Santa Claus letter requests from children with items listed
A collection of handwritten Christmas requests from children across Texas towns. Each child asks for toys, candy, dolls, wagons, bicycles, and even household items like desks, pianos, and trains, often naming family members to remember. Entries include Dorothy Floyd Scott, Madge Spradlin, Charlie Davis, Agnes Roark, Lorena Chism, Hardy Sweat, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Clardie
West Cuestaunt St
Papa
Mamma
Dorothy Floyd Scott
North Locust St
Grandma
Uncle Clay
Betty Withers
Madge Spradlin
Sycamore St
Littl Brother
Charlie Davis
West Mulberry St
Agnes Roark
West Hickork St
Miss Hicks
Naoma Gladys Cherry
Krum
Lorena Chism
Hardy
Clay Dates
Roma
G. H. Blewett
Fritz Bar
Gladys Co.n
Kram
Aura Atcheson
Rom
Curtis Has the Goods Seven-Jeweled Watch Sale
Curtis offers a lady’s size seven-jeweled wristwatch in a 20-year gold case priced at $12.50 as a Christmas item. The ad emphasizes Curtis as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Teachers Conclude Annual Sessions
The article reports on teachers at annual sessions with opinions from several educators. Solomon urges better roads to raise attendance in bad weather while Sheppard envisions theme use even if second grade certificates vanish. Kennedy cites need for better equipment and Coffey urges building a good school first to create community enthusiasm. Chalmers calls for rural school consolidation and Edwards stresses the anchor should reside in the school community rather than just visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Sheppard
Kennedy
Coffey
Chalmers
Edwards
History teaching discussed at the institute session
The meeting considered a Chamber of Commerce invitation to speak at the opera house. R T Derryberry and B L Reynolds urged vivid methods using maps outlines and story telling to fix events and dates. Judges Owsley Kane praised teachers and urged support for farmers, while Owsley urged love led authority and warned against corporal punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Opera House
Kane
Texas
R. T. Derryberry
Robinson
B. L. Reynolds
Berrard
U. S
Chas. V. Hale
Flower Mound
Owsley
Kone
New York City
Judge Kone
Owsler
Primary Section Highlights Busy Work and Helns for Teachers
The primary section lists two components Busy Work by Miss May Howard and Helns for Primary Teachers by Miss Mallow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Howard
Worldwide assassinates shock readers in cables
Cablegrams report a surge of high profile killings across continents. In Seoul the Corean cabinet prime minister was stabbed to death. In St Petersburg Karpoff head of Russian secret service died in a bomb blast. In Mumbai Arthur Jackson a noted Indian political figure was killed. Romania’s prime minister was also slain in Bucharest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Corean
Seul
Karpoff
Secret Service of
Russia
St. Petersburg
Arthur Jackson
Bmbay
Romania
Bucharest
Market Quotes and Prices From Denton and New Orleans
Today's market page listsLiverpool futures with open 8.04 close 8.01, spots 8.18 bid 6, New York beans at 15.66 open and 15.03 close with 15.52 close and 15.88 bid0, local prices show eggs strong 30-35 cents cash and trade, turkeys slightly weaker at 15 1 2 tops, other poultry weaker by ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MARKE
S. Denton
Liverpool
Vis
Capudine Promises Quick Headache Relief in Liquid Form
Capudine relieves headaches from colds heat stomach or nervous troubles. It is a pleasant liquid and acts immediately. Available at drug stores in 1c 25c and 60c sizes.
Family Hurt in Gas Explosion at Home
Charles Condrey his wife and four children were injured when a gas explosion occurred at their home. Mrs Condrey and ten year old Ordery were dying. Plumbers failed to cap a pipe causing gas buildup and a stove fire. Harris was injured while rescuing the girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Condrey
They Are All Praised for Hunt's Lightning O11
A reader from Hallettsville Texas credits Hunt's Lightning O11 as an effective pain and sprain reliever after use. The testimonial notes satisfaction with both the 25 and 59 cent bottles and is signed by C. C. Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Cook
Hallettaville
Tex
Constable Edgar Williams Dies After Rosebud Shooting
Constable Edgar Williams, shot by Louis Mills during an arrest at Rosebud Monday night, died from his wounds after reportedly recovering briefly. A mob later lynched Mills following the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walu
Tex
Dean
Edgar Williams
Louis Mills
Rosebud
Williams
Hicks' Caulpine for Feverishness and Ache Relief
Advertises Hicks' Caulpine as a liquid remedy for feverishness and aching from malaria or heat. Claims to reduce fever and relieve pain. Available at drug stores in 19 25 and 60 cent prices.
