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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1909
Page
3
The notice outlines that each ad word costs 1 cent per insertion, professional cards up to three lines cost 1.09 dollars per month with pro rata charges for extra space, no ad under ten cents, and all classified ads require cash unless on regular account to guarantee insertion.
The Denton Texas city council invites sealed proposals from banks and bankers to be the city funds depository for the following year. Bids due by the fourth Monday in July 1909, stating daily balance interest rate to be paid for the privilege. W L Foreman city secretary witnessed June 28 1909.
District court issues a writ to summon Lou Reager to appear August 23 1909 in Denton County Texas for Robt Stephens suit over a land contract involving 1 2 acre of land from John R Henry's survey with $4060 debt and 10 percent interest. Damages listed include $400 and annual rent $100. W E Durbin district clerk signs the document. Court date and publication details given.
Sheriff Chastain and two rangers escorted Pantalion Ramos Roscalio Esquibel and Tiburco Esquibel from Marfa to El Paso on July 14. They face charges of wrecking a Southern Pacific train by opening a switch Monday morning. The trio, all section hands, allegedly quarreled with the foreman.
Mrs. W. L. Gilpatrick of Danforth Maine claims her mother turned youthful after using Electric Bitters. Despite age over 70 she regained appetite and sleep after 20 years of dyspepsia and health remedies failed. Sold for 50 cents at J F Railey & Co.
Fort Worth Mayor W. D. Davis and a party of local newspaper men departed in an automobile for San Angelo on Saturday to attend the mayor's convention.
Time table lists train numbers and departure times for southeast bound No. 281 from Dallas branch at 8 a.m and 12:06 p.m. north bound No. 282 from Dallas branch at 4:25 p.m. No 714 local at 9:55 p.m. and No 82 Selbikins Mabiniaceae at 9:50 a.m. Great deals from little want ads grow.
Texas Railroad Commission hearing focused on stopping the Katy flyer at Pilot Point and cancelling stop-overs for sugar and molasses at Houston. Officials signaled a favorable view of the stop request but will issue a ten day order to allow voluntary stoppage. The sugar molasses matter was debated and placed under advisement.
An advertisement touts Porchilla malara and biliousizers Cheatham's Laxative Tablets as a convenient pocket remedy with no bag effects unlike quinine. Each box costs 25 cents, sold by Geo. Westlake.
Shreveport Louisiana July 14 Mosquitoes are reported to be killing cattle by the hundreds in the low lands and bayous along the river. The insects attack the cattle and other livestock and harass them until they die. Pests exist in greater numbers than ever before known.
A 19th century styled advertisement offers a hundred dollar reward for catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo backs the firm’s reliability with testimonials from Wailing Kinnan and Marvin. The ad promotes Hall's internally taken remedy at 75 cents per bottle and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Texas Audubon Society began a campaign in Waco to halt collection and shipment of horned toads to the East where they are marketed as ornaments. Officials say there are no laws stopping the traffic and the toads face extinction. an appeal will go to the governor urging action.
El Paso July 14. Mrs J M Spradling and her son and daughter arrived to claim the remains of Judge Spradling of Hartford Ark who died in the city jail Saturday night a few hours after his arrest. His wife and son believe he was drugged. He was a prominent railroad attorney and carried over 800 dollars.
C C Cook of Halletsville Texas reports satisfaction with Hunt's Lightning Oil as a pain reliever in 25 and 50 cent bottle formats. The testimonial highlights user endorsement and availability in small packaging.
Julian Smith aged ten died from burns received while kindling a fire with kerosene. An explosion followed and left the child horribly burned. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
A Parisian hair treatment touts a microbe cure for thin hair dandruff and itchy scalp. Dr Sabourand’s theory is endorsed by O M Curtis with a money back guarantee and 50 cent bottles sold by druggists.
A local advertisement announces Parisian Sage available for sale from vendor C. M. Curtis. The notice highlights fragrance and usage, inviting purchases from interested customers at the listed location.
A list of household items including fruit jars extra caps jar rubbers wash tubs wash boards smoothing irons clothes lines and clothes pins appears as an advertised sale item at the pair.
