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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1910
Page
3
Boyd Randall invites old and new customers to his shoe shop in the Donnhower building just south of the stairway for guaranteed work. He notes firs class horse shoeing and blacksmithing services by J. M. Ussery and E. W. Chappell on McKinney Street.
A London Saturday Review piece contrasts rural faith in a bank’s outward look with urban showcases of decorative doors. A long-time depositor, curious about a new bank’s doors, moves his funds to a rival, stating he dislikes their punch tin and questions safety.
A London writer recalls Frank Lockwood’s witty cross examination in a divorce case. A detective witness, richly dressed with broadcloth and a gold chain, is questioned about disguises. Sir Frank humorously prods the witness on his current disguise and profession.
The article recalls Turner's peculiar sales manner. He alternated between reluctance to part with works and engaging buyers with charm. In one instance he offered £1,000 each for old sketch books, peered through pages, then hid the books with a sly taunt.
Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment to cure bed wetting in children and adults. No payment required. write today for instructions. The ad urges not blaming the child and cites a constitutional cause for the trouble.
Letter from C. C. Cook of Halletsville Texas praising Hunt's Lightning Oil as a great pain and sprain reliever. Advertises 26c and 50c bottles with customer endorsement.
President Taft sent a special message to Congress urging a 30 million dollar bond issue to finish and extend reclamation projects and to expand forest service and inland waterway programs. Ballinger drafted the bills, with Congress expected to act promptly or risk vetoes if legislation is weak.
The article discusses natural and man made lightning, its immense voltages and short bursts, and cites dramatic cases such as silent thunderbolts in Bradford and Kent, globe lightning at Coventry, a blue fire ball near Rheims, a Sweden dinner sighting, a 1902 Sydney dust storm with fire balls, and a Caucasus mountain blast injuring a climber.
In Denton on January 15, cotton quotes fell versus Friday with New York spots only slightly higher. Liverpool futures for March to June weakened while West and Galveston New Orleans listings held steady. Local receipts light with one sale of 25 bales closing at 14 cents, seed cotton steady $4 to $5 per 100 pounds.
For fifteen years I have kept a supply of Hunt's Cure on hand to treat itching skin troubles. It is peerless for eczema and ringworm and I consider it an old friend and a true one. Mrs Eula Presland Greenfield Tenn. One dollar per box.
Vital statistics list births by couple and place with dates from December to January. The names include Wm Holland near Lewisville twins, Fred Wilson near Flower Mound girl, Arch Walker colored man and wife Lewisville boy, Ss D Gregory McKamy girl, Andrew Huguley Pilot Point boy, Geo Shelton Pilot Point girl, W Claude Burnet Pilot Point girl, A J Robertson Wakeeton boy, and John Pitts Waketon girl.
A storm brings severe grip and cold dangers as thousands suffer. The ad claims Dr King’s New Discovery cures a three week grip in Pine Valley Mississippi and touts its relief for sore lungs and bronchial illnesses, guaranteed by J F Raley.
Cotton lint 14 to 14 1 2 cents per lb. seed $4 to $5. Corn wholesale 85 cents, retail 85 to 90 cents. shelled 6 to 85 cents wholesale 6 to 85 cents retail 0 to 95c. Cotton seed wholesale $26, retail $28 per ton. Cotton seed meal retail $32 per ton car price, 1.65 to 1.60 per 100 lbs. Hulls $12.50 to $15 per ton car. 75k per 160 lbs. Corn chops 1.60 wholesale per 100 lbs. retail 5 to 10 cents per 190 lbs higher. Chicken feed 1.60 wholesale per 100 lbs. retail 1 1/2 cents higher. Burren 1.46 wholesale per 100 lbs. retail 5 to 15 cents higher. Shucks loose per load 50 cents to $1. Prairie hay wholesale $15 per ton. retail 60 cents per bale. per ton $16 to $17.
Railroad Commissioner Colquitt, a gubernatorial candidate, criticized Governor Campbell for vetoing college appropriations. He argued that past governors have construed the constitution differently and warned that vetoes would harm the Agricultural and Mechanical College for a long time.
The Denton Woman's Shakespeare Club met with Mrs. Piner on Thursday afternoon. all members present except two ill. Roll call covered current events. Papers by Mrs. Egan and Miss Tyus, plus Act V of Romeo and Juliet, with symposium thoughts led by Miss Blanton, highlighted attentive study. Next meeting set with Mrs. Swenson.
Wholesale and retail prices listed for irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, flour, hard wheat flour, graham flour, corn meal, lard, bacon, onions, and turnips. Includes per bushel, per peck, per 100 pounds, and various pack sizes with mixed wholesale and retail rates. Prices range from 10 to 95 cents per unit, with several items cited for specific container sizes.
