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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1912
Page
4
An advertisement urges a decisive shift to end the whisky machine’s dominance in Texas, urging readers to act now. The message emphasizes a safety approach and requests cautious consideration of the topic.
Gray living near the CIA reported a large chicken snake in his basement. He performed a surgical removal and found a glass egg marked Easter Greetings inside the snake. He invites the owner of such an egg to contact him to trace the snake’s travels.
Bold claim from SMITHS RESTAURANT promoting bread quality and value. The slogan emphasizes satisfaction and traditional confidence in every loaf.
Report from the Griffith place near Lloyd notes a wildcat well struck a trace of oil with excellent indications at 250 feet. Promoters have kept quiet about developments as Denton County oil efforts continue, with hundreds of acres under leave to various promoters in hopes of paying quantities.
Local notice urges Denton readers to treat kidney trouble with Doan’s Kidney Pills. Mrs. T. A. Robinson of Denton testifies the remedy eased backache and urinary issues after purchasing at J F Raley & Co. Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY lists Doan’s as sole US agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
Wednesday morning bridge at Mrs Fred Bottorffs on West Oak drew Mesdames Johnson Voit Wilson and others with Mises Bay Lewis earning top prizes. Elaine Lewis hosted a Japanese 500 party for Linda Coleman Alma Speer and Myrtle Terrel with Mamie Jagoe winning high score favors. A watermelon course followed for many guests. The Sewing club met at Mrs E R Johnson on South Locust. Mr and Mrs J M Gurley hosted a reception for guest Mrs Mabel Martin with Finley Hare high scorer in progressive games and punch and ice refreshments served.
T E Wood and wife transfer to Mrs L N Alred lots 7 8 block 21 Fifth addition Justin 600 RR Turner and wife transfer to J W Clayton lot on north side Oak Denton 3000 Lee Pool and wife transfer to J T Sherrod lot in FE Puchalski survey Denton 135 J T Simmons and wife transfer to J T Sherrod lot A King survey Lewisville 1259 B L Taylor and wife transfer to WF Bridewell lot A H Cisco survey Denton 1260 B L Taylor and wife transfer to W F Bridewell lot on East Oaks street Devon 600 W E Smoot and wife transfer to Henry W Butler lot 19 block 2 Justin 350 G V Harrison and Amanda Cooper transfer to John M Smith top in block 4 Pilot Point 400 A A Abney and wife transfer to Charles Pett part Lot 14 WM Niel survey Denton 7000
An advertisement touts Dr Kines Life Pills as a cure for weakness bad blood and foul breath claiming new strength fine complexion pure breath and cheerful spirits. The pitch promises easy safe and sure benefits for women seeking male attention.
Readable lines show Turner Bros receiving a local honor in South Texas commerce and a note about including items from the next order. The brief mentions fresh inventory and continued business with South Texas suppliers.
Denton County Democratic Executive Committee members are called to meet Monday afternoon to handle final preliminaries for the July 27 primary. A full turnout is expected as preparations proceed. The notice notes general progress and local interest in political processes. Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and throat ailments is advertised with testimonials and trial bottle offers. Turner Bros. advertises fruit jars and rubbers with contact details.
A Boston man lost his leg from an insect bite two years ago. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is recommended to kill poison, prevent inflammation and relieve pain from stings and bites. Also heals burns boils ulcers piles eczema cuts and bruises. Sold by J. F. Raley & Co. for 25 cents.
A shipment of potato chips has just arrived and is ready for sale. Call the number provided to order or inquire about availability and pricing.
Sidney Samuels of Fort Worth will speak here Saturday afternoon in support of Gov. O. B. Colquitt’s candidacy for the Democratic nomination. The event underscores Colquitt’s campaign presence in the region and aims to rally local voters.
An advertisement from Frontiers Asthma Company of Buffalo New York offers a trial at home and full information about asthma cure options at no charge. The message promises free treatment guidance and claims a home-based remedy is available through mail order.
A classified style notice offers Long and Kine grocery service inviting customers to place orders by calling the provided phone line. The pitch emphasizes convenient default grocery shopping via telephone.
Local grocers Long and King announce they please many Denton families with generous quantities high quality and low prices and invite customers to call 44 to place their next order by phone.
Turner Bros advertises fresh vegetables and canning jars tops and rubbers with phone numbers for contact. It urges readers to read daily ads which offer good value and potential earnings from reading ads.
Fender reports Denton Press Brick gains with a San Antonio log contract. Denton brick to face the Rand building’s 18 stories. Plant improvements will double burning capacity. current output 40 000 brick daily. Sales span Texas with Dallas projects like the Katy building and new schools under contract.
Eliza Poo Dephew of Oklahoma testifies Electric Bitters cured her fainting spells and nervous headaches boosting her vigor. The ad cites a 5 percent guarantee by J. F. Raley & Co and promotes Smith's Restaurant and Long & King grocery services alongside the remedy.
The will of Casper Huffmeyer deceased was admitted to probate Friday morning and Mrs Annie Huffmeyer was named executrix. Application to probate was filed April 24 1912.
The store pledges accurate prescriptions with pure drugs and physician orders followed exactly. It highlights careful checking and safeguards in preparation and offers special care for children, delivery to all city areas, and both phones 188.
Advertisement notes single initial gold embossed stationery newly available at Minnis'. An old drug advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for catarrh cures, claims testimonials, and urges purchase through Walding Kinnan Marvin and other druggists.
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