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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1912
Page
3
Classified items list requests for two furnished rooms for light housekeeping with phone contact. Also offers a bay horse for sale, a furnished rooms for rent at 18 East Oak Street, and a six room house for rent with water included. A reward is offered for a pair of lost tan gloves.
J. L. Waldrip advertises prices for beer materials and related supplies at his Flacksmith Shop in Boodwolamen. The notice emphasizes first class work and local availability, with a call to visit the shop for details and current rates.
Fern Matthews Barber invites theatre customers to a special event at 8 Side. The notice reads as a plea for patrons to join the salon for a community gathering.
Prank Wilkerson Meat Market on Elm Street advertises fresh and tender meats. Sublett & Son lists both old and new phone numbers for contact.
The Old Reliable blacksmith shop on Lecust Street specializes in horse shoeing and buggy work. The business emphasizes dependable service and skilled craftsmanship for local readers.
Chesapeake area mill advertises chopped feed including chips, bean and corn hay as alternative livestock fodder. Bert stove and heater wood on the market with prompt delivery and full measure. S Elm Street contact via both phones.
An advertisement offers drag work and household goods moving services by Brownlow & Strickland with new and old phone numbers, an address at 26 East Hickory, and Denton transit operator H. M Morrison with new and old phones. Calls are available citywide for trunks and baggage Lips comp building needs.
Local moving concern touts first class prompt service at reasonable rates. Two large moving vans handle household moves as a specialty. PARKS & YESTER. Office phones 242 Residence 16141 381.
Classified brief notes autos for hire listing W W Bil e with old phone 350 and new 14 contact details for rental services.
Small ad from P. T. Taylor Dairy promotes fresh milk and butter with a local phone contact. It emphasizes daily freshness and invites customers to call for better milk.
A. R. McGintte offers furnished rooms for rent on earth south east and west in Denton. Location is one door east Exchange National Bank.
Local veterinary office advertises services from 70 Lipscomb Avenue Denton in partnership with Denton Transfer Co. Contact numbers listed as old 34 phone and new 298 with reference to a veteranary surgeon and office staff.
Reman and Luster offer feedstuffs and kinds for horses and cattle plus an automobile line. Charlie White is in charge. Both phones listed as 36 and 397. No one wants work scavenging. call if interested.
Concrete sidebrick work offered by S A Bushey and M Gurley cement contractor. First class work at right price. Get estimates.
Repair work promises to fit keys to any ew Magill and Shepard sewing and lock devices. Local craftsman offers lock repairs and key making services to fit a range of entries.
Or W A Jones dentist on East Side Square and W F Ralin dentist on South Square advertise. Quick messenger service and kerosene delivery offer details appear with phone numbers. Andersons Harness repair shop moved to 1108 East of Puckett’s Grocery.
Several Denton listings describe affordable properties and items for sale including a North Locust Street residence, a West Oak Street baby stroller, a West Oak second hand cart, and three Denton houses with lots. Also offered are shares of Alliance Mill stock and a cant lot on a street with car line access.
Poultry department offers Thoroughbred eggs for hatch including Indian Runner ducks 13 for 31.50 Partridge Wyandottes and Light Brains 1% for 1.60 per setting. The Cook's Strain of Buff Orpingtons eggs 1.50 per setting of 15 with satisfaction guaranteed. Capt H R Lyon contact New Phone 358 Blue in Derton Texas. Barred Rock eggs 60c a dozen with old phone listing.
A Saturday night fire partially destroyed a East Mulberry Street home owned by Mrs Helen Smith estate and occupied by Ed Sheridan. Damage estimated at 400 dollars with no insurance while Sheridan estimates losses between 700 and 800 dollars with a 400 dollar policy. Goods damaged in haste. Sheridan cites lamp explosion as the possible cause.
The Mitsuis of Japan, likened to the Rothschilds, are celebrated by the Atlantic Monthly for three centuries of unblemished commercial honor despite a social ban. Now other great families and Sambai chivalry are joining them, backed by nationwide reform and shared honesty across mercantile conduct.
A box shaped, tripod mounted instrument with a dial and needle detects earth atmosphere electric currents strongest near subterranean water. A stationary needle suggests no underground spring. The area of greatest needle movement guides well boring sites.
