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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
4
A substitute for the Democratic wool tariff bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Cummins. It would generally reduce tariff rates but stop short of the House version. A vote on the measure was expected the following day.
Associated Press dispatch from Texarkana July 24 reports Captain McGraw a fireman injured by a live flame while battling a fire this morning.
Telegram from Richard Mays chairman at Ramsey state headquarters reports Ceignitt campaign collapsed last night after C McDonald accused a political conspiracy to defeat Colquitt. McDonald closed with a Coliseum address to 290 attendees and many empty seats. Ramsey favored by landslide according to all reports.
All persons warned to stop throwing rubbish or garbage on the city lot. Previous permission to dump indestructible waste like tin cans abused, leading to a complete order to stop. J. M. Gurley, City Council Sanitary Committee.
The fragment argues women need physical power and health, praising electric tonics for overcoming weakness and nervousness. It mentions bone and muscle being built, and suggests bitters restore vigor, with harsh wording about gender roles and outdated beliefs.
The Denton County Boys Corn clubs and Girls Canning clubs plan a large Saturday gathering at the Chamber of Commerce headquarters. Speakers include Col Henry Exall, president of the Industrial Congress, State Agent Quicksall of the Department of Agriculture, and District Agent Wiy Ganzer, plus local speakers.
Judie Sieis sues Ben Fields in district court for divorce. The filing names both parties and initiates legal proceedings. Deadline and further court steps not included in the brief text.
Roanoke notes list L. C. Ed wards and Jack Christal of Denton visiting Miss Alma Howe and Miss Lizzie Fanning at Mrs Golden Lacy’s in Denton. A crowd went to Fort Worth to hear Cone Johnson. Nina Moody returned from Dallas. Roy Marsters visits Kentucky. Mrs A Cowan visits Fort Worth. Odom Davis of Grapevine in town. Marion Foster is sick. E C Buell in Denton. H W Jenkins Claude Fanning and W W Moody in Fort Worth.
Sunnydale gossip notes report Mrs W Stuart visiting in Clay county and Mr and Mrs P S Starr traveling to Denton. The community held a picnic at Argyle and Mr and Mrs J L Daugherty visited Denton. H F Freeman and children visited here. Mr and Mrs Cecar Bryan of Cor rth were here. RE Carter and D F Yeck were at Garza. J Gamblin went to Corinth.
Classified notice from F. E. Berry offering a fifteen room residence in North Denton. Includes inquiry about desirability and city location. Contact details not fully legible. Public sale item appears in local classifieds.
A Boston man lost his leg from an insect bite two years before. To avert such calamities from stings and bites use Buckten’s Arnica Salve promptly to kill the poison and prevent inflammation, swelling, and pain. Heals burns, boils, ulcers, piles, eczema, cuts, bruises. only 26 cents at J F Raley & Co.
You will always find a fresh and well selected supply of vegetable at our store. Phone 44. LONG & KING. We can serve you short orders day or night and you will like the style of cooking and service. Drop in and see us. SMITH'S RESTAURANT.
A speaker touts a refined device praised as safe, economical, and effective. The invitation promises a live demonstration to show its improvements and ease of use to attendees.
The first Presbyterian church hosts an evening prayer service. A Highland park performance by the Roanoke and Pilot Point bands drew large crowds and provided fine entertainment. Medical examinations keep Normal students busy as many head home soon. Denton county Boys Corn club and Girls Tomato club plan a 10 oclock Chamber of Commerce meeting Saturday. all interested invited.
Telegraph from San Antonio Lights official confirms Colquitt and Ramsey groups will bar Black voters from the primary. The two factions pledge equal representation for both tickets in every precinct in Bexar County.
Readers are urged to examine shoe stock carefully and compare offers in local advertisements. Merchants present methods to attract customers with lower prices and better value, encouraging scrutiny of deals to choose a quality pair at reduced cost.
The notice promotes a low rate for a weed in the Daily and a week in the Weekly coffers offering exposure to about 3 000 families. It mentions 15 000 at 4 miles and urges a chance to reach a ward.
A Denton water and light department notice warns remaining customers behind on rent to come in and pay. W. J. Grady, superintendent, urges prompt payment to avoid trouble for both parties.
Mrs A R McGintie hosted a South Locust gathering for her granddaughter Willie McGintie sixth birthday. Games included pin the donkey tail and a Japanese divers act. refreshments and gifts followed as guests from Fort Worth attended and a sick child Helen Francis was remembered.
Denton grocer serves many families with ample quantities quality standards and low prices. Call to arrange next order by phone and learn how well they can please customers.
Regular dinners offered daily at Emith's Restaurant with home style meals and welcoming atmosphere for diners seeking comfort food.
Tur ner Brothers listed for fruit fares with Rebriere at the firm. Phones mentioned.
The notice notes a rush on premium Combi Toney orders before the cutoff, urging buyers to place their requests promptly to ensure fulfillment. It emphasizes limited stock and upcoming expiration.
Belew July 23. H R Chil dress and Weston family visit A E Broyles. A Sunday school picnic raised 12 60. Mrs B Brand and Bennie visit in Denton. Rev Haglemeyer Fort Worth visits. Mrs M Green and daughter visit Sanfer. Mr Hedricke Tioga. Lon Beaty and family Tioga visit C V Beaty. Willie Broyles Wassek. Glenn Beaty ill.
Local notes list visits and travels among Bartonville residents and nearby towns including Justin Denton Snyder Argyle Grapevine and Fort Worth. Advertisements promote medicines stationery and prescription services with delivery across the city and emphasize careful patient care.
F F Hill returned from Checotah Ox as special prosecutor at the examining trial of A Barnes charged with killing Joe Morris a Denton county boy aged seventeen Barnes fled Morris 109 yards Morris was shot four times in the back with a 25 caliber automatic pistol instant death Barnes remanded to jail without bail trial expected in September.
Dr. S P Odell recently toured through counties from Abilene to Stamford to Wichita Falls and back to Gainesville and found only one doubtful county. He reported majorities for Ramsey ranging from two to one to five to one in the others.
San Antonio July 24 The franchise society petitions the city council to enact an ordinance guaranteeing respectable women on the police force.
This article extols air mail progress and touts Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and throat and lung diseases. It cites a Mrs J F Davis testimonial and offers bottles at 5% cents and 1 dollar with a free trial bottle at J F Raley & Co.
An archival classified style notice references Turner Bros offering sewing machines and related items. The brief fragment notes a new slip and excitement for fresh potato chips, with a call to act today.
In Little Elm on July 22 residents report spring plows and stubble prep. Edgar Sorre and family visit Dr. Stover. Mrs F M Hart and daughters Ethel and Eula with Mayme Gammon visit relatives in Dallas. J S Hays, now in Haskell, is here. Cemetery association buys four acres for 300 dollars. Several locals and travelers visit relatives in nearby towns. Turney Bros. advertises South Texas comb honey and grocery connections via Long King phones.
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