Prohibition Convictions and Political Shifts in Texas
The Record and Chronicle reports that 21 of 22 penitentiary convicts were bootleggers from North Texas and that 27 of 55 recent arrivals were similarly convicted. State Senator Murray resigns to seek a penitentiary post, but a legal ruling blocks the appointment. The Honey Grove Signal plans an 8 page format expansion, while editorials criticize tax inequality and praise Milt Kennedy and Judge Spencer for governance and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Texas Diry
Cabell
Honey Grove
Col
Lowry
Campbell
Milt Kennedy
Kennedy
Texas
Brownwood votes to keep hogs in city limits
Citizens of Brownwood affirm in a recent election their decision to allow hogs within city limits despite prior calls for sanitation and reform. The Daily Bulletin predicts new restrictions will deter hog raisers, while council discussions continue seeking a workable solution to the issue.
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Brownwood
Brown County
Texas
Denton Record and Chronicle
Daily Bulletin
Brownwood Bulletin
Gainesville Register backs Judge Spencer for governor challenge
The Gainesville Register nominates Hon. Chas. F. Spencer of the Sixteenth Judicial court for governor and dares the state to match his viability and qualifications. From our view of Judge Spencer we can foresee one outcome.
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Register
Record
Chronicle
Dallas Times Herald
Spencer
Times Herald
Charles F. Spencer
Sixteenth Judicial District
Gainesville
Gainesville Register
Chas. F. Spencer
Sixteenth Judicial Court
Fire destroys wheat and oats on Texas farm
In Gainesville Texas July 12 fire burned about 700 bushels of wheat and 900 bushels of oats on H E King's Walnut Bend area. The blaze also destroyed Linden Murrell's new threshing machine. Sparks from the threshing engine started the fire and there was no insurance.
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Gainesville
Texas
H .E. King
Walnut Bend
Linden Murrell
Be Wise and Insure Your Grain
Grain protection advice urges insurance using the old and new phone numbers 54 and 120 as contact points for farmers seeking coverage and guidance.
Apples Gone From Storeroom Mystery in Morse Household
Bridget, longtime cook for the Morse family, faces a dilemma as Mrs. Morse discovers four splendid apples missing. Bridget suggests the four apples may be hidden atop the hot gingerbread loaf, hinting at the boy’s influence and possible mischief.
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Bridget
Morse
Denton Woman Confirms Dean's Kidney Pills Benefit
Mrs Martha Arnold of 125 Bolivar St Denton Texas testifies she previously spoke in favor of Dean's Kidney Pills and now reiterates they relieved kidney pain restored energy and improved health. Ad says pills sold by dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
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Denton
Dean
Martha Arnold
Bolivar St
Texas
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Local Notice Seeks Buyers for Vendor Lien Notes
Advertises abundant funds to purchase vendor lien notes and invites inquiries via Record and Chronicle office or Box 488 in Denton Texas.
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Chronicle
Denton
Texas
Two Climax acetylene gas machines described
Two acetylene gas machines, a 50 light and a 150 light model, are listed for sale. The notice directs readers to call or write to H. Garrison in Denton Texas for more details and the address.
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Cal
KR. H. Garrison
Denton, Tex
Women seek $500 for civic betterment in Denton
A Denton editorial urges that a $500 gift be used for city improvement, arguing women in local clubs will scrutinize every cent and invest it in lasting town betterment. It contrasts women’s restraint with men’s control of big projects and recalls a visitor’s remark on town cleanliness and hidden backs of storefronts.
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Denton
Country town unites in screening shops against flies
A visitor noted that all but the blacksmith shop in a small prosperous county town were well screened to keep flies out. She wondered why merchants did not screen their places while country residents showed strong approval for screening measures.
Prize for sanitary home in Whitesboro noted by Dallas News
Whitesboro awarded a prize for the most sanitary well kept home with a photo of the cottage published in the Dallas News. In Denton homes are neater than the square backs, fueling city-cleaning efforts. A future clean-up contest among housekeepers is hinted, while remarking men rarely reach such standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitesboro
Dallas News
Denton
Dental Office Closed July 15 Through 25
The office of W N Rowell D D S announces a closure from July 15 to July 25. Patients are advised to plan accordingly and contact the office for emergencies or rescheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Rowell
Phone us for满意 service and groceries from Long & Ling
A brief memory prompt urges customers to call Phones 44 for satisfactory service and groceries at Long and Ling, promising pleasing results.
