County approves higher levy to fund permanent road work
Denton County commissioners boost the county tax levy from 36 to 44 1-3 cents per $100, with the rise entirely in the road and bridge levy from 16 2-3 to 22 1-2 cents. The general fund gains 2-3 of a cent while the jury fund is reduced equally. Readings include detailed balances for various funds and district reports.
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UG i
Sands
Court House
Lewisville Road
Hackberry
Little Elm
Denton Independent District
Nelson
Cure Deafness with Constitutional Remedies, Hall's Catarrh Cure
Claiming deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and catarrh, the notice offers Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy. It guarantees $100 for any deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured, and promotes accompanying Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney, & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Corn for feed sold at Alliance Mill at 35¢ a bushel
Damaged but usable corn for chicken and hog feed offered at Alliance Mill priced 35 cents per bushel with purchasers providing their own sacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Mill
County Court Sets July 21 Regular Term
The regular July term of the County court convenes July 21 for three weeks. Deputy Clerk Edwards said Monday that all dockets are light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesson
Edwards
Transfer deadline for Denton residents to update school district
Denton residents who recently moved and have not yet transferred their children to the local district are urged to contact the writer or County Superintendent J. J. Mc Cook before August 1 to complete the transfer. Very respectfully, R. Ledbetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
J. J. McCook
R. Ledbetter
Turner Bros Advertises Quality Price and Service
A terse classified style notice touts quality price and service from Turner Bros with a contact phone number 7. The brief suggests a neighborhood business promoting basic offerings and accessibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Bros
Saunders Named County Cotton Statistician
A letter from Congressman Stephens informs L. Fulton that G. W. Saunders has been appointed county cotton production statistician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Saunders
Stephens
L. Fulton
No flies on fruit from T C Sample exhibit
A vendor boasts that fruit and vegetables are protected from flies by a wire screen enclosure and a fan. He invites observers to see the setup for themselves, claiming the produce remains fly free.
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T. C
T. Cc
Dental office to close mid July for renovation
Dr. W. N. Rowell D D S announces closure from July 15 to 25 for vacation. Appointments made after reopening will be rescheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Rowell
Bucklen Arnica Salve Endorsed for Burns and Cuts
In every home should be a box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns cuts wounds or scalds. J H Polance of Delvalle Texas reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve saved his daughter's cut foot. Advertised as the world's best salve and endorsed by J T Raley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
J. H. Polance
Delvalle
Tex. R
J. T. Raley & Go. Adv
When You are Sick or Have Sickness in Your Family
When you are sick or have sickness in your family you should follow the doctor’s prescription closely. We offer fresh pure drugs carefully compounded by experienced personnel at the lowest prices. Packages delivered to all city areas without extra charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Pierce Publishes New City Map For Denton District
County Surveyor W H Pierce releases a corrected Denton map after twelve months work showing west boundary shifts about 100 feet east of Avenue C and reclassifies Gollegne addition lands. The map includes streets railways railroads the courthouse and public buildings with a city block system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Pierce
Denton
Pierce
Gollegne
Late personal news from Denton area residents
J W Kemp visits from Lewisville and many locals travel for business and leisure. Miss Dorothy Anderson of Nashville visits Mrs W W Batton. Mrs D A Bateman and Dick Bateman go to Milwaukee for a month. Mrs M J Brewer and daughter Barbara head to Gadsden Alabama for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kemp
Lewisville
J. S. Carlisle
South Locust Street
Dorothy Anderson
Nashville
Tennessee
W. W. Batton
H. F. Browder
New Orleans
Louisiana
D. A. Bateman
Dick Bateman
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
M. 3. Brewer
Barbara
Gadsden
Ala
Leo Rodgers
Denton
Marlin
R. C. Leaty
Justin Tribune
Commissioners’ Court
George Williams
Fort Worth
F. T. Taylor
Willie May
Chicago
U. Lt. A
Homse
D. G. Taylor
Garza
Taylor
Kemp
Kaufman County
E. A. Frechet
van Arsdale
Harrodsburg
West Texas
John Scott
St. Louis
Aliss
Dorothy
Floyd
Grapevine
Long and Ling Grocers Promote Service in Denton Ad
An early 20th century notice from Long and Ling advertises grocery and vendor lien note buying service in Denton Texas. It urges customers to phone Record and Chronicle office or Box 488 and promises prompt, satisfactory service with memorable phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Denton
Texas
Local Briefs Highlight Exams And Picnic At Highland Park
Denton notes include the first series of examinations for certificates starting Monday at Normal, with the second series set for July 28. Arthur E. Anderson named assistant advertising manager of Kellogg Co. in Texas and will stay in Denton two weeks. Grasshoppers clean dry pasture north of town with no rainfall this spring or summer. The Rebekahs plan a picnic Thursday night at Highland Park, baskets urged. Mrs. George Harris, secretary. W P Slicks brought in Mamie Ross peaches to the Record Office. fruit averages eight and a half inches, grown on Mr. Hicks south west of Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Anderson
Texas
Kellog Co
Denton
K Allison
Rebekahs
Highland Park
George Harris
W. P. Slicks
Jasper Tells Of Southwest Texas Trip From Denton
T F Jasper writes to the Record and Chronicle about a July 2 departure from Denton for a Texas tour. He details delays in Lewisville due to illness, meals in Oak Cliff, stops at Waxahachie West Bartlett and Bartlett, total driving about 195 miles, a puncture near the capital delaying Sunday School plans, and notes cotton and corn conditions along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Record and Chronicle
Denton
Lewisville
Joe Bailey
Oak Cliff
Willie Beauman
Waxahachie
West
Bartlett
T. F. Jasper
Kickapoo Worm Killer Promises Relief for Worms
An advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a candy that rids children of worms and restores health. It claims to ease stomach pains and restless sleep with testimonials from Mrs. J. A. Brisbin of Elgin HL and lists Philadelphia and St. Louis as the company bases, 25 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Brisbin
Elgin, HL
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
July Clearance Saloon Offers Millinery Savings
We announce daily vegetables and a July Clearance Saloon action offering savings on hats and millinery for summer needs. Mrs. Dickson's upstairs over Wilson-Hann Co. invites shoppers to save money today.
