Munsey Sunday papers prove popular in major cities
Early reports from the Philadelphia Times Washington Times and the Baltimore News show the Munsey Sunday afternoon papers are a clear success. Readers in large cities now receive Sunday news between Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, matching weekday publication regularity.
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Munsey
Philadelphia Times
Washington Times
Baltimore News
Phildolphia
Washington
Piltsmore
Denton farmers urge Denton for black land station
A Denton County Farmers Institute resolution calls for placing an experimental farm station in the black land belt at Denton. It argues Denton’s central location and crops warrant the station, urging other institutes to back the move and send resolutions to the locating board in Austin.
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Black Land Experiment Station
Denton County Farmers’ Institute
Black Land Belt of Texas
Denton County
Denton
Texas
College Station
Girls’ Industrial College
North North Texas Normal College
Dentonz County Farmers Institute
Girls’ College
Boys’ College
Bryan
Farmers’ Institutes
Black and District
Austin
The Miller and Haislip Candy Shop Christmas Offer
The Miller and Haislip on the North Side of Square invites churches to order candies and fruits for Xmas trees. A masquerade party at the Denton skating rink is planned for Saturday night December 25 with prizes for best disguise.
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Esire
Miller & Haislip
Denton Skating Rink
Tollie
R. H. Hope
DEAL RESTAURANT Seeks Fresh Ocean Bounty
Fresh shipments of catshipt oysters and catfish arrive for the eatery. The restaurant invites patrons to experience the new seafood offerings.
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Try Deal Restaurant
Deafness Cure Claim By Hall's Catarrh Cure
Advertisement states deafness from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining can be cured only by constitutional remedies. Claims 100 dollar reward for any catarrh deafness case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes offer, ingredients, and druggist sales.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Come Early for Christmas Delivery from Long and Turner Co
Customer warning urged to shop early to avoid Christmas Eve rush and confusion. The Long and Turner Company promised flexible delivery timing upon request.
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Long & Turner Co
Selmo Grain Shipment Assured by Long Urner Co
A fresh shipment of Selmo rolled oats Telmo pearley hominy Telmo buck wheat flour Telmo pearled barley kelmo granulated hominy and Telmo steel cut oatmeal arrives. Long Urner Co guarantees the quality of the products.
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Selmo
Telmo
Long &Urner CO
Christmas Candies Nuts and Fruits Order Now
Long and Turner Co invites orders for Christmas candies nuts and fruits with packing and delivery available at any requested time.
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Long & Turner CO
One Diamond Brooch Sells For 135 At W. J. McCray
An ad notes a single diamond brooch offered for 135 dollars at the W. J. McCray shop, highlighting a compact jewelry sale.
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W. J. McCray
Denton County Teachers Close 10th Institute With Resolutions
Denton County teachers wrap a successful institute session thanking the County Commissioners, Beaty, ministers, and newspapers. They raise 25 for library improvements, report 65 professional books and 14 and a half thousand circulations, and vote Beaty praised for impartiality and efficiency while urging state local taxation reform and county high schools.
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Denton County
T. S. Sheppard
Sunnydale
A. B. Weisner
Pilot Point
J. E. Park
Garza
J. N. Mallory
Cooper Creek
God
J. B Park
W. H. Carney
W. A. Combest
Frankye Lain
Lilian Walker
Vy. C. Roark
Beaty
Texas
EMPTY STOCKING CRUSADE SUCCESS
Santa Claus enabled to visit many poor children through the beneficent efforts of the society. United Charities ladies on Thursday arranged a large distribution with tables laden with food candy fruit and other gifts. A donation of 100 dollars was received plus 25 dollars and several smaller gifts to fund the effort.
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Santa Claus
United Charities
Denton
Riverman by Stewart Edward White
A notice credits Stewart Edward White with copyright for the 1907 and 1908 editions of Riverman published by the McClure Company, indicating renewal or ownership details for the work.
