Weather and politics mix in a week’s idle notes
The Weather Bureau bulletin says no relief from the heat wave in the South as temperatures plummet to a weekly low. The Boyston Chronicle notes Col. Thomas H. Ball’s possible gubernatorial bid, while editorials debate amendment referendums and legislative checks on state finances. A light joke ends with two Irishmen marching on a drill field.
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Weather Bureau
The
Mercury
Boyston Chronicle
Thomas H. Ball
Texas
Col. Ball
A Batch of Good Stories from a Railway Meeting
Native of the merald isle greets a fellow traveler on a rail journey. The men discuss kinship to Tim Riley as the baby lags in speech. Four year old Elizabeth worries if he will grow up English or French, reflecting playful family chatter from Lippincott's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Tim Riley
Tim
Elizabeth
Jpeth
Lippincott’s
New Arrivals at the Battery and Sundown Cannon Report
Two new arrivals view Battery sights as a distant cannon report from Governors Island echoes at sundown. A Baltimore woman obsessed with gardens studies seed catalogs, compiling a list of seeds to obtain, hoping her flowers bloom that summer.
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Governors Island
Schmitz
Dot
Schlitz
Chermany
Baltimore
Clean City Sign Suggestion for Ice Signs
A reader suggests moving ice signs from porch fronts to inside porches after ice delivery. This would reduce curiosity about black clock dial signs and require no extra labor for housewives since signs are turned anyway. The aim is a cleaner streetscape with minimal visible signage.
Pure Food Committee Reports on Denton Stores
The Denton Pure Food committee reported after inspecting grocery stores meat markets bakeries drug stores and restaurants that sanitary conditions were generally fair though not fully up to pure food law standards. It urged use of screens and fly traps, noting Redlands California's success with fly control and urging residents to keep premises clean to deter flies.
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City Federation
Pure Food Committee
Denton
Texas
Redlands
Cal
Col Tom Ball Exits Race for Governor
Houston Chronicle reports Colonel Thomas H. Ball has withdrawn from the governor race citing unexpected business developments. Colonel Frank Andrews has been named receiver for two Texas Frisco properties, increasing duties for the law firm Andrews Ball and Streetman as Ball avoids political entry.
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Houston Chronicle
Thomas H. Ball
Colonel Ball
Frank Andrews
Texas Frisco
Andrews, Ball
Farm Fire Destroys Wheat and Oats at Walnut Bend
Special to The News Gainesville Texas July 12 reports a blaze on H B King’s Walnut Bend farm destroyed about 100 bushels of wheat and 900 bushels of oats along with Linden Murrell’s new threshing machine. Fire started from a spark from the threshing engine and no insurance covered the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Texas
H .B. King
Walnut Bend
Linden Murrell
Be wise and insure your grain with Old phone 54 New phone 12
A brief insurance note urges grain owners to protect crops using two contact numbers Old 54 and New 12 for coverage guidance. The message emphasizes prudent risk management and prompt action during harvest season.
Colonel Ball Declines Return to Public Life
The decision of Colonel Ball to abstain from reentering public life disappoints friends statewide. A former congressman, he led prohibition forces two years ago and played a key role in Wilson’s 1912 convention victory alongside Davies, with McCombs naming Ball to head the campaign.
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Colonel Ball
Congress
Texas
United States Senate
Senate
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Davies
Wisconsin
McCombs
Rid Your Children of Worms With Kickapoo Candy
A vintage advertised remedy for children’s intestinal worms describes symptoms such as teething, sleep crying, thirst, and stomach pains. Kickapoo Worm Killer is promoted as a candy lozenge that expels worms, regulates bowels, and restores health, with a testimonial from Mrs. J A Brisbin of Elgin Illinois and a 25 cent price. The ad notes availability from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. in Philadelphia and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Brisbin
Elgin, Ill
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
First Jury Trial Convict ion in July County Court
The July term jury found John Boles guilty on a gaming charge with a 10 fine. The panel included L. Richey J. H. Standifer A. B. Fincher M. S. Webster and Sam H. Sullivan. Probate and criminal docket orders follow with multiple estates guardianships and appraisers noted. Jurors for week two named C. T. Button J. J. McKnight J. H. Cunningham J. L. Beck J. H. Cagle Fred Seal W. J. Beale J. M. Beau champ R. A. Carruth T. Q. Brockman J. M. Knight N. C. Batis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boles
L. Richey
J. H. Standifer
A. B. Fincher
M.S. Webster
Sam H. Sullivan
C. T. Button
J. J. McKnight
J. H. Cunningham
J. L. Beck
J. H. Cagle
Fred Seal
W. J. Beale
J. M. Beauchamp
R. A. Carruth
T. Q. Brockman
J. M. Knight
N. C. Batis
Chocolate candy on ice at T. Sample's store
Chocolate candy displayed on a tray atop ice at T Sample's shop drew curious shoppers. Vendors described the unusual presentation as a novelty treat aimed at highlighting seasonal sweets.
