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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1910
Page
3
Fire destroyed four Bridgeport business houses causing about $15 000 in losses. In Jefferson a prohibition election gave supporters a majority of 58. Gus Shaw remains a candidate for governor with politics not worrying him. Rose Webber claims Dr Cook left without paying for stenography work and has an attachment for $80 and interest.
Nearly $50,000,000 in trade hangs on diplomacy as the reciprocity accord lingers and tariff terms remain uncertain between the United States and Germany. Negotiations press on with no clear path to a satisfactory agreement.
In Mississippi Governor Vardaman failed to gain on the first vote dropping five ballots and on the second ballot losing six more. Analysts now see Speaker Street as a possible dark horse candidate in the contest.
An advertisement urges readers not to fear winter illnesses and warns against becoming a victim to cold or coughs. It touts Simmons Cough Syrup as a cure for coughs and lung healing to keep readers healthy for spring.
The Ideal Restaurant received a fresh shipment of sealshipt oysters and redsnapper fish. Take some home with you.
S. T. Coleman as administrator announces the sale of the T. E. B. Strader grocery stock in Justin on January 25 1910 by public or private sale. Proceeds to be used to satisfy claims and expenses of administration.
Local shoe shop Schablowsay announces relocation to West Hickory street beside Flow's blacksmith shop from former South Elim street. Invite patrons to visit and support the business.
Southbound times for Missouri Kansas and Texas include 3 6 10 a m 209 limited 8 30 a m 281 Dallas branch 12 05 p m 8 a m ded some garbled text 3 40 p m 7 13 p m Northbound shows 9 47 a m 8 80 p m 4 25 p m 9 20 p m Texas and Pacific line lists 3 50 p m southbound and 10 20 a m northbound entries with corrupted filler text
In Denton on January 12 markets show a continued cotton price drop with New York and Liverpool declines. Cotton spots 30 up or down around 14 to 16 cents with sales and receipts noted. Local hogs and cattle supply stable to weaker, eggs strong, seed cotton offer refused, and miscellaneous local commodities dull amid price shifts.
A historical price sheet lists cotton lint and seed prices, corn wholesale and retail per bushel, cotton seed meal and hulls pricing, corn chops and chicken feed per 100 pounds, bran per 100 pounds, shucks by load, and prairie hay per ton with wholesale and retail figures. Names of items and price ranges reflect market quotes.
A historical price list shows wholesale and retail rates for Irish potatoes 5 cents per bushel wholesale and 1.10 per bushel retail, sweet potatoes 1.25 to 1.50 per bushel wholesale, flour general and hard wheat flour priced by 100 pounds and sack sizes, corn meal at 65 to 70 cents, lard and bacon prices by pound and container, onions 2.4 cents wholesale and 4 cents retail, turnips 2.44 cents wholesale and 4 cents retail.
Eggs wholesale 80c cash or trade. Retail two dozen at 65c. Butter country whole sale 10 to 30c per pound cash or trade. Delivered to homes and hotels at 2s 25c. Creamery butter per pound 28 to 36c. Turkeys 12 1/2 to 38c per lb. Hens 7 to 8c. Fryers 10 to 12 1/2c. Old roosters 10c each. Guineas per dozen 1.50 to 2.00. Ducks per dozen 3.00. Geese per dozen 6.00.
Hogs quoted per pound with light hogs at five to six cents and heavies from six and three quarter to seven and quarter cents. Cows priced per pound steady at two and three quarter to three and a quarter cents.
Normal College in Texas reports enrollment over 700 the largest in state normal college history. Mid term exams start Friday and run through Wednesday. The piece covers Japanese lecturer Aleych and his son Dixie, plus remarks on education, religious conversion, and comparisons of nations. Ex-City Superintendent Long of Dallas attends, Reagan and R. E. Lee literary societies plan annual inter-society debate. An ad for Hunt's Lightning Oil and fresh seafood at Ideal Restaurant follows.
Advertises Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets with a money back promise and free trial for indigestion relief. Claims soothing the stomach, strengthening digestion, and promoting natural bowel action. Available in three sizes 26e 50c and 1 at the Rexall store in Denton.
Jan 10 report from Ponder includes births, visits, and travels. J B of Sherman announces a newborn boy to Mr and Mrs Robertson. Elrod Rodgers returns from Palestine. Frank Gibbs visits Charley Gibbs in Fort Worth.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. pledges to pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason validates oath dated December 6, 1886. Advertisement notes testimonials and urges purchase through druggists.
