Roanoke Community Notes Report Storm and Gatherings
A Rain tied small cyclone near Roanoke caused damage as it swept loose items and toppled fruit trees while crop prospects remain promising. The Masonic Picnic featured Rev J W Hill preaching and lively social activities. Confederate Reunion planners okay an old settlers meeting with W P Green backing funds. Baptist meeting opens with Rev Williamson and Rev Truett continuing, drawing strong attendance.
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Roanoke News
B. T. Hambright
Here
Fresh Pure Groceries at Lowest Prices
Local ad notes low prices on fresh groceries with two phone numbers for ordering and pickup. Simple bargain message highlights KING brand and long standing value in the market.
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LONG
King. Grocers
Death of Fitzpatrick Shocks Fort Worth Community
Charlies B. Fitzpatrick 26, district manager for North American Accident Insurance, died in his Fort Worth Metropolitan Hotel room by drinking carbolic acid. Found by a hotel attendant, his body showed signs of a fatal act. Justice of the Peace Maben ruled it a death by own action after examining witnesses. Letters in his pockets indicate Nashville parents and Houston sister married to J. H. Hill of Southern Lumber.
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Fort Worth
Justice of the Peace
Maben
Fitzpatrick
Nashville
Dallas Morning
Needs of backward child cites moral awakening in Hampton's Magazine
Article by Rheta Childe Dorr discusses public school work for backward children. It argues most such children are selfish and prone to mischief, needing emotional cultivation before academics. The piece contrasts their struggles with normal peers and calls for teaching love and trust first.
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Rheta Childe Dorr
Hampton’s Magazine
Advertising Column Teases Notable Offer Today
A brief note points readers to an interesting advert in the current advertising column, inviting attention to a highlighted offer or deal presented there.
Corn Market Soars on Drought Anxiety and Strong Cash行情
In Denton Texas on July 26 amid 100 degree heat and no rain forecasts, corn prices surged as traders feared crop losses, with cash grain closing higher across markets. Wheat and oats followed suit while hogs and provisions gained on corn's influence. Banked by country buyers and short covering, futures showed broad strength despite light overall volume.
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Denton
Tex
Chicago
Sea— Son
Drouth
Canadian Northwest
Park
Dallas
St. Louis
Kansas City
California Potatoes On Market At Low Retail Prices
California potatoes are on the market and retail at 40c a peck or 1.50 a bushel. Melons and cantaloupes are plentiful and of excellent quality with fair demand. Prices are reasonable with cantaloupes 25 to 40c a dozen.
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California
Cotton Market Summary Across Cities
Liverpool listing shows open and close figures for July August with new spots at 7.99 and 7.70 percent sales 7000. New York data records opening and closing prices with October and spot declines and sales 15965. New Orleans figures note October and spots decline with sales 1065. Fort Worth livestock reports cattle 3275 hogs 375 with steer weakness cows lower calves steady hogs higher.
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Liverpool
New York
Pee Ce
New Orleans
Pons Nee Ee
Fort Worth
Commodity Price Rundown for Potatoes Flour and Meal
Wholesale and retail prices listed for potatoes including Rish and California varieties. Hard wheat flour and graham flour priced per 100 pounds with bulk and retail differences. Corn meal offered in 35 pound sacks with wholesale and retail ranges.
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California
Butter Egg Peach Prices in Wholesale and Retail
Butter per lb 14 to 30 cents cash or trade delivered to private residences hotels and boarding houses at 1 to 25 cents creamery per lb 28 to 80 cents Eggs wholesale price 8 1 3 cents cash 11 0 cents trade retail per dozen 10 cents Peaches per bushel wholesale price per gallon 20 cents
Poultry Prices Displayed for Various Birds
Market listing shows FRYERS at 10 to 12 cents per pound, OLD ROOSTERS 10 to 15 cents, POUlTRY including GUINEAS at 1.50 dollars per dozen and DUCKS at 3 dollars per dozen. Prices listed likely from a local cattle and farm market section.
Livestock Market Prices Reported for Hogs and Cattle
Market notes show hogs at seven to eight cents per pound for heavyweights, seven cents for light hogs, and cows trading from two and three quarters to three and a half cents per pound. Prices reflect local wholesale activity in the livestock market.
Market Price Fragments for Produce Reported
Prices listed include squash at 1 1 2 cents per unit and 6 cents retail, beans wholesale 1.00 to 1.20 per bushel with 20 cents per gallon retail, field peas wholesale 60 cents per hundred and 10 cents per gallon retail, and tomatoes wholesale 2 1 2 to 3 cents per pound with 5 to 6 cents retail.
Denton Debates Prize Fight Law Amid City Council Debate
The Denton city council debated licensing prize fights and other exhibitions, with aldermen weighing tighter rules against potential state action. Debates touched on vaudeville, chicken and bull fights, and whether to broaden or limit the ordinance. The session also tackled delinquent tax collection costs, street-improvement funds, and a postponed decision on surveying the city for tax enforcement.