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Long & Ling
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proves Worth in Home First Aid
In every home there should be Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns cuts wounds and scalds. J H Polance Delvalle Texas reports its success saving his girl's cut foot with near miracle results. The product is advertised as the world's best salve at 25 cents, recommended by J T Raley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
J. H. Polance
Delvalle
Tex
R. No. 2
J. T. Raley & Co
South Texas Comb Honey At Turner Bros
Local note highlights availability of comb honey from Turner Bros in South Texas, inviting readers to buy direct at the storefront and suggesting product freshness and regional sourcing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Texas
Turner Bros
Corn Feed Sale At Alliance Mill For 40 Cents A Bushel
Damaged corn used as fine feed for chickens and hogs offered at Alliance Mill at 40 cents per bushel with purchaser supplying sacks.
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Alliance Mill
Turner Bros Delivering More Than It Sells
A compact pitch from Turner Bros. emphasizes delivery as the business hallmark inviting customers to try their services and experience reliable fulfillment. The message centers on value through dependable delivery rather than product range.
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Turner Bros
Transfers Urged for Denton Parents to File School Transfers
Denton residents who moved to the city and have not yet transferred their children from the former school district to Denton ISD are urged to contact me or County Superintendent J. J. Mc Cook before August 1 to complete the transfer. R. Ledbetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
J. J. McCook
R. Ledbetter
Chocolate candy on ice at T. C. Sample's
A note reports chocolate candy being served on ice at T C Samples storefront, with possible promotion or display details. The brief highlights a dessert item and the local shop name.
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T. C
Constable Sale Of Real Estate In Denton County Texas
The Justice Court Precinct No 1 of Denton County Texas orders a public auction at the Denton County Court House on the first Tuesday in August 1913 between 10 am and 4 pm. The sale includes 125 acres from the Jonathan Douthit survey near Denton seized to satisfy an execution in favor of J B Wilson Co against F C Lanham.
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State of Texas
Denton
Justice’s Court
Denton County
Wm. M. McCormick
Texas
Court House
Jonathan Douthit
John D. Black
County
State of
Douthit
Varas
W. L. Lanham
Clear Creek
P. G. Lanham
W. L. Cagle
F. C. Lanham
Justice Court
J. B. Wilson & Co
A. D
G. H. Watson
W. B
Delighted Roanoke party and soda bottle mishap
Miss Nellavee and Clary Davis hosted a Tuesday evening party at their home. Oscar Bobbitt sustained facial cuts when a bottle of soda exploded. S A Davis and daughter J M Medhin with Cora Lee left for Colorado Springs for a month. Farmers gin building progresses with machinery to be installed for early ginning. Invitations announced the wedding of Ilene Harris and Ed Bradley of Justin.
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Enterprise
Nellavee
Clary Davis
Oscar Bobbitt
S. A. Davis
J. M. Medhin
Cora Lee
Colorado Springs
Ilene Harris
Ed Bradley
Justin
Dead Letter List for Week Ending July 20 1943
The notice lists 14 names under Ladies and Gentlemen sections whose letters will go to the Dead Letter office in Washington on August 2 1943 if not claimed. A one cent clerkage is charged on advertised mail and claimants should mention advertised when inquiring.
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Barger
Roy Caldwell
Clara Clark
Lucy Drumont
W. H. Elder
Etna Farris
Manilla Groseclose
Louise Newton
Emma Moulder
Pearl Moore
Anner Smith
Lusinda Whitener
J. A
Carpenter
J. F. Lessley
G. C
Rendall
Sheriff Sale of Denton County Land in 1943 Notice
The State of Texas Denton County sheriff announces by alias execution issued June 6 1943 in case H Ratcliff vs J P Goodwin No 17722 that the property described as 175 acres from the Francisco Trevino survey will be sold for cash on the first Tuesday in August 1913 at the Denton County courthouse. The sale covers land conveyed to J P Goodwin by J C Morris and wife deed dated November 27 1941 to satisfy a judgment of 151.30 plus costs. Sheriff W C Orr signs the notice dated June 15 1943.
