An American Pompeii at Casa Grande Excavations
Smithsonian secretary Charles Walcott reports under a congressional grant that Dr. J Walter Fewkes directs excavations at Casa Grande near Florence Arizona revealing a prehistoric city. A 200 foot long building with eleven rooms and a central plaza seat called the seat of Montezuma has been found. The ruins exceed expectations and hold major archaeological importance.
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Charlies B Walcott
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Casa Grande
Florence
Ariz
J. Walter Fewkes
Montezuma
Bigger Battleships Planned By Navy For 25000 Ton Vessels
The Navy Department’s board of construction has drafted plans for large battleships with heavier armament and higher displacement. Two designs show 25 000 ton ships with eight fourteen inch guns in four turrets, forward and aft. A third design envisions 26 000 ton ships carrying twelve twelve inch guns. Speed is set between 20 and 21 knots.
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Board of Construction of the Navy Department
Easton Adopts Municipal Flag for City Emblem
Easton Pennsylvania votes to adopt a new municipal flag as the city emblem. The decision formalizes a symbol for city identity and official city uses.
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Easton
Western judge grants divorce over ill temper and bad breath
A Western judge grants a divorce on account of ill temper and bad breath. Dr King’s New Life Pills claim to cure constipation and liver trouble and banish headaches by marketing 25¢ at J F Raley & Co.
Roosevelt Defies Senate Request On Steel Trust Action
President Roosevelt sent a special message to the senate refusing to permit Attorney General Bonaparte to disclose why he did not pursue action against United States Steel for absorbing Tennessee Coal and Iron. The reply responds to Senator Culbersons resolution.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Bonaparte
United States Steel Corporation
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Culberson
Stockholders Meeting at First National Bank of Denton
The regular annual meeting of stockholders of the First National Bank of Denton Texas will be held in the bank rooms on Tuesday January 2 1909 at 2 oclock p m for election of directors and other business. H F Schweer cashier Denton Texas December 9 1908. Dec 10 17 24 31 Jan 10
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First National Bank of
Denton
Texas
H. F. Schweer
Dentoh
Wild Turkey Farm Aims at Semi Domestication In Massachusetts
A Boston promoter proposes a Worcester county poultry operation to breed wild turkeys under farm conditions. He plans some domesticated stock early on to fund the venture, then shift to wild birds raised and interbred for hardiness and flavor. The effort hinges on finding a suitable farm near Worcester with favorable price and size.
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Worcester County
Mass
Sanford BE. Penniman
Boston
Worcester
Kectsa
Boston Post
Penniman
Massacansetts
New England
Virginia
Maryland
Vermont
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New Wedding Sweetmeat Orange Blossom Preserve
A Moroccan orange blossom preserve becomes a fashionable wedding sweetmeat praised for its delicious flavor and suitability at marriage feasts across Europe Asia and Africa.
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Europe
Asia
Africa
Morocco
French officer invents eyeglasses with rear view
A French army officer develops eyeglasses allowing the wearer to see to both sides and behind. The device promises enhanced situational awareness for military use and daily life.
Hunt's Lightning Oil Public Endorsement Incident
A Kansas City woman Mrs Z E Goforth reports relief from catarrh and headaches after using Hunt's Lightning Oil. She praises the product and says she cannot keep house without it, mentioning she used a sample and two bottles.
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Z. E. Goforth
Holly Street
Kansas City
Zoe
Hunt
Righ
Record and Chronicle Want Ads Open Endless Possibilities
The Record and Chronicle highlight that there is no limit to the possibilities of a want ad, inviting readers to place notices for jobs, services, items for sale, or personal notices without constraint.
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Record
Chronicle
Refusal by Landis Bethea To Hear Standard Oil Case
Chicago judges of the U S Circuit Court Judge Landis and Judge Bethea refused to hear the Standard Oil rebate case. Landis said he had expressed his opinion on the principles involved and Bethea noted he did not have to take it.
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Chicago
Standard Oil
U.S. Circuit Court
Landis
Bethea
President Helps Orphanage Leader With Electric Bitters
The president of the Industrial and Orphans' Home in Macon Georgia reports nine years of success using Electric Bitters. He says the tonic improves stomach liver and kidney troubles and strengthens weak, run-down people, including pale children. It purports to aid digestion purify blood create appetite and is recommended for female complaints at 50 cents a bottle.
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Ciplaiiis
Industrial and Orphan's Home
Macon
J. F. Raley & Co
Postal bill rises in Senate amid multiple amendments
The postal savings bank bill was debated in the Senate on Wednesday with several amendments offered, including a proposal to place deposits in both state and national banks. In the House, attention focused on the President’s African trip, local clubs, and a report that Major Means of the Army was promoted to brigadier general and then retired to join the Roosevelt party.
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Senate
Washington
Postal Savings Bank
House
Ananias Club
Roosevelt Party
New Discovery Cures Coughs and Lung Ailments
Washington man testifies that after failing with various doctors his brother was cured of consumption symptoms using Dr King s New Discovery after six bottles. The remedy is praised as quick relief for coughs colds bronchitis and bronchial complaints with 50 cents to 1 00 price and trial bottle offered by J F Raley Co.
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W. R. Lipscomb
Washington
Dr. King
J. F. Raley & Co
Kansas Cityans Suffer Gas Shortage In Severe Cold
Kansas City experiences near zero temperatures as 260000 residents face natural gas shortages. Pressure is so weak in parts of the city that mains fail to flow, leaving many homes without fuel and lighting. The text also contains an ad for Denco stock feed and Denton Oil.