Camp Mabry payrolls. Wright brothers efforts at Fort Myer. Chicago breaks ground for a $80,000 homes for aged and disabled railroad men. Minnesota Governor Johnson cancels engagements. Confederate Veterans event announced at Mount Pleasant. Texas Audubon party targets horned frogs for ornaments. New cotton crop options trade in New York.
An old advertisement touts Capudine as a liquid remedy for sick headaches including nervous and travel related headaches, stomach troubles, and female troubles. It claims rapid effects and recommends purchase from druggists.
John A Arnold aged 63 a bookkeeper and Confederate veteran was found dead in his bed at his boarding house in Fort Worth Texas. Death was due to a natural cause. He served on the petit jury of the Forty eighth District court which adjourned for his funeral.
The remedy is advertised as a universal pain reliever, claiming to ease sprains burns bruises rheumatism neuralgia colds cramps colic and diarrhea. It urges readers to keep a bottle on hand for trouble and notes rising bottle sizes and availability.
Centon July 14 reports New York spot cotton at 12.15 cents with local basis about 1.12 cents, while Galveston quotes 12 1 2 cents. Wheat futures hold at 1.15 with millers paying 1.22 fob Dallas for the best sample. Fort Worth hogs show activity with several sales at 5 to 6.25 cents per pound and cattle receipts around 3,300 offering higher steer prices and lower veal values.
The list details corn, corn chops, chicken feed, bran, prairie and Johnson grass hay, baled oats, oats loose and sacked, wheat No. 2, and cotton seed. Wholesale prices range with modest retail increases, corn around 74 to 1145 cents rise, hay and oats up to 40 cents per bale, wheat at 1.15 per bushel, cotton seed 15 to 20 dollars per ton.
Grocery prices show Irish potatoes at 5c per bu and $1.20 per bu retail, flour wholesale 3.15 down to 2.25 per 100 lbs, corn meal 65c wholesale, bacon and lard varied by cut and packaging, cantaloupes 30 to 49c per dozen, eggs at 10c wholesale and 25c per two dozen retail, butter 12 1/2 to 20c wholesale, poultry prices include turkeys dull, hens, fryers 12 8c, old roosters 10–12 1/2c, guineas 1590 per dozen, ducks 3 per dozen, geese no market.
Hog prices range from gross light 5 to 6 1 4 cents per pound and dressed 7 to 7 1 2 cents. Cattle cows bring 2 1 4 to 2 3 4 cents per pound. Hides fetch green 7 to 9 cents per pound and dry hides 9 to 13 cents per pound, varying by weight and condition.
A Denton citizen reports Doan's Kidney Pills cured her kidney trouble in 1905 and she endorses them again. She purchases from J F Raley Co. and urges others to remember the name Doan's for kidney relief. Price is 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is the U S sale agent.
Fort Worth consumers were told ice would cost 35 cents per hundred, up from 25 cents before a recent drop. Dealers claim no profit at 25 cents and note the move reflects market conditions. A separate notice says Hessig-Ellis of Memphis, Tenn. claims sole ownership of Dr Nott hair formulas after a lengthy legal fight, with Denton druggists reportedly lacking stock.
Miles Smith of Louisiana and Lewis Smith of Oklahoma visited relatives in Roanoke. W W Prewitt hosted young people for Leslie Prewitt's birthday. Leslie dislocated a shoulder in a wagon runaway. Baldwin Streetman, Denisey worker, visited home. Mesdames Hortog and Roark hosted Saturday tea for children.
Everyday the Daily prints in twelve hundred local homes reaching nearly all merchandise buyers in the city. A regular space lets you tell readers what you sell as if they visited your store. The rate is reasonable and the service is strong. Call 64.
Henry Van Zandt, who lived north of town, was killed when a gun discharged while he attempted to shoot rabbits. He leaves a bride of five weeks and two sisters. Other notes include births, marriages, moves, and illnesses among local residents such as J R Horton moving to Mesquite and a July 10 birth.
Classified notices highlight sales lost items and results. The Record and Chronicle promote ad placement to prove effectiveness. Readers see frequent mentions of found and missing articles, with emphasis on practical notices and local exchanges.
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