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State of Texas
Denton
Justice Court of Prec
Tarrant County
H. Ratcliff
J. P. Goodwin
Court House
Denton County
Towit
Francisco, Trevino, L. & L
S. W
James D. Young
Wm. C. Young
District Court
Cooke County
Texas
Francisco Trevino
J. C. Morris
E.H. Ratcliff
A. D
W. C. Orr
Lodge Notices Stanfield Lodge No 27 Fellow Craft Masters
Stanfield Lodge No 27 A F F & A M reports work in fellow craft degrees Friday night and in master’s degree Saturday night. P Lipscomb W M and R H Evers Secretary announce the schedule.
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Stanfield Lodge
P. Lipscomb
W. M
R. H. Evers
Lost items: ring and gold watch between Denton and Gribble Springs
A diamond ring lost between the residences of C. E. Fowler and Tom Smith wrapped in white cloth asks the finder to return it to 68 S&S Elm Street for a reward. A gold watch is also missing between Denton and Gribble Springs with the note to return it for reward.
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C. E. Fowler
Tom Smith
S&s
Elm Street
Denton
Gribble Springs
Found Fountain Pen Seeker Sought By Notice
G. W. Ballard offers to return a found fountain pen to its owner upon description and payment of the notice fee.
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G. W. Ballard
Found bay mule in pasture with brand S
A small bay mule about fourteen hands high was found in a pasture. The animal bears an S brand on the left hip and is branded on the right ear. Owner may recover by paying for this notice and keeping the mule. Contact Fred Hopkins.
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Fred Hopkins
Upstairs rooms for four men with board in city home
For rent two furnished upstairs rooms with good ventilation and table board included. Suitable for four young men. Contact by phone old 565 for details.
For Sale Or Rent A 10 Room House Near Normal Campus
A 10 room house near the Normal campus is offered for sale or rent. Inquiries go to R. J. Wilson for details and arrangements.
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Normal
R. J. Wilson
For Sale and Wanted Notices Collated from Local Ads
A compilation of small classifieds listing items for sale or rent including a seven room house on Hickory street near Normal, a range cook stove, two houses on a car line, a Jersey cow, 20 acres with improvements, and other properties plus inquiries for plain sewing and a dray service by Lester and Paschall.
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Hickory Street
Normal
Bath
W. J. Simmons
Taylor Hardware Co
T. E. Berry, Inc
Five Room House for Sale With Low Down Payment
A five room house offered for 800 dollars with a small down payment and a balance payable like rent. See Dr W A Jones at 177tfe for details.
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W. A. Jones
Wanted to buy modern home in Denton for cash
Reader seeks a well located desirable modern home in Denton for up to 3500 dollars cash. Respond with address full description and price to J care this office. Three line advertisement.
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Denton
Wanted to Rent Cottage for Family of Six
Classified notice seeking a cottage to house a family of six. Respondents contact King A. R. Bowen at the Record and Chronicle office after six o clock evenings.
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King A. R. Bowen
Record and Chronicle
Denton Constable Sale of Real Estate Listed for August
A Denton County constable announces a public auction of real estate arising from a 1913 judgment. The sale is set for August 5 at the courthouse in Denton, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., cash in hand, featuring a tract in the Jonathan Douthit survey near Denton, tied to John D. Black’s patent and related parcels along Clear Creek.
Furnished rooms for rent in Denton Texas
A. R. McGintie advertises furnished rooms for rent in Denton Texas. Office over Wilson-Hann's with old phone 361. Rentals available across north south east and west areas.
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A. R. McGintie
Wilson-Hann’s
Denton
Texas
Dray Business Emphasizes Household Moving Specialty
Local firm highlights household moving as its specialty with new office contact under Les ter Miles at Lester and Sherrod and a new phone number.
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Lester & Paschall
Office
Fox Bros
Lester & Miles
Lester & Sherrod
Peacock Bros New Resaurant Opens in Lipscomb Block
Local notice announces a new PEACOCK BROS restaurant in Lipscomb block offering short orders with four specialties and square meals on Mondays, inviting patrons to request items.
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Lipscomb Block
Peacock Bros
Henry Kaltreuther Offers Woodwork and Blacksmith Services
Henry Kaltreuther on East McKinney Street advertises wood work blacksmithing horseshoeing rubber-tiring and shrinking services for vehicles and equipment.
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Henry Kaltreuther
East McKinney Street
Will Locknane's Wagon Yard Bull Sale Ad
Two top Jersey bulls offered at Will Locknane's wagon yard near East McKinney Street. Price 150 dollars cash per season. Also listing a house and lot on Lula Street for sale. New phone 250.
