order
The shopper who buys from home merchants is more thrifty than buying from mail order houses. She avoids overordering to fill shipments and buys only what she truly needs and wants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ito
For Sale Lots Near Normal College and Denton Area
For sale a lot near Normal College accepted in part payment of a horse. Also selling a small sandy land farm one mile north of Corinth and a truck farm near Denton with part payment. Address Box 63 Route 38 Denton. Pair of mares colt wagon and harness for sale. Call new phone 236 white 3te.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College
Corinth
Denton
Route
Weather and social notes from Waketon dated August 13
The Waketon column reports clear weather and a warm season, with residents and visitors: Miss Maude Calvert with sister Mrs. Hopkins at Libon plans to return in September. Several locals and guests travel between Argyle Galveston Fort Worth Lewisville Bonham Garza Decatur and HeBron, including Calverts Kaufmans and Ell Mille families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waketon
Maude Calvert
Mrs. Hopkins
Libon
Harve S
Once
Sam Ray
Argyle
Sid Roberts
Lee Hawk
Galveston
A. Porter
W. E. Calvert
U. Hi. Lester
Lewisville
Jim McLeod
Garza
Clarence Calvert Visted
Fort Worth
Wallace Elbert
Juan Matthews
Bill Crawford
Hunt County
Lester
Bonham
Jim Kaufman
Decatur
Arthur Wheeler
Ell Mille
Hebron
Ollie Calvert
Maxwell House Coffee Ad Pleases All
A vintage styled notice touts Maxwell House Coffee as pleasing to all and encourages consumers to try it calling attention to its recognized superiority. A contact line references Turner Bros for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Bros
Rev Alvin Rue Begins Corinth Revival Meeting
Parvin residents note Rev Alvin Rue left Sunday to start a revival in Corinth. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Sherrod Peterman of Celina and Miss Annalee Harry who returned to Fort Worth after visiting Miss Bertha Naugher. Fitzhugh Hervine of Oklahoma visits grandmother Mrs J Rue and Cleave Rue visits in Aubrey while Mr and Mrs Henry Bell of Prosroe visit Callie Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parvin
Alvin Rue
Corinth
Sherrod Peterman
Celina
J. W Wright
Annalee Harry
Fort Worth
Bertha Naugher
Fitzhugh Hervine
Oklahoma
J. Rue
Avold Millar
Denton
Cleave Rue
Aubrey
Henry Bell
Prosroe
Callie Lewis
Bread That Tastes Right In Your Money Worth
In Denton society happenings the younger set enjoyed a moving picture party for Miss Alice Rabb guest of Miss Claude Bell before her departure to Roswell New Mexico. About seven couples gathered at Miss Grace Beyett’s home prior to the show and later shared ice cream and cake. Several friends including Misses Gertrude Mc Reynolds Grace Benett Claude Beil Ruby Strickland Eula Bates Mary Melson Maude Zumwalt and Messrs Grover Campbell Fred Harris Clifford Rathbone Pruett John Collins Rexfora Anderson and Ned Rector will miss Miss Rabb’s cheerful presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Rabb
Claude Bell
Roswell
Grace Beyett
Miss Rabb
Gertrude McReynolds
Grace Benett
Claude Beil
Ruby St
Luncheon Honors Ada Hester of Burnet
Miss Ethel Baker hosted a Tuesday luncheon in honor of Miss Ada Hester of Burnet. Guests included Miss Ada Hester Mollie Hodges Ethel and Nell Hester Myrtle Harrell and Paul Basil Baker. A six course meal was served to the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Baker
Ada Hester
Burnet
Nel
Eth Hester
Urnet
Mollie Hodges
Ethel
Nell Hester
Myrtle Harrell
Paul
Basil Baker
Palace of Sweets Delivers Bread and Ice Cream Citywide
Fresh bread and ice cream delivered to any part of the city. Palace of Sweets. J. W. Skiles, proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Palace of Sweets
J. W. Skiles
Turner Bros Offer High Market Prices for Poultry Butter Eggs
G Welbert advertises Turner Bros paying cash at top market price for poultry butter and eggs as fresh mackerel and phone contact mentioned. The odd phrasing suggests a local trade notice or classifieds brief seeking farm produce and offering cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Bros
G. Welbert
Long & King Grocery Ad Appeals to Local Customers
An advertisement from Long and King invites readers to phone their next order, promising to connect shoppers with a local grocery store that aims to satisfy customers. It emphasizes direct phone orders and the store’s customer-focused service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long & King
Brailey Defends Rural School Law in Texas Remarks
State Superintendent Brailey argues the rural high school law strengthens education across Texas. He cites provisions for classifying village schools, consolidating districts, standardizing curricula, and expanding high school opportunities while keeping public, free access for all scholastic ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Brailey
Bard of Education
County Board of Education
Cty High School
New York Notions of Joy and Paris Quiet Charm
A London Saturday Review passage contrasts New York's oppressive mood with Paris charm. It argues New York lacks inviting spaces and cafe terraces, while Paris gains happiness from the Seine, quays, Notre Dame, the Louvre, and Montmartre views that slow life and give it worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fifth Avenue
Paris
Seine
Pont-Neuf
Notre Dame
Turner
Louvre
Pantheon
Sacre Coeur
Montmartre
London Saturday Review
Flower God Granted Wings
