Baseball Scores Across Leagues Highlight Results
In the Texas League Dallas beat Waco while Oklahoma City won 9 to 4 over San Antonio which forfeited. Fort Worth edged Houston 3 to 2. Shreveport 1 Galveston 0. National League Chicago dominated Brooklyn 14 to 0. Boston 9 to 8 over St Louis. New York 2 to 1 over Pittsburg. American League Chicago tied New York 2 all. Boston 1. Washington 6. Detroit 4. Philadelphia 3 7. Cleveland 2 3. Southern League Memphis 4-1 Atlanta 0-4. New Orleans 1. Birmingham 6. Nashville 6-5. Chattanooga 4-3. Montgomery 14 Mobile 7.
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Dallas
Waco
Oklahoma City
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Houston
Shreveport
Galveston
Chicago
Brooklyn
Boston
St. Louis
New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Memphis
Atlanta
New Orleans
Birmingham
Nashville
Chattanooga
Montgomery
Mobile
Twenty head of good mules for sale at Red Barn
On Saturday August 20 D W CHRISTIAN offers twenty 3 year old mules for sale at Red Barn. The listing notes quality stock and a scheduled sale time in the afternoon.
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Red Barn
D. W. Christian
Deafness Cured by Constitutional Remedies Ad
Public notice advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming deafness from inflamed Eustachian tube can be cured by constitutional remedies. Offers $100 for any case caused by catarrh not cured, with circulars available, and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Simply a Matter of Logic Crooked Rows and Crooked Wisdom
A ragged Ozark farmer explains crooked corn rows by a blunt joke about logic and necessity. A passerby asks why rows aren’t straight, and the farmer insists crooked rows yield more corn, then signals his mules to start another furrow.
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Ozark
Galus
Hidden ad tease hints at sought after article price
An advertisement in this issue teases a coveted article with a striking price. The reader is invited to locate and learn more about the item and its cost within the same page.
Wheat prices fall as futures dip amid weak world demand
In Chicago and Denton Texas markets grain prices declined with Wheat down 13 to 15-8 cents at close. Corn briefly strengthened but fell with Wheat weakness dragging prices lower. Oats held firm, provisions dropped. Export activity failed to offset general market weakness amid poor crop outlook.
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Denton, Tex
Atv
Chicago
Cash Grain Closings in Midwest Markets
Grain closings show slight shifts across cities with prices from St Louis at $1.00 to $1.05, Kansas City steady at $1.03, Dallas up to $1.05 and Venton at $1.00. Note the Kansas City and St Louis figures reflect unchanged or lower trends in the period.
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St. Louise
Kansas City
Dallas
Venton
Cotton Market Update From Liverpool and Newark Listings
Today the Liverpool market shows open close entries for September and October with 71132 figures and a TRI Spots drop of 3 points at 7:31 and sales around 4000. Newark notes open close yesterday in August with October data and spots up 15 points, selling 1239.
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Liverpool
Newark
Local Miscellaneous market quiet with uneven corn yields
Corn is offered at 55 to 60 cents to individual buyers with feed stores and wagon yards silent on prices. Quality appears fair to good but yields are spotty. Overall market activity is slow as the season winds down with few offerings beyond year round staples.
Regional farm product price list announces feed and grain rates
The notice lists wholesale and retail prices for wheat corn cotton seed meal hulls and other animal feeds. Prices cover per bushel per ton per 100 pounds and per bale, with ranges for cattle hay oats straw and prairie hay.
Local Grocery Price List Shows Mixed Wholesales and Retails
A historical price listing lists IRISH POTATOES at wholesale 1.5 dollars per bit and retail 1.35, California potatoes wholesale 1.30 retail 1.50, flour grades with per 100 pounds rates, hard wheat flour 2.76 to 2.85, GRAHAM FLOUR at 3.50, CORN MEAL wholesale 65 cents retail 70 to 75, bacon various cuts with per pound prices, lard and other staples with wholesale and retail figures.