Week in brief at New York Paris Portland and Alaska
AT THE PATHE'S WEEKLY reports school children dancing in New York City. Portland inaugurates Rose festival week with Rex Oregwomus as carnival king. Paris shows new works at the artists salon. Washington welcomes Brazilian Minister Dr Laura Miller and Secretary Bryan aboard the President's yacht. Governor Cook greets Alaska legislature. A Lubin drama follows Walter Clark who marries Tamandra, then deserts her and becomes a monk after a sequence of misfortunes.
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Pathe’s
New York City
Orange Oval
Portland
Oregon
Rex Oregwomus
Paris
France
Washington
Laura Miller
Norfolk
Bryan
Sitka
Alaska
Cook
Walter Clark
Beatrice Irving
Tamandra
Tamendra
Clark
Denton County Old Setters Plan Two Day Pilot Point Reunion
The Denton County Old Settlers Association schedules two days for its Pilot Point reunion on August 7 and 8. The program opens August 7 at 1 PM with remarks from Rev Bates and Mayor Burks, followed by reminiscences from many noted attendees. A second day continues morning talks and a 1 30 PM Friday business session with officer elections.
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Denton County
Old Setters
Associaton
Pilot Point
Bates
D. J. Mitchell
L. &. Belew
BE. FP. Bates
Denton
Will D. Burks
Pilot Pdévit
Lev G Belew
Roanoke
Death of Miss Mabel Phelps at 17
Miss Mabel Phelps daughter of F M Phelps died at 11 35 Monday night at the family home on Johnson street of lukemia at age 17 10 17 after about six weeks illness Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3 pm at the residence and interment followed at City cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Phelps
F. M. Phelps
Johnson Street
Lukemia
July Clearance Sale at Mrs. Dickson Millinery
You may be away this summer or need new veils and millinery. At our July Clearance Sale you can save a nice sum. Come in to see stock upstairs over Wilson-Hann Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Dickson
Wilson-Hann Company
Post Cards for $1 at Studio Swartz
Post cards priced at one dollar are offered at Studio Swartz near the post office. promotion notes The Fad John.
Frontier Asthma Company Free Treatment Offer
An advertisement from Frontier Asthma Company invites patients to obtain treatment and information at no charge. It lists a Buffalo address Room 1072 and mentions a free service with no cost to recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier Asthma Company
Buffalo, N. 1
Agyt
School Board Holds Regular Session. Principal Resigns
The School Board met Monday night with D. K. Allison, W. T. Evers, J. L. Hooper and W. L. McCormick present. Minutes from prior sessions were approved. T. K. Price resigned as principal of the Fred Douglas negro school and J. T. McDonald, formerly of Mexia, was chosen as his replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
D. K. Allison
J. L. Hooper
W. L. McCormick
T. K. Price
Fred Douglas Necro School
J. T. McDonald
Mexia
Wanted to Buy Office Ad In Denton by Bowen
A. R. Bowen seeks a moderate priced Denton home offered on a monthly payment plan. He will not consider high prices or any down payment deal and invites potential sellers to meet promptly for a reasonable monthly amount. Visit the Record and Chronicle office after six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Record and Chronicle
Fresh vegetables at our store with photos deal
Fresh vegetables available at our store. Phone 44 Long and King. The Fad Studio offers six photos for 50 cents this week, over post office. John
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long & King
John Swartz
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North Texas Gas Co
Water and Light Office
Denton Water, Light & Power Company
W. J. Grady
Bob West
Julian Scruggs
Murphy’s
A. L. Lane
Wichita Falls
Geo. M. Hopkins
Emory C Smith
N.side Sq
P. Lipscomb
Curtis’ Drug Store
W. €. McCabe
M. D
R. H. Garrison
Lane
J. L. McClure
Eleventh Street
Peoples Home Telephone Co
SRD Tugios
General County Fund
J. A. Minnis
Fad
Long & Ling
Austin
the Gipsy
Swartz
John
A. R. Bowen
Airdome
J. S. Terry the Fair
the Princess
J. M. Vivion, Mer
Ranchman Rest
Williams Stock Company
Elizabeth Lewis
Roxy
Elizabeth
TRE Famny
Denton Steam Laundry
L. F. Collins @ Son
J. A. Collins
Mgr
North Locust Street
Lipscomb Drug Store
Fox Bros. @ Co
O. M. Curtis
Graduate In Pharmacy
Masons
Stamfield Lodge
A. F
A. M. No. 217
Priestly Lipscomb
W .M
B. F. Kelsay
S. W
M. D. Fullingim
J. W
H. A. Wolfsohn
Treas
R. H. Evers
Ray Bishop
W. F. Fitzgerald
J. D
Joe Mercer
Tiler
J. J. MacLachlan
S. S
Fred Rayzor
Lod V. Robertson
Raley & Co
Tom Morris Paints and Papers Houses
San Antonio
Percy Tyrrell
Sherman Steam Laundry
C.R. Hamilton & CO
Agency
Moon Brothers
Rex
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