PUMP CAPACITY DOUBLED AT CITY PUMP PLANT
A new air compressor has been installed at the City power and pumping plant doubling the old unit. The surge in water use for sprinkling during extreme heat pushed the former machine beyond its limits. City Collector R Ledbetter reportedly hired a 6 inch centipede in the courthouse upper hall Thursday. the origin remains unclear. The Chamber reports a White Concord grape exhibit by J J Matthews as a county highlight. Preparations are underway for a large picnic Saturday featuring a double header baseball with Sanger vs Krum and Ponder vs the winner, plus a Methodist church dinner and boxing exhibition for visitors.
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Eonder
Sanger
Krum
Ponder
Ponder Methodist Church
City Sanitary Rules Prohibit Dumping on Lot
All persons are warned to stop throwing rubbish on the city lot. Previously allowed indestructible rubbish like tin cans has been abused as a dumping ground, so the privilege is ordered stopped entirely. J. M. Gurley, Chairman City Council Sanitary Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gurley
City Council
Councilmen Inspect Oil Asphalt Use on Dallas Streets
Councilmen T A Robinson C E Fowler and R M Mitchell traveled to Dallas Thursday morning to evaluate oil asphalt on macadam streets and determine if the oiling is worth the expense. They will review areas where oil has been applied longer and compare with the recently oiled square sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Robinson
C. E. Fowler
R. M. Mitchell
Dallas
Electric Bitters Help Woman Overcome Fainting and Nervousness
The ad claims a woman can rule a kingdom if supported by health from Electric Bitters. It praises the tonic for curing fainting spells dizziness weakness and nervousness and for dispelling tired indolence and worn-out feeling with widespread positive testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Bitters
Shoe Advertisements Invite Careful Shopping
The city’s shoe sellers urge readers to inspect their stock and compare prices. Advertisements aim to entice visits to stores to view wares and seek bargains, with the speaker suggesting he may help readers find better shoes for less money.
Classified rate offer for weekly and daily papers
An advertisement outlines a combination rate for a week in the Daily and a week in the Weekly, claiming reach to over 3,000 facilities and 15,000 people at very low cost. It invites readers to try the service.
Turner Bros Phone Listings in Local Directory
Turner Bros appear in the neighborhood phone directory with listed contact numbers. The compact item notes their presence among local trades and services without additional context or details.
Notable talks and social notices from Sanger
Hon O B Colquitt spoke to a full Opera House. A revival at Missionary Baptist Church was postponed due to the preacher’s family illness. A meeting starts at First Baptist on Sunday. Local visits list Jennie Powerg in Aurika and many others visiting or visiting Dallas, Waxahachie, Decatur, Pauls Valley, Galveston, Canada.
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First Baptist Church
Jennie Powerg
Aurika
Okla
Allie B
Erma Lou Chambers
Decatur
J. T. Chambers
Penn Hornbeck
Krum
Nere
Willie Ashley
Ethel Vaughn
Pauls Valley
Rowe Crumby
Valley View
Reece
Ethe
Gentle
Canada
Fredde Elsassar
Leffier
Dallas
Lettie
Tommie Lee Jones
Blanche Wiley
Dorsey
Waxahachie
Alexander
scKinney
Lizzie Wade
Inez Niholson
Cuba Hurd
Fred Nicholson
Emory Hurd
Galveston
Jewell Rice
Jack Ogie
Justin
Read the Advertisements and Enjoy The Record
A brief notice invites readers to peruse the advertisements in The Record with emphasis on enjoying the variety and content offered by the page. The prompt encourages listening to the ads as part of the newspaper experience.
Progress on Cas Line Reaches Denton Gas Pipeline
The freight depot received sheet lead and pipe for the Denton to Petrolia gas line. Construction advances with gas expected for Denton by winter. The route runs Sangor Santa Fe toward Gainesville then west to Henrietta area with Denton Gainesville Pilot Point branches. Preliminary surveys done. active work to start soon.