Prices for Dairy Poultry and Fruit in Local Market
Wholesale butter ranges 15 to 30 cents with cash or trade terms and delivery to private homes hotels and boarding houses at 2 to 28 cents. Creamery butter 26 to 30 cents. Eggs wholesale 10 cents cash 12 1/2 cents trade. retail per dozen 15 cents. Peaches wholesale one dollar per bushel and per gallon 20 cents. Hens 7 cents per pound. fryers up to 10 cents. old roosters 10 to 15 cents. Guineas per dozen 1.50. ducks per dozen 3 dollars.
Livestock price report with cow and load rates
Listing shows livestock prices per pound for different quality grades. Light cattle bring 6 to 7 cents, heavies 7 to 7.5 cents. Cows paid 2 3/4 to 3 1/2 cents per pound.
Malaria Trouble Cured by Electric Bitters Says Panama Resident
Wm A Fetwell of Lucama North Carolina credits three bottles of Electric Bitters with curing a severe malaria attack and restoring health. The tonic is said to destroy malaria germs and aid stomach liver and kidney troubles, with typhoid prevention claims. Sold guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
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Panama Canal
Wm. A. Fetwell
Lucama
N. C
J. F. Raley & Co
J H Clark Advertises Household Furniture Sale
Notice states sale of all household furniture at reasonable prices or individual pieces sold separately. Location given as uptown telegraph office. 312tfc
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Uptown Telegraph Office
Birth of an Iceberg at Mount Terror Adventure
Borchgrevink and Captain Jensen narrowly escaped death during an Antarctic iceberg birth near Mount Terror in February 1900. A glacier birthed a massive wave that toppled rocks, swept the shore, and forced the pair to cling to cliffs as sea flooded the beach. A surviving sliver of ice and the rock’s bend directed the wave away from them.
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Eaeeran E. Borehgrevink
Mount Terror
Jensen
Borchgrevink
Snuff Crisis Averted In Highland Parish Sermon
In a storm cut Highland parish a minister faces a dry Monday of sermon prep as supplies run out. His sexton Andrew offers a sealed snuff substitute, hidden in his coat, enabling the minister to deliver the Sabbath discourse.
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Sexton
Andrew
Dundee Advertiser
Dumas Guests in Marseille Quip Sparks Host’s Flattery
Alexandre Dumas visited Dr Gistal in Marseilles and, after dinner, improvised a verse in the host’s album. He quipped that since the doctor arrived the town’s hospital had been pulled down and a larger cemetery was made, pleasing the physician.
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Alexandre Dumas
Dr. Gistal
Marseilles
Dumas
Hese
An Unlikely Substitute
A kindergarten tale shows a student forgetting a handkerchief and replying she cannot wipe her nose on an apple when urged to use a kerchief. The anecdote highlights emphasis on neatness and the child’s witty reply in a Delineator caption.
Moated Grange or Moated Garage Debate
A Cleveland Plain Dealer reader asks about a term moated grange in a practical poetry piece. The note speculates it may be a misprint for gavage and suggests moated garage as a motor design.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Contrary exchange prompts humorous quip about Biggs and Oliver
The dialogue notes Oliver as a contrary fellow and Driggs agrees the stubborn nature would clash if he had two ideas in his head.
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Biggs
Oliver
Driggs
The Rooster Not the Only One Editorial
A Lawrence Journal note mocks vanity by asking readers to consider a world without themselves. It contrasts a rooster’s imagined sunrise with human self-regard and invites reflection on ego and perspective.
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Lawrence
Journal
Skillful pilots earn reputation through storms and tempests
A concise epigram attributes a pilot's renown to skill in navigating fierce storms. It emphasizes mastery, steadiness, and experienced leadership forged by exposure to peril.
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Epicurus
Welch's Grape Juice Ad by Long & King
During the dog days of August the ad touts Welch's grape juice as a refreshing home staple. It invites readers to order a bottle and prepare it at home through the Long and King distribution.
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Welch’s
Long & King
Fort Worth Bread Go To The Ideal Restaurant
A brief item notes Fort Worth residents being directed to the Ideal Restaurant for bread purchases. The notice emphasizes the venue as a local source for fresh loaves and quick service.
