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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1909
Page
3
The First Baptist church ladies packed a box for Buckner's Orphan Home valued at 163 dollars. The Ladies Aid and Missionary Society plan a meeting Monday August 29 with Mrs. Barnett near the Industrial College.
Claimants hail Electric Bitters as the best all round remedy for malaria and related ailments in the Potomac low marshes. cited user testimonials from R. M. James of Louellen, S C, asserting cures for chills fever ague biliousness jawndice lassitude and general debility. Sold with guarantee by J F Raley Co for 5 cents.
A. C. Calvert traveled to Dallas on business. Families from Lenaville, Oklahoma, Arlington, Tyler, Denton, Lewisville, Waketon, and St. Jo were noted visiting or traveling through Garza. Rev. Theo Estell shipped a tent for a Roanoke meeting. The Church of Christ gathering begins tomorrow evening led by Elder Lauderdale of St. Jo.
Extraordinary hair tonic claims to restore hair and prevent baldness though it admits it will not grow hair on bald heads. It targets thinning hair and dandruff, promises two weeks to stop shedding, relieves itching, and keeps the scalp cool. A bottle costs 50 cents. Advertising copy from O M Curtis with August 13 to September 3 date range.
You can choose from a broad range of music and art at Palmer's with something to suit every taste and need.
Austin officials believe Waters-Pierce Oil will bid to buy back property from the state and resume Texas operations. The Missouri affiliate, now separated from Standard Oil, may obtain a Texas permit and reenter the state as a legal bidder. Officials say it could be the sole bidder at the sale and ally against Standard Oil.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they cure laziness and its symptoms. It promises quick relief from constipation headaches jaundice and general ill health. Sold for 26 cents at J F Raley & Co.
A Aubrey brief lists visits and travels among residents from Pilot Point Decatur Denton and denison including Miss Tip Dowdell Miss Beatrice Allen and Mrs Mamie Boner. Cottons have grown in Aubrey this week. An ad promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy with a testimonial from Mrs S L Bowen of Wayne West Virginia.
A run away in Thomaston Texas killed J F McCrabb. Senator Bailey to speak in Justin Sept 11 at 6 34 pm. A local option election set for Van Horn precinct El Paso county. Chicago population 2 500 005 up 37 000 last year. E H Harriman at home after abroad trip with little benefit. Charles M Schwab and party in Texas inspecting Hughes Springs iron ore beds. B Haydon Texarkana businessman injured diving Pass Christian Mississippi. Texas corn crop 59 percent short per Texas Grain Dealers association. State veterinarian to visit Marshall to probe stock-killing malady likely carbon. Boil er explosion at Rusk kills Christie Stovall and Jesse Hogg. others seriously injured. 150 200 women and children drowned at Montevideo after collision of ships. Taft extends Dallas visit to North Texas by two hours. Cannon angrily rebukes Fowler letter calling it contempt. Ambassador Thompson reports no general revolution in Mexico, sporadic northern outbreaks. Another Gulf hurricane forming near Cuba news and coast warnings issued. Texas Louisiana coast path uncertain.
Buckley Halford, a white man, was arrested in Meadville Mississippi on charges of attempted assassination of Clerk Newman but released on a 1500 dollar bond. Militia remains stationed in Meadville amid tense rumors of unrest.
Chairman Sterling P. Strong of the state-widers issued a statement at Dallas asserting statewide prohibition as the issue and declaring prohibitionists would seem ridiculous to back any governor candidate who opposes it.
Denton Aug 25 domestic quotations show gains on spots and futures. Liverpool futures down while spots rise. New York and New Orleans futures edge higher with spot gains. Fort Worth livestock sees cattle, hogs up modestly. cows weaken. calves steady. Local misc notes: new corn in, wide price range, poultry demand firm, prairie hay strong at 11.59, Johnson grass 8.50 to 10, sweet potatoes entering markets at 1.25 a bushel.
The market lists corn in multiple forms with wholesale and retail ranges from 56 to 78 cents per bushel and higher retail. Corn chops priced at 1.55 per 100 lbs wholesale, with Cats buckets at 80 cents. Chicken feed wholesale 1.60 per 100 lbs, bran 1.25 per 106 lbs, prairie hay 10 to 11.50 per ton wholesale, Johnson grass hay 8.50 to 10 per ton. Wheat No 2 at 1.16 to 1.17 per bushel.
1 1 SIMMONS of Grapevine condemns tariffs as class legislation that harms producers and workers. He claims Democrats favor free raw material and rob producers while Republicans aid consumers through protection, arguing old feudal schemes persist and equal rights must prevail without special privileges.
The residents of the acre at Fort Worth are told to move by next Monday. Officials say no action will be taken against property owners renting for immoral purposes as the reservation was set aside by the commission and the owners intend no law violation.
Immigation Agent Cutter of the Rock Island railroad featured E H. R. Green in New York to promote Texas. Green claimed Texas leads in taxes, coal, oil, iron, granite, lignite, kaolinite, timber, fruit land, cotton land, railroad miles, and annual growth.
Market listing shows IRISH POTATOES and SWEET POTATOES with wholesale and retail per bushel or per peck prices. Includes FISHOUR per 100 pounds, CORN MEAL 35 lb sack, LARD country and kettle rendered, BACON various cuts, and ONIONS per pound with wholesale and retail figures.
