Wheat farming in Texas may not pay, says H W Coit
Henry W. Coit of Denton County writes in the Dallas News arguing wheat has not proven profitable under current market and export pressures. He cites local mills paying $1.10 to $1.40 per bushel for wheat and suggests farmers switch to crops with broader markets, noting his own poor returns from wheat and higher profits from cotton.
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Henry W. Coit
Denton County
J. C. Coit
Exchange National Bank
Dallas News
Renaer Collin County
Texas
Ines
Canada
Argentine Republic
Ani
COIT
Improvements Held Up In Denton Fire Insurance Plan
Denton Waterworks Commission paused the proposed power plant improvements after a Fire Rating board order. The delay aims to see if the changes would reduce the Denton key rate by 10 cents per $100 of coverage. Insurance experts foresee uncertainty as Austin talks with insurers and a July legislative session considers fire insurance law amendments.
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State Fire Rating Board
City Water— Works Commission
Austin
Denton
Fe Denton
Wien
Oneompany
T. Jasper
Weansanar
Denton Trust Company Offers Low Interest Loans
Money to loan on farms and city property at low rates. Denton Trust Company advertises accessible financing for real estate and agricultural needs with favorable terms.
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Denton Trust “Company
Keller Advertises Cheap Groceries By Phone
Local ad by H. F. Keller lists cheap groceries with two phone numbers 312 new and 126 old, offering contact for orders.
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R.A
H. F. Keller
Bath lotions at Minnis drug store offer 15c each
Parisian Sage touted as a universal dandruff cure and hair dresser promising no stickiness. Advertised as restoring natural hair color and stopping hair loss within two weeks, with money back guarantee. Includes reader testimonials from Mrs. Stafford of Eau Claire and Mrs. Stork of Lafayette referencing dramatic results.
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Minnis’ Drug Store
O. M. Curtis
Giroux Mfc. Co
Buffalo
Nework
Wm. Stafford
Eau Claire
Wis
Nome
Paris
Ian Sage
Meyer
George Stork
N. Ith St
LaFayette Ind
Reseda G
Revival at First Baptist Church Attracts Wide Interest
The revival led by Dr Butler grows daily at First Baptist Church with cottage prayer meetings and sermons on repentance and following the multitude. Four meetings are planned this afternoon including street services. Rosa Graham and Mrs Jones host sessions and a 4 pm youth meeting precedes a 5 pm street service.
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First Baptist Church
Utler
Butler
Christ
God
Rosa Graham
West Oak
Jones
North Alm
Local society notes and visits across Denton area
J A Minnis sells Shumate ra zor on a positive guarantee. Late personal mentions include Fred Rayzor leaving for Lancaster and Mrs W C Murphy visiting Dallas. Many residents from Fort Worth Dallas and Austin travel or visit Denton county with summer plans and university connections. Dr A J Wooster from Weston West Virginia visits Texas with kin, praising Denton county.
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Fred. Rayzor
Lancaster
W. C. Murphy
Allas
F. M. Allen
Fort Worth
Lou Owsley
Glenn Egan
A. *. M. College
W. C. McGintie
Dallas
A. R. McGintie
Johnnie King
Byers
Elaine Lewis
State University At
Austin
Owen Smith
Teague
Express Company
W. G. Taylor
Houston
Luther Hoffman
State University
Frank Pierce
Oklahoma
Maggie Minnig
Texas School For the Blind
E. L. Brown
J. C. Guy
Frank M. Allen
Butler
A. J. Wooster
Weston
W. Va
Southland University Elocution Classes Taught by Miss Greenwood Hardy
Miss M. Greenwood Hardy teaches elocution oratory and physical culture at Southland University with focus on children. Classes run until July 1, 19th century phrasing reflects campus offerings and teaching emphasis.
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M. Greenwood Hardy
Southland University
Fresh Catfish Today at Smith's Restaurant
Smith's Restaurant announces fresh catfish available today. Customers are invited to place orders directly with the a la carte counter for pickup and dine in options. Local fish market supply supports the daily catch.
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Smith’s Restaurant
Ladies Missionary program at Central Presbyterian
Local notes report the Ladies' Missionary society plans an open program Sunday evening at Central Presbyterian church. Ezra 8, Fudge and R. J. Knox of the Duke-Ayers Co. are in town to oversee interior work for the Williams store building now to host a nickle store. They expect to open about July 1 with Mr. Knox in charge and Mr. Fudge coordinating preparations.
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The
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Central Presbyterian Church
Ezra
Fudge
R. J. Knox
Duke-Ayers Company
Williams
Nickle
Shultz Jones Wedding in Denton Home
Miss Willi Jones, a popular Denton girl, wed C. Schultz, a Tulsa bank examiner, at the bride's West Hickory street home. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn and a vocal by Miss Bass with piano accompaniment, followed by a brief reception and a short honeymoon trip to Galveston before settling in Tulsa.
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Willi Jones
Denton
Herman C. Schultz
Tulsa
Oklahoma
J. T Jones
West Hickory Street
Glenn M. Johnson Lehigh
Mendelsohn
Miss Bass
Mae McClurkan
M. T. Andrews
First Baptist Church
Mrs. Schultz
Galveston
Denton Native Charles E. Roberts Dies in Muskogee
Charles E. Roberts, a former Denton resident and McClurkan employee, died in Muskogee Oklahoma. His burial is planned in Denton on Friday with arrival of the remains by early train. His Mississippi parents will come for the funeral. his wife survives him.
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W. B. McClurkan
Muskogee
Charles E. Roberts
Denton
Mr. McClurkan
Roberts
Mississippi
A Woman Seeks Health and Beauty With Electric Bitters
A promotional note claims women gain health and beauty from Electric Bitters. It links weak health to freckles and pimples, then praises the remedy for regulating stomach liver and kidneys, purifying blood, and improving skin and nerves. Available for 60 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
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J. F. Raley & Co
Missing Blue Persian cat in Denton area named Tinkle Bell
A year old solid blue Persian cat with yellowish green eyes, known as Tinkle Bell, is missing from the Denton Oil mall neighborhood. Reward $5 offered for return to the Express office.
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Tinkle Bell
Denton Oil Mall
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the Fire Dept. Election
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