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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
3
An advertisement lists G. Campbell rear of McCray's Jewelry Store offering cleaner, pressers, repairs, and pickup and delivery service. New phone number 16 259¢.
A Denton Chamber of Commerce event featured Pitte as a pleasant caller praising farming as a business. He argues farmers should cover living costs from small products while relying on merchants for credit. his approach combines profit with independent farming. A visitor from Iowa and a prospecting guest from Alabama are in town, with more prospecting expected this summer and fall.
Denton County Medical Society held a Monday meeting with members from Sanger Aubrey Justin Krum Lewisville Pilot Point and Denton. Dr Jack Shipley of Pilot Point was welcomed as a new member. Papers on Diabetes, Physical Diagnosis, Heart Diseases, and Stomach Diseases were discussed by attendees.
Denton counties large corn acreage faces drought stress with opinions on how soon rain is needed. Some say within twenty minutes to days, others up to two weeks, while a few expect July 1 rain could still yield fair crops. Cool nights revive the blades and farmers anticipate a June corn year, possibly the county's largest on record.
An old advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children as a remedy for fevers, headaches, stomach issues, teething, and worms. Claims quick 24 hour cold relief and tasty, milk like, harmless formula. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with testimonials and warnings against substitutes.
Breeders of White Rock chickens in the county plan special incentives for their show division. Prizes donated include a range from $2.50 to $5 for top White Rocks entries with a total prize pool aiming to reach at least $75. Denton county honors include best white cock won by J A Holloway with Garza Gala leg bang No 13 and a best trio prize of one cockrel and two pullets valued at $6 plus a silver syrup pitcher donated by C M Curtis.
An old style toning ad promotes S'm mov's Sarsaparilla as a build up tonic to strengthen the body for summer. It claims the product reduces fatigue and a desire to lie down, pricing at 58 cents and one dollar per bottle.
An old advertisement touts Capudine as relief for sick headache nervous headache traveler's headache stomach trouble and female troubles with immediate results sold by druggists.
J B Doyle of Slidell reports wheat thrashing on his side of the county has started. He predicted yields of twenty bushels per acre in Denton area last month and now notes fields yielding ten to fifteen bushels. Doyle believes the crop finances have hit bottom and that more wheat will be grown annually.
Capudine for That Headache promises relief from a headachy night and nervous morning. Hicks recommends Capudine to clear the head and brace the nerves for business. Available at drug stores.
An advertisement urges skin disease sufferers to try D. D. D Prescription, a Wirtergreen oil compound, claiming immediate itch relief and potential cure. A 10 cent trial bottle is offered to prove its soothing external remedy.
Fire swept the Elmsdorf premises of Foster and Coyle destroying the cotton gin and nearby house. Unknown origin is suspected and the loss runs about ten thousand dollars. Fire investigators assess the scene for clues.
An advertisement touts Mi-o-na tablets as a stomach upbuilder for indigestion gas and heartburn. It promises a money back offer if meals distress continues and notes a large box costs fifty cents. Endorsed by R D Howe of Gardner Massachusetts, with widespread availability through leading druggists.
The News crop report based on 625 correspondents dated June 2 shows Texas cotton acreage at 104.5 with a 112.8 condition in North Texas and mixed conditions statewide. Reports detail Denton Aubrey Justin Argyle Roanoke Sanger and Garza areas with steady to improved prospects in some counties and drought stresses in others.
Local grocers arrange compliance with the new pure food law effective on the 11th. The act requires that all food articles be protected from flies and street dust and prohibits carting edible goods for sale unless adequately protected.
Attorney General Davidson announced the anti racing law will become effective ninety days after adjournment of the session during which it was enacted. The law takes effect ninety days after March 13 following its enactment in the regular session.
Senator Robert E. Cofer of Gaesville spoke at State University commencement urging practical Christianity in lawmaking. He warned that strong Christian and educated men are needed to craft better laws.
The Denton Clubs America Missionary Society held a regular Monday gathering at 4 pm. Members recited Bible quotes on faith, organized a manse preparation committee for the new pastor Rey Hellman and family, and conducted devotional and lesson sessions led by Mrs. Ella Egan and Mrs. Waldo Blewett.
List of suits filed recently in the district court includes Big Valley Irrigation Company versus J H Briggs et al for debt and foreclosure. Langs vs Hutchinsons for debt and foreclosure. T E Berry versus W F Legear for debt contract and damages. R S Stone versus Ernest Fletcher et al to try title and partition. A B Carter versus W S Carter for divorce.
Abilene Texas reports the order to reinter Tom Barnett has not been carried out. The body was buried in another county and doctors question their ability to collect fees for the work.
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