The note hints at finding a hardware piece from China or Queenswane. It mentions lining up options and filling in a suitable piece for home use. The writer emphasizes practicality and frequent need for hardware around the house.
B H Deavenport & Co explains details on rates clauses and coverage under Fire Insurance with Denton County National Bank, inviting inquiries and emphasizing company strength for insured clients.
Denton County reports show the largest ever oats acreage in both fall and spring plantings. Officials note unprecedented spring oats emergence and favorable rains boosting prospects for one of the county’s heaviest yields. Texas Grain Dealers assess state oats acreage exceeding 1.5 million.
Bridge the era’s tone with a brisk ad claiming Cascarets cleanse the liver and bowels overnight. It describes symptoms like coated tongue and indigestion, promises a morning cleanse, and cites a 10 cent box sold by druggists for months of use. It targets men women and children for gentle internal cleansing.
A brief ad invites readers with money to seek sound guidance on preserving wealth, promising practical financial tips and trusted banking support from Exchange Bank.
Treasury records show the Denton County National Bank of Denton Texas is authorized to have succession until February 6 1932 under the 1882 act. Charter No 4708 Extension No 31. The notice is signed by Willis J Fowler Deputy Comptroller.
Timetables show multiple Kansas and Texas departures and arrivals with numbers for trains to Dallas and Texarkana. The list includes morning and evening trains, northbound and from Wallas, Paris and other points, with various p m and a m times.
A broad slate of local political declarations lists candidates for County Judge, Assessor, Treasurer, Tax Collector, Clerk, Sheriff, Attorney, Superintendent, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Constable, and Commissioners, along with City Mayor and Alderman contenders. Varying names appear across precincts and wards, reflecting ongoing election activity and endorsements.
Shocking sounds in the earth warn of earthquakes and warn of peril. Kidney concerns show dull backache as a signal to seek attention to prevent dropsy diabetes or Bright's disease. Electric Bitters is advertised as a remedy with a customer testimonial from Peter Bondy of South Rockwood Michigan. 50c at J F Raley Co.
A local shop announces direct from factory shipments of Allegretti Fluffy Ruffles and Royal Favors, priced at $1.00, with handsome packaging and high quality candy. Also new Nunnally's supply highlighted, plus Folding Tray Box $2.50 and Box Bountiful $1.00. Assorted Nut Chocolates 2 lbs $1.75. Display in low window with free delivery and phone number 52.
Britt Born to Mr and Mrs John Underwood on February 24 a girl. Abney resumes charge of the Denton County News. Cully undecided on plans. A log gasoline engine arrives for Norman building contractors M B Whitlock & Co. East Hickory street water main burst Saturday night disrupting connections for two hours. Ninth grade English and history classes combined Monday due to Myrtie Higgins absence and illness of her mother Mrs Jackson and Miss Walker assisted the class.
Mason Michigan man recounts near fatal storm exposure and chest pain. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with relief and full recovery after doctors warned of pneumonia. Two bottles cured him. price 50 cents and trial bottle free, guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
Hank Peters a Civil War fife major and long time camp cook uses a funeral march to call men to supper after baking worm-filled raisins into pies. He jokes that if the men must eat the pie it will be a fitting send-off for the crew.
A Columbus Journal reminiscence recalls snowbound sledding and the epic thrill of belly-busting coasting. Boys endure uphill trudges for exhilarating runs, the shouted calls, and the slapstick collisions that define youth. The piece frames these antics as a sacred, formative joy.
Readers are invited to browse the progressive store ads in this issue for buying selling and renting options. The page promises bargains and opportunities to add to your pocket book with quick offerings and displays.
Mr and Mrs J C Coit celebrated their silver wedding by entertaining a house party of a year ago. Five tables for 500 were arranged with white carnations. Miss Lee Williams won the highest score and guests received favors. A two course luncheon followed for the hosts and guests including H G Allen J W Sullivan Charles Saunders H F Schweer L Schweer W J Kawaras Herbert Walden Dr P Lipscomb Mrs Fordy er and Miss Lee Williams.
Promotes Pape's Cold Compound as a guaranteed remedy for severe colds and grippe. Claims relief within hours after the first dose and states the product contains no quinine. Describes dosing every two hours for three doses and cites three years of research and a $50000 cost. </analysis>
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