The listing shows wholesale egg prices at 10 to 12 percent cash or trade and retail at 2 for 25 cents. Butter per pound targets country wholesale 12 to 20 percent cash or trade, delivery to residences or hotels at 20 to 25 cents, and creamery butter 25 to 30 cents per pound. Butter fat priced at 25 cents per pound.
An old promotional text touts Perry Davis Pain Killer as a remedy for stiff joints sprains strains and bruises. It claims decades of use in thousands of families and encourages purchasing 50 cent or 35 cent bottles for home care.
Aug. 25 Bartonville notes report Ed Bagit and Miss Fannie McCombs married Sunday evening at the bride’s parents’ home. Also mentions Warren Mitchell visiting Denton relatives, birth of Amp Chambers to Ben Hudson and wife, Bertha Breeling visiting Lewisville friends.
William S. Ware, a Black man, went on a shooting spree in Monroe Louisiana, firing at whites and at objects. Twenty nine people were shot including Hugh Bigger, H T Grant, and Simon Marks. Ware was killed with a bullet through the heart and his body burned after being cut down from a pole.
The report lists poultry prices: turkeys under Ib. 7c, hens 7 to 7.5c, fryers 10 to 12.5c per lb, old roosters 10 to 12c each, guineas 1.50 per dozen, ducks 3.00 per dozen. Geese have no market. Hogs priced per pound gross 5 to 7c depending on weight. cows 2.5 to 2.75c per lb gross.
Market brief lists hides with green hides at 7 to 8 cents per pound and dry hides at 9 to 18 cents per pound, depending on weight and condition. Prices reflect typical regional rates for hides.
For indigestion and stomach troubles Foley's Crtho Laxative stimulates the stomach and liver and regulates the bowels to positively cure habitual constipation. Garrison and Kimmins.
An old advertisement promotes Capudine as a liquid remedy to cure sick headaches including nervous travel and stomach related pains. It claims quick relief for various aches and female troubles and notes it is sold by druggists.
A fragmented line instructs to deliver Bevett's break and to phone orders to Long and Turner Co. The text is part of an old advertisement or notice and includes company names and a contact instruction.
Denton Texas resident Frank Raines endorses Dean's Kidney Pills claiming relief from back pain and kidney secretions after using a box bought at J F Raley Co. He says his kidneys are normal now and he can work all day. For sale by dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY are U S sole agents.
A brief note invites customers to obtain sanitary plumbing services at reasonable prices from Wlisoyn Hardware Company. Local shoppers are directed to consider the hardware supplier for affordable fixtures and installation options.
R J Wilson advertises delivery of post oak and blackjack wood at a rate of three dollars per cord.
An 19th century sale notice touts Bucklea’s Arnica Salve as the instant remedy for burns cuts bruises and inflammation. It claims the salve subdues inflammation and kills pain and lists uses including boils ulcers fever sores eczema and piles with a 25 cent price at J F Raley and Co.
A brief note promotes Lipton teas citing lasting satisfaction and urges readers to order a package of Long & Turner products. The message targets devoted customers and emphasizes repeat purchases.
Tom Young lies very ill as illness grips the community. Roy McAfee suffers a congestive chill while on guard, with his condition deemed serious. Tom Hill plans to move his family to New Mexico. Nina Crawford visits sister Cara Hovington. Mrs. John Smith listed as ill. Protracted Christian meeting led by Revs White and Johnston. Cotton picking starts with low yields and some bolls open high. Mrs. John Morgan returns to Aubrey after visiting here.
Thirty year user from Jonesville Louisiana encloses money order for one dollar and requests its worth in Simmons Liver Purifier. Advertisement notes price 25 cents per box and requests shipment. No comments.
Most residents are picking cotton. Patty Brown and son Burnett and daughter Winnie return to Pender after visiting here. R B Wilson family visited Frisco friends. Bob Thomas and family and Jim Johnson move to Denton. Grandma Williams remains ill. Boss Brown family of Ponder visit. Hugh Davis family moved to Denton. Russell family hosted singing Sunday.
Nusbaum of Indianapolis reports suffering three months from a summer cold with hay fever symptoms. He tried several medicines before Foley's Honey and Tar cured him quickly, a remedy his wife also uses with success, as noted by Garrison and Kimmins.
Mr and Mrs R Y MelIntire return from Sulphur Springs trip Prof E C Helm and wife visiting East Texas J H Wilson and wife back from Missouri trip Mrs W F Paffory in Fort Worth E R Allen and Jami move to St Jo Protracted meeting starts at the Christian church for two weeks W N Shoffier and G Gibbs in Mineral Wells Isaac Lynch and Miss Emma Medley wed Saturday They plan to live on the Pennington farm near Justin Cotton opening but light harvest expected Mr and Mrs J H Robinson back from Corpus Christi Willard White back from Mineral Wells after one month with grandmother
A Omaha City druggist firm markets Q Ban Hair Restorer and Tonic claiming dramatic effects on gray hair. Testimonial notes two weeks' use restoring gray hairs to natural color and promises a refund if six bottles fail. Advertises scalp health and potential hair length growth with yearly gains.
Dr. Ben S. Brown returns from Denton. Numerous residents and visitors move between Denton Dallas Fort Worth and surrounding towns. Protracted Christian church meeting continues as families and guests arrive and depart seeking social visits.
The column notes the newspaper ad pages are the community’s business news and that buyers prefer car ads over unrelated notices, illustrating how advertising connects buyers with merchants and sustains local trade.
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