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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1912
Page
4
A new centrifugal pump arrived Monday and was installed at the power house. The city relied on a smaller pump after a breakdown reduced supply and pressure. The installation is expected to restore ample water, improve hydrant flow, and provide more force in city mains than the previous pumps.
A state exam session continues at the North Texas Norma and is not expected to conclude before Thursday evening. Deputy Sheriff Pat Gallagher arrested two Oklahoma City men, Ernest Robison and Link Freeman, on a train riding complaint Tuesday night. Arthur C. Rayzor will start building a new West Oak street bungalow costing about 2508 dollars, replacing his old house. Temperature readings show 97 degrees in the shade at 2 pm as heats ease. Numerous marriage licenses issued in the County Clerk’s office since last Saturday include Vernon Atterbury with Clara Gilmore and W. R. Reese with Lizzie Medlin among others.
Public notice from Denton Water and Light Department urging residents behind on light and water rent to come in and pay to avoid trouble. Signed by W. J. Grady, Superintendent.
A housewife notes the season for thrifty shopping and urges readers to study today’s advertisements. She emphasizes that merchants publish saving announcements to help customers stretch their money.
A Denison store advertises fruit jars tops and rubber items in the local classified section. Shoppers are invited to read the ad and reply by phone to Turner Bros at the listed phone number.
How's This We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. We the undersigned have known F. J. Cheney for 15 years and believe him honorable in all business and financially able to carry out obligations of his firm. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The piece urges readers to save and invest, claiming $1 opens a savings account backed by strong banking service. It highlights $500 or $1000 cash as paths to self employment and security, offering loans and financial guidance.
On the district court docket a new suit was filed Tuesday styled Aultman Machinery Company versus S. Walkup. The year’s docket is not as large as last year, according to District Clerk Durbin. Regular dinners are served daily, and local ads mention Smith's Restaurant and Turnes Bros.
Judge Sam J. Hunter of Fort Worth wins the floater race covering Denton and Tarrant counties with full returns except one box. He defeats C. E. Farmer of Tarrant and R. H. Hopking of Denton as Hopkins and Farmer tally thousands in Denton and Tarrant counties.
Roach and family visited relatives near Argyle while residents attended singing at Alton. Visitors from Sunnydale included Mr. and Mrs. Ohn Freeman of Young County visiting sister Mrs. O. V. Roach. Ira Freeman of Argyle visited, and others traveled to Lenten J Saturday.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local bread promotion with mentions of Dor and satisfaction in bread. The snippet names TRANT SMITH'S ROSTAURA and references a bakery offer that may interest neighborhood readers.
Eugene Brock Jr son of Ly E J Brock of this city wins a third term as District Clerk of Tarrant County by about a 1000 vote plurality over his nearest rival Denton county friends of Brock report the victory confirmation
Miss Pearl West chosen by the School Trustees to fill the Latin chair vacancy created by Miss Frances Buster’s resignation due to ill health. West, a University of Texas graduate, taught Latin at Godley and Uvalde High Schools and has led the History department at Abilene High School. She will pursue an M A next summer.
A short ad asserts women gain health and strength from Electric Bitters. It claims they help with dizziness weakness nervousness and fatigue. A testimonial from Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma praises the medicine, priced at 59 cents and guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
The First State bank opening set for August 1 is postponed to later in August due to bank fixtures not arriving on time. Workers have the north-site building ready for installation as soon as fixtures arrive. The page also notes local notices and community updates from Little Elm on July 29.
A Boston man lost his leg from an insect bite two years before. Use Bucklen's Arnica Salve promptly to kill the poison and prevent inflammation swelling and pain. Heals burns boils ulcers piles eczema pimples bruises. Only 25 cents at F. Raley & Co.
At the Airdome on Wednesday evening the program includes three photo-plays titled A Bird in the Hand Kom Tillings Baby and Artve. Music will be performed as part of the usual program of music.
Wylie Grain Co. et al. won a verdict Wednesday morning against Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad for 56 dollars and 25 cents. In criminal court, Ethel Roark was fined 10 dollars for petty theft, Georgia Pain 50 dollars for alleged charges, plus one day in jail. Denton grocers advertise affordable groceries and invite orders by phone.
The page highlights advertised items and store deals meant to boost reader savings. Readers are encouraged to skim the ads for bargains, with quick look options and featured prices across departments.
The city’s shoe advertisements urge careful examination of stock to avoid high prices. Read the offers to consider better shoes for less money and possibly visit the stores.
A local drugstore pledges precise prescription handling with careful preparation and quality drugs. The outlet emphasizes patient trust, timely delivery within the city, and attention to safety checks, aiming to meet physicians orders and ensure patient well being.
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