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Kansas
Noted magician Laurant to perform at Normal College
The College Auditorium hosts Mr. Laurant this Saturday night. He will present Hindoo fakir feats in an evening of illusion.
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Mr. Laurant
College
Utility rents due by January tenth at Oak Street office
Notice to customers that all water, light and power rents are due on or before January 10, 1909, payable at the office located at 47 West Oak Street. Signed by H. C. Storrie, Superintendent.
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West Oak Street
H. C. Storrie
Mother Gray’s Australian Leaf Promoted for Women’s Ailments
An advertisement offers Mother Gray’s Australian Leaf as a safe regulator for female troubles including back pains and urinary or kidney issues. It claims relief from inflammation and ulcers and notes the product is sold by druggists or mailed for 50 cents with a free sample from The Mother Gray Co in Le Roy New York.
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Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
le Roy
N. Y
Discovery offers TB germ location and anti toxin cure
Dr Randell C Roseberg reports a TB germ can be located before reaching the lung and killed by an anti toxin His claim follows political and legal notes in Texas Tennessee and Venezuela coverage including a dying witness in the Patrick case and social reform moves.
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Randell C. Roseberg
Hunt's Cure for Skin Troubles Gained Enduring Trust
In a family medicine chest Hunt's Cure stands as the best remedy for skin troubles. It is claimed to cure itching instantly and has held its place for many years amid other remedies. Endorsed by Reeds Swann of Franklin, Louisiana.
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Hunt
Swann
Franklin
Steel for Abilene Southern rail road lands here
Abilene Texas January 7 The first steel for the Abilene Southern railroad now under construction from Abilene to Ballinger was landed here Wednesday.
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Abilene
Tex
Abilene Southern Railroad
Ballinger
Denton Trust Company Offers 7 Percent Farm Loans
To loan on farm lands, only 7 per cent interest. Denton Trust Company, per A. P. Duggan.
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Denton Trust Company
A. P. Duggan
No Rivers and Harbors Bill Expected This Session
Washington January 7 reports no rivers and harbors bill will pass this session due to the government deficit.
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Washington
Congress
Denton County Seeks Depository Bids For Two-Year Term
The Denton County Commissioners Court will begin its February 1909 term on February 8 and invites sealed bids from banks or bankers in the county to serve as county depository for two years. Bids must include interest rates and be delivered to the county judge by February 5 1909 with a $500 certified check. The court reserves the right to reject all bids. Lee Zumwalt, County Judge.
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County Commissioners Court
Denton County
Texas
Denton
Commissioners’ Court
Lee Zumwalt
Fire hits Haydon store causing large Texarkana losses
Fire at 11 o clock Wednesday night in the Haydon store did 250000 damage before it could be controlled. The losers were Hayned Dry Goods Co Chatfield Hardware Co and Cassidy's saloon on East Broad street.
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Texarkana
Tex
Haydon
Hayned Dry Goods Co
Chatfield Hardware Co
Cassidy’s Saloon
East Broad Street
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Jim Goode
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T. G. Paschall
R. T. Yerby
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People’s Home Telephone Co
Edward Embrey
Parvin Kittrell
West Hickory
North Elm
West Hickory Street
Stere
A. R. McGintie
Wiley Smith
Jersey
J. A. Ball
Bolivar St
Denton Transfer CO
W. P. Strickland
T. J White
College of Industrial Arts
Young Orchard
J. W. Clayton
Peoples’ Home Telephone CO
R. R. Turner
West Oak
J. M. Pinkley
Packer
V. F. Vaughan
Bolivar Street
T. J. White
Taylor Bros
GEO Kincaid
West Oak St
Batt
Wiggs & Stroud
Typewriter
O. M. Curtis
J. W. Fralin
South Side Square
Frank Wilkerson
Ada Kincaid
West Highland Street
Jake Johnson
New Phone
P. Lipscomb
Hester
Lester & Brownlow
Jim Goopr
Old Roark Barn
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Pompeii
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C. M. Curtis
Denco
Denton Oil
Normal College
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Patrick Case
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Albert Patrick
Houston
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Wm. M. Rice
Austin
Sterling P. Strong
Texas Anti-Saloon League
Humber
Castro
Venezuela
Tennesse Senate
Senator Holliday
Fain & Stanley, Proprietors
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Farmers’ Implement & Vehicle Co
Blanks
Denton County National Bank
Good Bath
R. M. Mitchell
Hamilton @ Yeatts
Tailors
East Side
McQuigg’s
Missouri, Kansas
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Dallas
Suet
Ae Eek
Business Directory
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Yancey
B. Brand Monumental Works
H. H. Arendall
Packard
Beacon
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Shelby Shoes
S. Side Square
Dtnton
W. L. McCormick
Wylie Smith
Swindell
Alliance Real Estate and Insurance
J. Kunze
W. A. Taliaferro
W. W. Batton
N. Side Square
People's Store
Magill & Shepard
John B. Schmitz
W. Kanady
Ingrain Art Square
Denton Machine Works
J. W. Shaw
Denton Tran
Woand Works
East Hickory Street
Sim
Denton Plumbing Company
South
Julian Scruggs
W. J. McCray
West Side Square
Penton
J. C. Guy
Lone Star Nursery
Tom Flournoy
East McKinney Street
East Se Square
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