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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
4
Record and Chron set lists show dollar subscriptions received to date for the Wilson Marshal campaign fund. Amounts include W. E. Mountain of Pilot Point and multiple other names, totaling several dollars and forwarded to the National Committee as collected.
The item lists births near Stony and East McKinney Street, a recent insane adjudication sending Mollie Claiborne to Terrell, new Beaty family home on Lula Street, Maccabee lodge members traveling to Fort Worth, a watermelon gift to Normal College and a kindergarten opening, Buena Sowel’s attendance at the Robt. E. Lee building, and a Girls 500 club ice cream party with all members present.
W T Bailey and Co Insurance invites calls to quote rates on fire coverage. The agency aims to insure cotton, grain, automobiles, and other insurable property, offering comprehensive protection for local customers.
A local ad notes available gift items and picture displays. It highlights new pictures, old photos to hang, and eager buyers to view summer prices on several moulding patterns being cleared out.
An old newspaper snippet promotes Smiths Restaurant inviting patrons to drop in and enjoy cooking and service. It also advertises Long and King grocery services with a phone link for placing orders.
Manager Parks of the Springside Dairy farm reported a loss of at least $1000 due to a fly plague reducing dairy cattle condition and milk yields. He fears stock recovery will delay the Dallas fair. Remedial recipes include plain lard, lard with carbolic acid, and crude oil, with several farmers reporting success.
LATE PERSONAL NEWS lists A. D. Harris from Ponder L T Fowler from Corinth Bob Raing of Lallas visiting Denton relatives Mrs J Frank Raley visiting Fort Worth Mr and Mrs Mac Morrow from Stony and others visiting or traveling through Denton area including educators and officials with several departures for Dallas Fort Worth Las Vegas and Oklahoma City.
Estate era ad proclaims Buckien’s Arnica Salve banishes piles and relieves itching inflammation and swelling. It claims to heal burns ulcers cuts eczema scalds pimples skin eruptions and offers comfort and joy. Available for 5 cents at J F Raley & Co.
A Denton notice states J H Garnett as administrator offers a 9 acre home and improvements for sale at the courthouse door on September 3 on a twelve month credit. The property lies about one mile from the public square near the College of Industrial Arts. Also promotes regular dinners and oak wood for sale by Arkansaw Mill Co with price four dollars and nine cents per cord.
Miss Allie Yeatts daughter of C C Yeatts of this city was married in Houston to W L White on August twenty first. The ceremony at the groom’s sister in law’s home was quiet with only relatives and a few friends present.
A joint meeting of the City Council the School Board and public school patrons will be held Friday afternoon at the High School building. High school patrons and women interested in domestic science are specially invited. No set program, informal talks likely, to explain school aims and progress. Opening of school Monday Sept 2 expected large enrollment near 1500. Deafness cannot be cured by local applications only constitutional remedies work. Hall's Catarrh Cure offered with $100 reward for cure by catarrh not achieved.
The Majestic on the north side drew large Wednesday crowds as children swarmed in with fifty dead flies each instead of admission tickets. Manager Mr. Moorman donated theater entry for fly collection, boosting attendance over recent Wednesdays. A Record and Chronicle reporter observed youngsters sharing their spoils and trudging home, illustrating lively juvenile activity rather than mischief.
Advertisement promises honest drug sales with strict adherence to statements and guaranteed satisfaction. It touts thirty years of practical experience and promises immediate refunds if customers are not satisfied. The copy emphasizes price knowledge and reliable service for buyers.
A fire from a burning straw stack destroyed fifty tons of new cut Johnson grass on the Owens farm near Clear Creek on Wednesday afternoon. The hay belonged to Ivy Johnson. Indian killed on track scene follows a separate tragic accident. a Native man died after being struck by a fast express while crossing a railroad track. The ad promotes King-New Discovery cough medicine with testimonials and trial bottle offers.
A local store advertises a fresh supply of vegetables available to customers with contact by phone at 44. LONG and KING promotes its weekly produce selection promising variety and quality for shoppers.
Sheriff Orr arrested Martin Tires a Mexican on local option law charge and held him for the October term. The Grand Jury adjourned without indicting the misdemeanor and instructed the Sheriff to file complaint.
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