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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1912

Page

3

Classified Ads In Daily 10 Words Six Times A Day

Daily and weekly classified ad slots offer ten word messages each session. One week package available with six daily insertions.

For Sale and Wanted Items in Denton Classifieds

Local classified notices list goods for sale including groceries and post oak timber, plus trades such as a 216 egg Petaluma incubator and a 60 to 100 egg size option. Also many wanted ads for yard work, clean rags, a boy to deliver papers, and a watch found with owner notice. Rentals include furnished cottages and a 8- room house near Pearl street. other listings cover land near Garza and professional services by Dr Jones and Dr Fralin in Jenton.

J. M. Martin Denton

Rental Agents offer houses and rooms for rent

A. R. McGintle advertises houses and furnished rooms for rent in Denton city limits. Listings cover north south east and west areas. Office located one door east of Exchange National Bank.

A. R. McGintle Denton Exchange National Bank

Sublett and Son Meat Market Listings

Sublett and Son advertise meat market services on West Oak Street and S Elm Street. They note fresh and tender meats with old phone 212 and new phone 14. The ad mentions city meat market and a prankster Wilkinson.

City Meat Market West Oak Street Sublett & Son Prank Wilkinson S. Elm St Old New

Blacksmith Shop Advertises Reliable Specialties

Local blacksmith shop calls itself reliable and offers specialty work including well made items. The advertisement highlights sturdy steel and wheel work alongside general metal crafts.

F E R A Matthews Barber Shop Opens West Side

The barber shop invites patrons on the West Side to join its growing list of satisfied customers. Regulars praise service, cleanliness, and friendly staff as a new neighborhood staple.

Matthews Barbem West Side

Autos for Hire Billingsley

W W Billingsley advertises auto hire services with contact numbers old 330 and new 148 for inquiries and bookings.

W. W. Billingsley

Moreman and Luster At The Red Barn Keep Fine Horses

Moreman and Luster at the Red Barn advertise well fed, stylish teams and carriages. They promise good horses and ample feed with service by phone.

Moreman, & Luster Red Barn

City Livery Stable Ad Promises Stylish Rigs and Horses

TheCity Livery Stable offers single and double rigs and horses for hire at West 4 tekory Street with contact id 62 and New 28.

Tekory Street

Local Farm Supply Ad Promises Prompt Delivery and Full Measures

An Arkansas ad lists shops for corn hay and feedstuffs with best stove and seater wood on the market. It offers prompt delivery and full measure from 8 Elm Street with both phones.

Arkansas ILI Elm Street

Veterinarian Office Ad for Dr W Be Botts

Notice for Dr W Be Botts veterinarian and veterinary surgeon with office at Johnson Bros barn West Hickory Street. Phone numbers listed 123 and 298 blue for old and new lines.

W. BE Botts Johnson Bros West Hickory St

Concrete Walks and Sidewalks at Reasonable Prices

Concrete walks first class work offered by J. Gurley and J. Bushey. Both phones available for estimates on concrete sidewalks or brick work. Prompt service and fair pricing for around the area.

J. M. Gurley J. Bushey

Local Moves and Transfer Services in Denton

Brownlow and Strickland offer drag work and household moving with new phone 134 old 465. Denton Transfer Co run by H M Morrison provides trunks baggage and citywide calls from Lips Romb building near East Exchange National Bank with new phone 34 old 70.

Brownlow & Strickland East Exchange National Bank Denton Transfer CO H. M Morrison New Lipsromb

New Float Line-Anything For Driftage In Way of DraVage

An entry lists 342 units by W. H. Parks and Lesters as props. The poorly legible notation references a float line and related dravage tasks tied to the property line.

W. H. Parks Lesters

Classifieds Offer Selling Space for Local Ads

If you have items to sell, list them in the classified section. Reach shoppers seeking bargains and connect with buyers quickly through our community ads. Include clear descriptions and contact details for best results.

Local Repair Shops and Services Listed in Faded Ad

A fragmentary ad chain lists Magill and Shepard locks sewing machines and key making, Taylor Dairy Fresh milk and butter delivery, Andersons Harness and Shoe Repair near Puckett’s, quick messenger service via two phones, Brashears manager at Hamilton and Yeatts, Minnerly fruit stand on North Side, and a call for scavenger workers with phone 307.