Refugees report worsening conditions in San Luis Potosi
O. D. Joneses, now in Denton, recount a letter from T. L. Cowan detailing rising unrest in San Luis Potosi, with reports of executions, looting, arrests, and forced levies. The note cites American residents seized for ransoms, disrupted transport, and fear of returning home while rains hinder crops and relief efforts.
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O. D. Jonces
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
T.L. Cowan
Denton
Tampico
John W. Bailey
Marvin Simmons
Simmons Marble Guard
Federal Army
Cowan
Adolfo
Jones & Cowan
Manuel Ramires
San Dieguito
Simmons
Jesus
Pancho
McCrocklins
Walter
W. G. Tomlinson
Andres
Claude
John Carter
Hicklin
Stars
States
Manuel
Hull
Cunningham
Mel
Satterwhite
Lowder
Willie
Jno. W. Bailey
Galveston
Parker
San Luis
Cardenas
Mosquitoes in La Barra Highlighted by Local Saying
A quote notes that claims of no mosquitoes in La Barra are wrong, emphasizing the area's bug presence and suggesting residents understand the local ecology better than skeptics.
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la Barra
College societies debate Initiative and Referendum at Normal College
Representatives from Reagan and Lees discussed the Initiative and Referendum at Normal College Monday night. The affirmative, led by Linville and Hillman, argued the system fixes defects and empowers the people. the negative, Counts and Faubion, warned it would cripple the legislature. The judges, McCook Floyd and Hoffman, awarded the decision to the negative after energetic, well supported arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College
Reagans
Lees
B. F. Tunnell
Lucile Prim
Madonna
Paris
G. E. Linville
R. R. Hillman
ER. A. Counts
R. A. Faubion
Italia
J. J. McCook
L. P. Floyd
Luther Hoffman
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles ad
A vintage advertisement for the Texas Wonder claiming cures for kidney and bladder issues in men and women and regulation of child bladder troubles. A small bottle provides two months of treatment and the remedy is mailed if not sold locally. Dr E W Hall of St Louis promotes it with testimonials and druggist sales.
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Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Dental Office Closed Briefly by Dr Rowell
The office of W N Rowell D D S will be closed from the 15th to the 2th of July. Very respectfully signed by W N Rowell D D S.
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W. N. Rowell
Lone & Ling Phones Offer Satisfied Service and Groceries
The advertisement promises phones 44 on memory and factory service with groceries. Lone and Ling urge customers to call and see how well they can please you with prompt assistance and a wide range of goods.
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Lone
Dr Hobson Eczema Ointment Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Hobson Eczema Ointment as a universal cure for itching burning and scaly skin. It cites a Littletown Pennsylvania user and promises instant relief with a money back guarantee and nationwide availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Price We. Pfeiffer Chemical Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
School Instruction Session Set For Thursday Evening
A school instruction event is scheduled for Thursday night at 7:30 o clock. The notice provides a single time and topic for residents seeking guidance or enrollment information.
Lost items and rewards notice from G. W. Ballard
Lost inner tube 34.35 seeks return for a 26 percent reward. Lost between Denton and Wibble Springs a gold watch to be returned for reward. Found fountain pen can be claimed by owner upon description and payment for this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Wibble Springs
G. W. Ballard
Bay mule found in pasture with branding S on hip and ear
Found in my pasture a small bay mule about 14 hands high. Branded S on left hip and ear cut. Owner can claim by paying for this notice and its keep. Fred Hopkins.
