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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1910
Page
4
The First Base Wag ginned by Taylor Brothers using their new air-blast gin touted as the latest in ginning machinery. It promises gentler processing that preserves lint and yields a better sample. Oklahoma ear corn priced at 65 cents with oats and oat bags offered by Wither D Von & Sons.
For groceries, chickens, eggs, butter, wood and feed, ring G. W. Albert. 312tfe.
Community calendar notice invites families to a Domestic Science Shower event labeled Children’s Day. Activities include demonstrations and light refreshments for attendees. The event aims to engage children with hands on crafts and education.
The notice lists numerous property deeds from Denton County and Roanoke towns including transfers by Jeremith Mahoney to Jane Robits and others. Transactions show parcels in Justin Argyle Krum Roanoke and surrounding surveys with prices from 125 to 7500 dollars and multiple lenders or trustees noted.
Fragments describe a school event with a focus on a children’s day activity. Utensils are shown at Palmer’s and a note mentions Sadner possibly at the courthouse lawn on Saturday.
Krum defeated Sanger 8 to 4 in a county baseball game played at Sanger. Sam Johnson pitched for Krum, with Wright behind him. Sanger’s batteries were Ree ter and Nickelson.
In Lewisville Texas on August 18 three of the fastest games of ball were played between Lewisville and Roanoke. Game scores show Lewisville swept two close wins and a longer third game before a train departure. Batteries listed for Lewisville Buster, iuil.ips, Roark and Sigler. Umpire Wood.
Krum wins 6 to 5 on Thursday to even the series at two games each. Friday and Saturday fixtures set the next contests. Batteries were Wright and Johnson for Krum and Nickelson Wilson and Thompson for Sanger.
Community fundraiser invites purchases of articles for the Domestic Science Shower. Taney items are on display at Palmer's and the sale begins Friday.
Classified note advertises a good automobile in first class condition with reference to 4G and seller W. Sheridan. Obscure line suggests contact or location details.
A local Domestic Science show draws residents with demonstrations and hands on activities. Organizers promise practical tips for home craft cooking and household management while featuring guest speakers and competitions.
A pleasant evening on the courthouse lawn is planned Saturday night to entertain the public and raise funds to support the Science department’s inaugural expenses. Local organizers invite residents to attend and enjoy, while contributing to the new department.
A foreword style ad from J M Spencer of Aubrey Texas states he seeks to match buyers and sellers of Texas lands. He promises no cost if a sale is not made and requests full description price and terms from those wishing to sell.
An old newspaper ad touts Capitol Stock Food with five doses for a cent and cash guarantee. It offers a free whip with every 50 cent package and carries the seller name S. W. Kanady at 309tfe.
Read about the upcoming specials displayed in the Duke and Ayres show windows and visit the Ideal Restaurant for Mother's bread featured in the promotion.
Quit renting and own your home with sandy land farms offered by J. M. Speler in Aubrey Texas. Prices range from 16 to 35 dollars per acre with easy terms. Write or visit to arrange a look at available bargains.
EVERS' Cutlery promotes knives, scissors, and razors with hundreds of samples on display. The ad invites customers to view the windows and promises exceptional satisfaction behind their products and values.
A Thursday night session to push for lower insurance costs drew a weak crowd. Officials say the poorly attended meeting hindered progress on securing rate reductions.
A Chamber of Commerce meeting discussed reducing insurance rates by about 20 percent from last year. Merchants noted rate cuts depend on compliance with safety rules, especially regarding gasoline and explosives, with several examples cited of specific businesses achieving lower premiums.
Minnis Drug Store advertises that money spent buys safety and satisfaction with high quality goods, superior service, and careful methods. They offer free citywide delivery and ask customers to try their drug tea with a pledge to prove value. J. A. Minnis, Prescription Druggist, 30 years of experience.
Rev. Eugene Taylor Bates profiles William Allen, Denton and Collin county educator, preacher, soldier, and senator born 1834 in Kentucky. Allen taught at Bethel, served in the Confederate army as chaplain captain, raised funds for ministers, university, and orphanage, and died in 1908 in Frisco.
Local trade note indicates painting materials and supplies in Mound City may rise slightly in price due to market adjustments. Manufacturers warn small shops could face higher costs before seasonal demand shifts.
Notice for a graniteware window display event at the Nickel Store with goods given away on Friday and Saturday including Saturday night. Time reminders urge customers not to forget the schedule.
Frontier Asthma offers at home trial treatment and complete information at no charge. Company listed as Frontier Asthma, Room 702, Buffalo, N. Y.
Ss W Kanal claims long experience in harness and saddle making with blocks and tools to provide superior service, West Side.
