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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1910
Page
3
The Pilot Point Post signals that Sam Garten, a Black farmer on A. W. Walker’s land, delivered the season’s first 1910 cotton bale. Weighed 1320 pounds, sold at 7 cents per pound, price 0.40 with a $27.10 premium, total $110.50.
Burt Willis of Goodnight and Miss Bessie Bennett were married Monday August 22 at the Bennett home in Fort Worth. The bride, well known in this city, will make her home in Goodnight with her husband after leaving Tuesday for their new residence.
A revival meeting conducted by Rev. Tincher of Aubrey began last Saturday night at Friendship. By Wednesday noon, nineteen conversions were reported.
Supt. Weisner and his family returned home Monday after a stay in Austin where he served as a member of the State Board of Examiners. They were accompanied by Mrs. F. R. Slaugh.
For headaches of all kinds including sick or nervous headaches and those from heat cold grip or stomach troubles Udine provides fast relief. It also eases cold or grip attacks with feverish symptoms and restores normal conditions. A pleasant liquid taken immediately costs 10c 25c and 50c at stores.
A brief notation notes a mother and daughter, Miss Ina, from Van Alstyne, mentioned in the portion of society or personal notices within the page. The readable fragment suggests a family mention without further context or details.
Malaria troubles plagued Panama Canal life with chills fever and debility. Electric Bitters reportedly cure malaria and stomach liver and kidney issues. Quote from Wm. A. Fetwell of Lucama NC claims three bottles cured a severe malaria attack and sustained health. 60c guaranteed by J. F. Raley & Co.
Aug 28 Aubrey column records visits and errands. Mary Cox of Denton guests Floy Averett. T Williams of Ballinger and Irene Kemp travel through. Denton residents attend Methodist revival meetings and reunions. Several visits to Sherman and Pilot Point noted. Revivals led by J W Sanchez and Mewson of Celina.
An advertisement in this issue teases a desired article with an intriguing price attached. The note invites readers to look up for details and wonder what item may be offered.
City officials plan aggressive collection on taxes due, appointing a special deputy to levy on personal property such as horses cattle and pianos. Property seized will be held until tax and 10 percent penalty plus costs are paid. realty suits may follow in district court if no personal property is found. Livestock may be impounded with no bond for return.
The Denton county team departs for Wichita Falls Saturday at 4 25 PM with Rector at third Francis at short Fowler at first Speers at second Clark catching Roark Appleton Heights pitching Fowler catching Littrell in right Street in left, with Harris G Roark and Waite as utility men. After the trip a fast series will follow to thrill local fans on the home diamond this season.
The West gave Col. Roosevelt a big reception Friday as crowds greeted him at every stop across Iowa and Nebraska. Welcomes began before he rose and lasted into the evening. He reached Cheyenne Wyoming Saturday morning and spoke that afternoon at the Cowboy carnival.
Aug 22 Lewisville notes report numerous residents returning from visits in Dallas Waxahachie Fort Worth and Denton. Arthur Hays joins Lewisville State Bank. A ten month old, James Bourland, dies of congestion and is buried in Smith cemetery. Several locals visit relatives in Dallas Fort Worth Denton Terrell and Durant Oklahoma.
Fifteen state and district agricultural officials, mainly from Texas Louisiana and Oklahoma, met Dr A Knapp in Washington to review field demonstration work. The group focused on corn growing with J D Greer of Nacogdoches Texas drawing attention for his unusually productive corn. Attendee William Ganzer of Wenton joins the delegation as they plan to travel to Des Moines.
Chinese sources claim Japan plans to complete the annexation of Korea by August with the emperor pensioned and Korea placed under Japanese control. Reports say Japanese troops pour into Korea as censorship tightens while Korean insurgents vow resistance and foresee U S involvement in a forthcoming war.
Former Forester Gifford Pinchot places blame on leaders in Congress, names Heyburn Carter and Mondell for opposing Forestry Service fire prep. He argues their actions left forests unprotected and fueled near unprecedented timber loss and risk of a timber famine as damages mount into the millions.
Local call for seasoned wood for winter heating. G W Elbert offers stove and heater wood. Contact by phone for delivery or pickup arrangements. Polynomial text resembles a small business ad seeking customers.