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Fred Hopkins
For Rent Two Furnished Upstairs Rooms
Classified ad offers two up stairs furnished rooms for four young men with good ventilation and excellent table board. Contact via phone old 565.
10-Room House For Sale Or Rent Near Normal Campus
For sale or rent a 10 room house near the Normal campus. See R. J. Wilson.
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Normal
R. J. Wilson
Complete butcher's outfit in nearly new condition
For sale by C. H. Smith at 41 Avenue B, old phone 586. Outfit described as complete and practically new, suitable for a butcher business or home shop. Includes full set of tools and garments.
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C. H. Smith
Ave. B
Augzic
Farm For Sale Near Aubrey With Improvements
34 acre farm about one mile from Aubrey on rural route with telephone line. Fine water and good improvements. Price 700 dollars if you act at once. Contact R G Peipellman Aubrey Texas.
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Aubrey
R. G. Peipellman
Texas
For Sale One 7 Room House on Hickory Street
Sale note lists one 7 room house on Hickory Street one block east of Normal with bath and electric lights. See W. J. Simmons at Taylor Hardware Co. Also offers a range stove in good condition for $20 and mentions a new phone number 300 293¢.
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Hickory Street
Normal
Bath
W. J. Simmons
Taylor Hardware Co
For Sale or Rent Two Houses on Car Line
Two houses available on the car line listed for sale or rent with contact via T. E. Berry.
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T. E. Berry
Iwe
For Sale: 20 Acres and Additional Lots Near Town
A buyer’s notice offers 20 acres with improvements one half mile north of town, plus additional lots and business houses with lots for sale. Contact phone 183 or inquire with L Fulton for details.
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L. Fulton
For Sale Cheap At Once Metic Range Stove
Local notice offers a stove in good condition for immediate sale. Contact Mrs. Lock Forester in Denton for details. The fragment mentions a price or code 299-itwe.
For Sale Fresh Jersey Milk Cow Near Elm Street
A milk cow of Jersey breed is offered for sale at 72 South Elm. Contact new phone number 267-green for details and arranging pick up.
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Jersey
South Elm
Wanted Solicitor for Den ton County
Help wanted notice inviting a solicitor for Den ton County. Apply at Room 16 May Building with compensation or details not fully legible.
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Denton County
Wanted as8s7 to rent cottage near Denton
A notice from H. A. Porter of the Denton Cotton Oil Co seeks a four or five room cottage for rent close in with modern conveniences. The ad offers 200 cents as the price.
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H. A. Porter
Denton Cotton Oil Co
Wanted to Buy Modern Home in Denton
Person seeks a modern Denton home in a desirable location for up to 3500 dollars cash. Respond with full address description and price to J., c/o this office. 3tp
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Denton
WANTED TO RENT COTTAGE FOR FAMILY OF SIX
King A. R. Bowen seeks a family residence for six and will be at the Record and Chronicle office each evening after six to arrange details.
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King A. R. Bowen
Record and Chronicle
McGintie Offers Furnished Rooms For Rent In Denton
A. R. McGintie advertises furnished rooms for rent in Denton Texas with office over Wilson Hanns and phone 361. He rents houses in all directions North South East and West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. McGintie
Wilson-Hann
Denton
Texas
Dray Business Offers First Class Service At Reasonable Rates
Movers advertise household moving and specialty services under the names Les ter Miles and Lester Sherrod with a new phone line. The notice highlights reasonable rates and office contact details for arranging transportation and relocations.
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Lester & Miles
Lester & Sherrod
New Restaurant Opens in Lipscomb With Short Orders
Peacock Bros Henry Ealtreuther advertise a new Lipscomb restaurant offering quick service with short orders and square meals on Mondays. The listing also promotes McKinney street wood work blacksmithing horseshoeing and rubber-tiring and shrinking services.
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Lipscomb
Block
Peacock Bros
Henry Ealtreuther
EAS
McKinney Street
Fine Jersey bulls for sale and house listing at East McKinney
Come to Will L. Locknanre's wagon yard two blocks from the square on East McKinney street. Two fine Jersey bulls, black and fawn colored, priced at 1.50 cash to all buyers. Also offering a house for sale not on Lula street with a new phone number 350 listed.
