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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1909
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription prices by mail for six and twelve months and includes a public address for corrections. It warns readers to report any erroneous reflections and offers correction upon notification to the publishers.
The article extols Denton and Denton county for abundant artesian water. It notes water is pure, free of contamination in analyses, and accessible by drilling to depths of 190 to 700 feet reaching a larger stratum at 500 to 1200 feet. It contrasts with other Texas towns facing drought and waterborne disease fears.
At a Dallas Ad Men's League meeting Alex Saiger extolled Sanger Brothers as unmatched in Texas and likened their influence to Marshall Field in Illinois. He urged retailers to value newspaper advertising as a public necessity and essential asset for business success.
A Denton farmer sold over $80 worth of butter fat from ten cows last month to the local creamery. The cows were not fed, but Tan 04 pasturage provided the feed. The creamery pays twenty five cents a pound for butter fat, and parties concerned expect profits.
An old advertisement promises a hundred dollar reward for catarrh cures and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Mall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials from druggists in Toledo. It asserts product efficacy and distribution, mentioning F J Cheney Co and Walding Kitaan Marvin and Hall's Family Pills.
An advertisement urges people with kidney or bladder symptoms to start Foley's Kidney Remedy promptly to relieve pain and irregularities, claim it strengthens the organs and warns of risk of Bright's disease, credited to Garrison & Kimmins.
In spite of the dry weather we keep a line of fresh vegetables coming every day. Phone 44. Long & Turner Co.
Editor of the Light and Gazette, Be. O'Reily, starts a 2200 mile horseback journey from San Antonio to Washington. He will invite President Taft to visit San Antonio in October carrying signatures from Governor Campbell Mayor Callaghan and local citizens. He served as a Philippine scout in the Spanish American War and was among the first Americans to cross the Mexican border after Las Veras uprising.
Advertisement promoting Foley's Orino Laxative as a remedy for stomach and liver trouble and habitual constipation. Claims it sweetens the stomach and breath, gently stimulates the liver, and regulates the bowels. positions as superior to pits and ordinary laxatives. Garrison & Kimmins.
To the City Council of Denton these resolutions mourn the death of Hon. Richard L Bass who served on the city council and left a lasting civic impression. The committee requests minutes recording and an authenticated copy to the family while the Denton Water Light and Power office observes twenty days of mourning.
A New York City sales banquet prompts gray and balding workers to seek hair restoration. An elder recalls a plant visit where many employees were gray or bald. A salesman touts Q Ban Hair Restorer and Tonic, promising refunds and free sample bottles at drug stores.
A local drug store advertises Curtis' Laxative Syrup as safe pure and effective priced at 60 cents. The notice highlights Curtis Drug Store as the seller.
A letter from Cook of Halletsville Texas says Hunt's Lightning Oil is an excellent pain and sprain reliever. The ad lists 25 cent and 50 cent bottle prices.
J F Baxter, a sailor on the U S S Galveston, writes from Yokohama in July 1909. He notes ships in port including Monmouth and Kaiserine Elizabeth, holiday observances, fireworks, and parades. He compares costs for sailors ashore with uniforms, stating meals, theaters, and hotels cost about one-half price, and asks about the D A C s baseball team back home.
Hicks' Capucline provides fever relief and ache reduction for fevers from colds heat or malaria like conditions. Available in liquid 10 25 and 50 cents at drug stores.
In the Commercial Club report by C. E. Scruggs Denton pursues a federal building. Slidell backs a rail link with Denton while other towns seek connections. A new August trades day in the Kincaid building aims to boost local enterprise and attract outsiders. Oil prospects in Denton county spark prospecting interest from Warren Pennsylvania.
A scrambled OCR fragment shows scattered prices such as 20¢ 80¢ 25e and 50e with punctuation. No clear item names or context are readable, leaving only a fragmentary catalog-like snippet without identifiable goods or vendors.
Guidance from the department of commerce and labor in Washington offers hiring help. For unskilled or skilled labor including domestic or settlers an application at the Chamber of Commerce is advised. The bureau of immigration will secure workers to match your nationality and requirements at no cost.
Advertises Capudine as a cure for sick headaches nervous headaches traveler's headaches stomach pains and female troubles. Claims immediate relief with squid effects and urges purchase from druggists.
A bundle of briefs notes Dallas petitions against dog muzzling, storm damage leaves only three houses standing in Velasco, and August dividends totaling 70000 from major industries. Other items include Galveston bathhouses ruined yet 4000 visitors, Dandridge death in Winchester, and cattle disease affecting humans near Lake Charles.
Denton resident L. T. Fowlkes reiterates his 1905 endorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills. He praises their tonic effects and urges others to remember the brand, noting availability through FosterMilburn Co. in Buffalo, priced at 50 cents.
Dallas saw a two foot rise at Record Crossing Reservoir reaching Elm Fork and Denton Creek aiding supply. Officials noted the six inch freshet from Mingo down to Dallas and estimated an extra 75 to 100 million gallons by midnight. Engineers described the rising pool level at about three inches per hour as pumping continued.
An old advertisement promotes Simmons Liver Purifier claiming it restores full health and eliminates trouble. The product is sold in tin boxes priced at 25 cents each.
Post office at Denton lists uncalled letters for week ending July 25 1909 including ladies and gentlemen lists and film letters. Advertised letters require one cent postage and callers must say advertised. Postmaster John B Schmitz notes letters will go to Washington August 8 if unclaimed.
An old advertisement contrasts night riders Calomel Croton oil and alo es pills that disturb sleep with Dr King’s New Life Pills that cleanse the system and claim to cure colds headache constipation malaria and more from Zoc at J F Raley & Co.
J H Hughes notes two sales near Sanger showing price resilience. The Atkins farm, one mile west of town and totaling 66 acres, sold from Ed Rucker to Wiley Masten for 4 620 dollars at 70 dollars per acre. The Williams farm, north of town and owned by a Mr Ford of Sherman, sold to J S Amyx for 41 50 dollars per acre.
Cheatham's Laxative Tablets praised for chills malaria and biliousness and promoted as a pocket sized remedy. Claims no bag effects unlike quinine and notes 10 spoon dosage with boxes at 25c sold by Geo Westlake.
It will pay you to get prices on plumbing supplies and plumbing work from Wilson Hardware Company.
Ice cold watermelons can be had day or night at the Alliance Milling Company's location. This statement highlights round-the-clock availability and the vendor’s offer.
Curtis' Drug Store advertises violet water as a hot weather necessity priced at 50 cents. The local notice emphasizes relief from heat and the convenience of a portable, cooling remedy.
A tense exchange unfolds as a bullet found on Chase becomes a coveted keepsake. The pair approach the chateau where two unnoticed riders draw their attention, prompting speculation about Mrs Browne’s happiness and Princess Genevra’s wary scrutiny of Chase.
Tensions rise on the Deppingham estate as Genevra Browne and Lady Agnes scheme amid a web of flirtations and forbidden plans. A hidden servant watches, while Chase loses control over island spies reporting at the bank and to the locals.
Classified columns in the Record and Chronicle expand with results. The papers urge readers to try the listings and prove their value, noting the growing volume and reach of the ads.
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