North Texas Normal to Advertise Plans for New Building
Dr W H Bruce president says local Board of Regents will advertise for plans and specifications for a new school building after an appropriation of 35000 by the legislature. With full board presence upcoming action is expected soon and plans to be ready by September when funds become available. Bids will then be invited and a contract let for erection with occupancy aimed for early September 1910.
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W. H. Bruce
North Texas State Normal
Board of Regents
Bruce
Local society notes and travel plans in Denton area
W R Scott Dry Cleaners advertises services and delivery in Denton. Several residents and visitors are listed with travel and visit plans including trips to Oklahoma, Seattle, Alaska, California and other western points, with mentions of weddings and family news.
Open Secret Art Shop Highlights New Department
A local advert boasts strong patronage for a new department offering copyright prints and modern artist reproductions. It promotes picture touching up, refined framing, exclusive mouldings, and hermetic frames as a drawing card, with an amusing note about selling a piano if pressure rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
P.S
Local ads mix of drugstore and hardware offers
A jumble of ads promotes Minnis Drug Store prescriptions, no charge estimates from Wilton Hardware Co, Alliance Milling sells ice cold watermelons and cantaloupes, Curt's Drug Store, S W Kanady offers oak cord wood at 16 dollars per five cords, Sherman Steam Laundry announces new phone, Barton McCoons Realty Co returns to former stand with J A Barton and J J McCoons listing realty services.
Transfers Close August 1 for School Districts
County Superintendent W. L. Willis reminds residents that August 1 is the final day to transfer pupils between districts. He warns that many misinformed people think transfers can be filed until September 1, which would be too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tranfer
W. L. Willis
Dr. Kimbrough Buys New Schacht Auto
Dr W C Kimbrough receives a new high wheel Schacht automobile. The vehicle matches the model owned by Dr J M Inge. A brief local item notes market conditions and a market ad from Long & Turner Co and J F Raley Co about vegetables and Life Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Kimbrough
Schacht Auto
W. C. Kimbrough
Schacht
J. M. Inge
Bad Streets Break Eggs Says Local Delivery Boy
A grocery complains eggs arrive broken in transit. The delivery boy blames rough streets saying we cannot drive over them without breaking eggs. The remark satisfies both customer and employer familiar with Denton street conditions.
County Court July Term Jury List Declared
The regular July term of the county court will convene Monday and the following jury has been summoned for the first week L. M. Kealy, J. M. Stratton, John Heath, W. H. Harris, John Rhoads, W. A. Leaty, D. W. Mulkey, Beacher Minor, 8. W. Harper, L. N. Nash, J. C. Barrett, and Ned Gullett.
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Councourt
L. M. Kealy
J. M. Stratton
John Heath
W. H. Harris
John Rhoads
W. A. Leaty
D. W. Mulkey
Beacher Minor
W. Harper
L. N. Nash
J. C. Barrett
Ned Gullett
Fire destroys home and barn near Justin
The house and barn of Jim Judge four miles northwest of Justin burned yesterday around p.m. with losses about 3000 dollars. The origin is unknown and Judge had no insurance. Curtis' Laxative Syrup advertised at Curtis Drug Store.
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R. & C. Argyle, Tex
Jim Judge
Justin
Judge
Curtis
Curtis Drug Store
Heat Wave Bakes Denton As Thermometer Tops 106
Weather across Denton reaches extreme levels with Prof. Carlisle reporting 106 degrees in the shade at 1 PM on Wednesday. A breeze offered some relief but the forecast predicts continued hot, partly cloudy conditions with little cooling in sight.
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Denton
Carlisle
Cantaloupes From Long and Turner Co
Lee cold cantaloupes for breakfast during hot mornings, picked from Long and Turner Co. The note highlights fresh fruit availability and morning refreshment.
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Lee
Long & Turner CO
Frontier Asthma Cure at Home Trial Offer
Asthma treatment information offered as free trial and full information by Frontier Asthma Company. Contact Room 702 Buffalo New York for details. Also urges getting plumbing supplies and work prices from Wilson Hardware Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier Asthma Company
Buffalo, N. Y
Want ads in the Mecora and Chronicle spark quick returns
In Denton the local newspaper pages draw readers to notice boards as readers scan the Record and Chronicle for offers and services. Advertisers report brisk responses and faster leads from the combined market presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecora
Chronicle
Denton
Record
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Sold For Piles Cure
A Rugles resident, L. L. Napier, credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing ten years of painful piles after doctors failed. The ad touts it as infallible for piles burns scalds cuts boils fever sores eczema salt rheum and recommends trying it with a 25 cent price and J. F. Raley & Co. guarantee.
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Napier
Rugless
Bucklen
J. F. Raley & Co
Grading Up the School Grounds at R E Lee School
Street Commissioner Wiggs and the city street force will grade up the grounds of the R E Lee school building. The work is donated for a week by the city council due to poor ground conditions after rebuilding. Damp grades risk water runoff into the basement, threatening walls in heavy rain.
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Wiggs
City Street Force
Thurson
R. E. Lee
Majestic Audience Grows as Hart and Woodley Stage Night
The Majestic drew a larger Tuesday crowd than the prior week and left patrons pleased with the show. Hart and Woodley delivered a full blackface act with singing and dancing, before an all new program tonight. They close their engagement tonight. the Devalls open for three days with a new vaudeville act tomorrow.
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the Majestic
Hart
Woodley
Devalls
Curtis' Drug Sells Violet Water For Hot Weather
Curtis' Drug lists violet water as a hot weather necessity priced at 50 cents. The item appears in the store's daily offerings and is promoted as relief for heat.