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Will Locknanre
East McKinney Street
Lula Street
McKinley Wagon Yard and Local Businesses Advertise
Advertisements for McKelvy Wagon Yard on East McKinney Street offer coal yard services and groceries with emphasis on country produce. Notices mention milk cows and a registered Jersey bull, storage for household goods, plain sewing, a meat market, and various contact numbers.
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Jersey
McKelvy & Carbaugh
McKinney St
Trunks to Wart Call Skiles Transfer for Help
Two strong men offered to carry trunks to the wagon and down stairs without bumping them. Skiles Transfer promoted as reliable helpers for moving heavy items.
Fresh Meat Delivery Ad by Ben Sullivan
When you want a good piece of fresh meat call Ben Sullivan at new phone 29 or old phone 35 Free delivery to the West side square from this local butcher advertisement
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Ben Sullivan
West Side Square
Freight Transfer OO Office Kincaid Yard Ad
Freight Transfer OO offers furniture moving with special attention to items in the drag line. Call the Kincaid wagon yard on West Oak Street for service.
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Kincaid Wagon Yard
West Oak Street
Drayage Service Ad Highlights Local Movers
Local moving firm Lester and Paschall advertises drayage and household moving at reasonable rates with Fox Bros. office and two phone lines for contact.
Arkansas Mill Feed and Stove Wood Delivery Ad
CHOPS BRAN CORN HAY and other feedstuffs best stove and heater wood prompt delivery and full measure ARKANSAS MILL 8S Elm St Both phones
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Arkansas Mill
Elm &St
Dr Botts Veterinary Office Address and Phones
W E Botts graduate veterinarian operates at Hancock and Son blacksmith shop 8S Elm St Lipscomb block. New business phone 269. residence 486 old phone 132 listed.
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W. E. Botts
Hancock & Son Blacksmith Shop
Elm 8
Lipscomb Block
Quick messenger service offer from Brashears
Advertisement notes a messenger service call to 3 and mentions W A Brashears with a N B promise to manage accounts for ten percent of money collected. The fragment includes an address or identifier 172tfe.
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W A. Brashears
N. B
Chas. Saunders Opens Dentist Office in Town
Charles Saunders announces a new dental office location over Long and King with two phone lines available after February 1. The practice will offer general dentistry services to residents in the area.
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Chas. Saunders
Long & King
Help Wanted for Scavenger Work Call No 307
Local notice invites applications for scavenger work. Contact number 307 for details and to arrange follow up. Requires clear communication and reliable transportation.
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Ihe Record and Chronicle
Lippincotts
Mike
Denton Stores
Tom Ball
Ww. T. Bailey & CO
IK County Court
Henry Pennington
J. C. Elliott
Martha Beebe
W. A. Taliaferro
Fred Nicholson
A. J. Nicholson
Gladys Howser
Ida M. Howser
J. P. Blount
C. C. Yancey
H. B. Caddell
T .A. Wilson
W. T. Wilson
T. A. Wilson
Mary E. Bowles
Jas. P. Bowles
Joe Young
W. T. Johnson
James M. Wright
Mary L. Wright
B. F. Solomon
P. O'Reilly
Missie L
Robert L. Jones
Henrietta J. Jones
R. V. Leach
W. E. Smoot
Fred and
Blanche M. Wallace
F. L. Wallace
Guardian
Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, GA
Coca-Cola
Fort Worth
Denver City
Vo Ro Peer
Fates, G.P.A.T
Montgomery
John B. Schmitz
San Louis Potosi
Normal College Debate
Denton Tailoring Co
Lodge
C. E. Fowler
Tom Smith
Elm Street
Tees
McKelvy Wagon Yard
J. T. Simmons
Dan
John
Frank Wilkerson
Old Phone
New Phone &3
Portwood & Hodges
Lester & Paschall
Office
Fox Bros
W. W. Billingsley
H. E. Starkloff
Schmitz Furniture Store
Messenger Service
M.L. Martin, A. B
Raley
W. A. Jones
D. D
McCray'’s
South Side Square
J. W. Fralin
J. M. Gurley
A. Bushey
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