Newspaper talk on costs money and morals in Texas cities
The piece discusses saving money by cutting train auditors for the Texas and Pacific, a Houston barbershop raise and the value of neck hairs, a reprint from an eastern magazine on American beet sugar and tariffs, and debates over Texas divorce law. It cites the Brownwood Bulletin and Wichita Falls Times on newspaper saturation in small towns like Cleburne and Temple, noting two dailies strain business and civic resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honey Grove
Texas and Pacific
Brown Wood Bulletin
Wichita Falls
Cleburne
Temple
Times
Texas
Renovated Suits Save You Cost and Freshen Style
A local shop touts a cleaning and pressing service that makes worn suits look like new. The process uses hot dry steam to disinfect, remove odors, raise fabric nap, and improve appearance, inviting customers to call for a trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Tailoring Co
From Another Viewpoint on Fashion Fads and Anecdotes
The column notes a new fad of wearing heart colors to show feelings of love and asks what color bachelor girls will choose. It mentions ana Jean style as temperatures rise and jokes about a rolling stone and bounder. A kitten ad seeks a stray yellow and white cat, drawing many responses.
Florida Storm Causes Heavy Death Toll and Wide Damage
Reports from Florida say a storm in the Keys killed about 200 people, with twenty dead nearby. The old capitol building lost its roof exposing records, and most stores suffered serious damage across the area where government buildings and businesses were affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahasszi
Fla
Florida Keys
State Capitol
Long & King Grocery Ad Promises Low Prices In June
A June grocery promotion from Long & King invites customers to enjoy quality groceries at low prices with attentive service. The message emphasizes customer satisfaction and convenient contact through the phones listed as 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long & King
Freshen vegetables available daily from local market
Daily supply of fresh vegetables offered by the market. Call 44 LONG w KING for details and availability.
Library and Historical Tour Led by Edith L Clark
A month long August tour conducted by Miss Edith L Clark English and American Literature instructor at North Texas State Normal. The itinerary covers Chicago Buffalo Niagara Toronto Hudson River to New York Boston Norfolk Virginia via Atlantic Ocean Washington DC and Potomac River with many side trips. For details contact Miss Edith L Clark or Bernice Carter at 150 W Hickory St Denton Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith L. Clark
North Texas State Normal
Chicago
Buffalo
Niagara
Toronto
Hudson River
New York
Boston
Norfolk
Atlantic Ocean
Washington City
Potomac River
Bernice Carter
Hickory St
Denton
Texas
The Signal Fires at Harrison Company Crowd Pleaser
The Harrison company staged The Signal Fires a crowd favored Indian drama. An unnamed white rescuer earns gratitude of Eagle Eye who stops the villain as the tale unfolds with strong climaxes. Tonight features A Story of the Hills after other announced plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Company
Eagle Eye
Jim Bailey
Denton
Wheat Insurance Offers Coverage in Denton County
W T Bailey and Co offers insurance for wheat and other small grains stored anywhere in Denton county. Contact by writing or calling the office. Old phone 54 new phone 120.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Tailoring Co
Denton
Merchants Association Seeks Countywide Membership Growth
The Retail Merchants Association, meeting Friday, plans to solicit smaller county towns for new members to strengthen County relations. A secretary will attend the Beaumon state convention on the 23rd for three days. The group, now around twenty members, reports growing strength and has collected over $400 in four months. It has secured ratings on 16,000 people across Denton county and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants’ Association
Eash
Cluse
Associaton
Beaumon
Denton
Life necessities rise in price since 99
Associated Press reports a Bureau of Labor study shows fifteen staple foods, two thirds of a working family’s food budget, mostly up in price on Feb 15 versus 1890–99 averages. Dallas records declines in sirloin steak pork chops smoked bacon hams hens and sugar with varying percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Bureau of Labor
Dallas
Building Trades Strike Threat Lifted Across Country
Chicago June 21 threats of a coast to coast strike surfaced after Chicago union men were locked out by the Building Construction Employers' Association. Liam O'Donnell, president of the Building Trades Council, announced the threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Chicago
Building Construction Employers’ Association
Liam O’donnell
Building Trades Council
Texas Wool Brings One Cent Over Tariff Rate
San Angelo June 21 The remaining spring wool clip sold to Eastern buyers at around 12 cents per pound, about 3 to 5 cents below last year. The total spring clip reached 2,000,000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Associated Press Dispatch
San Angelo
Kickapoo Worm Killer Candy Lozenge Ad
Mothers note children suffer indigestion headaches nervousness weakness and worm symptoms. Kickapoo Worm Killer claims to expel worms regulate bowels and restore happiness. Guaranteed and sold by druggists or mailed 25 cents. Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia and St Louis. J F Raley Co. publisher advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
J. F. Raley & Co
Funeral of W. L. Jones Held Friday Afternoon
The funeral for W. L. Jones who died Thursday of apoplexy was conducted Friday at 5 p.m. at his North Elm Street home. Rev. M. E. Hudson and Rev. R. A. Fitzgerald led services. Denton Lodge No. 82 N. Q. O. F. escorted the cortege to Odd Fellows Cemetery for burial. Floral tributes were abundant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Jones
