Lee Murphy Offers Rigs and Vehicle Services
Lee Murphy advertises nice single or double rigs and trips made over the county. Horses and buggies cared for by the month. Both phones 152.
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Lee Murphy
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1910
Page
3
Penguins as Humans in Antarctic Tales by Shackleton
The article cites Lieutenant H. Shackleton’s book The Heart of the Antarctic noting penguins display humanlike traits. It describes an emperor penguin bowing and delivering a muttered speech with circular bill movements, followed by polite head bows and renewed attempts amid impatient followers. Tobogganing is mentioned for travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Shackleton
The
Antarctic
Adelies
Wild British Cattle Face Extinction in English Parks
The wild cattle of Great Britain, rare and confined to guarded parks, are dwindling due to lack of unrelated sires. They resemble wild buffaloes in behavior and white bodies with red ears, and historians credit them with influencing the Shorthorn breed. If trends continue, these cattle may vanish in a few years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
England
The Scented Court of Louis XV Era
The fragrance craze at Louis XV’s court earned it the title scented court. Hostesses announced a specific odor for each entertainment, guiding guests in their toilette. Two perfumes rotated for each weekday, with perfume care valued over cleansing as a virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis XV
Continent
Pauline in School Discipline Tale
A girl Pauline recounts how her teacher admonished the class to wait until Pauline is in order. Pauline says she was not spoken to herself, only that the others must behave. The exchange reflects a child’s view of classroom discipline and parental reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline
Classified column boom grows in Recorded Chronicle ads
Classified pages in the Recorded Chronicle are expanding as results pour in. Readers are urged to try the listings to see proven value and responsiveness.
Mysterious Transit Timings Prompt Local Notice
Fragmentary traffic bulletin notes a northbound route and a time near 10:20 am with unclear details. The readable bits reference a timetable or schedule, but specific origins, destinations, or event outcomes are missing.
Denton County Marriage Licenses Reach Daily Average
County Clerk Bailey reports 1052 marriage licenses issued over 999 working days in three years two months, averaging just over one per day. Holiday demand was light, Christmas overtime did not occur, and recent activity slowed to seven licenses by Thursday morning, averaging about half a license daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton County
Bailey
Hall's Catarrh Cure affidavit and testimonial offer
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn December 6, 1886 before A. W. Greason Notary Public. The firm promotes internal use of Hall's Catarrh Cure and offers testimonials. sales are through druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Greason
Ioc
Hal
Man Pleads Guilty Over Elk Emblem Wearing
Jack Raymond pleaded guilty in county court to unlawfully wearing an Elk emblem. He was fined five dollars plus thirty dollars costs. It marks the first prosecution under the new state law prohibiting fraternal emblems except for bona fide members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxahachie
Tex
Jack Raymond
Bona Fide
Judge Grants Divorce Over Ill Temper Bad Breath
A Western judge awards a divorce citing ill temper and bad breath. An advertisement for Dr. King's New Life Pills claims they cure constipation and liver trouble, banish headaches and chills, and prevent divorce, priced at 25 cents from J. F. Rale & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. F. Rale & Co
Brief Epitaph Vignettes From Grim Realms of Death
Curios epitaphs from Suffling's Epitaphia include Grimaldi the actor who said I am Grimaldi and Here Am I as his tomb inscription. Jerrold and Knight joked about a simple Good Night epitaph. Wives feature quips such as a missionary shot in India and a widow with nine husbands. Ends with magazine subscriptions pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougas Jerrold
Ernest R
Grimaldi
Thorpe
Douglas Jerrold
Charles Knight
Knight
Jerrold
Ulverston
Lancashire
India
A. B
Enumerators' Test Set For Census Jobs In February
The Census Bureau announces a February 5 test for census enumerator applicants. Requirements include U S citizenship, age 19 to 70, residency in the supervisor's district, good habits, basic education, and legible writing. At least 68 000 positions open by mid March with enumeration starting April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Durand
Census Bureau
United States
Hunt's Lightning Oil Praised For Pain and Sprain Relief
A Hallettsville Texas user, C. C. Cook, endorses Hunt's Lightning Oil as an effective pain and sprain reliever. Advertises bottles priced at 25 cents and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Cook
Hallettsville
Texas
A Very Queer Bird Tale From Mark Twain’s Father
Mark Twain’s father an amateur ornithologist hosts a mock bird trial in Hannibal. He presents a crow with a rooster tail, sparking debate among local enthusiasts. The faux specimen collapses when a tail feather slips out, prompting Mr Clemens to retreat to see Samuel and explain later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Mark
Hannibal Ornithologists
Hannibel
Clemens
Mr. Clemens
Samuel
Trials of Winter Colds Caution and Remedy Ad
Public health advice warns against letting winter illnesses become pneumonia or consumption. The message urges prevention and promotes Simmons Cough Syrup as a cure for coughs and to protect lung health so readers can enjoy spring.
