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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1912

Page

3

Classified Ads Text Mixed With Notices

Lost a tannery glove right hand returning Pas challs store. For hog killing call Wes Jackson Old Phone 448 If you have Durham cows or Jersey milk cows to sell see J M Taylor $20000 to loan on vendors lien notes Owsley Owsley Attorneys at law 10percent commission Automobiles for hire W W Billingsley old phone 330 new 448 Automobiles repaired Concrete walks If you want concrete walks or brick work let me figure with you S A Bushey

Durham Jersey J. M. Taylor Owsley & Owsley Attorneys At-Law W. W. Billingsley

For Rent Three Furnished Rooms at Oak Street

Three furnished rooms for light housekeeping available at 33 East Oak St. Includes electric lights bath and sewerage. Old phone listed. adn 100p.

East Oak St A. R. McGintie Long & Kine Denton

Denton Gun Club Meets Friday at First National Bank

Members of the Denton Gun Club are requested to meet Friday at 11 o'clock in the First National Bank to discuss business of importance to the club. Very respectfully, J M Crawford, President.

Denton Gun Club First National Bank J. 3. Crawford

Eight room house near college with barn and city water

Describes an eight room house on a large lot two blocks from the car line and Normal college. Property includes a barn and electric lights plus bath and city water. Rent listed at $20 per month.

Normal College Bath

Nicknames on the Ocean in naval history

The Sunday Magazine surveys traditional nicknames used by American and English navies and merchant marine crews. It explains how names like Shiner, Nobby, Jimmy, Knock er, Spud, Dusty, Lofty, Shorty, Nigger, Skipper, Jimmy the One, Gunnery Jack, Guns, Torpedo Jack, Sparks, The Navy, Tommy Pipes, Chips, Jimmy Bangs, and Sails arose from long held customs and roles aboard ships from both sides of the Atlantic.

Golden Gate London Docks Wright Shiner Clark Nobby Green Jimmy Spud” Murphy Dusty” Miller Shorty Leutenant Sparks Navy Tommy Pipes Chips Jimmy Bangs Cooper Sailmaker The Sunday Magazine

Smoking by the Small Boy

A father offers $100 to each son if they quit smoking until age twenty one. Lawrence admits smoking at fourteen. The father expresses concern for growth and athletics and proposes a doctor’s view, leading the sons to choose not to smoke.

Lawrence

The Dogfish Tale Of Cruel Catch And Wary Anglers

A Montauk Point fisherman recalls a massive dogfish with a damaged skull found by a cruel practice. He explains how some anglers rig the fish with a corked beer bottle or a block of wood tied to the tail to force the animal to drown, a brutal method echoed in other accounts of indifferent treatment toward dogfishes.

Montauk Point

The Market Value of Honesty in Character

The passage argues that public honesty shown for profit or politeness is not virtue. It condemns men who wear virtue as a social mask, saying they lack moral substance and serve covetous aims. Yet it notes some clothe themselves in virtue for status or worth, whether genuine or market driven. Charles H. Brent’s reflection critiques surface virtue.

Charles H. Brent

Reading Between the Lines in a Candid Exchange

In a terse dialogue Jimpson questions trust while T notes a hostile vibe. TJ recalls a private remark implying a preference for the other party to purchase an aeroplane, suggesting underlying tension and motive.

Jimpson

Aggrevated incident charges filed in county court

Deputy Sheriff Pat Gallagher went to McKinney Wednesday and brought back that night. Dave Higgins, a Black man, is charged with an aggravated incident and faces a knife assault against Will Goradh near the east county line.

Pat Gallagher McKinney Dave Higgins Higgins Will Goradh

Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Ad Campaign Notice

An 1912 public notice describes the sale of licenses and rail line leases tied to the California Fig Syrup Company and associated Texas rail interests. It lists multiple railroad companies, owners, and authorities, naming C. E. Schaff as president and William Carlisle in corporate roles, with dates and geographic references across Texas. The document frames lease terms, purchase options, and extension rights, culminating in official signatories and dated endorsements.

