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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1909
Page
3
Dr E McLaughlin physician and surgeon lists office at J C Gurrs drug store announcing medical services and availability for consultations.
The Weekly Record and Chronicle reaches Denton county farmers every Thursday. Rates are reasonable and circulation strong for store stories. Submit copy by Tuesday with forms closing Wednesday to secure early Thursday issue.
Market activity in Denton shows little variation as hogs and chickens are steady while vegetables are scarce. Peaches from J. R. Chambers, watermelons plentiful, cantaloupes scarce and quality slipping. Rain in the South and ongoing Texas drought affect cotton. New York futures drift and spot prices hold in key ports.
Today's Fort Worth livestock report shows cattle receipts 20, hogs 1000. Steers and cows steady with prices near 3.80 and 3.30 respectively, calves 4.30 steady, hogs higher at 7.40, sheep steady at 7.10.
The itemized list shows corn per bushel 75 to 80 cents wholesale 10 cents higher retail, shelled corn 80 cents wholesale 10 cents higher retail, corn chops wholesale 1.60 per 100 pounds, chicken feed wholesale 1.60 per 100 pounds, bran wholesale 1.45 per 100 pounds, prairie hay wholesale 9.50 to 11 per ton, Johnson grass hay wholesale 3.50 to 9.60 per ton, baled shacks 4 per ton, oats 50 cents per bushel loose, wheat No. 2 1.15 to 1.20 per bushel, potatoes wholesale 1.45, retail 1.30 per bushel and 36 cents per peck, flour 3.90 to 3.25 per 100 pounds wholesale with retail 10 cents higher, corn meal 65 cents wholesale 70 to 75 cents retail, half sacks 33 cents wholesale 40 cents retail, lard country 13 1/2 cents per pound wholesale, bacon various cuts 15 to 26 cents per pound, cantaloupes 20 to 6 1/4 cents per dozen retail 3 to 6 1/4 cents each, onions wholesale 2 1/4 to 4 cents retail, eggs wholesale 19 to 12 1/2 cents per dozen retail 2 for 25 cents, butter country wholesale 12 1/4 to 20 cents, delivered 20 to 25 cents, creamery butter 25 to 30 cents, butter fat 1/2 cent per pound.
Scientists report bones from men living 100000 years ago in Switzerland showing early human peril from predators. Modern danger largely from disease, notes A W Brown of Alexander Maine who credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing severe lung trouble and stubborn coughs. Trial bottle free. 506c and $1.00 guaranteed by J F Raley Co.
NEWs PROM KRUM July 28. The Baptist gathering began last Saturday night and will run through the week with strong enthusiasm and expected benefits. After Baptists finish a revival Christians will begin their own meeting. D B Baker formerly of Krum now in West Texas greeted friends. J O McCleister made a Dallas trip. Some local crops nearly failed with one 40 acre parcel sold for 29 dollars. The IOOF lodge hosted a four-carload turnout from Sanger. G E Evans adds a room to his home. W D Smith builds a barn nearby. School boards study plans for a new schoolhouse. Grandma Evans visits Justin. T C Wright sold his restaurant to Baker and Grubbs. Ivy Hornsby, injured by a fall while cutting kindling, now attends to business with arm in a sling. Dr C Lipscomb and wife of Denton visited. Rev Johnson and wife of Valley View visited friends this week. Seed house work at the new gin halted pending lumber delivery.
Dr. A B Wharton rushed to Leonard to be with his母. The school building work is underway with plans to finish soon. Talk of a concrete depot for Gar Za is under consideration with initial steps taken. Mrs. Garvin Perry of Olney visiting relatives died at their home and was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery yesterday.
In Lewisville the Rev. Preston, pastor of the Methodist church in the Argyle circuit, conducted a revival at Chinn's Chapel drawing fifty four conversions by Saturday afternoon. Prof Eston W. Smith, recently elected Lewisville Academy superintendent, arrives from Valparaiso Ind to dedicate full time to the school’s upbuilding. J R Head and Miss Cecil Crawford wed at the bride’s grandfather S H Crawford’s home, they will reside in Menardville. Crop prospects vary with the dry spell. cotton looks good but rain is needed.
