Local notices and community notes from Denton 1909
A collage of local items mentions subscription rates, a public notice policy, corrections policy, and a December 7 1909 mark in Denton Texas. It references The Commoner and Col R M Johnson plus McKinney Examiner in its twenty third year and Wise County Messenger editor Collins. It reports Denton banks deposits and county bank totals and hints at local pride in banks and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney Examiner
Examiner
Collins
Wise County Messenger
Wise
Denton
Denton Competes for Black Land Experiment Station
The contest for the Black Land Experiment Station narrows to Denton and Temple. Denton's advantage lies in its diverse crops including corn cotton oats and wheat, with Wheat development needing state supported farm experimentation. The station would be a major asset for the town and every effort should be made to secure it.
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Black Land Experiment Station
Denton
Temple
Black Land Belt
Denton County
Bell County
Foxy Grandpa Jens Moller Targets Colquitt On Freight Rates
Texan farmers sought a 5c cut in cotton rates but Colquitt opposed the move citing rail revenue. Mayfield backed him. Lumber interests later pressed for a similar cut. notice was insufficient and Colquitt pledged to vote for a Dec 19 hearing reduction benefiting about thirty mills. Galveston says rail loss would mirror the cotton impact. Await Colquitt's statement.
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Foxy
Jens Moller
Colquitt
Farmers of
Texas
Mr. Moller
Pauline
Mayfield
Moller
Louisiana
Galveston
Denton County Man Buys New Farm After Seek Abroad
A Denton county man who sold his farm and looked elsewhere for a better location returns to buy another farm near Denton. The Record and Chronicle notes that people explore options but often return home. The Denison Herald praises North Texas land as valuable, yielding solid returns with good management.
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Denton County
Denton
North
Texas
Denison Herald
Corn Show Yields Tallied at Raleigh Event
The Houston Post reports a Raleigh North Carolina corn show with top yield of 266 bushels per acre winning prize. Runner ups produced 147 100 85 80 and 76 bushels per acre. The Record and Chronicle notes the event will interest corn growers statewide and spur study of best production methods.
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Houston Post
Raleigh
N. C
Boys' Corn Clubs Promote County Development
The article stresses that organizing Boys' Corn clubs in every county is crucial for future national progress. It argues boys, especially farm youths, should learn early that all material wealth begins with the soil, as the Fort Worth Telegram notes.
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Fort Worth
West views Taft as “a good fellow but” says Blythe
Opinion from Samuel G. Blythe after a national tour shows the West doubts Taft’s will. Voters want action beyond talk and await Congress sessions to decide if the “but” will be dropped. Some papers call him amiable but too influenced by predatory interests.
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Taft
Samuel G. Blythe
Mr. Blythe
Mr. Taft
Dallas News
Capudine Promises Quick Relief for Headaches
Capudine advertised as a remedy for sick headaches nervous headaches travel headaches stomach troubles and female troubles. Claims quick relief with squid effects and is sold by druggists.
Death of Pioneer Citizen Alexander Baxter in Pilot Point
Alexander Baxter died at his home in Pilot Point last Saturday night at 7 20 after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at the family residence Sunday afternoon at 3 39 conducted by Elder Cochran of Fort Worth and Rev J L Truett of Whitewright.
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Pile Point
Alexander Baxter
Elder Cochran
Fort Worth
J. L. Truett
Whitewright
New Pastor Arrives at M E B Church South
Rev. B. F. Bryant arrives with his family from Sherman to lead the M. E. B. church South. He will preach Sunday morning at 1 o'clock and Sunday night at 7 15. Rev. I. W. Clark departs for Grand Prairie to begin a new appointment.
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B. F. Bryant
M. EB. Church South
Sherman
I. W. Clark
Grand Prairie
Dowdells Move to Opelika for Gents' Furnishings Business
Mrs. Lizzie Dowdell and her son Silas Dowdell left Pilot Point Monday for Opelika Alabama to enter the gents' furnishing trade with S A Dowdell Sr. and uncle of W C Dowdell. They express regret at leaving and wish them success.
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Alabama
Lizzie Dowdell
Silas Dowdell
Opelika
Ala
Silas
S. A. Dowdell
W. C. Dowdell
Pilot Point
Electric Bitters Praised by Vestal Center Woman
Mrs. O. Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York hails Electric Bitters as a divine gift to women. The tonic allegedly restores buoyant spirits vigor and health while curing nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness. Available 50c at J. F. Raley & Co.
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J. F. Raley & Co
Hammered Brass Jardiners and Umbrella Jars Noted
A brief item reports W. J. Me Crays presenting hammered brass jardiners umbrella jars and hanging viewer pots in a local trade listing.
