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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
2
The Denton Chronicle discusses postprohibition shifts and rail line debates, noting Texas laws curb interstate booze shipments, warn against stock graft, and urge growth through roads and car trade. It laments Santa Fe misses and McKinney trade loss while urging Denton to advertise countywide offerings and pursue interurban links.
Denton faces a community waste challenge urging universal sewer connections and organized garbage disposal. Proposes city incinerator and shared funding by businesses and residents to start a practical cleanup, with gradual expansion across the town.
A farmer brags about potatoes while a woman questions the size difference in baskets. Johnnie learns twin brothers arrived after praying for a baby. A church wedding story ends with lights out and the widow’s steady stride. A young woman blushes at a sudden invitation, unaware the man is their minister.
Denton county audiences enjoyed a clear cut Fox chase sequence at the Princess cinema last night. The photograph shows reynard crossing fields dogs in pursuit riders leaping fences and a rider’s fall as his horse strikes a top rail. The fox hunt is part of the plot to The Formula and kept viewers engaged throughout.
A large audience at the Airdome enjoyed the feature film The Grey Sentinel portraying Civil War incidents with a Southern hero.
An older advertisement promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer for children showing worm symptoms. It claims to relieve feverish, irritable, and stomach issues, improve appetite and bowel function, and make the child healthy. Sold by J. F. Raley & Co. for 25 cents.
A quoted shopper notes risks of delaying paint purchases with rising costs for paint and labor. The ad mentions DEVOE brand, Taylor Hardware Co. as retailer, and Paschall's store highlighting fresh California paint varieties arriving.
A local ad claims patrons will receive a good clean show daily and invites customers to call 44 to test the service. The notice touts phone contact and promises satisfactory groceries and service from Long & King.
George Spencer of Aubrey, a bridge gang member on the new railroad bridge near the site of a recent wreck, suffered a painful foot injury Tuesday morning when a jack supporting a rail slipped and the track fell. He received immediate treatment in town.
Notice of bids for the School Fund of Denton City Independent School District on August 25 1913. Highest bid on average daily balances to serve as Treasurer from Sept 1 1913 to Aug 341 1914 with right to reject all bids, by order of the Board of Trustees. W L McCormick Secretary.
An advertisement claims yawning, daytime dullness, and frequent stretching signal malaria. It promotes HERB INE as a cure by flushing impurities, boosting the liver, and cleansing the bowels. Price 60c. Sold by R. H. Garrison.
Fresh vegetables are scarce and canned varieties cost less. Turner Bros offers a selection including string beans, lima beans, peas, corn, sweet potatoes and more, described as all-good options.
An old ad promotes Mc Gees Baby Elixir 25 or 50 cents per bottle sold by R H Garrison for feverish babies, upset stomachs, and loose bowels. The text then shifts to SHERIFFS SALE details in Denton County from 1943 involving W W Keith and S E Elliott, with property 12 lots in College addition Denton. The sale is set for the first Tuesday in September 1945 and a judgment of 1953 40 dollars plus interest.
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