The heaviest snow in years covered Sunnydale last Wednesday with about four inches on the level. Local residents include George Crubaugh and family visiting from Sand Hill, W H Arnold in Denton, R S Watson of Corinth visiting Carrie Dobbins, J B Elrod and Don Jones in Denton, and Mr Hill and family moving to the Roach farm. Eliza Mullins is sick and Charlie Starr went to Denton. neighbors recalled Mrs Trigg for her seventy second birthday with a pounding wednesday night.
A historic advertisement claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve relieves severe burns scalds wounds and bruises instantly. It touts quick pain relief and skin healing with an offer of 25 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
F M King moved into a new house on West Bolivar Street. Lee Hurd visited his sister Mrs Ewell in Gainesville last week. Mrs Overstreet ill with pneumonia at her daughter Mrs Matthews home. Mrs G W Sullivan returned Monday from Dallas. Miss Nannie McClelland of Plainview visited friends here this week. Mr Newman and J H Koons went to Slidell Tuesday.
A Western judge grants a divorce citing ill temper and bad breath. The advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for constipation causing bad breath and liver trouble, claiming to dispel colds and headaches. 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Mrs V Eversole returned to Dallas. Miss Blanche Degan teaching at Grapevine visited family. Mr and Mrs J S Huffhines in Quanah visiting son. Mrs L M Kealey visited relatives in Denton. J M Hendrix in Dallas. Irving Lord a Dallas visitor. Mrs Mattie Cobb very sick. Ray Degan and Lair Buster in Dallas. Misses Marie Cobb and Ola Degan in Carrollton. Miss Gertrude Brisco in Dallas. Mrs Green Riddley and son returned from Carrollton. Mrs John O Cowan returned from Fort Worth.
Weather moderates and snow melts. Mrs Lizzie Broyles and an infant of Mr and Mrs Carl Fietcher are very sick. A B Y P U group forms in Cooper meeting Sundays. Rev Cagle preached Sunday and will on the fourth Sunday. Miss Edna Land returns home after visiting. Born to Mr and Mrs GG Sparks a son. Miss Mary Stover visits Denton. Butler Fizell moves to Simpson farm. Helen Wright is ill. Whit Brown visits Denton. Bee Pugh, Lee Pugh and Miss Ray visit near Aubrey.
Tom Reese traveled to Fort Worth. Mrs. Baker dies at her daughter's home. Fred Cunningham ill with pneumonia. Harve Wilson from Justin and Miss Cunningham from Denton were near town and at bedsides. Several locals, including Dr. Rowe, Dr. McBride, and others, made trips to Denton, Fort Worth, and Gainesville.
Jan 11 notes show J M Bratcher family returning to Garza from Arlington and Dr E A Frecher buying out Dr Wharton to resume practice. Garza band reorganized with E M Wood as leader and J E Park as manager. Several residents, including Dickson of Waketon and J A McCabe of Denton, visit nearby towns. various locals travel for business and family visits.
Snow fell Wednesday delaying field work but signaling a favorable season ahead. Alpheus Chambers has taken a job in Denton with Lone & King. Alex Pete Downing and others visited Argyle last week. Mrs. Frome Chambers of Bartonville traveled to Denton for the funeral of her aunt Mrs. Frank Hawk. Mrs. Bill Tidwell of Argyle visited Na da McKinney, and Mrs. Jim Hughes and Mrs. Edwards of Eastland County visited Linda Chambers this week. Ella Wallace visited friends near Justin last week.
County Superintendent Beaty visited the Spring Hill school last Tuesday and was a guest of J. M. Coffey that night. Miss Zuella Johnson of Belew visited her parents Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. M. E. Parrish has been visiting her son Bob Parrish of Oak Grove the past week. Ed Roe and W. P. Richey were hosts to Mr. and Mrs. Roe Sunday evening.
For Headache flicks Capudine relieves from colds heat stomach or nervous troubles. Liquid pleasant to take and acts immediately. Try it. 1 cent 25 cents and 60 cents at drug stores.
Plainview notes a February snow cover of about two inches after a half hour shower. Mrs. Arthur Redrick remains gravely ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. Mabel Citz and her son Alvin visit the Sitzs. G. Murdock returns from Graham and reports flourishing conditions in Young county with no snow there.
News from Argyle Texas reports multiple residents visiting Denton Fort Worth Bartonville and Oklahoma. Entertainers include Mr and Mrs Willi Wallace and Mrs Laura Dinkins with daughter Ruby preparing to move. Local business figures Wes Snider and Turner Bayles are noted with several relatives visiting.
A note from the Record and Chronicle touts unlimited options for want ads, signaling broad classifieds capacity and versatility for readers seeking to publish notices, services, or requests.
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