T Taylor Dairy W. A. Brashears Hamilton & Yeatts

A Clerk's Honest Face Turns to Falsehood Says Free Press

The Detroit Free Press recounts a shopper's bad experience with an underwear clerk who claimed a garment he sold was flawless and never caused irritation. The author distrusts the clerk and questions the truth of his assurances, implying he lied about wearing the same product.

Detroit Free Press

Getting to Know One Another by Zona Gale in La Follette's

A reflection on social barriers and democracy inspired by a neighborly encounter. The passage contrasts prejudiced views with a revealing moment of kinship and shared humanity across class and cultural lines.

Ladies’ Aid Arthur Zona Gale la Follette

Buried Civil War Treasure Story Returns to Light

J K Anderson of New Orleans travels to California to seek a fortune his father hid during the Civil War. The elder miner buried gold beneath an old adobe tavern east of Newcastle between Auburn and Newcastle, later losing memory for 50 years from a bullet wound. Anderson has permission to search the Long Valley tavern site and will share proceeds with current owners.

Los Angeles J. K. Anderson New Orleans van Nuys Old Placer California Anderson Placer County Auburn Newcastle Long Valley Scott Panama Canal Placer Los Angeles Herald

Local Briefs Report Ills And Postoperative Recovery

Mrs. L. D. Smith is ill and threatened by pneumonia. Mrs. Sallie Alexander underwent an appendectomy on Wednesday and is said to have spent a restful night and is doing well.

Sallie Alexander

Late personal news item travels and visits noted

Mrs J A Cagle and her young son Cecil visited a sister in Whitewright for a few days. County Clerk O T Button was subpoenaed in the Zack McKinney case in Fort Worth. Miss Nell Naylor, guest of Mr and Mrs D R Turner, returns to Fort Worth. Mrs Hubbard Bates heads to Sherman then Farmersville McKinney and Capeville to install Maccabee lodge officers.

Cecil Whitewright O. T. Button Zack McKinney Fort Worth Nell Naylor D. R. Turner Hubbard Bates Sherman Farmersville McKinney Capeville Maccabee Lodges

Cotton Near 10 Cents A Pound At Local Market

Cotton advances to nearly ten cents per pound as buyers compete at a local sale. Fourteen bales owned by Messrs Slade and Pitts, from south of the city, sold to T. A. Robinson on Thursday at 9 15 16 cents.

Messrs. Slade Pitts T. A. Robinson

Cotton receipts and price ranges described

Thursday's cotton receipts were reported with lint prices ranging from 7 to 3.4 cents and seed prices from 2 to 2.75 cents. The note conveys market values for cotton fibers and seeds on that day.

Fort Worth Livestock Markets Steady with Dull Receipts

In Fort Worth on January 25 the livestock market showed dull but steady activity. Hogs rose by a dime, with tops of 6.50 and bulk from 5.25 to 6.40. Cattle reached 7,404 head with calves 750 and hogs 1,500. steers topped 5.75, cows 4.75, calves 5.50, and miscellaneous ranges also reported. Turkeys priced around 10 cents per pound and hens sold strongly. wheat steady at 1.05.

At &c Fort Worth

The Maniac for Scientific Management in a Railroad Yard

An inspection by railroad officials includes a general superintendent famed for cost cutting. In a switchmen’s shanty a gossiping yardmaster recalls a funeral tale where he supposedly asked pallbearers to “get along without two of them,” highlighting the man’s stern humor.

Mike Everybody's Magazine Koowlten

Local Market Prices for Grains and Farm Staples

A detailed list of current prices for corn, wheat, cottonseed products, hay, bran, butter, potatoes, sweet potatoes, poultry, hogs, cows, bacon, corn meal, flour, onions, and other farm items. Prices shown include wholesale and retail ranges with per unit measures and approximate quality notes.

Druggist Promises Quick Relief for Eczema Skin

J F Raley & Co of Denton advertises D D D Prescription for Eczema a wash of wintergreen thymos and other ingredients. A 25 cent trial bottle is offered and a full size bottle is guaranteed with instant itch relief or no charge.

