Denton Churches Consider Summer Sunday School Challenge
At the Pastors association meeting plans were discussed to unite Denton area churches in a Sunday school attendance contest against another town with population equal to Denton. A D Rogers of First Christian spoke for unity, while two churches cited other plans, leaving the proposal unresolved. Rogers said a failed united bid would prompt a Texas town challenge against the First Christian, with preparations for McKinney and Gainesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastors’ Association
Denton
First Christian Church
Denton-San Angelo
Rogers
United Contest
Texas
McKinney
Gainesville
San Angelo Church Wins 8 5 Contest By Lead Of 200
The First Christian Church of San Angelo defeated the First Christian Church of Denton in a four month Sunday school attendance contest. San Angelo led Denton by 146 near the end and by 194 on the final Sunday, with 371 to 267. attendance fluctuated 67 to 415 due to smallpox measles and other disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAN Angelo Church
First Christian Church of
San Angelo
Denton
State Normal
A. D. Rogers
Guaranteed Eczema Remedy Promises Quick Cure
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment claims to end itching burning and rash from eczema tetter and related eruptions. A Bath reader Mr J C Boyeland reports twenty five years of trial with failure before finding relief. The Pfeiffer Chemical Co advertises this physician formulated remedy available through druggists or by mail.
Denton Opera House Repairs Approved by Architects
A 1913 Austin letter from Endress & Walsh to Mrs. W. C. Wright states the repairs and extra supports in the Denton opera house floor render the building safe for nearly any use. Copy signed by G. A. Endress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
W. C. Wright
Denton
Endress & Walsh
G. A. Endress
Frontier Asthma Company Ad Offers Free Trial
An advertisement from Frontier Asthma Company promotes a free asthma trial and full information without charge. The notice lists a Buffalo address and room number for contact.
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Frontier Asthma Company
Buffalo, N
Advi
Broncos for Sale and Denton Printing Co. Ad
Bronco high school annual copies offered for sale as souvenirs. Center-Tre DENTON PRINTING CO advertises fruit jars in pints quarts and half gallons. TURNER ROS. Phones.
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Broncos
Denton Printing CO
Turner
Reading the Advertisements to Stretch Your Dollars
The season prompts careful spending and readers are urged to study today’s ads. Merchants highlight money saving announcements, encouraging shoppers to use them to extend limited dollars.
Where Do You Buy Your Drug Store Goods
A historic plea promotes a local drug store offering specialized prescription services. It claims 35 years of continuous experience, emphasis on drug selection and compounding, and free delivery with a customer satisfaction guarantee. It invites new customers to try the store.
Pearl screens offer lasting value over yearly replacements
If you tire of yearly screen changes, Pearl promises lasting satisfaction. It costs less in the long run than the cheapest screen, delivering durability and longer use before replacement.
Denton Scholastics Population Rises to 1255
Census Taker Ledbetter reports Denton scholastic rolls at 1255 up to Monday morning with efforts to enroll all eligible children. A recap shows a net gain of seven over initial estimates and seven more added Saturday, with optimism of reaching a total gain of 100 by final tally.
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Denton
Ledbetter
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Promises Quick Worm Cure
Parents told many children suffer indigestion and nervousness from worms. An ad touts Kickapoo Worm Killer, a candy lozenge that expels worms, regulates bowels, and tones the system. Guaranteed, 25c, available at druggists or by mail from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co in Philadelphia and St. Louis.
Phones 44 Long and King grocers in your command
Grocery customers are told to contact Phones 44 Long and King for available groceries and delivery or pickup service. The ad highlights their ready assistance and convenient access for shoppers seeking supplies.
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Long & King
Notice of son leaving home in Argyle Texas
A parent reports that Richard McMakin age 17 has left home for no stated reason. The parent Declares no responsibility for anything he buys and forbids any sale or removal of his cattle. Signed A. McMakin Argyle Texas. d3t,wite
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Richard McMakin
A. McMakin
Argyle
Texas
Fruit Jars Sold in Multiple Sizes at Turner Bros
Turner Bros offers fruit jars in nine unit sizes including pint, quart, and half gallon. The assortment highlights practical canning options and wide availability for home preserves and kitchen use.
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Turner Bros
Daily ads readers seek bargains in local classified pages
Shoppers scan daily ams tat appear in papers for wood pay deals and discounts. They often find items priced lower than elsewhere, drawing many readers to the small ads.
Tonight's Show Delivers Big Fun For Small Admission
Audience members praised a lively performance that felt like a steal for the price of admission. The act kept energy high with tight pacing and playful crowd work, leaving attendees thrilled and ready for more.
The Battle for Freedom and Reunion on Kalem Reel
A brief Kalem two reel program notes a Boer themed story about freedom and a brother and sister reunited after twenty years apart. The wartime tale unfolds in classic Kalem fashion for today’s program.