Mrs. Wm Styles, long ill, died Saturday evening at five. She leaves a husband and several children. In a separate note, Bob Woodford collided with a man at first base while playing ball Thursday evening and injured his arm.
A Rugless, by L. H Napier, recounts ten years of torture from piles all cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve after doctors failed. The advertisement claims the salve is infallible for piles burns scalds cuts boils fever sores eczema salt rheum coins and is guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
Poultry prices listed for turkeys hens fryers old roosters guineas ducks geese. Hogs cows hides and leather values provided with per pound or per dozen rates. A vegetable notice highlights daily fresh produce despite dry weather. Advertisements urge Foley's Urine Laxative for stomach liver and bowel relief from Garrison and Kimmins.
Frisco head B F Yoakum his brother and E F Tillman purchased the Co G Burbanks 35000 acre ranch near Fort McKavett in Menard county. The deal involves 275000 dollars. Report says Frisco plans expansion from Brady to Del Rio in the Southwest.
Mrs W L Gilpatrick of Danforth Maine declares her mother aged over 70 grew young again after using Electric Bitters. She suffered dyspepsia for 200 years, could not eat drink or sleep, doctors gave up until the tonic revived liver kidney function and appetite. Sold for 5 cents at J F Riley & Co.
An old newspaper classified style notice offers one hundred dollars for catarrh cures by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo. It includes endorsements by Waldhing Kinnaan Marvin and druggists, promoting internal treatment and family pills for constipation.
Before laying in winter coal you should visit Tay lor Bros at the old Thompson gin. They offer the best coal Denton has received.
A Curtis drug store notice promotes violet water as a weather necessity priced at 50 cents. The compact ad emphasizes a bargain key to daily preparations. Local shoppers are urged to visit Curtis Drug Store for the item.
Old time remedy claimed to ease rheumatism neuralgia sprains burns bruises colds and colic. It markets a 35 cent bottle with a 50 cent size seal, boasting more value per bottle. The ad closes by urging shoppers to Wilson Hardware Company for sanitary plumbing needs.
Have the Daily Record and Chronicle sent to you during your summer trip. Address changes may be needed daily and the price remains the usual home rate. 40c per issue. Back copies available if you miss an issue.
A broad list reports rain across Arkansas from Little Rock, reelection bid of Senator Jeff Davis, heat deaths in Chicago, Frisco Texas immigration plans, Dallas travel for Army tournament, missing fishing boat Bonita, and a string of local incidents from Alabama to Mexico. Key: various names, places, dates, and events across national and regional news.
Reports describe strict censorship by the Spanish government as correspondents are turned back at the border and details about the rebellion remain unclear. A Barcelona steamer passenger claim says 19,000 revolutionists fought in the streets on departure from Ceuta Melilla’s Moorish defeat raises fears the revolt could spread among tribesmen and draws French interest in Morocco.
Capudine relieves headaches from colds heat stomach or nerves. Liquid pleasant to take acts immediately. Available in 10c 25c and 50c sizes at drug stores.
July 27 report from Rector notes dry weather halving corn yields and long-term shortening crops. Water scarcity appears in spots. Plano area travelers Jack Salmon and Geo Meadows compare Collin County to Rector. Beck family reunion set August 11 at Pique spring east of Plano. old settlers meet August 12.
C. C. Cook of Halletsville Texas reports relief from pain using Hunt's Lightning Oil. The ad notes two bottle sizes priced at 25 and 50 cents.
Denton residents report kidney trouble relief with Doan's Kidney Pills. J C Brownal of 44 E Hickory St credits the remedy with better sleep and reduced dizziness after trying doctoring with no benefit. The ad cites Foster Milburn Co as US agents and urges readers to buy from dealers at 50 cents.
A terse notice urges immediate action to advertise without delay. It emphasizes not waiting for a specific day to begin promotions and highlights readiness to publish. The message frames urgency for advertisers to seize current opportunities.
Every day the Daily goes into twelve hundred homes in or near Denton reaching practically every purchaser of merchandise in the city. Taking a regular space in the Daily lets you tell readers what you have to sell as if they entered your store. The rate is reasonable and the service is good. Phone 64.
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