Denton County Prospects Roar Into 1910 With Record Crop Prospects
The 1910 outlook is hailed by bankers merchants and farmers as the best in years. Soil is in prime condition after rains and freezes. Wheat and oats benefit from moisture and a large cotton acreage is anticipated next year. County banks report higher deposits and the 1909 wheat and cotton receipts boost income while corn remains a weakness. Real estate activity rises with out-of-county buyers and new residents flock to Denton county.
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Denton
Denton County
Record
Chronicle
Kecy
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Dallas Fair
Truck Growers Seek 1916 Cooperative Marketing Drive
The Truck Growers association plans a rapid completion to form a cooperative body aimed at marketing truck crops. Acreages and crops will be agreed, boosting returns through joint growing and selling efforts. Some oats were damaged by continued cold weather, but wheat may benefit by thicker stool and higher yields if conditions improve.
Bank Foreword Promises Loyal Service and Liberal Treatment
In entering another business year, the bank thanks depositors and patrons for loyal confidence. It pledges to continue offering convenient services, strength, and security, and to place banking at customers’ command with liberal treatment and courteous consideration.
Exchange National Bank Officers Named
A. J. Nance serves as President and J. R. Christal as Vice President with Coit holding the position of Cashier.
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A. J. Nance
J. R. Christal
Coit
New Orleans Weather Forecast Sees Rain and Cooling
In New Orleans on Sunday clouds increase with a likely rain onset and cooler temperatures. The outlook notes a drop in highs and a wind shift, urging residents to carry jackets and prepare for showers.
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New Orleans
Denton Lands Black Land Experiment Station Bid
Denton may gain a black land experiment station after a bid process involving Temple and Denton. J N Rayzor reported Denton received the station for 5000 with potential increases to 7500, as the locating board weighs two sites and awaits a final decision expected this afternoon.
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Temple and
Denton
Black Land Experiment Station
Austin
Messrs
E. C. Smith
J. N. Rayzor
W. M. Ganzer
Mr. Smith
Fort Worth
Temple
Greenville
Fire rating expert predicts lower insurance rates for Denton
Hydraulic engineer Mr. Stone of the Rulay Fire Rating bureau praised Denton after a day of inspection. He found the city’s firefighting equipment, facilities, and personnel strong and noted gravity pressure averages seventy pounds. A fire map will follow to establish the rate, with signs pointing to a possible rate reduction.
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Denton
Stone
Rulay Fire Rating Bureau
Fire Rating Board
Madriz Loses Hope as Managua Fails to Secure Loans
Advices from Vice Consul Calder in Managua say President Madriz has abandoned hope after failing to secure loans. He admits prospects are discouraging and that people do not support him. The State Department hopes Estrada defeats the government army and Madriz is deposed, paving the way for recognition of Estrada by the United States.
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Washington
Calder
Managua
Madriz
State Department
Estrada
United Pe
United Charities Adds Committees at Weekly Meeting
At the regular weekly United Charities meeting an investigating committee and a purchasing committee were added. The investigating panel includes Miss Hann, Mrs. R. Ledbetter and W. R. Scott, while the purchasing committee features Mesdames A. J. Allen and W. W. Shepard. Treasurer S. O. Beall reported a balance of $30.10, which was received and approved.
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United Charities
Hann
R. Ledbetter
W. R. Scott
A. J. Allen
W. W. Shepard
5. O. Beall
Business changes in January editions alter local trades
Pierce & Sullivan sell their north side meat market to Pike Martin. Dr. R. Turner sells Long & Turner Co interest and buys F. M. Craddock stock on the south side. Bert Withersoe opens a keg store on West Oak. W. J. McCray moves his jewelry store to the Denton Trust Co building on the south side. Texas Wire Fence moves from Wright to Boren & Stewart near the depot and will install woven-wire fencing machinery. Several other deals near publication readiness.
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Pierce & Sullivan
Pike Martin
Dr. R. Turner
Long & Turner Co
F. M. Craddock
Bert Withersoe
West Oak Street
W. J. McCray
Denton Trust Company
Texas Wire Fence Company
Wright
Boren & Stewart
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Williams
Wilson-Williams Co
Williams Store
Wilson Hardware Co
M’quigg
East Side Square
A. W. Sears
the Bank
First National Bank
Weather Report
Lowing
N. Rayzor
Black Land Belt
Har
Rington
Yeatts
J. N.rayzor
Koneé
Rdison
Arrell
Long & Wilson
Fridavws
Clude
Nmiaiest
Amenzu Grenfro
Wagner and Gray
Damon
Pythias
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