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W. J. Me Crays
Bryan to lecture at R. E. Lee building on Tuesday
Arrangements are being perfected for the Hon. W. J. Bryan lecture in the auditorium of the R. E. Lee building at 1 36 p m Tuesday Dec 14. Ticket sales begin Friday morning at Minnis drug store with reserved seats 50c and general admission 35c.
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W. J. Bryan
R. E. Lee
Minnis’ Drug Store
They Are All Praised Hunt's Lightning O11 Pain Reliever
Mr C C Cook of Hallettsville Texas praises Hunt's Lightning O11 as a great pain and sprain reliever. The testimonial notes high satisfaction with the product. Brin gles 25 and BOG Brin gles.
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C. C. Cook
Hallettsville
Tex
Cold Norther Brings Severe Freezing Across City
A fierce cold norther struck early Tuesday, dropping the thermometer to 16 above zero at 6 am, dipping to 8 to 19 degrees below freezing by late morning. Hydrants froze, pipes burst, and merchants faced a slow day as forecasts warned of continued hard freezes and a possible 11 above zero tonight.
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Weather Bureau
Capudine Headache Relief Ad Teaser
An old advertisement promotes Capudine to ease headache and nerves for business use. It touts quick relief as a morning remedy and directs readers to buy at drug stores.
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Capudine
Aubrey Eyes First Class Roads Bond Issue
Aubrey precinct seeks a road bond election after a meeting of businessmen and citizens. A temporary organization was made permanent with J M Spencer as chairman and C W Geers as secretary. A three member committee will investigate road issues and report at the next gathering.
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Aubrey
Vadey Justice
Denton County
Commissioners’ Court
Aubrey Herald
Justice Court
J. M. Spencer
C. W. Geers
J A. Roads
H. G. Musgrove
C Henderson
Denton
McKinney Road
For Thirty Years Liver Purifier Advertisement
Inclosed find money order for one dollar for which send me its worth in Simmons' Liver Purifier put up in tin boxes I have been using the medicine for thirty years Thomas H Reilly Jonesville Fila No comments necessary Price 25c per box.
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Simmons
H. Reilly
Jonesville
Fila
Typhoid Strikes Four in Denton Family
Four of six Cavender family members are down with typhoid fever at the Lanham place in East Denton. Only the wife and mother can do anything as Rev Cavender and the others have battled illness for two months. Revs Whitesides and Beckham with Dr Hooper visited to offer aid.
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Cavender
Lanham Place
East Denton
Bridgeport
Warern T. Whitesides
T. J. Beckham
J. L. Hooper
Wilson Hardware Adverts Emanitary Plumbing Prices
A brisk hardware ad invites readers to visit Wilson Hardware Company for emanitary plumbing items at reasonable prices. It highlights available supplies and encourages direct purchase from the store.
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Wilson Hardware Company
Jewel Bores Lines At W. J. Me Crays Event
A fragment mentions a line by Jewel Bores at W. J. Me Crays, indicating an artistic or literary event with possible attendees and a venue reference.
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W. J. Me Crays
Laundryman J Q Crow Buys Denton Steam Laundry
J Q Crow a veteran laundryman from Hot Springs Ark has purchased the Denton Steam Laundry from Stanley and Fain and will assume charge immediately. Crow and his family arrived Monday afternoon to establish the new home business and residence in Denton.
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J. Q. Crow
Hot Springs
Ark
Denton Laundry
Denton
Messrs. Stanley & Fain
Mr. Crow
Deafness Cure Claim Via Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It blames inflammation of the eustachian tube for hearing loss, offers $100 for any deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, and promotes accompanying products from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo and Hall's Family Pills.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Pickard China Advertises Dainty Christmas Designs
Pickard China showcases intricate patterns and fine workmanship from a leading American studio. The ad promotes Pickard pieces as ideal Christmas gifts authored by O. M. Curtis, a jeweler.
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Pickard China
America
O. M. Curtis
Jew
Trials of Winter Warn of Coughs and Pneumonia Cures
An advice note urges readers not to succumb to cold or coughs claiming winter threats to pneumonia and consumption. It recommends Simmons' Cough Syrup as a remedy to cure coughs heal lungs and keep people healthy for spring.
Beechnut and peanut butter flavoring noted by Order of Long and Turner Co
The notice highlights Beechnut, peanut butter and sliced beef flavors as products of interest from the Order of Long and Turner Company. It emphasizes consumer appeal and company branding.
