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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1912
Page
2
The note discusses forming a fair association to organize a fair next fall and indicates interest and effort are needed to advance the project. It mentions a session and aiming for a practical level of work to convene trades and events.
The piece notes growing public interest in a local idea tied to Denton and Denton county. It highlights Santa Claus letters from children as a source of humor and pathos, reflecting varied attitudes from naïve faith to early skepticism. Parents are urged to read the letters to ensure Santa meets reasonable expectations.
A Lewisburg West Virginia resident C B Rader credits Electric Bitters with curing a decade long rheumatism and stomach trouble. The advertisement endorses the tonic for dyspepsia indigestion jaundice and kidney poisons tied to rheumatism. Each bottle costs 50 cents and is guaranteed to satisfy.
Palmer's advertisement appears in this issue showcasing available goods and prices. The notice emphasizes featured sales, with potential discounts and limited-time offers for readers.
President Bizzell reports a New South Wales committee led by Gilmour seeks details on the college's work and aims to model a women's college after it. Similar requests have come from other states and foreign countries in recent months to learn about the state college's courses and purposes. Miss Hannah Asher from Normal, Uk, begins as instrumental teacher, replacing ill Miss Lesley Le Reaume. A fruit cake note closes with Turner Bros offering ingredients.
A passerby notes a sign on the awning reading Get off the car at Palmer's, indicating the curbside instruction or warning tied to the business location.
The passage argues that purchasing from local merchants strengthens the town's economy and raises living standards. It contends that prosperity leads to more job opportunities and population growth as residents and neighboring towns are drawn to the thriving community.
The ad encourages wedding gifts from a sterling tableware stock featuring Fleury Plym outh Chantilly and Jefferson patterns. It promotes a choice of finely decorated china and silverware with cash sales of 50c or more and invites readers to see the stock.
Denton County Commissioners Court on Tuesday accepted the resignation of County Agent J H Alsworth and voted not to appoint a successor, effectively ending Farm Demonstration work for now. Other actions included approving monthly tax and clerk reports and scheduling a January 4 1918 special election on a school maintenance tax increase for District No 10 with R B Cartsinger as presiding officer. Judge Hoskins was granted up to five days leave per month.
In Denton J W Degan and J M Hendrix met. Taylor Boyd wed Miss Myrtle Hoyn at Rev Holly's home. Numerous locals, from Hood Cunningham to Mabel and Vera Sherrill, travel to Dallas and Denton for visits and funerals.
Vintage advert promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claiming to restore color and reduce dandruff and itching. Highlights ready-made product with Sage extract and Sulphur, guaranteed and refundable if not as represented. Fifty cent bottle urged through druggists.
After grippe pleurisy pneumonia or any illness readers are advised to take Vinci a cod liver and iron preparation without oil to restore blood strength and appetite. Mrs Alice M. Newton NC reports relief after two doses and a Denton druggist promises money back if vitality isn’t restored.
The shopper who buys only from home merchants is seen as more thrifty than one who uses mail order houses. She avoids inflated orders and shipments, buying less by aligning purchases to true needs and wants.
The Shoe Fitters ads urge readers to examine stock closely and visit stores to compare offers. May ads promote merchants aiming to induce shopper visits for better footwear at lower prices.
A collection of handwritten Santa letters and notes with requests for dolls trains pianos toys and warm comforts. Names and addresses appear in a nostalgic local style urging Santa to visit and grant simple gifts for children and family.
Dee Krom and W H Gaskin family returns to Sanger. Several locals visit relatives in Denton Sherman and Wichita Falls. Glen Black formerly of Krum marries in Fort Worth. Porter and family move to Bryan. Sam McFall buys Corbet Wilson place. Children visit doctors for ear issue. Several births and illnesses reported amid community events.
The article urges readers to stretch dollars this season by reading today's ads. It notes merchants publish money saving notices and urges shoppers to take advantage of the announcements for better value.
Dec 10 notes list Mrs Fannie Blankenship of Denton visiting brother J P Carter. Visitors include Wailer Orr and Luther Dorris from nearby towns, plus Virginia Hogan and others from Denton, Dallas, Dickson, Hebron, and High.
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