09 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1913
Page
2
A Brownwood election result shows a majority vote to allow hogs inside city limits, challenging the claim of being the cleanest city in Texas. The report notes civic push from the Ladies City Federation backed by 98 percent of local business leaders, while other editorials discuss cost of living and regional Texas views.
The Waco News ridicules profanity as a social issue while Denton real estate men report strong demand for unimproved city lots and home sites. Developers expect continued growth, predicting a Denton population of 15 000 by the next census as the town has nearly doubled since 1910.
An advertisement offers wheat and other small grain insurance while customers are in Denton. It invites readers to write or phone with a new contact number 126 and a contact reference 4.7.8.
Mrs Laurage of Ready Ky describes relief after taking Cardui, the women’s tonic. She suffered months of illness and nervous trouble until eleven bottles restored health and strength, prompting endorsement of Cardui to other readers. The ad invites women to purchase at druggists and to request the 64 page Home Treatment for Women booklet from Chattanooga Medicine Co. Ladies Advisory Dept. es Tenn NC 128.
Mrs. R. C. Bass, long prominent in Denton church life, died in Roswell New Mexico Tuesday night from bowel trouble at age about 86. She leaves seven children including Mrs M. C. McBride, Mrs Joe Rhea and R. C. Bass, with burial to be brought to Denton for services and interment to be announced.
Denton social news notes Miss Frances Lewis hosts Entre Nous gathering at her West Hickory street residence. Little Miss Oneila Pratt holds a birthday party Thursday from 4 to 6 30 p m at her North Locust home.
Texas sheriff must summon William A. Atkins by weekly notice for four weeks before August 15, 1913. The suit No. 5713 in Denton District Court seeks dissolution of marriage and restoration of plaintiff Miss Etta S. Taylor’s maiden name. Court official W. E. Durbin records the writ.
Denton City Health Officer Piner declares all stables barns and lots with cattle or horses must be cleaned at once. Manure must be burned screened or disinfected using specified solutions. Physicians must report contagious diseases and some doctors face prosecution for failure. Diseases named include smallpox scarlet fever typhoid infantile paralysis and diphtheria. The measure targets infantile paralysis amid two to three cases in Denton. The stable fly is blamed as the disease carrier and removing breeding sites is urged.
An advertisement from 39 East Mulberry seeks to exchange rent for painting work. Two furnished rooms are offered in Qe2ife in return for completing painting tasks.
For sale a self feeder hay press sulky rake Buck rake and a five foot mower all in good condition at attractive prices Write J P Magee Denton Texas 200d 1 tw
Classified notices announce two houses for sale or rent near the car line with contact for T. E. Berry, Inc. and a transport-ready selling point. The page also lists assorted local undertakings including a dairy product sale and livestock offers from Denton county residents. Local buyers are guided to see specific agents for milk cows and cattle listings, plus land and property sales near town.
Classified note offers low and three pigs and eight shoots for sale. Contact Y. M. Turpin at old phone 462 for details.
A for sale item titled Fresh Jersey milk crew lists contact at 72 South Elm with new phone number 267. The post reads as a local classified note seeking buyers or inquiries.
A five room house offered for $800 with a small down payment and balance due like rent. See Dr. W. A. Jones at 177tfe for details.
King A. R. Bowen invites inquiries at the Record and Chronicle office each evening after six for a cottage to accommodate a family of six.
McKelvy Wagon Yard on East McKinney offers groceries and feed and notes Jersey bull in service. Ben Fritz sells duck eggs from imported stock and par•cel post. A R McGintie lists rental and moving services. Skiles Transfer promotes trunk hauling. Mrs. A L Alexander advertises Arabian toilet goods. Lester & Miles run dray service.
In Will Lockmane's wagon yard near the square on East McKinney street two notable Jersey bulls are offered. Season price set at 150 dollars for all. Contact via new phone 1606. Also listing a dice house and hot on Lula street for sale.
Henry Kaltreuther on East McKinney street advertises wood work blacksmithing horseshoeing rubber-tiring and shrinking services for horses and farm implements in a compact local business notice.
Local classifieds advertise beef and dairy items including fresh meats from Frank Wilkerson Meat Market with delivery options and beef for sale. Sellers offer milk cows, a registered Jersey bull, storage of household goods, rental housing, and plain sewing services, all with contact numbers and location hints.
A Lipscomb area notice reports Peacock Bros opening a new restaurant offering short orders and specialty square meals on Monday as their menu highlights.
Sanitary Milk and Cream lists new phone 426 for inquiries while old number 297 is retained. Portwood and Hodges handle orders and deliveries.
Moving specialties advertised by Lester and Paschall with Fox Bros office contact and both phone numbers provided for local drayage and household moving services.
Wanted second hand refrigerator of at least 100 pounds in good condition. Contact old phone number 1644 3R. LT4p.
Pay cash for junk and scrap including beer bottles rubber boots shoes auto tires bicycle tires brass and copper. Contact J A Stroud at 25 East Sycamore Old phone 596.
Office line at wagon yard West Oak street offers furniture moving service. If you need items shifted they promise special attention to any drag line or related request.
Feedstuffs include chops bran corn and hay with best stove and heater wood. Prompt delivery and full measure offered. ARKANSAS MILL Elim Street. Both phones.
W E Botts veterinarian lists new contact details at Hancock and Son blacksmith shop 8 Elm Street Lipscomb block with a new phone 132 and updated residence line 269 replacing old 486.
W W Billingley offers auto hire services with new phone 448 and old number 30. Repairs for automobiles available.
An advertisement offers a messenger service by W A Brashears to handle accounts for a ten percent commission on money collected. The note appears in a 172tfe style line.
Dr M L Martin offers treatment for eye ear nose and throat disorders. Office located over Ra ley Co. Open for consultations and patient care.
CHAS. SAUNDERS DENTIST office over Long and King after Feb 1st Both phones DR W A JONES DENTIST West Side Square W N ROWELL D D G Office over McCrays south side square J W IN DENTIST South Side Square middle of block ton Texas PIANO TUNING BY H E Starkiff Paone Schmitz furniture store 299 ANYBODY WANTING SCAVENGER work done call No 307 either phone
The State of Texas Denton County will sell for cash on the first Tuesday in August 1913 before the courthouse door in Denton City Lot parcel from the Francisco Trevino L and L survey described in the alias execution case BE H. Rateliff versus J. P. Goodwin No. 17722 issued by Gregg Ken Justice Court District No. 1 Tarrant County June 7 1913 by W C 4 sheriff.
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