Announcement urges purchase for a domestic science shower at public schools with prices starting at five cents and increasing.
Notice from J. W. Smith secretary calling for those willing to board or room normal students. It asks for inquiries, number of boarders or roomers desired, rates for board and rooms, and contact details for the session beginning September 14.
Fragmentary note reports Alliance Miljing Co with watermelons on ice and both phones tied. No clear event or people identified beyond the company reference and odd pairing of items.
A public school hosts a shower on Saturday night to support the domestic science department. Donations and utensils are requested at Palmer's to help benefit the school and its students.
Yesterday at the camp meeting Rev. Joseph E. Bates, a Denton county native, preached a powerful morning sermon before departing for Oklahoma to lead revivals. Rev. J. tt. Upchurch of Arlington delivered a searching night message on sin as an inner act. More penitents came forward at the altar than in prior services.
Buy your winter wood now while roads are good and prices are low. Dry cord wood sold at $3 per cord delivered by W T Johnson.
The First Baptist Church of Fort Worth presented Pastor J. Frank Norris with a new automobile as a gift from his congregation.
G. W. Elbert offers stove and heater wood for winter. Call or phone for availability and pricing.
Scattered showers fell across many Texas sections on Thursday with rainfall ranging from 1.50 inches at Point in Rains County to lighter sprinkles elsewhere.
Turnip seed and bur clover sowing encouraged now. Readers may place orders for beans sweet corn beets lettuce and radishes to plant this season for fall maturity at Kanady Seed Hese West Side.
A local shop promotes a selection of fine watches from New York inviting customers to compare modern models with a century old grandfather clock. The pitch emphasizes improvements and urges shoppers to view the new arrivals.
Description notes a twenty three jewel Waltham watch adjusted to heat and cold with isochronism and five positions in 16 size. Encased in a 14 karat gold engraved hunting case and very heavy. Price quoted at 165 dollars.
The ad lists Waltham and Howard watches with multiple jewels. Twenty-one jewel Waltham in 16 size 14 karat engine turned hunting $150. Twenty-three jewel Howard fully adjusted to heat cold iso chronism five positions 16 size engine turned hunting case solid gold $135. Waltham Colonial style thin solid gold 12 size open case highest grade 23 jewel movement fully adjusted $120.
23 jewel Waltham Riverside movement adjusted for heat cold isochronism and five positions in a 12 size gold hunting case priced at 135. 23 jewel Waltham fully adjusted heat cold isochronism five positions in solid gold 12 size hunting case $110. Waltham Repeater five minute solid gold hunting case that tolls on silver bells $175. Waltham Chronograph 1 5 second start stop fly back in solid gold case $200. These items appeal to speed event timing and precision.
A lengthy sequence of social notes lists Denton area residents traveling visiting relatives and attending events. Names include Frank Melson Whitewright Fred Rayzor Lancaster Elsie Doty Tioga H. P. Allison Roanoke J. B. Woodrum G. W. Elbert J. W. Nichols Old Settlers Reunion Denton residents traveling to Dallas Fort Worth Abilene Sherman Whitewright Lewisville Fort Worth Paducah Bridgeport Red Springs Tenn. and others with various visits and returns noted.
The Nickel Store announced a Saturday event offering free items to customers as part of a promotional giveaway. Details on participating products and times were provided in local notices.
Advertises Bucklen’s Africa Salve as a universal healer for burns cuts wounds piles sores eczema and other skin troubles. Claims instant relief for minor injuries and strong cures for severe sores boils felons and eczema with a 25 cent price at F Raley & Co.
A reader note urges advertisers to try the classified ad rate of 4c per word in the Daily and 6c per word in the Weekly, promising access to up to 3,000 families and 15,000 people at minimal cost.
An advertisement hints at a sought after feature with an appealing price. The note invites readers to look up the details inside the issue for full information and accessibility to the item.
Local brief reports Dr J M Inge ill at home on South Locust Street with blood poisoning suspected. A finger infection began Tuesday with lancing. swelling followed by arm involvement and high fever by Friday.
Two Justin residents, C. E. White and Miss Katie Smith, were married this afternoon by County Judge Zumvil. The couple, both well known in Justin, plan to reside there.
Luther Smit writes from Tennessee about a long trip from Denton via New Orleans Mobile Montgomery and Birmingham to Nashville Mediaville Sparta and back. He describes mountain drives springs and scenic views and plans further visits before returning home via Nashville and Mobile.
S. W. Bends of Coal City Alabama says he found a perfect health mine in Dr King’s New Life pills after twelve years of liver and kidney troubles. The pills claim to cure constipation malaria heartache dyspepsia and debility and cost 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
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