New Year Discount At Standard Business College Denton
From now until January 15 1910 the college offers a five dollar discount on a single course in Bookkeeping Shorthand and Typewriting combined a ten dollar total discount. Night school starts the first Monday night in January at Standard Business College Denton Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Business College
Denton
Texas
When You Want Groceries Call Phone 7
Efficient service and dependable goods advertised by D. R. Turner. The notice directs customers to call the phone number 7 for grocery needs and reliable delivery.
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D. R. Turner
Decline Today Extends Over Twenty Points Across Markets
Quotations show Liverpool futures steady to down with West and Spate markets mixed. New York spots down slightly with multiple contracts traded. New Orleans and Galveston unchanged. Local seed cotton and corn prices vary, lint not offered, receipts light. Fort Worth corn at about $1 a bushel, local prices 85 to 0 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Orleans
Fort Worth
Cotton lint and seed price listing
Prices show lint per pound ranging from 12 1 2 to 44 cents and seed values between 4 and 5 dollars. The entry reflects market rates for cotton components.
Feedstuffs price listing for corn and related feeds
Corn wholesale 75c per bu, retail 80 85c. Shelled corn 80c to $2 per bu, retail 85 90c. Cotton seed wholesale 26 per ton, retail 28. Seed meal retail 32 per ton car, 1.65 1.60 per 100 lbs. Hulls 12.50 15 per ton car, 75c per 100 lbs. Corn chops 190 lbs wholesale 1.50, retail 5 10c per 100 lbs. Chicken feed wholesale 1.60 per 100 lbs. Bran wholesale 1.40 per 100 lbs, retail 15c higher. Shucks loose 50c to 1. Prairie hay wholesale 15 per ton, retail 60c per bale, per ton 16 17.
Retail Prices for Potatoes Flour Meat and Produce
Auction style listing shows Irish potatoes priced wholesale 95 cents per unit and retail 1.10 per bushel, sweet potatoes new crop wholesale 1.25 to 1.50 per bushel with peck retail 40 cents, flour per 100 pounds wholesale 3.15 to 3.40 and retail 10 cents higher, hard wheat flour 3.05 to 3.15 per 106 pounds, Graham flour 3.50 per 100 pounds, corn meal 65 cents wholesale and 70 to 75 cents retail per 25.5 pound bag, lard country wholesale 15 cents per pound with various can and bucket sizes, bacon prices by type and per pound, onions wholesale 2 1/2 cents and retail 4 cents, turnips wholesale 2 1/2 cents and retail 4 cents.
Egg and Butter Wholesale Rates Listing
EGGS wholesale 30c cash or trade. Retail 35c. two dozen for 65c. BUTTER per pound wholesale 10 to 30c cash or trade. Delivered to private residences or hotels at 20 to 25c. Creamery butter per pound 25 to 30c.
Poultry Prices Listed by Ib and Per Dozen
The listing shows market quotes for poultry including turkeys at 12 1 2 to 13 1 2 cents per pound, hens 7 to 8 cents, fryers 10 to 12 1 2 cents, bakers 8 1 3 to 10 cents, old roosters 10 cents each, guineas 1.50 to 2.00 per dozen, ducks 3.00 per dozen, geese 6.00 per dozen.
Market Report Hog and Cattle Prices
Livestock prices per pound show hogs trading light at 5 to 6 cents and heavies 6 3 4 to 7 1 4 cents. Cows quoted at 2 3 4 cents per pound.
