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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
3
A sample of a new wheat variant, identified as Russian wheat from Kansas origins, was found growing in an oat field southeast of the city. The heads showed 48 grains per head with long beards. seed saved for fall sowing as an experimental crop.
Readers are told that Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages as a constitutional disease. The remedy is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease foundation and strengthen the body. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any failure to cure and invite testimonials.
Jeanson and Gillespie list closed transactions in city property. Dr. W. A. Jones bought an eight room house on North Locust Street from W. H. Land for 3000 dollars. Dr. J. W. Pralin sold a Fry Street residence to J. B. Cox for 2500 dollars. Johnson and Gillespie purchased from J. B. Cox a five room residence on North Locust Street for 1600 dollars.
A public warning cautions against catarrh remedies containing mercury. It endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo as dangerous if misused and notes internal use and pharmacy sales with price five cents per box. It also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The committee of Aldermen McClurkan Fowler and Beyett appointed by the Mayor inspected the septic tank Thursday morning reporting it in excellent condition with no noticeable odor They will recommend clearing obstructions in the creek bed where the waste water enters and ensuring the channel remains open.
Marvelous Discoveries praise the age with air flights telegraphs and wartime inventions. Dr Kings New Discovery is touted as the life saver for coughs colds and lung troubles claiming instant relief and sure cure. James M. Black of Asheville NC reports it cured his obstinate cough after other remedies failed. 60c and 1 trial bottle free guaranteed by J F Raley Co.
National Decoration Day observance finds Major J Berry decorating Federal graves in Denton cemeteries with small United States flags. About two dozen veterans are buried there, with flags placed over each grave in the absence of flowers.
An advertisement touts two thirds of a bottle of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It claims the tablets cleanse and invigorate the stomach improve digestion regulate the bowels and restore health. Sold by J. A. Minnis.
F M Brakey state superintendent of education and Gov Campbell attended North Texas normal commencement in Denton. He reported the normal having the largest enrollment in its history with 724 students, and 655 receiving state teachers certificates. Of these, 93 graduated, 195 earned first grade certificates, and 267 earned second grade certificates.
A marketing notice touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for women's health and beauty. It claims to improve complexion, clear skin, regulate stomach, liver and kidneys, and strengthen nerves, with a price of 10 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
Publication of the Texas County Supervisors Institute program shows Supt. J. W. Beaty of Denton county on the program for an address titled The Educational Progress of My County. The institute will be at College Station on July 27 and 28.
Produce vendors are urged to bring crops to the McKinney street wagon yard where they will receive the highest market price. McGinnis and Sims, proprietors, promise full handling of all goods offered. May include weekly operations and pricing assurances.
Word of Emmeline S Dalton death reached Denton Friday from Cleburne. A pioneer resident born 1833 in Carroll County Tennessee she arrived in Denton in 1857 and helped found the first public school drawing the county’s first public school funds. Survived by son Jerry Dalton Crey Texas and daughter Mrs Leon Terry Coalgate Oklahoma. Funeral held at J W Cook home and burial at Dalton cemetery.
Denton resident R. R. Turner testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble and backache, with no return of symptoms. The ad notes the remedy is sold by all dealers for 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo New York as sole U.S. agents, and urges readers to remember the Doan's name.
The commissioners court has nearly finished the revision of the renditions after days as a board of rationalization. Notices are being sent to those affected and the court will hear responses for three days beginning June 13.
A testimonial claim declares the remedy cures and saves lives in diarrhoea and cholera cases. It emphasizes wide approval and sales by J. A. Minnis.
The College of Industrial Arts held Friday morning chapel exercises where the student body presented President Worke with a handsome solid gold cuff button gift. Mrs Odell, a graduate student, made the presentation speech and Mr Worke expressed gratitude in a brief address to the students.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the quickest, surest healer for knife wounds burns boils sores skin eruptions eczema chapped hands and more. It promises prevention of blood poison or gangrene and notes 25 cents at Raley & Co.
Two more recipients were added Wednesday to the list of certificate receivers at North Texas Normal. Clark of Mineola and J C Babb of Post City were named among the graduates.
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo writes that Dr King s New Life Pills have been a blessing to his family. The remedy is praised as easy and sure for stomach liver and kidney troubles and costs 25 cents at J Raley and Co.
Quaker Scotch Oats offered in regular packets and hermetically sealed tins suited for hot climates. The listing notes packaging options without stating prices or regional availability.
Barton & McCabe note 8 percent acres from J T Simmony of Bartonville to M Kinnard of Jones county for 2821 and 160 acres near Corinth from M Kinnard to T M Rippy for 4800. Also births and local items: a girl born to Mr and Mrs G G Yeatts, typhoid patient Harry Clayton moved to Denton sanitarium, Dr J W Fralin buys a Buick Model 10 No 19, cattle shipped to Kansas City, Ardmore High School commencement invitations, Mary Williams among graduates, rock crushing on East Hickory finished and street crews grading the square.
Melvina Williams, about twenty, was bruised in a runaway west of the city Friday afternoon after her team shyed at a passing automobile. The buggy broke and the tongue dropped to the ground, causing the pair to bolt.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Walden a boy. The birth adds a new member to the family with details limited to the announcement.
J G Wright purchased a Model 19 Buick from Johnson and Gillespie, the local agents. The car was delivered on Saturday.