Cinderella and the Book
A Biograph comedy review hails a fairy tale update that brings sharp laughs and brisk pacing. The piece praises wit and whimsy in a lighthearted entertainment short.
Change in management at the Princess theater
After tonight I sever my connection as manager of the Princess theater. Mr J M Vivian will have the management hereafter. I must devote all my time to the Denton picture and push it to the class it deserves. High standard programs will be maintained under Mr Vivian. I thank patrons for their kindness while I had its management. Respectfully C L Hilger.
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Princess
Sunday Heat Dominates Weekend With Ties To Weather
Sunday was the hottest day of the year with temperatures around 100 in the shade and little breeze. Ice water and fans were common as farmers worried about heat damage to wheat and oats while a forthcoming soaking rain was requested for corn. The Weather Bureau forecast called for unusually warm conditions across the South and Southwest for the week.
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Mercury
Weather Bureau
Summer Terms Open Tuesday at Norman and C I A
The Norman and C I A state colleges begin summer terms Tuesday with early arrivals at dormitories. Normal may top 1000 students, while C I A expects a larger attendance with the new term including regular summer school work. Both campuses hold chapel on Tuesday morning and issue certificates after minimum attendance.
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Norman
Devon
Tueday
Best Laxative for the Aged Ad
An advertisement praises Dr King's New Life Pills as a gentle, effective laxative for the elderly, claiming prompt relief with little pain. It notes a 25 cent price and endorsement by J. F. Raley & Co. plus a personal note from A. P. Blankenship delaying work due to his sick daughter.
Primary Class At C L A Starts June Fourth
Mrs. Ella F Little will teach a primary methods class this summer at the College of Industrial Arts. The class is free, limited to fifteen children, with priority for those entering public schools next September. Enrollment by phone to the college office is advised. the class begins Wednesday June 4 at 10 45 am.
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C. L A
Ella F. Little
College of Industrial Arts
Litte
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Quick Skin Relief Ad
Old sores ulcers boils eczema and skin troubles found relief with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Birmingham Alabama resident Mrs Pyree Jones cured an ugly ulcer in two weeks. Advertised by J F Raley Co. price 25 cents.
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Bucklen
Pyree Jones
Birmingham
Ala
J. F. Raley & Co
Fruit seller warns customers to buy now before shortage
L. D. Smith urges buyers to purchase fresh fruit within two to three days due to warm weather making handling impossible for the next three months. He expects to be out of business until fall and thanks customers for their winter and spring patronage, signing as L. D. Smith.
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L. D, Smith
Literary and Historical Tour Led by Edith L. Clark
A August travel program led by Miss Edith L. Clark chops through Chicago Buffalo Niagara Toronto Hudson River trip to New York Boston Norfolk Va Washington City with Potomac River trips and many beauty filled side excursions. For details contact Miss Bernice Carter at 159 W Hickory Denton Texas.
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Edith L. Clark
North Texas State Normal
Chicago
Buffalo
Niagara
Toronto
Hudson River
New York
Boston
Norfolk
Atlantic Ocean
Washington City
Potomac River
Bernice Carter
Hickory St
Denton
Texas
Bible and Mission school opens ten day session
The third annual Bible and Mission school convenes at the Methodist dormitory and College of Industrial Arts in Denton. Lectures run ten days with classes open to Denton women. Dr Collier of Songdo Korea speaks Wednesday on Weird Ways of Korea with stereophonic illustrations and no admission charge.
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Bible and Mission School
Methodist
Denton
College of Industrial Arts
Cooper
Collier
D. D
Songdo
Korea
Sbibie and Mission School
Photographer John Schwartz Opens Fad Studio in Denton
Fort Worth photographer John Schwartz, with twenty years in Fort Worth, rents the Fad Studio over the post office in Denton and plans a first class operation. He offers special attention to children and invites the public to view samples.
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John Schwartz
Fort Worth
Real Estate Transfers Record from Denton Area
Real estate deed notices show A J Pass and wife transferring 30 100 acres of A Burns survey for 5250 to Jecebh Trietseh. Alvin C Owsley and wife sell a Mulberry Cedar street lot in Denton 190 by 189 feet for 4000 to W B McClurkan. A J Smith and wife. a i Smith and wife and W A Gourlay and wife to J M Smith 107.5 acres of Jno Haynes survey for 5 SF 30.
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A. J. Pass
Jecebh Trietseh
A. Burns
Alvin C. Owsley
W. B. McClurkan
Mulberry
Cedar Streets
Denton
A. J. Smith
I Smith
W. A. Gourlay
J. M. Smith
June Groceries Offered by Long & King
Letter advertises June delivery of groceries with promises of satisfactory service and low prices. It notes the business Long & King and provides the contact phone number 44.
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Long & King
Turner Bros Fruit Tars Available for Delivery
Get your fruit tars now. Phone Wes and we will deliver them to you. Turner Bros. Phones 7.
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Wes
Turner Bros
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