Spring Hill News Tiny Town Sees Holiday Moves
The Spring Hill report notes cold ground and silvery ground. school to reopen December 27. Teachers Miss Maggie Brim and J M Coffey head to Denton, while Miss Bessie Steward and Miss Eula Beck head home. Local literary society drew a large crowd with Liberty band music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill
Maggie Brim
Denton
Bessie Steward
Eula Beck
Friendship
J. B. Jixey
The
Literary Society
Liberty Band
A. ©. Stewart
Beulah Jones
Mustang
C. W. Hart
C. E. Nixon
J. M. Coffey
Teachers’ Institute
Ideal Restaurant Receives Seal Shipt Oysters and Catfish
The Ideal Restaurant announces a fresh shipment of Seal shipt oysters and catfish. Demand for Sealshipt products is strong as diners seek premium seafood.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement from Denton Resident
Denton resident LT. Fowlkes of 39 E Mulberry St Denton Texas reiterates praise for Doan's Kidney Pills urging their use for kidney trouble symptoms. Ad cites back ache fatigue scalding urine and sediment as signs and notes the remedy is sold by dealers for 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Doan
Denton
LT. Fowlkes
E. Mulberry St
Texas
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Uni
Doan’s
Curtis Has The Goods For Christmas Gifts
Chafing dishes, sterling silver in chests, 1847 silverware, cut glass and clocks of all kinds are advertised as ideal Christmas gifts. Curtis showcases these items and more to attract shoppers.
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Curtis
Alvin Hill Opens New State Bank at Lewisville
Alvin Hill of Lewisville organizes a state bank to open in January 2004. The Lewisville Enterprise notes stock was increased from 15000 to 20000 with 20 to 30 local holders, none holding a controlling interest. Hill trained at Harvard and previously worked with a large Albany, New York bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Hill
Lewisville
Hill
Harvard University
Albany
N. Y
Electric Bitters praised as woman’s great gift
Mrs. O Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York proclaims Electric Bitters as a glorious medicine giving buoyant spirits vigor and health. It claims to cure nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headache backache fainting and dizzy spells and to build up weak sickly bodies. Sold 50 cents at J F Raley Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Rhinevault
Vestal Center
N. Y
J. F. Raley& Co
New Year Discount at Standard Business College
From now until January 15 1910 Standard Business College Denton Texas offers five dollar discount on a single course in Bookkeeping Shorthand and Typewriting combined plus ten dollar discount. Night school starts the first Monday night in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Business College
Denton
Texas
Night Watchman Becomes Advocate for Dr. King’s Remedy
W J Atkins of Hanne Springs Tennessee, after severe cold and lingering coughs, found relief using Dr King’s New Discovery. He reports one bottle restored his health and he returned to work. The medicine, claimed to cure severe colds, coughs, sore throats and related ailments, is sold by J F Raley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J Atkins
Hanne
Springs
Tenn
Sear Exo
Dr. King
J. F. Raley
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Skin Relief
The ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples sores boils and skin eruptions claiming it softens skin makes it velvet and even helps piles. It highlights a fashionable woman’s vanity and promotes J F Raley as a local point of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
J. F. Raley
Notice of Trustel sale in Denton County Texas
Notice of sale on January 4 1910 at the Denton county courthouse door between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm by E T Broun as trustee to secure indebtedness on a lot described as part of M Forest league in Denton County Texas. Default on the deed of trust has occurred and sale is authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Mitchell
Denton
Denton County
Texas
E. T. Broun
M. Forest League and Labor Survey
Saig M. Forest Survey
Varas
N. E
N. W
Eget Counzas
E. T. Bro
Fresh Seal oysters and catfish available at Ideal Restaurant
An excellent supply of fresh Seal shipt oysters and catfish has just been received. Come in and get some of them at Ideal Restaurant.
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Jeas Clint
West Oak St
Jance Crain
Crain Grocery
Lhefe
Liberal
R. E. the School
Normal College
Skiles
J. W. Skiles
W. Highlang
Illic
T. ©. Pledger
Bola d'Arc St. Lilp
Fritzlide
Denton County National Bank
South Jao East St
Exchange National Bank
West Hickory Street
J. W. Cook
Rorthwes
Cormer
Square
MG. Roberts
URTH
A. R. McGintie
Wes Smith
Lea
F. A. Hausleis
Fry Street
Shepard
Magill Quick
James McKelvey
T. A. Collins
Gale
Kh. V. Hennen
Garza
D. K. Allison
C. C. Yeatts
A. D. Turner
Hester, Lester & Brownlow
R. R. Turner
M. L. Martin
Raley's Drug Store
G. S. Campbell
Bear McCray
Clifford Stroud
West Hickory St
Swindon
P. C. Withers Land Company
W. Seventh Street
Fort Worth
Enews
Wells & Bass
H. B. Stanley’s Shoeshop
James E. Stringer
McClurkan
C. Lipscom
Jr. Tfc
Jone
E. McCabe
Garrison & Kimmins
Moreman & Luster
Red Barn
Kodak Finishing
Kodaks
Kodak Films
North Side Court Square
P. Lipscomb
M. D
Curtis Drug Store
J. W. Fpralin
South Wie Square
Grant Company
Springfield iii
A. J. Gant
Bernard St
Santa Claus
Constable Williams
Ideal Restaurant
Schmitz
Santa Claus Headquarters
Nemo
Santa’s
North Pole
Side-Square
NEW Bank
State Bank
Wright’s Opera House
H. H. Frazee (Inc
Pricees
Minnis
W. J. McCray
Evers’ Hardware
Trustel
Blanks’ Barber Shop
Denton Co. National Bank
R. M. Mitchell
North Side Square
A. G. McMath
Denton Skating Rink
Wie
R. H
Hope
DEM
Record
Chronicle
Ade
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