Examinations are being conducted in public schools this week. The schedule includes classrooms across districts with students taking tests in core subjects.
Dr. J. W. Fralin received his Model 19 Buick on Monday night and Wag began operation on Tuesday morning in the local rollout.
A cooling north wind lowered the high heat levels Sunday and Monday. Blizzards are reported in Michigan as winter returns to parts of the region.
L. L. Puckett purchases an Indian motorcycle hailed as the fastest ever brought to Wenton. The machine is expected to run at a top speed of 60 miles per hour.
An old advertisement touts Perry Davis Painkiller as effective for sprains bruises strained muscles and general aches and pains from blows and falls Burns and cuts are relieved by it. The copy ends with a boast of superior pain relief and a line about a new product size.
Charley Taylor, formerly convicted of lunacy in county court, was Monday sent to the Terrell asylum. With his transfer, only Geo Richards remains confined there after about seven or eight months.
A guarantee accompanies Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy: if you are not satisfied after using two thirds of a bottle per directions, your money is refunded. Sold by J A Minnis.
H F Schneer buys from P P McDermot the Oak street lot at Oak and Denton corner for 3000. The parcel fronts Oak street 127 feet and extends back over 300 feet.
A lame shoulder is almost invariably caused by rheumatism of the muscles and yields quickly to the free application of Chamberlain's Liniment. This liniment is prompt and effective and in no way disagreeable to use. Sold by J. A Minnis.
H. K. L. Selz Jr. and Miss Nina Drake obtained a marriage license at Point, marking the start of their marriage plans.
A. E. Graham Messia and J. C. Coit appeared before county commissioners and the court agreed to buy four of the latest improved steel drags. The devices will be furnished to citizens and funded by those using them on the roads. They were ordered from a Dallas house and will be delivered Friday to be immediately put to use.
The Denton city council held a special session in compliance with the mayor's call. J M Hoard resigned as Ward Three alderman and a new board of equalization was appointed with Wylie C. Smith R B Anderson and D H Fry Sr. The time for board meetings was set for the first Monday in June. The council designated The Weekly Record and Chronicle as official publication. An automobile ordinance was discussed with a committee appointed to confer with the city attorney on the draft.
Henry L. Britton testifies Hyomei relieves nasal catarrh quickly after trying several cures. The spray, made from Australian eucalyptus, targets germs and claims cures for catarrh coughs colds croup or sore throat with a money back guarantee. A pocket inhaler costs 50 cents and a complete outfit $1. May 25, Jn6-15.
Prices for thrashing are debated among thrashermen and grain men. Reports show expected charges around 12 to 12 1 2 cents for wheat and 6 to 6 1 4 cents for oats, with some contractors at 14 and 7 cents excluding fuel. Past rates fluctuated 8 to 10 cents and costs for labor and teams have risen, affecting overall costs per acre.
A promotion claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Live tablets brace nerves banish headaches and dispel despondency while invigorating the system. Sold by J. A. Minnis.
A fire on Prairie Street badly damaged the house owned by Mrs Tasker and occupied by John Durham. The blaze started from a defective flue, delaying the fire department by misdirected directions. Most household items were saved. losses are insured with Deavenport and Jasper agencies.
At a Monday night school board meeting Dr P Lipscomb was elected to fill out Sam H Hoskins term after Hoskins resigned due to nepotism law. W L McCormick became secretary with Lipscomb as assistant secretary. Two new high school teachers were elected Fannie Buster Latin German and W A Payne science with one more to be chosen. Blanche Hoskins re elected West Side school. D H S Alumni elects officers and plans June 3 reception through Abney Ivey Mary Williams Gretna Cobb Mattie Collins.
Pure Food Commissioner Abbott reports investigating adulterated meats milk and butter statewide. He plans to file three to ten complaints in Corsicana Waco Temple and Austin for illegal practices including preservatives short weights and watered milk. He inspected local butter stocks finding weights from 17 to 14 ounces per pound in most cases.
Crowds watched Halley’s Comet Wednesday night enjoying a clearer view as the moon rose later. Through ordinary opera glasses the tail stood out distinctly with little change from the prior night. The comet travels rapidly toward Jupiter while its tail points away from the sun, making its apparent motion opposite to the real path.
H. Smout Co has let the contract for a handsome new home on West Oak Street to George Harris. Work starts immediately. The contract price is about 4500 dollars, with heating plumbing painting and papering extra, the complete house likely costing around 6000 dollars.
Notice is given that the Denton County Commissioners Court will sit as a board of equalization at the Denton County Courthouse on June 13 14 and 15 1910 to adjust and equalize assessments for state and county taxation for 1910. Dated May 20 1910. W T Bailey County Clerk Denton Co Texas. By W R Orr Deputy.
A city committee reports a 13 cent cut in fire insurance rates, lowering the base from 57 to 46 cents per $100. The plan calls for a new water and light plant building to house electric generators, plus a 3 cent reduction by firefighters sleeping in the hall. Further reductions may follow, but current improvements are costly.
Denton Texas May 27 Mayor O P Poe calls Denton city council to meet in special session at 8 PM to fill a vacancy on the equalization board and to handle any other business arising.
The advertisement declares Hunt's Lightning Oil as the sole instantaneous cure for wounds bruises sores cuts sprains and abrasions. It claims to form an artificial covering that excludes air and stops pain immediately, noting others oils do not match its action or effect.
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