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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1912
Page
3
W E Botts a graduate veterinarian operates from Hancock and Son blacksmith shop at S Elms and Lipscomb block. New phone 269 for residence old 486 and new 132.
Classified notes list W A Jones and J W Fralin dentists with offices on West and South Side Squares Denton Texas W N Rowell D D S over McCray’s south side square and Arkansas Mill on Elm Street advertise feedstuffs and prompt delivery of wood products including a power wood saw in conjunction with the wood business Two phone numbers are listed for Arkansas Mill and the area providers.
Eloise Yancey asks for baby dolls and a gold ring. Helen Pratt and Oneila Pratt seek a locket, doll, doll buggy, candy, nuts and fruit. Letitia Lynskey requests toys for Fred Nell and Susie plus dishes and treats. Multiple children name gifts, clothes, dolls, trains, toys, and fruit for Christmas.
A telephone is a necessity in every home especially during sickness accident or fire. The individual resident rate is 1.50 per month while the four party resident rate is 1.00 per month Call 26 to arrange installation.
Local note records the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Chas H Smoot on Monday morning. The item is framed as a brief social notice and promotes Turner Bros fruit cake ingredients and contact details.
A 90 acre well improved Bentonville area farm with 60 acres cultivated and rich with fruit including strawberries which won first prize at the St Louis fair. It has two springs and $4000 in improvements and seeks exchange for a small Denton area farm with good grass land at 60 per acre. No agency details provided.
Former Christian college alumnus from Denton, Max Gainer, will preach at the Pearl Street Church of Christ tonight. The announcement invites all to attend.
A vintage ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills to restore health by correcting digestion and bowel function. It claims to gently compel right action of stomach liver and bowels and notes a 25 cent price at J F Raley Co. Turner Bros. offers grocery delivery with Christmas candies nuts and fruits newly received.
Hearst will be the first witness when the congressional campaign contributions investigation resumes Tuesday. Representative DeForrest introduces a joint resolution in the House proposing a constitutional amendment to extend Congressional terms to four years.
A Turkish fleet engaged a Greek fleet off Lemnos island this morning and forced the Greek vessels to withdraw. The report appears in a World War era dispatch with brief confirmation.
Vendor expresses gratitude for liberal patronage and promises to deliver fresh tender meat to customers. He invites interested buyers to phone for orders and thanks patrons for their support during the year.
A customer notes employing a first class gas fitter and seeks to schedule gas work. The contractor promises all work guaranteed and professional service.
Salted peanuts with a burnt oil flavor are featured as a tasting option at Bob West's venue, inviting patrons to try the distinct nutty snack and assess its preparation.
A 1912 notice details leases and potential purchases among Texas rail lines including Missouri Kansas Texas Railway Company of Texas and affiliates such as Texas Central Railroad Company Wichita Falls and Northwestern Railway Wichita Falls Southern Railway Wichita Falls Wellington Railway Denison Bonham New Orleans Railroad Dallas Cleburne Southwestern Beaumont Great Northern across multiple counties. It authorizes contracts and stock exchanges subject to Railroad Commission approval.
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