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Denton
Petrolia
Sangor
Santa Fene
Gainesville
Henrietta
Pilot Point
Cooke County
Grayson County
Insect Bite Costs Leg in Boston Man Case
A Boston man lost his leg from an insect bite two years earlier. To avert such calamities use Buckten's Arnica Salve promptly to kill the poison and prevent inflammation swelling and pain. Heals burns ulcers piles eczema cuts bruises. Only 25 cents at J F Raley and Co.
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Boston
Buckten
J. F. Raley & Co
Gasoline Irons Offer Safer, More Efficient Use
A sales pitch underscores gasoline irons priced at $4.50 promising safety, economy, ease of use, and strong effectiveness. Demonstrations are offered to showcase improvements.
Fresh vegetables bloom at LONG & KING market
A store advertises a fresh supply of vegetables with contact phone 44 at LONG & KING offering a reliable local produce option.
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Long & King
Ramsey Rally at Sanger With Rev Wortis Speaking
Ramsey supporters plan a Friday night rally in Sanger to hear Fort Worth preacher Rev. J. Frank Wortis as principal speaker. The event aims for a large audience and local activity surrounds the occasion. Smith's Restaurant invites patrons to try their short orders and good service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith's Restaurant
Denton Water and Light Notice Buys Rent Payment
A Denton notice warns residents behind on light and water rent to pay promptly to avoid trouble. W J Grady, Superintendent, urges payment to settle accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Water and Light
Department
W. J Grady
Local Merchants Demand Buying at Home for Growth
The piece urges buying from local merchants to boost prosperity. It argues that supporting hometown traders improves stores, creates jobs, and strengthens the city as residents and neighbors seek goods locally.
Number 44 Connects You to a Local Grocery
A local ad directs callers to dial number 44 to reach LONG and KING grocery seeking to satisfy customers with prompt service and the convenience of placing the next order by phone.
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Long & King
Dr Gambrell to Speak at Lewisville for Judge Ramsey
Dr J B Gambrell of Dallas will address a Lewisville crowd Friday night in support of Judge Ramsey. The event, organized by a local committee, aims to close the champion at the rally as big attendance is being planned.
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J.B. Gambrell
Dallas
Lewisville
Ramsey
Train excursion brings 300 to Buckner Orphan Home Dallas
More than 300 people left Pilot Point and other towns along the Dallas branch road on a chartered train to spend a day at Buckner's Orphan Home in Dallas. The Venton County Baptist association organized the event with meals packed for the trip.
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Buckners’ Orphan Home
Dallas
Buckner’s Orphan Home
Venton County
Pilot Point
Aubrey
Venton
Lewisville
Dallas Branch
Orphans’ Home
Buckner
Airdome Show Promises Martin Chuzzlewit in 3 Reels
Big feature photo play Airdome tonight presents Martin Chuzzlewit in three reels. Regular dinners available daily at Smiths Restaurant. Turner Bros sells fruit jars tops and rubbers. Phone services listed as seven.
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Airdome
Martin Chuzzlewit
Turner Bros
Martin Chuzzlewith
Public Auction Notice of Unclaimed Shipments in Ponder Texas
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway will sell at auction at 2 p.m. on August 31, 1912, at its Ponder freight depot, two unclaimed shipments for R. A. Autry: a 1911 traction engine from Fort Worth and a 1911 separator from Justin. Deductions include freight, storage, and sale costs. J L Dillard, agent, August 25.
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Ponder, Tex
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company
Ponder
Denton County
Texas
R. A. Autry
Fort Worth
Destinaton
Gulf. Colorands & Santa FE Railway Company 7
J. L. Dillard
Denton Grocer Pleases Families With Quality Prices
Local grocer in Denton reports satisfied families praising quantity and quality of groceries. Customers are urged to call 44 to arrange their next delivery and learn about available discounts.
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Denton
Long & King
Progressive Ads Highlight Daily Feature Items
In today’s issue readers are urged to study the progressive store ads. The snippets promise interesting finds and potential savings for shoppers. The ads encourage comparing prices and noting special offers across multiple retailers.
Dr J Frank Norris to Speak for Ramsey Tonight at Court House Yard
Fort Worth pastor Dr J Frank Norris arrives at 4 PM and will address the east lawn of the court house yard at 8 30 PM in support of gubernatorial candidate W F Ramsey. He will also speak Friday at Ponder and Friday night at Sanger with J N Rayzor introducing him.