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Curtis
Curtis’ Drug Store
Pineapple Saerthetic At Curtis' Fountain
Long & Turner Co promotes grocer buying with pineapple and culinary guidance at Curtis' Fountain. The ad urges readers to consider what to cook and eat, highlighting shopping at their store for groceries.
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Curtis’ Fountain
Long & Turner CO
Long & Tuner CO
Turner’s Shropshire Prize Joke Ends Peacefully
A local trades day featured a joke on A D Turner a Shropshire sheep raiser when another exhibitor borrowed Turner's Shropshires to enter the contest. The premium was shared between the two sheep entries, revealing the prank but yielding good humor overall. Delicacies advertised include marmalade and Cur tit Fountain.
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A. D. Turner
Turner
Mr. Turner
Thomas Family Visits Granbury Amid Local News
In Green Valley on July 13 Tom Hill and family visit Granbury. Mrs Gelaney Thomas wife of Ed Thomas dies after a long illness with interment at Gribble Springs cemetery led by Rev Roberts of Sanger. She leaves husband five children and many relatives. Daisy Hankins sick. drought prompts water hauling as crops near harvest.
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Green Valley
Tom Hill
Granbury
Gelaney Thomas
Ed Thomas
Gribble Springs
Roberts
Sanger
Thomas
J. R. Lewis
McAlester
Daisy Hankins
Foley's Honey and Tar Aids Lung Health and Coughs
A historical notice claims Foley's Honey and Tar stops chronic coughs and strengthens lungs. It purportedly relieves chronic bronchitis asthma hay fever and other lung troubles with comfort and relief, as advertised by Garrison and Kimmins.
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Foley
Garrison & Kimmins
Sanitary Plumbing Offer Promises Competitive Estimates
An advertised message from a plumbing service asks about access to connections and invites potential customers to call for estimates. The contractor states they can complete the work more cheaply and efficiently and promises to furnish estimates on request.
Denton Plumbing Co. T. B. Porter, Mer
Denton Plumbing Company led by T B Porter and partners seeks merger or partnership terms. Local filings indicate business stake and ownership details under Mer label. Officials urge review of proposed agreement and due diligence by stakeholders.
Local News Snapshots From Town and County
J McCook opens a real estate business. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Cleve Mathis of Gribble Springs is dead. Born near town a daughter to Mr and Mrs Jean Ta bor. J L Schooling of Roanoke declared insane in a court session before Judge Zuthwalt. G W Elbert bought hogs from A D Turner and Capt A M Bush and will ship to Fort Worth. Prof L B Wolfe to lecture on What Shall We Do with Our Boys at the courthouse. J E Hollers drafts a cement walk and curb around R B E Lee school, replacing the old fence. B M Campbell visits Denton. crops praised as corn and cotton strong. Thos A McGalliard displays eighty two farm products, seeks proper record of forty nine varieties. McGalliard backs the county farm display plan and pledges support. Trades Day features highlighted by a farm exhibit. Sanitary plumbing ads and Wilson Hardware Company offer.
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G. T. Turner
Lloyd
Mabel Blair
Holland
Emory D. Curtis
Lee Zumwalt
Aubrey
Sienn McCullar
Fort Worth
R. E. Turner
H. Y. May
Quanah
Denton
Ada Kincaid
McKinney
D. H. Fry, Jr
Glenn McCullar
J. J. B. McCullar
R. A. Sledge
Jessie
May McClurkan
California
Jack Christal
Roanoke
Nelle Kincaid
Bonham
Olivia Kincaid
Chas
Daugherty
Oklahoma
C. C. Daugherty
West Hickory Street
S. Baker
Ruby Owens
Chillacothe
New Mexico
E. Hollers
Seattle
W. B. Gregg
R. J. Edwards
Texas
National Editorial Association
Wash
Alaska
Juneau
Sitka
Copper River
San Francisco
Portland
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Denver
J. McCook
Cleve Mathis
Gribble Springs
Jean Tabor
J. L. Schooling
Zuthwalt
G. W. Elbert
A. D. Turner
A. M. Bush
L. B. Wolfe
Missouri
San Antonio
Court House
J. E. Hollers
R. B E. Lee
B. M. Campbell
Campbell
Ihos
A. McGalliard
Garza
McGalliard
Record and Chronicle Advertises a Wide Range of Wants
A fragment notes the Record and Chronicle publication offers many want ads for groceries and other needs. It mentions Long & Tuner Co Cinsemedada and urges readers to fry them to see results.
Hatters Cleaners Tailors and Dyers Ad
Hatters Cleaners Tailors and Dyers offer a fully equipped dry cleaning plant with sanitary steam pressing and steam dye works. They clean and reblock all hat classes, claim lower prices than city rivals, and provide pick up and delivery service across the city.
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Mieke A
F. P
Hall
Scruggs & CO
Blanks Barber Shop
Denton County
Ruth R. M. Mitchell
A. G. McMath
H. F. Schweer & Co
George Sheridan
Krum
D. Burks
W. B. Montgomery
B. G. Bradford
Burks-Montgomery Realty Company
Real Be
McA Loans and Insurance
F. & M. Bank
Pilot Point
Denton Transfer CO
W.R. Scott
West Side Square
Peoples Home Telephone Co
Arthur W. Palmer
Evers Hardware Co
Minnis’ Drug Store
Wilton Hardware Company
Alliance Milling Company
Man
Curt
S. W. Kanady
Sherman Steam Laundry
New
J. A. Barton
J. J. McCoon
Mr. King
the County Court
J. Judge
Wilson Hardware Company
Borden Place
Decatur Road
L. D. Borden
Long & Turnbpr CO
C. E. Fowler
The
Denton Steam Laundry
C. P. Poe
Wrives Insurance
T. B. Porter, Mer
Alliance Milling Company’s
Fulton Building
West Oak Street
New Phone
H. H. Hardin & Co
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