Senna California Fig Syrup Company

Local notices from Krum and Corinth December updates

L A Dixon improves. Denton doctors attend Medical society. Preaching and concerts planned. numerous visits between Krum Corinth Denton and Dallas. A Christmas millinery sale at Lynchburg by Miss Joza Dickson with Wilson Hann Co. May include velours and beavers at cost.

KRUM L. A. Dixon Dre. Kimbrough Gose Hayes Medical Society Denton J. H. Chism Christian Church Underwood J. Bord Lester Haynie Sanger Co. C. Cofer Mossville Hornbeck Cleherne Presbyterian Church George Burchfield Fort Worth Idle Lee Sublett R. L. Cole K. Sprouse R. E. Porter Dallas Joe Oats Oklahoma Corinth Elrod Sunnydale Misses May Lena Taylor Leonard Harrison Jack Arnold Will Taylor Ben Harbert L. T. Fowler Point Miss Laughter Frank Stewart Sunny Dale Collin Maxwell Green Valley Fred Fowler Fayette Carpenter W. B. Harrison L. R. Hrotter Rupert Oliver E. W. Oliver Frank Phillips Garza Artie Pinckley Alton Lynchburg Lewis Wilcoxson Little Elm Irene Thorn

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Claims Fast Gray-Color Return

Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy promises to restore natural color to gray hair with regular use. The ad asserts benefits for dry hair, dandruff, itching scalp, and hair loss, noting a fifty cent price and money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Wyeth

December Hat Sale at Mrs Dickson House

The best styles in this season's millinery will be sold at actual cost during December at Mrs Dickson's. A nice selection of beavers and velours will be available and customers are invited to come in and view the hats.

McKelvyard McKinney Street Will Locknane Joza Dickson Wilson-Hann Co

Railroads Seek Leasing Authority in Texas Legislature

Notice to all persons that in the next regular Texas Legislature session opening January 14, 1913 in Austin The Missouri Kansas Texas Railway Company of Texas seeks to lease for 25 years the Texas Central line from Waco to Rotan The Wichita Falls Northwestern and Wichita Falls Southern railways request leasing the lines from Wichita Falls to the Texas Oklahoma line and to Newcastle Wichita Falls Wellington line from the state line into Collingsworth County through area rail companies urging passage of enabling laws.

Texas Wellington Said County Wichita Falls Railway Company Henrietta Clay County Wichita Falls Wichita County Denison, Bonham & New Orleans Railroad Company Denison Grayson County Bonham Fankin County Dallas, Cleburne & Southwestern Railway Company Cleburne Texas Central Railroad Company Wichita Falls & Northwestern Railway Company of Texas Wichita Falls & Southern Railway Company Wichita Falls & Wellington Railway Company of Texas Dallas, Coburne & Southwestern Railway Company Beaumont & Great Northern Railroad State of Texas Railroad Commission of Texas Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company OF Texas C. E. Schaff Wichita Falls and Northwestern Railway& Company OF Texas Wichita Falls & Wellington Railway Company OF Austin Waco McLennan County Rotan Fisher County Wichita Falls & Northwestern Railway Company of Newcastle Young County The Collingsworth

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Paschall’s Store Dees Pate Wes Jackson T. L. Anderson Spirella Ccorsets Anna Baker Ldeep F. M. Crow Tfc J. M. Gurley Hann Avenue South Elm L. F. Rowlett Lee School H. L. Graham Ponder Avenue Olver J. E. McCabe Exchanwe Bank L. Fulton Lula Street J. F. Hargraves W. A. Rprashears Hamilton Wyeatts J. M. Barber & Conger J. W. Johnson Parks & Lester Office Fox Bros VETER Narians W. B. Botts Hancock & Son Blacksmith Shop S. Elm St Lipscomb Block W. A Jones West Side Square J. W. Fralin South Side Square W. N. Rowell McCray’s Reynolds & Hodges Arkansas Mill Fulton W. C. Edwards Sherman Mr. Burns Athens Grace Lowry Honey Grove P. E. McDonald T. C. Sample Wylie Smith & Co East Side Square Real Estate Ben Elm St Peoples Home Telephone Co F. Johnson Holy Thad Coad Iago Byself Cope ID Denton County Denton Trust Company Denison, Bonham & New Orleans Ral Jad Company William Carlisle Everybody’s Magazine Delineator Butterick Publishing Co
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