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Stewart Edward White
The
McClure Company
Learn to skate event for contestants and friends
Community notice inviting everyone to come learn to skate with prize contestants in disguise. Readers are encouraged to bring friends and enjoy the skating activity led by proprietor R. H. Hope.
Capudine for “fhat Headache” promotes nerve calmness
Ad for Capudine claims quick headache relief and steadies nerves for business. Instructional line suggests taking Capudine before morning work and notes availability at drug stores.
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Capudine
Hunt's Cure Praised For Skin Troubles In Tennessee Claim
Mrs Eula Presiad of Greenfield Tennessee endorses Hunt's Cure as an old friend for fifteen years to treat itching skin troubles including eczema and ringworm. The advertisement notes 50 cents per box.
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Hunt
Eula Presiad
Greenfield Tenn
St Elmo at Wright Opera House Impresses Small Denton Audience
The Denton crowd enjoyed St. Elmo as staged by Neil Twomey with strong performances by Katherine Raymore as Edna Earl and a balanced cast led by Murray. The Times praised the production as one of the best in Denton in several seasons and noted an upcoming Time Place and Girl company show with Ho ugh Adams and Howard.
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St. Elmo
Wright Opera House
Augusta J. Evans
Neil Twomey
St. Elmo Murray
Murray
Miss Earl
Katherine Raymore
Edna Earl
Denton
Jonah
Uncle Sam
Wright's Opera House
Will H. Hough
Frank H. Adams
Joseph Howard
Orde
Murphy
Gerald
Rex
Nation’s pension rolls show slow decline since 1902
The New York Sun reports July 1 1908 there were 951687 names on the national pension roll. In the year ending June 30 1909 the list fell by 45312 from deaths and 3269 from other causes, with 46088 new restorations and additions, leaving a net decrease of 5493 about 0.6 percent. The article details age distributions from the Mexican and Civil Wars and notes a 1907 act expanding eligibility and monthly rates. It cites survivors of various wars and widows, plus acts adding names to pensions and ongoing declines from past highs.
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New York Sun
Congress
United States
Warner
Phoebe M. Palmerter
Brookfield
N. Y
Jonathan Wooley
New Haffopshire
Marr
Igs
Boxing Lesson Sparks Fight and Bond Between Friends
Orde and Gerald arrange a sparring session with Murphy at the gym. Orde endures a brutal onslaught, then a decisive rally knocks Murphy out. Post fight, Gerald apologizes, pledging support for Orde. Orde confronts Carroll about marriage, she fears harming her mother but offers to marry him when she can.
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Gerald
Orde
Murphy
Ninth Street
Impatient Orde Faces Family Strife Over Carroll
Orde learns Carroll's mother, Mrs Bishop, has shut herself away and vents a flood of accusations and hysterical tirades. Carroll defies her mother by meeting Orde daily, while Gerald warns the strain worsens Carroll and Orde contemplates withdrawal to protect her. A telegram demands Orde’s return for contracted work.
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Washington Square
Carroll
Mother
Orde
Gerald
Mrs. Bishop
Kendrick Bishop
Trials of Winter and Cough Syrup Advertisement
An advertisment noting “Rochester ware” as affordable yet good crafts and trays from Evers. It urges avoidance of colds or coughs to prevent pneumonia and consumption, recommending Simmons’ Cough Syrup which allegedly cures coughs heals lungs and promises to keep you well for spring.
Fresh Seal shipt oysters and catfish at IDEAL RESTAURANT
Readable text announces an ample supply of Seal shipt oysters and catfish now available at IDEAL RESTAURANT. Customers are invited to come in and buy. The notice emphasizes freshness and abundance.
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Texa
Chronicle
Chevuice
Jondan
Cook
Denmark
Dr. Cook
Leinen
Baron Muncharsen
Joe Mulhatton
Dean Swift
Swift
North Pole
Peary
Jong
Farmers
Farmers’ Institute
Ayer
Axe Company
Lowell
the Society
Riverman
Lile R. H. Hope
Langer
Will
Jove
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Hrde
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