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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1913
Page
4
The Salt Branch rain record kept by Mrs. N. A. Witt east of town shows about one million four hundred thousand inches for the year. December logged the greatest rainfall with a detailed month by month tally, though the transcription is fragmentary.
A testimonial from Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for croup coughs and colds in children. The ad urges households to keep a bottle, costing one dollar, available at all druggists through H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
Assessor J. M. Gary names chief deputy J. H. Cieppeland who will lead field work in Precinct 1. Deputy for Sanger is Giles, for Bolivar J. M. Smith, and for Aubrey Will Dyche. Deputies for Justin Roanoke Pilot Point Lewisville and Little Elm are not named yet.
An advertisement touts Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment as a cure for itching burning eczema fetter salt rheum and skin eruptions. Geo W Fitch of Mendota Ill reports long standing eczema relief after one box. The maker guarantees results or refunds money. Available at druggists or by mail from Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
A special screening at the Princess theater promises a night of suspense with eerie moments designed to thrill and unsettle audiences. Patrons are advised to arrive early as tickets may sell out quickly.
An advertisement section marks this issue with multiple store ads and pricing highlights. Readers can spot bargains across departments and save on everyday items.
A big lot of Wear-Ever Aluminum products is available at The Fair East Side P.S. for long lasting use. The notice highlights a durable aluminum selection intended to last a lifetime.
Otto Klein was tried before Judge Hoskins on four charges of lunacy and found mentally incompetent. He arrived Tuesday from the Provo Utah insane asylum, where his brother August Klein had sent funds for his discharge, but upon arrival showed signs of insanity and was remanded to his brother’s custody for transfer back to the asylum.
News was received Wednesday of the marriage at 11 o clock at Thorp Springs of H. Clay Schoolfield, son of Mr and Mrs J B Schoolfield of Stony, and Miss Ruth Boyd of Hod County. Both had attended Thorp Springs Christian college where the romance began and ended in marriage. The couple is expected here Friday and will make their home in this county.
A Denton advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a kidney specific remedy. It cites a Denton woman Mrs T A Robinson detailing back pain and unusual urine, claiming relief after using the product bought at J F Raley & Co. Drug Store. The ad notes price 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co. as U S agents.
Announcement from L. D. Smith on West Oak Street offering a bargain on bananas for today only. First come, first served.
Stomach liver and kidney troubles and weak nerves are claimed to vanish with Electric Bitters. An Oklahoma woman from Depew extols the remedy saying it lifted her from illness and she recommends it for others. Each bottle guaranteed and sold by druggists for 1.00 with Bucklen and Co. backing.
A pharmacist with thirty five years of experience emphasizes devoted care in drug selection and prescription compounding. He urges patients to support physicians by trusting the drug store to prepare remedies accurately.
J A Minnis lists thirty six years of experience and contact at East Side Square phone 188 for services.
At 12 o'clock Wednesday there were 979 students at the North Texas State Normal College. A few more are expected this week. eighteen new students are noted. Work continues at the college.
An advertised tonic named Wryeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claims to darken gray faded hair naturally by dampening a strand at a time. The home remedy previously required sage tea with sulphur and alcohol, but a ready-to-use bottle is sold for about 50 cents.
Birth notices report a girl born to Mr and Mrs Jesse D Sullivan four miles southwest of Denton on December 29 a girl a boy born to Mr and Mrs H H James Sanger on November 28 a girl born to Mr and Mrs S Wesley Rodgers Bolivar on December 14 a girl.
A vintage advertisement promises LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine stops coughing headaches and treats cold symptoms. Druggists offer a money back guarantee if it fails to cure, with E. W. GROVE'S signature on each box and a 25 cent price.
Classified notice states a house available for cost this evening and Monday on West Oak Street by L. D. Smith.
Ad notice offering trial treatment and free information from Frontier Asthma Company located Room 102 Buffalo. Contact for more details.
The ad promotes a large selection of trees suitable for the region including Carolina Poplar American Elm English Elm Hackberry and Sycamore with an ordering prompt and contact info Old Phone 199 The Daily at a bargain price 40¢ a month Bayless Nurseries.
Denton society notes high society events with Miss P to Miss Burroughs and Miss Harriett Whitten hosting and entertaining faculty members and families at a Bell Avenue home. Christmas decor, games, stories, and refreshments including salad hot chocolate and cake marked a jolly informal gathering with many local guests.
In Krum Charles Linenschmidt and Miss Henrietta Grabbe wed at the Grabbe home. Rev. Wm. Makowski officiated as family and near relatives attended. The couple will live on the Grabbe farm after visiting the county.
An old advertisement claims constipation poisons the system with waste matter and promises relief from constipation and headaches with Dr. King’s New Life Pills available from H. E. Buecklen & Co. in Philadelphia or by mail.
Notice announces annual meeting of Garza State Bank stockholders in Garza Texas on January 6 1914 at 2 PM to elect five directors for the ensuing year and address other business. E Clements cashier dates December 20 23 27 31.
Notice announces Morgan's Hygienic Vegetable Soap available during winter months at Paschall's Phone 6 with prompt delivery. It is signed by Mrs. L. I. Fowkes.
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