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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1912
Page
4
County Supt McCook will hold state and county examinations in his office at the courthouse on Thursday Friday and Saturday. Thursday offers permanent certificate exams, Friday and Saturday cover second grade certificates, and Saturday includes first grade certificate exams.
The ad claims a 25 cent Pape's Cold Compound cures a severe cold and grippe by taking doses every two hours, with three consecutive doses needed for full effect. It promises the headache fever and nasal symptoms vanish from the first dose and that no other remedy is as effective, urging readers to buy from any druggist.
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank M. Crowley were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the First Christian church with Rev. A D L Rogers in charge. Interment followed at the Odd Fellows cemetery at 4 o'clock. pallbearers were Frank Pierce Ed Brown Chas Yancey W J McCray and L L Fry. In December Mrs Dickson will sell hats at actual cost featuring beavers and velours from Wilson Hann Co.
Longview agricultural agent R P Elrod arranged with President Bizzell to equip a College of Industrial Arts car to run with A and M and International and Great Northern trains. The exhibit starts in February with a model kitchen, rural home plans, and landscape designs, aiming to tour key Texas stops and launch multiple cars in coming years.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy to distress by influencing liver stomach and bowels. It claims the pills gently compel right action and restore health and good feelings, priced 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Heavy rain in Denton County Tuesday provided vital soaking to wheat fields, following earlier precipitation. The downpour began in the forenoon and lasted into the afternoon, offering substantial agricultural benefit after a period of dry weather.
The Denton audience and even passersby benefited from David Bispham’s recital praised as a benediction. The singer’s patriotism and belief in English as a musical language elevate his art beyond diction and tone, while Harry M. Gilbert’s piano support is lauded for its faithful spirit and refined technique.
Just in from Arkanda Mill two carloads reported. Eaftir corn and mixed cow feed delivered by rail. Local dealer notes steady demand.
A 12 year old boy named Jack son living near Aubrey plunged through a heavy plate glass door at Puckett's grocery Monday evening. He fell inside the store and glass pieces struck him but he escaped unhurt, mistaking the glass for an open door. The incident is reported as the only injury.
Will Rotton a 25 year old farmer near Grapevine was kicked by a mule on Monday afternoon on the square. He sustained a hip bruise and was knocked out briefly with no broken bones. Another farmer named Cotton near Mingo was kicked by a horse on the knuckles tearing the flesh but also no bones broken.
Denton County Medical Society elected Dr. T. M. Harris president with Dr. J. C. Rice vice president and Dr. H. Rowe secretary treasurer at the annual meeting. Delegates included Dr. Rebecca M. Evans and Dr. M. C. McBride. A banquet followed at Beyett's with an elaborate menu and good attendance.
The Denton County Baptists, via the executive board meeting Monday, pledged 500 toward the Texas Baptists education fund. The State board plans to raise 50 000 in fifteen days for an emergency educational fund.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a simple, harmless remedy for nasal catarrh. It claims fast relief within a day by cleansing the nasal passages, restoring smell and taste, and improving hearing, with no stomach upset from internal medicines.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a gentle cleanser for the stomach liver and bowels. It ties sour belching acid pain in the stomach to an underlying stomach upset and promises immediate relief by morning from a 10 cent box, urging use for children as well.
Denton Camp No 15 Woodmen of the World held its regular meeting Monday night and elected officers for the coming year. Elected were consul commander J. J. Benett advisory lieutenant Geo M Hopkins banker L Lipscomb clerk W A Matthews escort J C Barrett watchman oe Me Gurley and sentry M Z Henry. HB Caddel manager three years W A Matthews and Geo M Hopkins named delegates to head camp with alternates H B Caddel and R Ledbetter.
In a fire that ruined his barn weeks ago T L McIlvaine says his loss was far heavier than earlier reported. He estimates total damage at 2500 dollars, including 1400 bushels of oats, feed, a buggy, tools, harness and saddlery, with only 500 dollars in insurance to offset the loss.
A large Denton crowd filled streets blocking traffic at times as every business reported strong sales through the day. Seed cotton rose to 4.8k and lint to 12 1-2c with fair receipts while crowds watched two fights adding to the bustle.
A Den ton store advertises a money exchange service in the weekly advertising columns. Readers are invited to reply to the ad for details and rates.
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