The adjunct of the Parents and Teachers association at R. E. Lee school will meet Friday January 21 at 3 45 in the R. E. Lee auditorium. The program includes instrumental and vocal solos and talks on imagination development honesty and truthfulness with a general discussion and participation by all ladies.
Wholesale eggs offered at 30 cents cash or trade. Retail eggs 35 cents for two dozen. Butter priced per pound with wholesale 10 to 30 cents cash or trade. Delivered to homes and hotels at 2 to 7 cents. creamery butter per pound 26 to 0 cents.
The Stilton cheese secret was long kept within the original inventors' family who sold to Cooper Thornhill of Stilton. Named Stilton for trade, it originated in Widhcote village on the eastern edge of Leicestershire about thirty miles from Stilton.
In a playful exchange, Miss Coy suggests marrying soon and proposes asking directly to save money for the ring. Mr. Backward-Well-er-yes approves the idea, while joking about consulting a fortune teller.
A sales pitch touts Parisian Sage hair tonic for 50 cents available at druggists and O M Curtis. Claiming to restore dull hair in two weeks, the ad guarantees dandruff removal and stopped hair loss with a money back offer if not satisfied. It features a girl with auburn hair on the package.
The sheet lists turkey prices at 12 1-2 to 13 cents per pound, hens 7 to 8 cents, fryers 10 to 12 1-2 cents, bakers 8 1-3 to 10 cents, old sat at 15 cents each, guinea fowl at 1.50 to 2 dollars per dozen, ducks four ounces at 3 dollars, and geese 6 dollars per dozen.
Livestock prices show hogs sold per pound gross light at 5 to 6 cents, heavies 6 3 4 to 7 1 4 cents. Cows per pound gross 2 3 4 to 3 1 4 cents.
An old advertisement touts Capudine as a cure for sick headaches nervous headaches travelers headaches and stomach or female troubles. It urges readers to try Capudine for immediate effect and notes it is sold by druggists.
The fragmented OCR notes reference thicker crass and a term Mowe Alaric, but no clear event or context is provided to confirm a specific news item or outcome. Further readable details are needed to craft a concrete summary.
The Record and Chronicle promotes its want ads as a gateway to endless opportunities for readers seeking items services jobs or sales.
Advertising claim for Bucklen's Arnica salve promoting quick relief for burns scalds wounds cuts and bruises. It touts instant relief and healing powers with a price of 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Time stamps show a 3 50 p m Northbound entry and a 40 20 am notation from a2 inc suggesting a schedule fragment or erroneous clock card. The readable portion implies a transit log snippet with partial times and an internal reference.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. to pay 100 dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason witnessed on December 6, 1886. Cheney & Co. advertise testimonials and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Rev. Albert Costen presents a schedule for the Baptist Fifth Sunday meeting at Stony on January 27. Events include sermons, devotions, and topics such as salvation, baptism, Christian education, soul winning, and home missions led by G W Farrington W H Carver Herman E Morris M T Andrews E J Thompson J N Rayzor H J Matthews Hanmock and others.
Will A. Marsh of Silver City NC suffered from piles until using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It quickly cured burns boils ulcers fever sores eczema cuts chapped hands chilblains. 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
Cumberland Presbyterian church holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m at the courthouse. First Christian church will have A D Rogers preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Miss Beatrice Ratten soloing in the evening. Sunday School at 9 45 a m sharp. Prof T E McDonald is superintendent. Members urged to attend all services. all invited.
The American Presbyterian church led by Rev. A. F. Hellman offers morning study on Galatians Paul's idea of an Unperverted Gospel and an evening session on Moral and Religious Prophylaxis. Sunday school at 9:45, preaching at 11, juniors 3, intermediates 4, Young People 6, and another preaching at 7:15. All are cordially invited.
The M E Church South announces pastor Warren T. Whiteside will preach at all usual service hours both morning and evening. Congregation and guests are warmly invited to worship.
Rev. Fred L. McFadden pastors Sunday school at 9 45 a m with A P Duggan superintendent. Morning service at 11 a m and evening at 7 15 p m. Mrs W T Evers sings a solo in the morning. Westminster League at 6 15 and prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 15 p m.
Pearl Street Church of Christ invites all to Bible school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 15 p.m. prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 15 p.m. Elder F lh Young pastor extends a hearty welcome.
Oak Street M. E. church presents Rev. Willsey as pastor. Morning topic asks what is the meaning of the Apostles Creed. Evening topic considers Pow ward.
Public health notice warns against remaining a victim of cold or cough as it may lead to pneumonia and consumption. Encourages using Simmons Cough Syrup to cure coughs and heal lungs, promising to keep you well to enjoy spring.
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