A flowing piece on hummingbirds describing their 400 species, distribution mainly tropics, and eighteen reaching north of Mexico. It notes their diet of insects over honey, their tiny size, swift flight, and concerns about cruelty in using them for hat trimmings. The piece ends with a reference to Ave Maria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Nature as Guide to Invention Says Harper's Weekly
Harper's Weekly notes that future invention may imitate nature's efficiency. The electric eel demonstrates instant energy release without heat or mass loss, while fireflies and glow-worms show light without heat, suggesting direct, economical biological methods guiding tech progress for centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Harper’s Weekly
Dr W N Rowell Opens Denton Office in Craddock Building
Dr W N Rowell announces relocation to Denton and will be at the Craddock building on the south side square over McCray enelry store after August 16th. Both phones listed for appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Rowell
Denton
Craddock Building
South Side Square
McCray Enelry
Asthma Cure Offers Free Home Trial Information
An advertisement from FrontiersAthma Company promotes a home asthma cure trial and full information at no charge. It lists Room 102, Buffalo, New York, as the contact location for interested readers seeking free guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FrontiersAthma Company Room
Buffalo, N. Y
Memory of Bacon Statue Unveiled at Gray's Inn
Mr Balfour unveiled a statue of Francis Bacon placed by the Benchers of Gray's Inn. The gardens recall Bacon involvement in planting trees in 1597 with a £168 4d payment recorded. Raleigh spoke with Bacon in the inn walks before his voyage to America. A catalpa tree in the garden, possibly planted by Bacon, is noted as one of England’s oldest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon
Inn
England
Raleigh
Local Notables and Visitors Reported Around Garza
Garza aug 13 reports list of visitors and residents: Carter, H V Hennen, John Orr, Clifford Baker of Argyle, Walter Long to Lewisville for night work, A McGalliard in Aubrey, Man Garrison ill, Mrs A Fitts of Denton visiting relatives, Mrs Mae Snapp of Alvin visiting, N Crace of Little Elm, CC Dickson from Denton, Jim and Mrs Sanders back from Ada Oklahoma, A W Deriek from Jacksboro, Floyd Tuberville of Ballinger visiting his brother, Mrs J C Wright ill, W E Swisher in Fort Worth, Mrs Tuberville in Fort Worth visiting son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
A. W. Deriek
Jacksboro
Floyd Tuberville
Ballinger
J. C. Wright
W. E. Swisher
Fort Worth
Tuberville
Cure Deafness by Constitutional Remedies Adverts
An 19th century style ad claims deafness stems from a inflamed Eustachian tube and catarrh. It promises one hundred dollars for any deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and urges sending for circulars from Fr. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio, with Druggists selling Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Drvagists
Tic
Hall
Corinth School Board Adds Room to Building
The Corinth school board let a contract for an additional room to the school building as farmers work stub ble preparatory for fall planting after a spell of fine weather. Notables include Rev R Rogers conducting a meeting at Waynehbureg and J A Garrison returning from Oklahoma with other local movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinth
Rev. R. Rogers
Waynehbureg
J. A Garrison
Oklahoma
Bud Bennett
L. T. Fowler
Fred Massey
Pilot Point
Fred Fowler
Galveston
WR. Hughes
Jerry Glenn
Aubrey
Weee Pockrus
Corinth School Board
Electric Bitters Aiding Henry Man Says Six Bottles Helped
A Henry Tennessee man reports six bottles of Electric Bitters cured stomach, liver, and kidney troubles, improving appetite, energy, and well being. The testimonial claims the remedy offers quick relief and costs 50 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Peebles
Henry
Tenn
J. F. Raley & Co
Sunnydale and Lewisville Gossip and Travel Notes
Local items list visits and arrivals across Sunnydale and Lewisville. Names include Stella Switzer J L Dauberty Mrs Julia Summers Waco and Roanoke. trips printed from Denton Garza Palestine Dallas Fort Worth and San Antonio. Community notices mention baptist meeting Alton and family travel, illnesses, and births.
Trials of a Traveler Advertisement for Dr King's Remedy
A traveling salesman writes of using Dr King's Remedy for dyspepsia kidney and constipation ailments. Raley & Co. advertises the product at 25 cents daily as a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. E. Youngs
Aoe Shaw
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Cali
North Fim
W. C. Naugle
White Rock Chickens
Arthur C. Rayzor
Call Hokey Blacksmith Shop
R. L. Stone
Care City Hotel
Tfe
L. Fulton
Draymen
Entists
Automobile Line
Waketon News
Parvin News
Denton Society
Happerings
Flouse
Louisiana
Georgia
Tennessee
North Corona
Moon Brother
Taylor
London
Humming Bird
Nature
Flanders
Denton Trust Company
Garza News
Sunnydale
Stella Switzer
Louisana
J. L. Dauberty
Frank Stuart
Marl Freeman
L. L. Taliaferro
Alton
Thompson
Roanoke
Julia Summers
Waco
V. Roach
Vaughn
Lewisville News
Aus
L. FP. McCombs
Wood County
O Wibert
James Hayes
O. E. Cobb
Palestine
Don Temple
Edna Cowan
Ben Cunningham
Dallas
Cleve Wood
Dal
Las
John Hill
Alan Hill
Galves
Lester Lane
Richardson
W. D. Milliken
Lena
Mineral Wells
Geo. Rose of
Little Elm
W.W. Sherril
J. W. Degan
Scott Ready
W. W. Sherril
Sam Jenkins
Ned
Gertrude Cobb
Visi
Memph's
Canyon City
Bates of
Sanger
Clarence Kealy
Eddy
C. Houston
San Antonio
Ernest Thomas
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