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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
4
Superintendent Beaty reported that Denton High Domestic Science pupils in sewing and cooking are about six months ahead of standard. They may shift to Domestic Science Physiology for the rest of the term after completing sewing and cooking requirements.
During December the County Clerk's office logged forty births and fourteen deaths. Leading cause was heart failure with two fatalities. one death due to tuberculosis, one from a fall, and other deaths from typhoid fever, Bright's disease, and paralysis.
Listing of four room frame house lots in North and South Denton with terms and offers. Orchard near Ponder offered at 65 dollars per acre with potential 10 dollar profit. Buyers seek smooth sandy and black land farms around Denton county and beyond with cash buyers ready.
The Change Time is near and a Denton grocery advertises low prices, claiming many locals save money there. It touts fresh eggs and country produce, inviting customers to try and see for themselves.
Denton High School launches Debating and Declamation League trials. Nine debating applicants and six declamation hopefuls compete for two final spots. District and state contests follow in Fort Worth and Austin, with Supt. Beaty backing the program and noting past honors by team members.
Advertises Ely’s Cream Balm for nasal throat chest application to relieve catarrh and cold symptoms with immediate effect. Claims return of taste smell and hearing, plus relief from nasal discharge and throat soreness. Also promotes Ely’s Dream Balm for hay fever relief with a 50 cent bottle suggested. sold by druggists.
Will begin Jan 6 with one of the best lines of hosiery and underwear sold direct to the trade. Trade with the home man. Phone 221-green, 123 W. Hickory, 128 W. M. Strong.
J. D. Handley of Krum wed Nellie Cox of Krum. J. C. Robertson of Frisco married Pearl Elizabeth Walker of Little Elm. J KB Nowlin of Lewisville wed Dora Hoskins of Lewisville. Free trial asthma treatment offer from FrontiersAthma Company, Room 102 Buffalo, N. Y.
Miss Margaret Cunningham and Mr Reuben H Bates among those ill with la grippe. Mr and Mrs Joe Parr also sick. P C Withers up town for first time since illness. Gas mains work delays leave about five miles to lay and eight miles already down. Mrs M A Woodward reported unchanged but resting easy. later described critical. Emmett Lipscomb moves to Elm street. Jack Simpson shows improvement after coal oil ingestion feared to cause pneumonia risk.
L D Smith advertises a Saturday sale on bananas by the bunch priced from 50 cents to 1 dollar. The shop is on West Oak Street behind Ben Sullivan’s Meat Market with old phone 479. Parks and Lester at Fox Brothers handle moving.
City street tax due and payable to City Tax Collector R. Ledbetter or the treasurer. If paid before February 1, 1913, the amount is three dollars. Signed B. H. Deavenport, City Treasurer.
A lively feature highlights NJEWEL gas stores as a universal favorite in local communities, detailing shopper appeal, service options, and widespread presence. The piece notes brand popularity and its role in fueling daily life.
The Denton County real estate boom is evident as every abstract firm reports busy orders two weeks overdue. County Clerk records reveal high release activity with 17 mortgage releases among 36 instruments on Wednesday and 17 releases among 52 filings on Friday, signaling strong market liquidity.
All water, light and power rentals are due and must be paid by January 10 as ordered by the Water Commissions. W. J. Grady, Superintendent, City Water Light and Power system.
The Denton city schools witness multiple faculty moves involving three marrying teachers. Miss Anna Pritchett becomes Mrs. Will Foreman and Miss Ella May Underwood secures the high school math post, with Miss Ella Wroten shifting from West Side and Miss Grace Beyette elected as supernumerary. A domestic science vacancy follows Miss Mary Fain’s marriage to John Campbell. Miss Clara Crowder’s marriage prompts another Lee School hire, filled by Miss Vonnie Peters, a Normal College alumna who taught in Estelline earlier this year.
A local store in Den ton runs a week of advertising columns inviting reader replies to the ads. The page emphasizes consumer engagement and repeated opportunities to respond to the promotions.
An old remedy promotes Sage and Sulphur for restoring color and luster to faded and gray hair. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy is advertised as improving dandruff and scalp health, with a promise of color return within days and a refund guarantee if unsatisfied. 50 cent bottle advertised by druggists.
Regional residents and visitors are listed arriving leaving or visiting Denton area towns. Notables include Dr J E Robertson moving to Ponder A H McCracken from Sanger Squire R H Clark from Little Elm and Frank O McReynolds of Parvin. Local officials and clergy also travel for duties and meetings.
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