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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1913
Page
2
The community praises recent cleanup progress in Denton Texas and urges continued efforts. Editors argue for better roads to connect Dallas and East Texas, while promoting anti litter campaigns and school trash-collection contests to boost civic pride and cleanliness.
The Fort Worth Record argues that each year since 1908 grows drier, and Texas prospers in dry years and suffers in wet ones. It notes floods in 1908 but urges contentment with the weather as ordered by a higher power, praising Texas resilience.
Damaged corn still usable for chickens and hogs is offered at Alliance Mill for 40 cents a bushel. Purchasers must provide their own sacks.
A Denton reader reports kidney trouble causing back and hip pain with urinary issues. After using Dean's Kidney Pills from J F Raley & Co the woman says relief followed and recommends the remedy. Sold by dealers 50 cents. Foster-Moburn Co Buffalo NY is U S sole agent. Remember the name Dean's.
Damaged corn damaged by fire or water is repurposed as fine feed for chickens and hogs priced at 40 cents per bushel.
Bring your baby and get one dozen cabinet photos for $1.95. Offer good until August 1st. Six post cards for 5c. John Swartz over postoffice.
A persuasive pitch notes that paying for dependable insurance is small compared with risk. The seller claims to offer rates and policies from top gilt edged companies, presenting insurance as a valuable acquisition for owners of improved real estate.
The Woman's Home Companion promotes Better Babies programs with score cards for judging children's health. A national movement aims to improve school health, with Dr. Wood noting that about fifteen million U S schoolchildren need health attention. The International Congress of School Hygiene meets in Buffalo in late August with wide organizational support led by President Wilson and former Harvard president Eliot.
Terence McDonough, brother of Mrs J H Legett, joins a 1912 city clean up in Van Alstyne. District overseers organize work, prizes are offered for dead flies and the largest trash piles. Terence builds a wagon, gathers junk, and wins third prize with a 15 by 20 by 33.5 foot pile, while others share the top prizes.
A vintage advertisement claims Kickapoo Worm Killer cures worms in children and restores health and happiness. Mrs. J A Brisbin of Elgin Illinois testifies she used it for years and rid her children of worms. Sold by Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co in Philadelphia and St. Louis, 25 cents, guaranteed.
The Florida Times Union notes Mrs Dickson’s Millinery Parlors offer late summer and early fall wear with emphasis on quality price and service. Turner Bros advertise while a quote on true religion appears in the periodical.
A New York court decision endorses truthful publicity by newspapers as a duty to the public. It argues that honest reporting should not be chilled by libel suits and that the public has a right to know about dishonesty, urging protection from malicious attacks while condemning excessive libel restrictions.
Long Ling promotes phone ordering for satisfactory service and groceries. The note urges readers to call and experience pleasing service. Turner Bros. advertises comb honey from South Texas and invites customers to visit or contact.
Those who bought tickets for the Airdome benefit performance and did not use them may gain admission next Thursday night by presenting their unused tickets.
A veteran ballplayer tells his rise from boyhood to the majors. He describes a swelled head period, a late purchase for a large sum by a strong club, and a manager who demands hustle. The tale covers nerves, anticipation, and the first day in the lineup as he seeks to prove himself.
The article notes diamonds have risen 8 to 10 percent annually for ten years and that demand grows while South African mine output declines, implying continued price increases. It claims diamonds are a safe investment and invites scrutiny of a large stock bought for spot cash from New York cutters and importers with lower offered prices than city jewelers.
A ballplayer describes a shaky start on a foreign field with a hostile crowd then finding calm. He recalls strikes and misses, a pivotal manager encouragement, a daring steal, and a confident return to form before a big league breakthrough. Frisco Times reports a July 28 note on local players and community updates.
Unsightly face spots cured by Dr Hobson Eczema Ointment says it heals all skin eruptions and stops itching burning or scaly skin instantly. Doctors use it in practice and recommend it with a Littletown Pennsylvania user testimonial. Guaranteed relief or money refunded. All druggists or by mail Pfeiffer Chemical 50 cents.
Elder BE Wooldridge and his family departed today by automobile for Ellis County where he will conduct a protracted meeting over the next two weeks.
McDuff Virginia article features Mrs. J B Whittaker praising Thedford s Black-Draught as a safe vegetable medicine. She says it cured her family of sick headaches and stomach trouble and that children ask for it when feeling unwell. The advertisement notes digestion relief and a 25 cent price.
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