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Will Locknane
East McKinney Street
Lula Street
McKELVY WAGON Yard Advertises Services and Stock
An old time classifieds entry advertises stock sales and services at McKelvy Wagon Yard on East McKinney Street including a Jersey bull in service. It lists groceries feedstuffs country produce and milk cattle trade plus storage and sewing ads and meat market notices with various phone numbers.
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McKelvy Wagon Yard
East McKinney Street
Jersey
J. T. Sinmons
Dan
McKelvy & Carbaugh
McKinney St
Trunks To Waytl Call Skiles Transfer
Two strong men offered by Skiles Transfer for moving trunks to the wagon. They promise careful handling and no bumping down stairs.
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Waytl
Skiles
Local Moving and Delivery Service Ad
When you want a good piece of fresh meat telephone Ben Sullivan. New phone 29 Old phone 386 Free delivery. West side square Freight Transfer Co. Both phones Office Kincaid wagon yard West Oak street If you want your furniture moved call up Any thing in the drag line we give our special attention.
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Ben Sullivan
West Side Square
Kincaid Wagon Yard
West Oak Street
Arkansas Mill Feed and Fuel Ad Promises Prompt Delivery
An ARKANSAS MILL notice advertises chops bran corn hay and other feedstuffs plus stove and heater wood with prompt delivery and full measure. Located at Elm St with two phone numbers.
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Arkansas Mill
Elm St
Autos for Hire and Repair by Billingsley
W. W. Billingsley offers auto hire services and vehicle repairs. Old phone 330 and new phone 448 listed for contact.
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W. W. Billingsley
Expert Piano Tuning Service by H E Starkloff
Expert piano tuning offered by H E Starkloff with contact through Schmitz Furniture Store. Phone number 2099p provided for scheduling and inquiries.
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H. E. Starkloff
Schmitz Furniture Store
Veterinary Office of W. E. Botts Moves to New Phone
W E Botts veterinary practice now lists new contact numbers at 132 while residence retains 486. Office located near Hancock and Son blacksmith shop at S Elm and 81 Lipscomb block with old phone 26 and new 132 replacing 26.
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W. E. Botts
Hancock & Son
S. Elm &81
Eye Ear Nose Throat Doctor Treats Diseases and Glasses
Dr M. L. Martin A B M D offers treatment for eye ear nose and throat and fitting of glasses. Office located over Ra ley Co in Daw.
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M. L. Martin, A. B
Raley « Co
Daw
Dentists Charles Saunders and W A Jones Listings
Dentist notices list two practitioners with offices in town. Charles Saunders operates over Long and King after February last, both listed with phone numbers. Dr W A Jones practices on the West Side Square with a local telephone contact.
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Chas. Saunders
Long & King
Phon.s
W. A. Jones
West Side Square
Want Work: 8 scavenger work calls at 307
Advertisement note inviting inquiries for scavenger work with a single contact phone number 307. It mentions callers should use that number to arrange tasks. The text is sparse and lacks additional details.
Concrete Walks From J M Gurley Cement Contractor
Concrete walks by J M Gurley, the cement contractor, with first class work at the right price. Get estimates.
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J. M. Gurley
New Phone for Estimating Cemter and Brick Work
High grade cement and brick work offered by A. Bushey. Call 931 for estimates.
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A. Bushey
Auction notice of land levy against F C Lanham
A July 1943 notice states FP Lanham’s real estate along Clear Creek is levied to satisfy a July 11 1913 execution in favor of J W Ripy Son against F C Lanham. The land description covers a channel and a 660 yard W B line to the beginning.
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Clear Creek
W. B
Lanham
Justice Court
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Etaoin Shrdiu
A. M. Kennedy
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Wichita Motor Truck
S. B
Rayzor
W. T. Bailey & CO
Denton Tailoring Co
Naty Limited
Kansas City
ST. Louis
Katy All-The-W
Uneeda Biscuit
Elks
Cne
Constable
Roanoke Enterprise News
Ed Waggoner
L. Fulton
South Elm
New Phone
Portwood & Hodges
N. Locust Street
Mic
John RB. Lehmitz
Frank Wilkerson
Old Phone
Messenger Service
Brashears
WN. B
W.W. N. Rowell
D. D
McCray’s
South Side Square
J. W. Fralin
J.W. Ripy & Son
J. W. Ripy
O. P. Ripy
Vander
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