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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
4
Joe L. Merce reported a plum with a large weevil inside, drilled from the pit into the flesh. Every plum he examined showed one of the weevily insects inside, resembling a bull weevil in size and appearance.
An article praises air mail progress and anticipates flying postal service. It markets Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and throat and lung diseases citing Mrs J F Davis of Stickney Corner Maine as a user. Prices 50 cents and 1 dollar with a free trial bottle at J F Raley & Co.
An orchard style ad urges customers to ring number 7 for quick orders of good groceries. It notes many remember the number and invites customers to consider 7 as a prompt to call Turner Bros located on the south side of the square.
Advertisement copy touts bread that tastes right and offers satisfaction with every purchase. It promises value and implies connection to a firm via phone for grocery needs, citing Smith's Restaurant and Long & King.
The notice states careful attention to satisfactory watch repairs using quality materials and skilled staff. It warns against incompetent shopwork that ruins timepieces, and guarantees all work with promise of reasonable charges and timely completion.
The West Hickory street macadam project paused after workers shifted to various city repair jobs. Streets remain rough from plow damage and limited traffic, with the street commissioner delaying further macadam work to early next week. Lewisville progress cited as limestone rock sufficing to complete macadamigation.
Vital Statistics lists deaths including Sarah Alice Buchanan of Pilot Point aged 44 with liver cancer, Ola Greenwood of Krum age 1 month 14 days with stomach trouble, Glesse Coin of Krum age 32 with internal cancer, Jewel Scott near city age 9 with meningitis, T. J. Beard age 17 with tuberculosis, Mrs A J Davis of Kram age 86 with senility, and Mrs F M Turner of Bolivar age 78 with congestion.
District Clerk Durbin is sick with fever. Denton County Baptist association plans a Buckner's orphan home excursion on July 25 with cordial invitation to join. Deed filed transferring lots 7 8 and 4 block B Schmitz & Ripy addition for 1500 dollars. A quarrel over fruit stand locations led to minor blows between Shed Webster and S Smith, no serious injuries. North Elm Street bridge work continues blocking traffic except streetcars. bridge to be forty feet wide. Henry Chandler reports Buick sales: three cars last week to Alliance Mil plus truck and Model 14. Model 5 shown as demonstration. Blanche Hoskins writes of Washington trip and capital-city experiences, visiting West Virginia and southeast. Local candidates to attend picnic at Stovers Grove. F F Hill Alvin M Owsley and J I McCook to deliver addresses and announcements expected at crowd.
For two years Pure Ice Cream Alta Vista sold winter and summer to a delighted customer base. If you have not tried Alta Vista Ice Cream start today and notice the difference. It has a distinct flavor and is shipped from Pecos to Cay east to Marshall and Paris north to Dalhart and south to Taylor. Phone 49.
Local drugstore listing for R H Garrison, identified as a druggist, notes phone number 49 for contact or orders. Includes no additional details on services or location.
We can serve you short orders day or night and you will like the quality of cooking and service. Drop in and see us at Smith's Restaurant.
Local shop Minnis' advertises newly arrived single initial gold embossed stationery. Readers urged to dine in daily, with regular dinners offered and a note not to plan meals at home.
A health and strength pitch for women using Electric Bitters to overcome fainting, dizziness, weakness and nervousness. Endorsed by Eliza Pool of Dephew Oklahoma who praises the medicine as helpful and life changing. Sold for 50 cents, guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
A local ad touts artistic party favors including handpainted place cards, gifts, and decor. It promises custom designs for receptions and notes that six weeks notice is needed for special orders, inviting customers to view new note paper praised for its appeal.
Real estate transfers include Teasley to Smith in Venton, Maddox purchases in Denton and Beaumont surveys, Alred to Wood in Justin, Parsons to Tompkins on 106 acres, plus Clayton to Turner and Simmons to Puchalski in Denton. Bulk goods stored in sanitary bulk area. Turner Bros ads urge orders.
A local pharmacy emphasizes accurate prescriptions using pure drugs ordered by doctors. The store ensures careful checking and safeguards, offering special care for children, delivery across the city, and reliable service trusted by the community and physicians.
A compact 1900s ad proclaims four roving business roots built on efficiency not service quality or merchandise and eight price as core principles. It invites customers to try the service and lists the Long and King phone exchange.
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