D.D.D J. F. Raley & Co Denton

His Wife's Accomplishments

A middle aged globe trotter recalls watching Buckingham Palace guards with his wife before returning to America. She notes the queen has scrim sash curtains like those in their home windows. The couple contrasts pride in her housekeeping with embarrassment at flaunting her achievements.

Globe Trotter America Royal Guards Buckingham Palace Coldstream Band

Classifieds Spotlight Daily Propositions

Daily classified column highlights new listings across categories with varied propositions and opportunities. Readers find items ranging from services to goods and potential offers presented in a concise local format.

Curtis Menthol Balm A Gentle Nighttime Cold Remedy

Menthol Balm made with menthol camphor and antiseptics relieves stubborn colds. Apply melted balm to the chest at bedtime and cover with hot flannels. Recommends Curtis Laxative Syrup for a complete treatment. Available in 25c and 50c sizes.

Farmers Plow as Townsfolk Share Weekend News

Jan 23 Plainview notes report farmers preparing spring crops while residents travel. Miss Neoma Hudgins and Miss Ruby Allings return from Anna and Fort Worth respectively. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Joe Barnett on Jan 20. Sam Thomas and wife visit from Wichita Falls. Jim Moody in Denton. Mrs Zula Williams visits Moody brothers Charlie and Roy Bryant. Mrs Bickerick ill. M B Buttrill in Fort Worth.

Plainview Neoma Hudgins Anna Ruby Allings Fort Worth Hudges Joe Barnett Sam Thomas Wichita Falls Jim Moody Denton Zula Williams Moody Charlie Roy Bryant Bickerick M. B. Buttrill

Local notices recap Bartonville Rector and area events

Reports from Bartonville and Rector note accidents and visits. a Bartonville spell recalls a buggy crash near Bellch and injuries to Frank Woods and Miss Willie Loard while others travel between Denton and Lewisville. Rector updates mention rain aiding wheat, church activities, and new Sunday School officers.

Bethel News Tells Of Local Illnesses And Funeral

In Bethel on January 23, residents report several sick including Mrs. Hugh Millican and Mrs. Lynch and Ella Maxwell Fay Nowlin. The young Peary Jores died Tuesday night and was buried Wednesday at Hall cemetery. Ben Mebell and family of Bar tentille attended the service. Families from Lewisville and Waketon visited relatives and a singing gathering occurred at the Nowlin home.

Bethel Irs Ella Maxwell Fay Nowlin Hugh Millican Lynch Dave Purnell Cor'nth Wain Books Lewisvie Peary Jores The Hall Cemetery Naw McCarter Ben Mebell Bartentille Mixtie Graham Tom Garza Vince Robertson Waketon BI Nowlin Mable Jenkins Carter

Krum News Highlights Local Visits and Clean Up

Miss Jenn e Mc Gee was in Denton as Krum cleans up with rubbish hauled away and weeds burned on vacant lots. Sylvester Chism and Mr Carr of Ponder visited. Elsie Burg Annie Koiner and Lillian Davis returned from Denison.

Krum Jenn'e McGee Denton Sylvester Chism Carr Ponder Elsie Burg Annie Koiner Lillian Davis Denison Myrtie- Borum Olney McC Slidell James Black Fort Worth

Interest of Ed Lester Sold to J M Pinckley

The interest of Ed Lester has been bought by J M Pinckley. The business will be conducted at the same stand.

Ed Lester J. M. Pinckley

Sanitary meeting outlines town cleanup plans

A mass meeting in the auditorium discussed sanitation improvements. a committee including Dr G W Kimbrough and W A Cruse will oversee fumigation and cleaning. A collection funded public cleanup. another meeting is planned for Tuesday night to review progress and discuss further proposals. Dr B O Hayes and others are listed as sick.

Albert G. W. Kimbrough Harris Fort Worth H. F. Gale Vera Fox Visted Denton A. H. Knox Teachers’ Institute J. M. Barris Joe M. Rucker C. C. Gibbons R. L. Cole B. O. Hayes Brock Harper Garrison Mrs. Coker

Let Long & King Furnish Your Table Supplies

A short promotional line inviting customers to choose Long and King for tableware and related supplies, highlighting the duo as a source of pleasant and profitable shopping.

Long & King

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