Capudine Promises Quick Relief for Various Aches
Capudine is marketed as a liquid remedy claiming to cure sick headaches including nervous and travelers headaches, stomach troubles, and female troubles. It is advertised as providing immediate liquid effect and sold by druggists.
More Cold Weather Follows Rain
A brisk norther follows rainfall that occurred intermittently Wednesday night. The weather pattern brings colder temperatures and windy conditions across the region.
Rainy Weather Drops Temps to 40 Early Thursday
A rain event varied from drizzle to downpour on Wednesday night, followed by a brisk norther that appeared Thursday morning. The temperature fell sharply to about 40 degrees as the day began.
Capudine claims quick headache relief for many causes
Capudine is advertised as a liquid remedy for headaches from colds heat stomach or nervous troubles. It promises immediate relief and is sold at drug stores priced 19 cents 25 cents and can be obtained at pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capudine
Understanding Heat Movement From Molecular Theory
A historical excerpt explains heat as motion of countless molecules and waves. It notes helium's 272 C below zero as the absolute zero reference, and describes how heating expands solids and enables liquids and gases to pass through solids. It mentions microscopic motion and mass changes with temperature.
Changing Her Mind
A Kansas City Star excerpt surveys old sayings about women changing their minds across cultures. It cites proverbs from Germany Spain England and Latin poetry noting women's caprice and the variability of decisions with a light satirical tone.
High Day Demand Mixes Pride and Labor
A humorous exchange features a proud colored citizen refusing holiday work, claiming not to stigmatize himself by working on a holiday, while a would be employer insists it is not a holiday and cites a university day when his oldest boy was sent to the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yassah
Puck
Wild Animals In New York City
Within twenty miles of New York City there are about fifty wild land species not counting birds, reptiles, or fishes. In Greater New York there are at least a dozen wild beasts, with about half common. Country Life In America discusses the abundance of wildlife near the metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York
America
Getting Used to Em
A New York Press item notes the Jones family welcomes a third child. The firstborn’s arrival was celebrated with engraved cards tied with white ribbon, the second with a telegraph, and the third with a simple postal card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
New York Press
That Girl Who Talks? A Witty Philly Exchange
In a Philadelphia Record exchange Cynicus argues the silent girl talks constantly while Sillicus counters that her chatter matters little to his view. The dialogue style mocks talkativeness and meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynicus
Sillicus
Philadelphia Record
Census shock shoots through Harkins in triplets tale
The Boston Transcript reports a surprising census moment as Harkins learns his family has triplets. The remark suggests disbelief at the census count and the unexpected family expansion.
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Harkins
Boston Transcript
Our wealth a snare and temptation to others
A curt maxim cites wealth as a trap for the self and a lure for outsiders, reflecting a cautionary view on riches and envy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotion
Lost Opportunity
Mrs. Gabbie reports a missed chance as a secret talks about a plan known for a week yet not shared with others. The exchange hints at a quiet awareness of an event or decision that remains unspoken among the group.
Day Breaking Echoes in Quiet Night
In a terse dialogue from the Baltimore American a woman speaks sternly about hearing a noise late at night. A man teases asking if it is night falling, she corrects that it is day breaking signaling dawn and a new start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
The Puma and Its Prey
An excerpt on pumas in Patagonia notes their hunting preferences and tactics. The animal targets horses and livestock, dislocates a colt by tearing its neck, and is repelled by cattle and donkeys. An Indian observer reports a puma killed a calf with fatal wounds while a cow butted and injured the predator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patagonia
la Plata
New York stalls slow barbering by local tale told in satire
A visiting western barber derides New York for slow service and contrasts it with his own region’s efficiency. He describes a multi-role, high-velocity shop with eleven workers and rapid handling of a customer before trains and weather, praising his plant’s capacity.
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New York
Pye
New York Sun
Old Tobacco Jar Trade Machine Described in 1829 Equally Noted
The Len den coffee house featured a tobacco jar device from Tubingen Morgenblatt 31 Oct 1829. A penny drop lever released a lock to dispense tobacco via a pipe fill, with warnings that a poor coin would not work and a cheating patron could not recover funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tubingen
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Prompts Quick Burns Relief
The advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns and cuts, claiming fast pain relief and healing of burns, scalds, eruptions, old sores, and ulcers. It targets firemen and general injuries with a confident, upbeat tone.
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