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Order of Long & Turner Co
Night Watchman Recovers After Using King’s New Discovery
W J Atkins suffered a severe cold and lung trouble after night duty in Barnes Springs Tennessee. After trying remedies he used one bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery and returned to work. The medicine relieves colds coughs throat inflammation and lung issues with a trial bottle offered free.
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W. J Atkins
Barnes Springs
Tenn
Dr. King
J. F. Raley & Co
Cures From Dr King’s New Life Pills End Years of Pain
B F Ayscue of Ingleside NC suffered indigestion for 15 years and spent $200 on doctors and remedies before trying Dr King’s New Life Pills. He reports complete relief from constipation biliousness and stomach and bowel troubles. Sold 25c at J F Raley & Co.
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B. F. Ayscue
Ingleside
Dr. King
J. F. Raley & Co
Wanted to Buy Good Vendor Notes and Personal Notes
Wanted to buy lien notes or short term personal notes. Provide full description. Address requests to box T care this office. Also promoting Ladies Hand Bags from W. J. McCray.
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Tatfe
Buy a Home For The Same Money As Rent
An advertisement urges paying a $500 investment to own a home, claiming $6.25 monthly payments compare to rent of $10, and offers a booklet with loan and property details. The seller J. B. McCABR lists farms and city property with contact on the south side and two phones.
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J. BE. McCabr
South Side
Alamo Coffees Endorse Breakfast Start
Alamo coffees add a finishing touch to morning meals, with LONG & TURNER CO. promoting a strong start to the day through their brand.
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Alamo Coffees
Long & Turner CO
Palace Restaurant Ad Promotes Fresh Fish and Oysters
Fresh fish and oysters available daily at the Palace Restaurant priced at 86 cents.
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Palace Restaurant
Letters to Santa Claus Target Records
Readers are instructed to send letters to Santa Claus at the Record and Chronicle. Include name and address, deliver to the office or mail, with a 2 cent stamp to ensure delivery. Santa Claus editor notes this filing format.
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Santa Claus
Santa Claus Department
Record and Chronicle
Personal note from Jack Abbott at 130 N Locust St
A friend at 130 North Locust Street writes a casual request for books bananas oranges apples and a fur lined cap to keep ears warm along with a warm goodbye.
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Jack Abbott
N. Locust St
James Edwards Requests Tools at 149 West Oak Street
James Edwards lists needed items for pickup including a vise a watch and a draw knife at his home on 149 West Oak Street. The note seeks delivery or retrieval of the described tools.
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James Edwards
West Oak St
Virginia Lee Edwards Request for Toys
A fragment from a Virginia notice asks to bring a crying doll placed on its stomach a small play house a little stove a rocky horse and a rag doll for young Bill. The text appears as an old style household request likely from a local notice column.
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Virginia Lee Edwards
West Oak St
Bill
Whitehead requests Christmas shopping list from friend
A note asks for a story book a 1% toy train a horn candy nuts fireworks and fruit. The writer signs as a friend wishing a merry Christmas.
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Whitehead
Billiken tale from Kansas City sparks artist dispute
A Kansas City designer Florence Pretz claims the Billiken idol earned fame and wealth for others while she received only a small monthly royalty. The piece details the mythic origin of Billiken and contrasts public delight with the artist’s financial frustration.
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Billiken
Baltimore Sun
Kansas City
John D. Rockefeller
Florence Pretz
Kansas City Dispatches
Billiken Trust
Rescue at Sea Aboard Irvessa Turns the Tide
Amid roaring seas two lifeboats escape as Irvessa guides by wireless with a hidden naval man staying behind to direct operations. Frances Durant and Lieutenant Sommers survive. a second boat is rescued as the Mongolian crew presses toward a dangerous pursuit.
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Harling
Pinckney
Irvessa
Navy
Sage
Mrs. Durant
Frances
Bradley
Secret Service
Sommers
Frances Durant
Durant
Ali
New York
Pittsburg
Frances and Her Mother. Mr. Durant
Marsh
Looking One s Best Bucklen s Arnica Salve Ad
Advertisement touts Bucklen s Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples skin eruptions sores boils and cracked lips. Claims soft velvety skin and facial improvement with 25e price at J F Raley Co.
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Bucklen
J. F. Raley
Fruit Cake Ingredients Ad Ordered by Long and Turner Co
Seeded raisins currants citron orange peel figs and nuts listed for purchase to prepare a traditional fruit cake by Long and Turner Co. Includes assorted dried fruits and nuts likely for holiday baking.
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Long & Turner Co
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Record
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Brother Johnson
Iia Aie
cy _Lowell
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Ayer
Baby
Chicago
D? Price’s
Emer
Eler
W. J. Me Cray
Frederic Thompson
VIA
Wireless
Durant Works
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Smith
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