North Texas Epworth League to Meet at Bonham
The eighteenth annual North Texas Epworth League conference will be held in Bonham June 16 to 19 with expected record attendance. Denton County delegates include Prof. and Mrs. J. B. Park and Mrs. R. Ledbetter from the local Senior league, and C. L. Hamilton of Lewisville serves as president. The Ruby Kendrick fund for a Korea missionary may be raised to $1,000, and attendees will hear talks on devotion, welcome addresses, and missionary rally plans. Local reflections on Denton County farming and wheat, corn, and cotton yields are noted by E. Cocanougher. prospects for a bumper crop and favorable weather are discussed.
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Bonham
McKinney
J. 8. Park
R. Ledbetter
C. L. Hamilton
Lewisville
Park
Hamilton
D. H. Aston
Denton County
Ruby Kendrick
Korea
Kendrick
E. Cocanougher
Denton
Texas
Cocanougher
Kentucky
St. Louis
Dallas
Denton County Boosters Report Kansas City Steer Shipment
E Cocanougher and E Forrester returned from Kansas City with fifteen cars of steers while Furneaux Brothers sent two cars in the same shipment. Cocanougher said corn is backward in Kansas and their wheat is not as good as ours. In KC he was interviewed by a newspaper man for the Drovers Journal.
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Denton County
E. Cocanougher
E. Forrester
Kansas City
College of Industrial Arts marks seven years under Work
President Caee T. Work reviewed seven years of progress at the College of Industrial Arts during Wednesday’s commencement. He noted steady standards, rising classes, and new departments, while plans for future trades, education, and health programs were outlined.
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College of Industrial Arts
Caee T. Work
Work
Stoddard Hall
Hygeia Hall
Hopital
Board of Regents
Lone Star
Petitions Circulated for Re Submission of Primary Question
Petitions for resubmitting the Democratic voters question to the 1910 primary were circulated Monday and many signatures were gathered. Denton county预计 12 petitions. statewide aim is 33,000 signatures to place the measure before voters in July. Signers include Poindexter and Johnson supporters and some opponents. petitions to be filed by June 13 prior to State Executive Committee meeting. Denton Chautauqua dates July 20 to 29.
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Denton County
Poindexter
Johnson
Nith
John A Bennett Special Sour Mash Whiskey Ad
An old ad offers John A Bennett's Special Sour Mash Whiskey bottled in bond and handmade. It claims direct shipments from U S government bonded warehouses for purity and quality with cash terms and money orders. The seller promises quick shipment and refunds if unsatisfied.
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Bond
United States
Bennett's
Kentucky Crystal
Hill « Hill Eee
Sunnybrook
Guckenheimer Rye
Victoria Rye
Clark’s Rye
Dripping Springs
Old Kent
Ky Comfort
Eeene
Anderson Cunty
Old Crow
Paul Jones
Cedar Brook
Hunter
Clark
Third Death in Mrs McCracken Family Strikes Hard
Mrs Pearl McCracken librarian at North Texas State Normal faces a deadly sequence in six weeks. Her brother dies in a Birmingham hospital after a telegram, followed by her mother’s death in Glasgow Kentucky. Mrs McCracken travels to attend two funerals and suffers shock and tragedy at age 72.
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Birmingham
Ala
Kentucky
Griffin v. Allison Suit Over Damages Dismissed
In McKinney District Court on Thursday A M Griffin sued D K Allison for 3400 dollars claiming a horse purchase spread glanders causing the death of several of Griffin's horses. The defense denied the allegations and the jury returned a verdict for the defendant.
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Court House
McKinney Examiner
A. M. Griffin
D. K. Allison
Decoration Services Mark Lost Cause Memorial
Sul Ross camp of the United Confederate Veterans held decoration services at City Cemetery with Judge J. D. Ferguson as speaker. He urged honoring soldiers who fought for both sides, reflecting on the passage of time and the shared duty to pay respects to the dead.
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Sul Ross
United Confederate Veterans
J. D. Ferguson
Lost Cause
Janey
Southland
Opening Price of Wheat Ahead of 1910 Offerings
The article notes anticipation for 1910 wheat openings with a belief prices may dip below a dollar though growers resist selling under that level. Chicago prices rose after recent bear moves with cash wheat at 1.00–1.01 1/2, July futures up to 9-1/4 with gains. Kansas City cash at 1.01 and Dallas old crop at 1.18. local traders avoid firm predictions, some forecasting 5 to 90 cents locally before Wednesday’s advance.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Dallas
Cole Younger Lectures and Reunites with Friends in Denton
Cole Younger, famed for his Civil War era role, spoke at the Wright Opera House Wednesday night and met old comrades P. C. Withers and Siomer Smoo from Quantrell's band. He also met Alvin C. Owsley, who enjoyed a city tour by auto and praised Denton and nearby areas. Younger, though not young, remains active after enduring hardships and a long railroad journey to Louisville.