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Fort Worth
Capitol Stock Food advertisement gains value with offer
An old advertisement touts Capitol Stock Food with five doses for a cent and a cash guarantee. A free g004d whip is offered with every 50 cent package, signed S. W. Kanady at 309tfe.
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Capitol Stock Food
S. W. Kanady
Double Your Business Let in the Sunlight
An exhortation to retailers to use advertising to attract customers. The author urges embracing advertising campaigns funded by manufacturers and using electrotypes to display trademarks. Emphasizes that consumer demand for advertised goods is broadcast and can be captured by local stores through smart ads.
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Record
Chronicle
Baseball at Lewisville opens six game series with Roanoke
The county rivalries run deep as Lewisville, Roanoke and Little Elm contend for the Texas league pennant. In a Monday game at Lewisville Roanoke defeated the Lions 2 to 0 with Cox and Cornwell on the Roanoke side and Zigler and Buster for Lewisville. Earlier Sanger beat Krum 5 to 1. Local players Ned and Tom Retor and George Paschall also feature with the Rectors and Paschall in the matchups surrounding the Lewisville contest.
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Denton
Krum
Sanger
Little Elm
Roanoke
Justin
Ponder
Lewisville
Hampton
Nicholson
P. Johnson
Wrignat
Krum Ned
Tom Retor
George Paschall
Paschall
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Burn and Wound Relief
An old ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica salve as instantly soothing for burns cuts and wounds and claims it heals sores ulcers boils eczema chapped hands sprains and corns with a 25 cent price.
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Bucklen
F. Raley & Co
Bulk cakes sold in twelve varieties at 25 cents per pound
D. R. Turner offers twelve varieties of bulk cakes priced at 25 cents per pound. The notice emphasizes value and selection for customers seeking affordable baked goods.
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D. R. Turner
Little Elm Reds Answer Roanoke Challenge
In Denton county the Little Elm Reds reply to Roanoke, pledging six games at three sites for the county championship. Contact John Button for details as Little Elm's manager announces the plan to meet any opponent in pursuit of the title.
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ELM
Roanoke
Record
Chronicle
Denton
John Button
Litle Elm
Little Elm Redg Pase Bali
Protracted Meeting at German Methodist Church
A protracted meeting began Sunday at the German Methodist church and will run through next Sunday. Rev. Streit of Dallas was to lead but was delayed. Rev. Houy the local minister took charge and will continue. Rev. Didzun of San Antonio also attended.
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German Methodist Church
Streit
Dallas
Houy
Didzun
San Antonio
Dr King’s New Life Pills Claim Health Cure
A Coal City Alabama man reports relief after 12 years of liver and kidney trouble from Dr King’s New Life pills. The advertisement touts cures for constipation malaria headache dyspepsia and debility and sells for 25 cents at J.
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S. W. Bends
Coal City
Ala
Dr. King
J. F. Raley & Co
Best coffee at Chase and Sonborn, D R Turner
Local notice highlights a coffee spot named Chase and Sonborn run by D R Turner offering a preferred brew. The fragment suggests a focus on quality or branding tied to Turner's establishment.
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Chase & Son
D. R. Turner
Local Notes On Visits And Travels In The Area
John Eads of Frederick Oklahoma is here. L H Schweer and C M Pea went to Krum this afternoon. Mrs L H Schweer returned last night from a visit at Austin. After Rich has been on the sick list the last two or three days. N K Weaver returned today from a visit to relatives at Clarks. La ani will go tomorrow to Lone Wolf for a visit. Mr Weaver says that after seeing Louisiana and East Texas, Denton county certainly looks good to him.
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John Eads
Frederick
L. H. Schweer
C. M. Pea
Krum
Austin
Rich
N. K. Weaver
Clarks
Ani
Lone Wolf
Weaver
Louisiana
East Texas
Denton County
Domestic Science Shower Sale Ad Mentioned for Public Schools
A note urges purchase of items for a domestic science shower at public schools with prices starting at 5 cents. The terse plea emphasizes affordable options for school displays or demonstrations.