North Elm Street
M. E. Hudson
First Baptist Church
R. A. Fitzgerald
Baptist County
Denton Lodge No. 82
Jones
Odd Fellow’s
Rector Thresher Yields Limited as Grain Goes to Frisco Line
Grain is being thrashed at Rector but yields remain below average. Local men T. L. Nash G. L. Vardeman E. Tally Jim Haggard J. D. Joplin and G W Meadows are building a phone line from Rector to Frisco. A girl was born to Mr and Mrs L R Justin on June 9. Some oats are baled instead of thrashed while Eunice Salmon of Floyd visits relatives and Mrs Mattie Miller and her children of Oklahoma visit Rector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rector News
Rector
T. L. Nash
G. L. Vardeman
E. Tally
Jim Haggard
J. D. Joplin
G W. Meadows
Frisco
L. R. Justin
Eunice Salmon
Floyd
Mattie Miller
Oklahoma
New suit filed in Denton County Court
Edwards & Alexander sue J. A. Minnerly et al. for debt foreclosure and sequestration. Probate docket lists T. A. Wilson estate with W. T. Wilson as temporary administrator and $1200 bond. Eastwood estate probate application. Bowles estate probate application filed by James P. Bowles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton County Court
S. H. Hoskins
Edwards & Alexander
J. A. Minnerly Et al
T. A. Wilson
W. T. Wilson
R. S
Elizabeth R. Eastwood
N. C. Balls
Mary E. Bowles
James P. Bowles
Nimmo Sues King for Title and Cloud Removal in Court
Sixteenth District Court under Judge C. F. Spencer hears J H Nimmo versus Rhoda King and others to try title determine damages and remove cloud from title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixteenth District Court
Cc. F. Spencer
J. H. Nimmo
Rhoda King
Cloud
Teething Troubles in Hot Weather
Teething babies suffer in heat with sour stomach and loose bowels. Mc GEE'S BABY ELIXIR corrects sour stomach cools and quiets bowels and aids digestion. Price 25c and 50c per bottle sold by R. H. Garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
R. H. Garrison
Church Services List For Sunday and Midweek Prayers
Sunday school times set at 9 45 for First Presbyterian Cumberland Presbyterian and Central Presbyterian Bible school at 9 45 with E D Criddle supervising Junior and Christian Endeavor at 4 and 6 30 p m Prayer meetings planned Wednesday at 7 30 p m All services follow normal schedule with morning and evening preaching by pastors Church of Christ at Pearl and Bolivar offers Bible classes 10 00 to 11 00 a m preaching at 11 60 a m and 7 45 p m by C C Wooldridge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Presbyterian Church
J. W. Caldwell
E. D. Criddie
Christian Endeavor
Church of Christ
Corner Pearl and
Bolivar Streets
Cc. E. Wooldridge
Sunday church services and a testimonial notice
First Baptist church Sunday school at 9 30 with Legett as superintendent and various youth groups. First Methodist church with O T Cooper pastor and 9 30 Sunday school plus adult classes. sermons at 11 and 8 15. A confession from Hines Alabama features Mrs Eula Mae Reid praising Cardui and urging its use with druggist nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Legett
B. Y
Sunday activities and sermons at First Christian Church
Pastor A D Rogers leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Prof P E McDonald as superintendent Junior Class meets 4 p m Mrs Yancey oversees Intermediate at 7 p m Mrs Wolf directs Seniors 6 30 p m Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 8 15 p m Morning sermon Take Time to Think Evening sermon The True State of Every One of the Kingdom of God Miss Margery Ballard sings in morning service Mrs Hilger sings the Ninety and Nine at evening All are invited including Bill and summer students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
D. Rogers
Kingdom of God
Margery Ballard
Sheriffs Sale and Public Notices From Denton County
Legal notices detail a sheriff sale of land in Denton County under an Exchange National Bank judgment against E L Hopkins and J W Skiles, listing four tracts with metes and bounds and a tax and title dispute. Also included is a lengthy citation by publication for Rhoda King and related heirs in a land dispute brought by J H Nimmo, seeking title and quiet enjoyment across multiple tracts in Rhoda King and J N Gibson surveys with school land reservations.
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State of
Texas
Denton
Denton County
Exchange National Bank of
E. L. Hopkins
J. W. Skiles
Court House
Towit
Eugene Puchalski
Exchange National Bank
Co. Orr
Ba County
Rhoda King
J. A. Dunham
John UH. Dunham
Emily Dunham
D. B. Ross
Rowena C. Ross
James D. Ross
Iva Ross
Carrie V. Ross
Rowena C. Ross, Jr
Oma Ross
Nellie Ross
I. P. Sub
Sixteenth Judicial District
Venton
J. H. Nimmo
John H. Dunham
Carrie C. Ross, Jr
J. H. Sublett
Sallie E. Fry
J. P. Sublett
I P. Sublett
J. B. Watkins Land Mortgage Company
T. W. Ford
Watkkins Land Company
J. N. Gibson
Varas
A. B. Danks
Varns
A. T. Thompson
M. Gowan Ahd
Pitcock
Rhoda King Survey
McGowan and Pitcock
Wm. Gibson
J. M. Gibson
W. L. Chambers
L. L. Heath
L. M. Heath
T. J. Griffith
Watkin Land Company
W. E. Durbin
District Court of
Denton Co
W. EB. Durbin
Cour
Dea
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the Record and Chronicle
Houston
Henry
Waco
Florida
Wheat Insurance
W. T. Bailey & CO
Merchant's Ass'n
Gardul
Turner Bros
Inbirra
Indiana
Ben Fritz
First Presbyterian Church
Westminster League
Cumberland Presbyterian
W. Baxter
First Methodist Church
South
O. T. Cooper
M. L. Williams
Profs. Smith
Masters
Compton
Hines
Ala
Eula Mae Reid
Tha’ Cardui
Cardus
Emmy
Cardui
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga
Chas. Harrison
Tent Theater
Cse
Eubanks & Fowler
Krum
Via
LOGAL
T & P Ry
Geo. D. Hunter
Aen
A. D. Bell
G. M. Pruitt
North Side Square
Flows Blacksmith Shop
J. T. Hickey
J. F. Flow & Son
West Hickory St
J. T. Hickey & Son
M A. Hickey
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