Denton Freight Boom Highlighted by Railway Agent
The Record notes a sharp rise in 1912 freight activity in Denton. Agent W C Murphy reports eleven months’ business ahead of prior years with carload shipments totaling 4 078 in and out. Total shipments near 350 000 for eight months imply about 400 000 for the year. Denton’s inbound and outbound carloads nearly equal, signaling a shift to local production and exchange.
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Denton
W. C. Murphy
Dallas
Forty Worth
Murphy
Electric Bitters Praise From Lewisburg Reader
C B Rader of Lewisburg West Virginia thanks Electric Bitters for curing ten years of stomach trouble and rheumatism. The ad notes benefits for dyspepsia indigestion jaundice and kidney poisons linked to rheumatism and guarantees satisfaction. Only 50 cents at J F Raley Co.
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C. B. Rader
Lewisburg
W. Va
J. F. Raley & Co.’s
Minnis' Drug Store Ad Promotes Fine Stationery Line
Read the advertisements highlighting a fine line of box paper and other stationery at Minnis' drug store. The notice notes attractive goods and local shopping options.
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Minnis’ Drug Store
Santa Claus Letters Editor’s Note Brief Collection
A trimmed editor note requests plain single sided Santa letters and brevity for the department. It lists sample child requests including toys, dolls, candy, nuts, fruit, and small animals, with a reminder to not forget younger siblings and the needy.
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Santa Claus
Mike Copass
Ku Klux Raid Shocks Dalton Whips Man Off Home
A masked robe gang abducted John Watkins from his Dalton home and beat him with a hickory switch in a revival era incident. He was ordered to leave town within three days amid accusations of housing several disorderly women.
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Dalton
John Watkins
Minnis drug store offers watches and relief remedies
Get the boy a watch at Minnis' drug store prices $1.00 and up. Ely's Cream Balm provides instant relief from catarrh and colds, heals inflamed membranes, relieves head pressure, and restores taste and smell. Hay fever victims gain quick relief. a 50 cent bottle may cure. All druggists sell it.
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Minnis
Ely
Minnis Drug Store Fountain Pen Sale
An advertisement urges readers to buy a fountain pen for a girl at Minnis Drug Store with prices starting at one dollar and up.
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Johnny Coats
Kimonas
the Record and Chronicle
Texas
Dr. Price
James Emory Barton
Winnie Mae
Tucker
Welch St
Joe Johnson
W. Oak
Ora Lee Johnson
Lowell Willett
S. Elm
Willie A. Minnerly
Justin
Joe White
McKinney
Maine
Mexico
Canada
Cuba
Nelson Ballard
N. Bolivar
Charles Elbert
N. Elm
Studebaker
Palace OF Sweets
Boss Black
G. M. Pruitt
Harness and Saddlery
North Side Square
Georgia
KU Klux
Sid
BOVE
Fountain Pens
Conklin and Waterman
W. J. McCray, Jeweler
South Side Square
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