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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1912
Page
4
The dollar subscriptions received by the Record and Chronicle to date are listed with donors and amounts. Funds will be forwarded to the National Committee as collected. Names include W. E. Mountain, Been, Reynolds, and Arthe Raysor with small contributions noted.
The article promotes gift items for parties and weddings including small books on Friendship Love and Truth. It notes new pictures on display and invites readers to replace old frames. It advertises summer prices on moulding patterns being closed out.
Dr. Cowan reports cotton conditions favorable after county visits. On good land the crop should average between one half and three fourths bale per acre, with mixed land slightly lower but above years past. Worms are the main risk, but boll worms have so far been rare, and the county could boast one of its best cotton crops if pests stay away.
Southbound schedules list No 262 at 6 00 am No 2065 Flyer or No 201 Express 2 55 pm No 206 Flyer 9 45 am No 210 Limited 8 58 pm No 264 or No 202 KC Special 4 42 pm with several intermediate times and stations noted.
A mixed train schedule shows southbound and northbound departures between Dallas and Wichita with No. 381 and other service numbers. The Denton ad from Long & King promises pleasing groceries with quantity, quality, and price and invites deliveries by phone.
Turner Broe offers breakfast fresh mackerel and corn at 10 cents per can. T C Sample invites grocery orders and promises prompt filling at fair prices.
Denton and Pilot Point youths organize an eighteen piece band after a joint concert on the square that locals praised. Merchants sponsor expenses, with plans to fund a future Denton band and seek Chamber of Commerce support for continued concerts.
Mrs Geo Cobb visits relatives here. P R Broun of Wise county visits his uncle ET Broun. Mrs Fred Morris and children of Wichita Falls visit relatives here. Annie Minton returns from Fort Worth. Wm H Rue of Gainesville plans Sunday with sisters Jennie Lee and Mrs L H Brady. Mrs Lula Meyracken of Springtown moves here. Mrs Herbert Walden and son visit Sulphur Springs for weeks. Mrs Melson and Addie go to Galveston for a few days. Dr J R Edwards and Bud Dun can enjoy fox hunting near Pilot Point. Clublake guests include Mr and Mrs Kaufman Abilene, Miss Mabel Bradley Fort Worth, Guy P Witherspoon Abilene, Mrs Williams, C F and Clifford Witherspoon. Rev A S Rogers returns from Green Valley meeting led by Rev W White. Converts to be baptized after morning service at First Christian tomorrow. Paul Young leaves for San Antonio to teach at Pea cock Military Academy replacing Eldon Young who goes to UT this year.
Denton intensifies its Clean City Crusade with city workers and residents removing trash, cutting grass, and draining water pools. The drive complements the N. P. Holland prize for Texas city cleanliness, with inspectors expected next week and residents urged to maintain tidy yards and frontages.
Buck jlen’s Arnica Salve claims to banish piles by subduing itching irritation and swelling. It also comforts and brings joy while healing burns boils ulcers cuts bruises eczema sores pimples and eruptions. 5 cents at J F Raley Co.
Notices seek daily dinners and housing help for Normal students. Contact G W Elbert at 223 West Oak St for arrangements and possible poultry butter or eggs for sale. Ring both phones.
A promotional note from Frontiers Athma Company urges readers to try a home asthma cure with trial treatment and full information offered free of charge. The address given is Room 102, Buffalo, New York.
An offer invites customers to try a free iced Instant Potum coffee at Jarrell Evans and Maxwell branded coffee. Turner Bros lists phones for ordering and highlights Maxwell as a recognized king of coffees.
State Banking board licenses First Guarantee State Bank of Denton with capital of 50000 and Lumberman & Security of Waco with 100000, Denton bank taking on guarantee fund and Security firm handling depositor protection bond plan. Plus local ads and notices sprinkled through the section.
An old classified style notice promotes Maxwell House Coffee by Turner Bros praising its quality and urging customers to try it. The brief ad hints at general satisfaction and includes a contact phone reference.
A report notes a dispute or incident near McCray Jewelry Store involving a change in phone numbers labeled Old Phone 54 and New Phone 120. Details on parties or actions are not provided in the readable text.
The text argues that purchasing from home merchants boosts their wealth and enables store improvements, hiring, and better conditions. Increased local trade should attract workers and nearby residents, helping the town grow and prosper overall.
A local advertisement touts an excellent line of high grade teas and invites customers to phone Turner Bros for orders. The ad also promotes bread described as tasty and worth the money, promising neighborly satisfaction from their loaf.
Fresh bread and ice cream delivered to the art district. Call Palace of Sweets. J. W. Skiles, proprietor. Also promote Instant Postum samples at Jar rell-Evans.
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway to sell at public auction on August 21 1912 at its Ponder freight depot one traction engine shipped from Fort Worth Texas and one separator shipped from Justin Texas both reclaimed after being undelivered. Proceeds to cover lawful freight storage and other charges. agent J L Billard signs.
This season's mackerel fresh just received. Phone your order today. Phones 7. Turner Bros.
An advertising pitch asserts honest dealing and satisfaction guaranteed for customers of a drug seller. It promises refunds if not satisfied and touts thirty years of practical experience to reassure buyers.
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