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McClurkan
Lacy
Denton
MacClurkan
McClurkaon
Yeah
Evans
Gulley
Mercer
Paige
Fowler
Benett
Poe
Key
North Locust
East Hickory
North Locus Street
Beyett
Finance Committee
Capuchine Claims Quick Relief for Headaches Ailments
Hicks presents Capuchine as a remedy for headaches from heat cold exertion or stomach troubles. It markets as fast acting and pleasant with doses of 10, 25, or 50 cents and available at drug stores.
July Trades Day Promises Spectator Friendly Exhibits
Secretary McCook of the Chamber of Commerce says readiness is complete for the July trades day next Saturday with a larger crowd expected and premium prizes for exhibitors. A $25 suit of clothes awaits the largest wagon load. livestock, farm products, and cooking displays are to be judged starting at 1 PM with winners announced at 3.
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McCook
Chamber of Commerce
Cockrel
Exchange National Bank
Ash Street
Denton County National Bank
Trades Day Committee
Big reductions on ladies oxfords and slippers
Store W. B. McClurkan & Co announces large markdowns on women's footwear including oxford styles and slippers in small sizes 2 1 2 to 4, new styles featured.
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McClurkan & Co
Fragmentary OCR Note Echoes Lost and Found Phrases
A garbled text fragment references lost and found items and an advertising tone. The unreadable lines mention a paper or section titled Ferrer Chronicle and general directives to try it. No clear events, dates, or identities are present.
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Anvihbine
Sticles
the Ferrer ‘and Chronicle
Ani
Power House Fire Damages Street Car Company Roof
A blaze at the DeDnton Street Car power house Tuesday before noon caused about 200 dollars in damage. Engineer Bailey cited a defective flue as the cause. Firemen extinguished it quickly with little loss beyond the roof and smoke stack. Street car service halted for the day but expected to resume Wednesday morning.
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DeDnton Street Car Company
Bailey
Une Ice
China in State of Decay Reported by London Times
The Peking correspondent notes widespread neglect in China with repaired infrastructure absent and decay spreading. He cites ruined arches near Honanfu and squalid inns impeded by lack of maintenance and poor drainage, blaming apathy and impending railway growth for disrepair.
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Peking
London Times
Imperial Palace
Honanfu
Tricks Any Husband Can Learn Pack
A humorous list satirically outlines domestic trials and male missteps. It mocks wifely demands and stage fright while poking at gender roles with a wink at everyday annoyances and petty tests.
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Harma
Hidden ad teases article with eye catching price
An advertisement in this issue hints at a sought after article. The listing highlights a striking price that piques curiosity and invites readers to seek the full piece inside.
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Sycamore 8
C. H. Davie
Donnhower Block
Exchange Nat'l Bank
A. K. McGintie
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Mast
South and Wes
City
Yenton
Phone 3
Egan
Magill & Shepard
Chas. Wells
E. McKinney St
W. E. Botts
Southwestern Veterinary College
Brock’s Wagonyard
Tfe
Ford Crawford
Denton Transfer Co
Kincaid Yard
West Oak Street
Kincaid Wagordyard
WV. H. Land
Mner
R. M. Barnes
E. M. Whitehead
R. W. Clynch
Sullivan & Wilkinson
A. C Bunnell, Richardson, Tex
J. M. Owens, Jr
Sue Owens
Record and Chronicle Office
Duke & Ayers
U. S. Ball
Crow Wright
Oka
Mary B. Taylor
Woman's Building
Joliet
2&P
Strickland & I
Nckley
Kincald Wagonyard
John B. Schmitz
J M. Gurley
Lee Murphy
McGinnis & Sims
McKinney St
Telephone McGinnis & Sims
Ada Kincaid
West Highland Street
Kincaid
Arkansaw Mill
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W. E. McEcabe
Garrison
Drue
West Side Squire
R. Turner
West Oak Starness
Hester
Lester & Brownlow
J. W. Fralin
South Side Square
Venton
Texas
Moreman & Luster
Red
H. M. Walden
JL McCoy
Route 1
Rowacke
Roanoke
J. W. Hill
J. W. Medlin
W. P. Green
Mineral Wei's
Williamson
Truett
Pilot Point
Princes Edward, George
And
Albert
King George V
Princes George
Edward
George V
Prince Albert
England
George
Ilcken
Fight Picture Law
Southland
Dallas Oil & Reiizing Co
Hicks
Eerything
Lyon-Gray Lumber Co
Alliance Milling Co
Denton Milling Co
Weene
Sig Manney
Chas. Boyd General Fund
R. R. Turner
M. Curtis
H. Durham
Wien
Power House
China
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E. 7Th St
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