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Court House
Wm. F. Ramsey
J. Frank Norris
Baptist Church
Fort Worth
W. F. Ramsey
Norris
Court House Yard
J. N. Rayzor
Ponder
Sanger
Dr. Norris
New Discovery Promises Mail Carriers Aerial Progress
A nostalgic ad touts a Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds and lung issues claiming wide usefulness and a testimonial from Mrs J F Davis of Stickney Corner Maine plus trial bottles and prices 50 cents and 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Dr King
America
J. F. Davis
Stickney Corner
J. F. Ralevw & Co
Parvin and Friends On Summer Visits Spread Across States
The notice lists Mr and Mrs Walter Parvin and Mr and Mrs Ira Odell spending a week in Tioga Hoyt Norwood and Lewis Rue visiting in Tennessee to see the former's parents. Epps Hawkins Bud Jackson Sherd Peterman and Joe Reethford trip to Galveston RE Bothell family went to Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parvin
Walter Parvin
Ira Odell
Tioga
Hoyt Norwood
Lewis Rue
Tennessee
Epps Hawkns
Bud Jackson
Sherd Peterman
Joe Reethford
Galveston
Martin Chuzzlewit in three reels at Airdome tonight
Dickens famous story in motion pictures shown at the Airdome this evening. Also advertised are fresh plato chips and a new flipment product. Turner Bros of Dephew Okla endorses the medicine by J F Raley Co with a 5 percent guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Chuzzlewit
Dicken
Airdome
Turner Bros
Eliza Pool
Dephew, Okla
J. F. Raley & Co
Fresy South Texas Grocery Ad Promotes Long & King Delivery
An OCR fragment advertises Fresy South Texas honey and grocery delivery by Turner Bros. It urges customers to call either Turner Bros or Long & King to connect for future orders.
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Texas
Turner Bros
Airdome Ends Franklin Edsva Vaudeville Run
Airdome audiences welcomed the Franklin Edsva vaudeville act Wednesday evening and were informed that one of the season’s feature pictures, Dickens’ Martin Chuzzlewit, would be shown tonight. The program also promotes an educational photo play and fresh South Texas comb honey is available by order via phone.
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Airdome
Franklin E Ds
Dickens
Martin Chuzzlewit
Prescription Department Standards in Local Drugstore
The store emphasizes accurate conscientious prescription work using pure drugs ordered by doctors. It notes careful checking and safeguards in preparation and offers emergency service for children, with delivery to all parts of the city and both phones listed.
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Denton Steam Laundry
Denton Water, Light and Power Co
Steve Wood
Rick
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A. Collins
Acme
W. Miller
J. E. McCabe
Palace of Sweets
R. Ledbetter Kired
Chamber Commerce
Concord
J. J. Matthews
Roark
Foney
B. Woodrum
West Oak Steet
Sanger Snews
Evers Hardware
Denton County National Bank
WY. B. McClurkan
J. L. Blewett
BH. Deavenport
R. M. Barns
Minnis
Smiths Restaurant
DR. J. Frank Norris
Parvin News
Tur
Ora Peterman
Celna
Clear Rue
Bertha Naugher
Anna Harris
Eugenia Jones
Posper
A P. Nance
Ed Cherry
Frankfort
C. N. Jones
Wichita Falls
South Texas
T. C. Sampie
Curtis’ Drug Store
Mineral Wells
Tex
Sidson, Crazy
Sanncura
Carlsbad
O. M. Curtis
East Side Square
Julian
Scruggs
Eee
Sherman Steam Laundry
C. R. Hamilton & CO
Stroud
Grant East
McKinney Street
Southewest Corner Sq
Fox Bros. &Coa
Surance
B. H. Deavenport & Co
Denton County Natl. Bank
Lod V. Robertson
Kaley & Co
M. D. Fullingim
Curtis Drug Store
Duggan Abstract Co
Lone Star Restaurant
J. A. Minnis
Smith’s Restaurant
People of Today
Independent Telephone
Peoples Home Telephone Co
F Johnson
W. T. Bailey
Denton Milling Company
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