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Cole Younger
Wright Opera House
P. C. Withers
Siomer Smoo
Younger
Quantrell
Alvin C. Owsley
Record and Chronicle
Denton
Younger Os Bae
Isville
Petitions circulate nationwide for anti liquor constitutional amendment
Petitions circulated in Dallas and across Texas urge the 32nd legislature to submit a proposed constitutional amendment banning manufacture sale and interstate shipment of intoxicants and medicated bitters. The drive targets a July 23 primary with signatures due by June 10 to June 12.
Senate approves railroad bill with strong public control
Senate passage strengthens the commerce court and railroad regulation with a state wide watchdog. Insurgent delegates tally even support as the bill imposes 120 day rate holds six month escalations and commission over classifications and rates. Telephone telegraph under the commission and injunction rules tighten enforcement.
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Senate
Commerce Court
Commission
Rainfall Hits Denton Area Delays Harvest Start
A light shower swept Denton and vicinity, amounting to about a quarter of an inch, extending northwest beyond Blue Mound and affecting wheat harvest at the J. R. Christal place. Farmers noted cooler damp weather benefits for corn and cotton, with most wheat men delaying harvest until after the expected rain. Thrashing at the Experiment Farm was postponed. The Weather Bureau forecasts showers tonight and Sunday.
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Denton
Blue Mound
Stony
Argyle
J. R. Christal Place
Experiment Farm
Texas
Weather Bureau
Federal cotton acreage and condition report for 1910
The Federal Department of Agriculture released its first 1910 cotton crop report. Dated May 25, it tabulates acreage at 33,196,000 acres vs 31,918,000 last year and condition at 82 percent versus 84 percent in 1909.
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Federal Department of Agriculture
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
Proprietary remedy claims to brace nerves banish headaches and depression and invigorate the system. Sold by J. A. Minnis.
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Chamberlain
J. A. Minnis
Rail Road Bill Passes Senate After Prolonged Fight
Washington June 4 After a three month battle the rail road bill passed the Senate 56 to 12 with 44 Republicans voting yes and 18 Democrats supporting or opposing as individual views shifted. The vote reflected a split among the parties and a decision to let each senator vote his conscience.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Cummins
la Follette
Bacon
Fletcher
Frazier
Hughes
Money
Newland
Percy
Purcell
Rayner
Shiveley
Smith
Maryland
Alumnae Banquet Closes 1910 Industrial Arts Commencement
The fourth annual Alumnae banquet marked the close of the 1910 commencement at the College of Industrial Arts. Forty five guests from six classes attended the Methodist dormitory event with Mr and Mrs Cree T Work as guests of honor. The dining hall featured red and green class colors and violets as place cards while a five course luncheon was served.
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College of Industrial Arts
Methodist
Evning
Cree T. Work
New Wheat Returns 850 At Alliance Mill Sale
The first 1910 wheat crop from Experiment farm sold Monday afternoon for 5 a bushel to the Alliance mill. Early loads weighed 69 pounds with trash. later loads 61 to 62 pounds after cleaning. Rain may delay thrashing and marketing until midweek. City market quotes 1.12 to 1.14 for old crop. futures in Chicago closed at 94 3 4 cents.
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Experiment Farm
Alliance Mill
Kansas City
Chicago
June Heat Hits Town As Mercury Tops Ninety To One Hundred Four
The second day of June brings extreme heat with thermometers ranging from 9 to 104 as hot winds from the southwest scorch crops and wither vegetation. Crop prospects worsen while forecasters predict increasing clouds tonight and tomorrow, offering faint hope the sirocco wanes.
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Theaker Bureau
Last Day for Democratic State Office Candidacy
Today is the final day for candidates to file applications for places on the Democratic ticket for state offices.
L Craddock & Co Price List Per Case Details
L Craddock and Company offers per case pricing for beverages: four dozen pints at 5.50, two dozen quarts at 4.50, and ten dozen pints at 11.00. Pricing appears in a historical advertising snippet.
Express firm policy on returns and payments
The company states return empties are free and express charges are not prepaid for beer. Personal checks are not accepted. customers should send a money order or exchange goods. Goods move forward by the first express after the order reaches the company.
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First Express
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North Texas Conpreence
O. L. Hamilton
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Sunny Brook
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North Carolina
Bud Donaldson
Fort Woria
U. C
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B. H. Deavenport
H. F. Schweer
J.L Blewett
Arhur P. Duggan
G. C. Rankin
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Colquitt
R. R
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Marie von Bluch
Margaret Evan
Abcent
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J. Ed Wilson
Marion Retinhardt
Grace Watkins
Eula P. Turner
Bureau
Texaco
the Texas CO
Houston
Tex
J.O Skiles
Denton, Texas
L. Craddock & Co
Dallas, Texas
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Unny Brook
Green River Hill & Hill
Guckenheimer
Rye Kentucky Club
Penwick Rye Quality Club
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