Texas League Dallas 4 Oklahoma City 6 San Antonio 3 Galveston 1 Waco 10 1 Houston 0 9 Fort Worth 3 Shreveport 2 National League Pittsburg 4 Brooklyn 2 Chicago 3 New York 1 Cincinnati 8 Philadelphia 1 St Louis Boston off day American League Philadelphia 6 St Louis 9 Boston 3 Cleveland 0 Chicago New York rain Detroit Washington rain Southern League Birmingham 7 Chattanooga 3 Montgomery 8 Atlanta 1 Memphis 4 Mobile 4 9 innings darkness Nashville 4 New Orleans 1
An advertisement claims deafness stems from an inflamed Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It offers $100 for any deafness caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure, and promotes a salicylate product and a family pill.
A local listing markets a single bread lot of 14.02 units from Ideal Restaurant. The scarce item is presented as an exclusive sale, emphasizing its uniqueness and limited quantity.
Denton Texas reports today’s cotton quotations with Liverpool showing modest gains and New York and New Orleans futures edging higher. Open and close figures for August and October contracts are listed along with spot prices and recent sales activity.
In Chicago yesterday the wheat market sagged to a close 3-8 to 5-6c down. Corn fell sharply, 7-5 to 11-2c off, oats dragged the market 1-2c to 5-8c down. Cash and futures closed weak. Oats weakened with corn while provisions held steady with little trading.
The long dry spell reduced truck crops while local selections are modest. Celery and cranberries arrive early, tomatoes scarce at wholesale 4c lb and 6 1/4c retail. First home grown sweet potatoes at 1.50 bushel wholesale, 40c peck retail. Butter scarce at 20-30c retail and wholesale. Eggs steady 12 1/2c, possible rise to 15-17 1/2c with school openings. Apples steady 9$1 per bushel, imported extra choice up to 25c a dozen. Cash grain quotes listed for St Louis, Kansas City, Chicago, Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth. Livestock receipts: hogs 1000, steers none, cows 3.10, calves 6.75, hogs 9.30.
Feedstuff markets list cotton lint seed meal hulls and hulls prices, corn wheats oats and hay values. Cotton seed meal car price 32 dollars per ton. Prairie hay wholesale 12.25 per ton, Johnson grass hay 10 to 10.50 wholesale. Oats 37.44 to 40 cents wholesale per bushel. Retail figures shown for various items.
Verocertes four per 100 lbs first and second grade wholesale $2.70 to $2.80 retail 10¢ higher. Hard wheat flour per 100 lbs $2.80 to $2.90. Graham flour per 100 lbs retail $3.50. 12 1/2 lb sacks 50¢. Corn meal 35-lb sacks wholesale 65¢ retail 70–75¢. Half sacks wholesale 33¢ retail 4¢. Bacon retail dry salt extras $1.7? per lb. smoked sides 18¢. wrapped bellies 2 to 22¢. breakfast bacon 26–38¢. hams wholesale 19–21¢, retail 21–22¢. Lard country wholesale per 4? lb 10–15 cans $1.99. 5-lb buckets 6¢. bulk per lb 18¢. Oats wholesale 2 3/4¢ per lb. retail 4¢. California potatoes wholesale $1.25. retail $1.35. retail per pack 35¢.
Butter per pound at 15 to 30 cents cash or trade, 30 cents creamery. Eggs wholesale 10 cents, trade 12 1-2 cents, retail 15 cents per dozen. Tomatoes wholesale 4 cents per pound, retail 6 1-4 cents. Sweet potatoes wholesale $1.50 per bushel, retail 40 cents per peck. Hens per pound 9 to 11 cents. AYERS per pound 9 to 11 cents.
A fragmented note advertises trying the Record and Chronicle columns to recover lost items. It hints at guidance to regain a sense of belonging and direction through the paper's advertised services.
Little Elm won Friday's game 18 to 0 after sweeping two games in the series. Krum and Santa Fe town’s Reds split the initial meetings with Little Elm revenge in the latest contests. Thursday night was tight with scoreless innings until Tom counted in the eleventh and Little Elm added two.
Rocky Mount North Carolina man J. R. Pitt says he was suffering from a bad cold and cough when he found relief after taking Dr. King’s New Discovery. He reports being completely cured after one bottle and endorses it as a remedy for diseased lungs hemorrhages influenza asthma and hay fever. Trial bottles are available with a guarantee by J. F. Raley & Co.
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