Classified Ad Offer Reaches Thousands at Low Cost
An old notice touts a 4¢ per word rate for classified and weekly ads. It promises access to up to 3 000 families and 15 000 people at a very low cost, inviting readers to try the service.
Advertising Column Sparks Reader Interest Today
A brief item in the advertising column highlights a notable deal or service drawing reader curiosity. Details remain readable but concise, focusing on the key offer and the column’s call to action.
Classifieds Ad Urges Selling Through Local Classifieds
A brief call to action promotes using the local classifieds for selling items. The notice emphasizes quick reach to buyers and convenience within the community.
Wiese Visit and Community Notes From Blue Mound
Aug 15 Blue Mound notes show Miss Wiese of Bartlett visiting sister Mrs G H Hoay. Fred Hopkins traveled to Dallas by buggy. Rev G H Hoay returned from Dallas via Fort Worth. Frank Wallace’s son is feverish. Mrs Kinder of West Texas visits son Will Kinder. German Epworth League hosted a surprise birthday party for Mrs G H Houy with about 25 attendees.
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Blue Mound
Mound
Miss E Wiese
Bartlett
G. H. Hoay
Fred Hopkins
Dallas
Fort Worth
Frank Wallace
Kinder
West Texas
Will Kinder
Epworth League
G. H. Holly
Houy
Geo. Hansel
F. W. Trietsch
Alice Linenschmidt
Susie Trietsch
Mary
Martha
Emma Maida Winkleman
Estherschmidt
Annie Ford
Hen . Grabbe
Mary Sommer
Hopkins
Messrs
Henry — Chas
Leslie Linenschmidt
Emil Schertz
Will
John Hopkins
Jus
Gottlieb Trietsch
Martin Grabhe
King's New Discovery Touts Cold Cure
J R Pitt of Rocky Mount North Carolina touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a cure for his severe cold and cough. He reports complete recovery after one bottle and endorses the medicine as the best remedy for diseased lungs and related ailments. Trial bottle free with purchase and guarantee by J F Raley & Co.
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J. R. Pitt
Rocky Mt. N. C
Dr. King
J. F. Raley & Co
Capudine touted as cure for headaches and colds
Hicks promotes Capudine as a remedy for headaches from heat cold or exertion and stomach troubles. It claims to cure nervous headaches and sick headaches and to be the quickest remedy for cold or grip with relief from aching and feverishness.
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W. Kanady
D&w
McCullar Lumber Company
BE. L, Lewis
G. W. Sheridan
Eurie
McKinney
Belle Ave
West Hickory
Pearl Street
R. B. Anderson
Sycamore St
C. H. Davie
N. Belle Ave
A. K. McGintie
Egan Oban
Fort Sale
Simmons Argyle
West
Dr. Fritz
Poe
South Side
Tex
J. M. Taylor. Ltd
Itwop
Audi
Bizzell
College of Industrial Arts
G. Y. Clark & CO
Iowa Park
Wichita Co
Nome
East Mulberry Street
West Oak Street
A. W. Skiles
COVA
J. S. Crawford
West Oak
Wm. W. Wright
J. M. Owens, Jr
We Owens Farm
Watkins
Burlington
H. M. Walden
Strickland & Vpinck
Wck Magill & Shepard
Tfc
W. E. Botts
Southwestern Veterinary College
Brock’s Wagonyard
Ford Crawford
Denton Transfer Co
Kincaid Yard
Kincaid Wagord Yard
N. H. Land
J. M. Gurley
Ph. Ne
McGinnig & Sims, McKinney S
Eges
Telephone McGinnis & Sims
Ada Kincaid
West Highland Street
Kincaid
Arkansaw Mill
Tfe
W. E., McCabe
M. D
Hoth
Garrison's
West Side Squire
Hester
Lester & Brownlow
J. W. Fralin
South Side Equate
Texas
Moreman & Luster
Coluian
RK. L. McCoy
Route 1
Rowacke
D& Wtf
Jay
the Record and Chronicle
Manu
George Kryder
Napoleon
Anna Belle
Hicks
Capudine
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