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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
4
The corn crop in Denton County faces danger from dry conditions and very high winds. Dust from the wind fills homes as stalks whip and leaves dry out, while cotton remains promising but will need rain. A cool rain could relieve corn pressure. soaking rain would improve yields.
A Neenah man suffers two broken ribs after a frightful coughing spell at a party. The ad touts Dr King's New Discovery as a guaranteed relief for coughs and lung illnesses, claiming a free trial bottle is available at J. F. Raley & Co.
Weekend note announces a band concert at Highland Park Saturday night featuring the Normal String Band. Mercury based catarrh remedies are warned against with claims about mercury destroying smell and harming the system. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo is promoted as mercury free and taken internally. Testimonials offered free. price per bottle. Hales Family Pills for constipation also advertised.
Regular Woodmen Circle session turned to a social gathering with strong turnout. Mrs Eudora Johnson praised as Guardian receiving a rocking chair for faithful service. Speakers offered remarks on the good of the order and impromptu readings for attendees. Health ad notes Dr King’s New Life Pills 25c at J F Raley & Co.
A brief line indicates calling a number to connect with a firm that will fulfill grocery needs. The source emphasizes service via telephone. Dense with names and a store identity, it presents a promotional tone and readiness to satisfy customer grocery demands.
For sale a two story nine room boarding house near Normal. Price 2250 dollars with 750 dollars as first payment and 387.50 dollars per month thereafter. See J L Blewett Vice President Denton County National Bank.
The B Y P U program meets Sunday at 7 pm with subject Temperance led by S W Hickey scripture read by Union readers Why Should Temperance Workers Desire Civil Law panel on advantages and disadvantages of local option and state wide prohibition Colonel Kayzor discusses necessary steps to enforce temperance laws J M Horn leads general discussion everyone invited.
An advertisement extols Electric Stirred Milk Shakes and Egg Drinks at Beyett's. It also promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns and injuries, with 25¢ price at J. F. Raley & Co and a classifieds pitch for selling items and a Daily bargain.
The Socialists will hold their annual encampment at Grand Saline from July 29 through August 2. A number of Denton County socialists are expected to attend the event.
J G Becker of 124 Van Buren St Chicago a wholesale dry goods dealer says after thirty years of catarrh and costly doctors Peruna cured him and his wife noting it as the only remedy with lasting relief and rapid cold cures.
Josephine Temple Pythian Sisters select officers for the new term at the regular meeting. Names include Mrs. M. King as chief, Mrs. Barton senior, Mrs. Anderson junior, Mrs. Jones manager, Mrs. Durbin finance, Mrs. Cash inner guard, Mrs. Willams outer guard, and Mrs. Hubbard Bates organist. Asthma cure ad comes from Frontiers Athms Company Buffalo NY.
The store emphasizes precise prescription preparation using the doctor’s orders and the purest drugs. It highlights careful checking, safeguards in compounding, and special attention when children are brought in. Delivery is available to all city areas, and both phones are 188.
J A Minnis marks three decades in pharmaceutical work. The veteran druggist has served the community with compounded prescriptions and trusted medical dispensing since he began in the trade in 1890s.
A flurry of personal notes lists visits and travels across cities including Justin Taylor and Dallas. Names like J J Blewett T H B Helm J D Parks A C Owsley Lee Zumwalt and Ed McGintie appear with brief moves, visits, and business matters. Local officials and candidates such as Hon James R R Wrey are noted among regular social activity.
Judge H. Hosk n s reports in Lewisville Thursday that dry conditions nearly halted grading on the Lewisville roads. However, otherwise progress remains satisfactory.
An ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for weakness in women. It claims the tonic improves nerves, sleep, complexion, and energy, eliminating indigestion, backache, headaches, and fainting spells, urging women to try it.
Supt J W Beaty was advised Saturday that full affiliation in Domestic Science had been granted by the State University to Denton High School, which had 12 units before.
Advertisement touts “Biplane” Pure Gold Oranges as seedless with unmatched flavor and quality. Labels specify “Biplane” oranges, promising superior taste and prestige in the fruit market.
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