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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
4
Indications point to 10 cents for wheat and 5 cents for oats as the thrashing price, with a proposed rise to 12 1 2 and 6 1 4 cents discussed at a Saturday meeting that failed to form. Merchants note higher grocery costs while labor shortages push wages up and crews move to other outfits.
A local notice advertises a free trial asthma treatment from Frontier Asthma Company based at Room 702 Buffalo New York offering information and treatment without charge.
A wartime era notice touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for wounds from knives guns nails or other causes. It claims rapid healing to prevent blood poisoning or gangrene and lists burns boils sores eruptions eczema cracks piles and corns as treated conditions. The ad is from Raley & Co with a 25 cent price.
The Denton Chautauqua will run July 20 through 29 with events planned across venues. Local organizers promise lectures dramatic readings and musical performances featuring regional artists and guests.
A Cleveland girl Norah Callahan wins the hearts of many suitors with charm and kindness. The piece notes one favored admirer boasting of her beauty and talents, while the ad promotes Chi-Namel varnish products claimed to refresh old wood and resist wear. A paint sample covers 100 square feet with all colors available.
The Denton County Baptist Workers Conference will meet at First Baptist Church in Denton on June 13 at 9:30 a.m. The program includes a devotional by Rev. W. H. Carder, reports from the field, a sermon by Rev. Geo. B. Butler, a dinner, a board meeting at 2 p.m., and a Ladies meeting inviting women workers from churches. The committee urges a large attendance due to important matters to come up.
Clouds collected in the west Tuesday afternoon promised rain but no significant showers fell, except minor sprinkles at Wrong and White's Store. Harvesting resumes in full, thrashers active with high demand for wagons and teams, and many crews seek extra tires.
Real estate transfers listed: S A McKinney estate executrix to R L Ledbetter 800 acres near Pilot Point for 4000 dollars. Mary H Shirley to J P Elkins 44.62 acres near Sanger for 23570.40. Evers and wife to A J Jackson 1909 acres west of Denton for 11400. Sallie G Roberts to Joe Gambill in Denton for 175. L F Fry and wife to Lubert J Wallace and Robert L Wallace 120 acres near Elizabeth A Shahan survey for 3300. Also ad content for Dr King’s New Discovery asthma and cough remedy, and unrelated local services and bread.
The writer recalls diamonds once costing about 100 per karat and argues they are a solid investment now. Two prime stones are offered: a 1 karat plus 7/64 at 210 and a larger stone at 235, both described as perfectly cut and mountable.
Denton Texas mayor calls a special council session for Thursday at 8 p.m. to order a special election filling vacancies in wards two and three caused by the death of T. M. Jones and resignation of J. M. Hearg. Meeting to also handle any other business.
Denton Council Royal and Select Masters No 0 and Denton Chapter No 80 elected officers for the new Masonic year. Officers named include Paschall, Lee Zumwalt, Thompson, Bates, Stout, Jarrell, and Wolfsohn with multiple posts listed in both bodies. Capudine advertised for headaches appears at end.
A brief notice urges trying some of the morning catch at Smiths Restaurant and notes both phones are in operation for reservations or orders.
The note offers inexpensive groceries with a phone contact 312 view and mentions H. F. Keller as the advertiser. It contains fragmented instructions and pricing hints typical of an early classified ad.
Jack McMath accepts a position on the road for a book company. J. M. Martin of Krum seeks workers for wheat reaping. Clark Brown returns home for holidays from State University. A Smith of South Africa visits A Toplitz. Mr. Smith may move to Denton. Mrs. Ed F. Forrester of Bolivar is ill at the Forrester home. I. Zesmer, formerly in Germany and Russia, registers in New York City. C. A. Garrison of Aubrey notes rain in corn and good progress in cotton. Joan Pace reports fine rains in Krum County. Mollie Robinson and Winnie Sears depart for Beaumont and travels to Houston, Galveston, New Orleans. B. F. Smith from Garza brings Wheeler peaches sold at 3 dollars per bushel.
Feverishness and aching from malarious conditions colds or overheating are eased by Hicks Capucline. The liquid medicine is sold in 10c 25c and 50c sizes at drug stores.
H H Hardin and G Co announce relocation of their Denton lumber yard from West Hickory to property opposite the Masonic temple on East Hickory. The firm vows to expand stock and improve service to Denton and Denton County, inviting continued and new patronage.
Oscar Tanner and wife transfer 60.4 acres from the T. D. Ligon survey to W. A. Badgett for 2000 dollars. W. A. Davis and wife convey a half-interest in ten acres southeast of Aubrey to J. Davis for 600 dollars.
M GILBERT reports from Denton Chautauqua on July 20 29 that local paint prices rise by about a trifling amount.
Our store offers accurate filling of any physician’s prescription with ample stock, trained staff, and proper equipment. We ensure secure preparation of medicines and deliver packages to all parts of the city by calling both phones 188.
J A Minnis, a veteran prescription druggist with thirty years in the trade, is highlighted for his long service and detailed experience serving customers with medicines and health advice.
This morning's express brought new white lingerie dresses at 3.75 5.00 and 7.50. See display in north window. Also interesting prices in ready trimmed hats.
List of arriving guests includes W. H. Murphy and others from St. Louis Dallas Morgan and Dallas city guests Noah Roark and several Dallas residents are registered at the New Oatsman hotel.
The family of T. M. Jones expresses gratitude for kind acts during their bereavement. Signed by Mrs. Lenora Minnerly and sisters. The note mentions Miss M. Greenwood Hardy teaching elocution oratory and physical culture at Southland University with classes for children until July 1.
Notice invites patrons to join summer school at high school or grades. Start date is Thursday, June at 9 a.m. Pupils should bring report cards. Contact B. W. Miller, New Phone 443. Also a fresh shipment of catfish arrived at Smith's Restaurant.
Clinton resident Mrs. Lena Gresham reports Cardui eased three years of female inflammation after four doctors offered little help. She credits seven bottles with greater benefit than all physicians, urging other women to try the vegetable tonic despite mixed remedies.
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