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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
11
Local classified snippet shows misc ads for stable services and drag work with contact lines for Aster Lester Brown and J W Fralin Dentist referencing Denton Texas addresses and phone numbers. The text is fragmented with stray phrases and unclear branding.
Mrs. Jackson and son from Fort Worth visit W. T. Gates and wife. Rev Extelle preached at Baptist church. Miss Wright of Sherman visiting Mrs. McFarland. Will begin August 1 on A Coffey farm east of town with a well. Various residents and visitors listed including travels to Bosque county Denton and Denison. An ad promotes Mother Gray's Australian Leaf for female ailments.
Sherman Texas June 24 A letter from Judge M M Brooks to Hon J L Aston states he expects to be a candidate for governor in 1910. He says he has received much encouragement from across the state.
An advertisement promotes Capudine as a liquid remedy for sick headaches nervous headaches travelers headache stomach troubles and female troubles. It claims immediate relief and notes it is sold by druggists.
A large representation of commercial interests gathered in Weatherford for the North and Central Texas Association of Commercial Clubs meeting held on June 24.
The Texas Supreme Court in an opinion by Judge Williams affirmed the Dallas Consolidated Railway Co. v. State of Texas. It held that the 1897 act imposing a $2 per mile occupation tax on street railways was repealed by the 1907 act which levied a tax as a percentage of gross earnings.
Governor Campbell appointed five members to the state nurses examining board. The appointees are Mrs. FH Heatty of Fort Worth, Miss Sara P. Young of Austin, Mrs. C L Shackford of Galveston, Miss Maud Mueller of San Antonio, and Miss Nattie Rutjeige of Dallas.
Advertising copy claims Selec tric Bitters improve health and beauty by regulating stomach liver and kidneys purifying the blood and improving nerves eyes breath and skin. Promoted by J F Raley Co offering bottles at 50 cents to help women achieve a lovely complexion.
Six armed men believed from Victor Colo robbed caretaker Artthur of the Colorado Springs water system and opened flood gates on Pike's Peak. They released 174,060,000 gallons into the Victor reservoir, leaving Victor short of water while Colorado Springs reports ample supply after the diversion.
An advertisement warns against unproven catarrh remedies describing mercury poisoning risks from salves. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo as an internally taken treatment, urging buyers to ensure authenticity and beware false testimonials. Also mentions Hall's pills for constipation.
June 15 dispatch notes light rains aiding local crops but urges more rainfall. Reports include A. M. Bush of Navo visiting, G. W. Baker starting thrashing, and neighborhood social visits such as Mr and Mrs J R Beale, Joba Norris family, and Mrs McDaniel. Miss Ollie McAmatel attended Audbre, with several others noted in Deaton and Defttoa.
A testimonial from J Moore of Atchison Kansas endorses Hunt's Cure as a superior remedy for skin itch and related troubles. The ad notes the product is 50 cents per box and urges sufferers of any itch to try it.
NAVO June 22 reports wheat thrashing as the main activity with good weather and rapid marketing of grain. Yields average about ten bushels per acre but strong prices lift farmer spirits and hint at larger sowings next year. Cork and cotton look well, corn needs rain, and crops are largely laid by as picnics begin.
An old ad touts Sarsaparilla as a tonic to fortify against summer fatigue. It claims the product builds strength and wards off low energy. Prices listed are 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Samples of local produce stored at the Record and Chronicle office include onions from H. B. Beck at the College of Industrial Arts gardens, Irish potatoes from Peter O'Reilly, and plums from Thos. Vardaman, with imports noted as muphies.
A brief note explains mosquitoes are aggressive this year and bite. It recommends Hunt's Lightning Oil to soothe irritated areas and claims proper timely use keeps them off.
Mangum Oklahoma reports a large arrival of delegates for a regional meeting of commercial chips groups from the Northwest and the South. The event centers on industry cooperation and regional trade issues.
Scores list shows Texas games with Dallas beating Waco 3 to 1 and Fort Worth 3 9, Port Worth forfeit declared in the second Houston game, plus Oklahoma City 2 2 Shreveport 10 Galveston C and National League results Pittsburgh 1 Cincinnati 6 Chicago 4 New York 5 11 Boston 4 1 Brooklyn 2 0 Philadelphia 0 1 American Philadelphia 2 Washington Boston 4 New York 5 Detroit 8 St. Louis 1 Chicago 4 Cleveland 3 Southern Memphis 4 Birmingham 1 Montgomery 8 Little Rock 4 Atlanta 2 Mobile 1 Nashville 9 New Orleans 2.
The ad argues eczema is a skin germ disease, not blood related, and salves fail. It touts D. D. D. Prescription a penetrative liquid with wintergreen thymol glycerine that stops itching within a minute and yields permanent-looking cures, recommending D. D. D. Soap and naming O. M. Curtis of Denton Texas.
A severe earthquake struck at 11:25 Tuesday night with a lighter tremor at 11:49. Reports from Marysville Nevada City Chico and Colfax indicate those towns were shaken though no damage is reported.
Reno residents reported a strong earthquake shock at 21 26 Tuesday night with no damage. Local officials confirmed no injuries and described the event as one of the heavier tremors experienced in the area.
A promotional note extols Mi-o-na tablets to cure indigestion and digestive ailments. It claims the product tones the stomach and feet digestion, promising rapid relief from sour stomach belching gas and related discomfort. C. M. Curtis sells Mi-o-na with money back guarantee and lists a June date.
HYOME cure for catarrh with money back offer priced at one dollar for a complete outfit including inhaler. A. Porter from west of Lewisville reports a good cotton shower and a fine rain from Old Alton into Denton.
The advertisement proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve the perfect healer for cuts corns burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum sore eyes told sores and chapped hands. It claims infallible for piles and lists J. P. F. Raley & Co as the seller for 250 units.
Classified railroad timetable shows southbound and northbound trains for Missouri Kansas and Texas with several numbers and branches including Dallas and local stops. The ad notes the classifieds generate results and encourages readers to use them.
Denton markets stay dull with Wheat unchanged at 1.25 and Corn at 80-15c though a lot of high quality corn sold wholesale at 87 1-2c. Tomatoes are scarce and grocers rely on shipped-in produce while a few cornfield peas sell for 60¢ wholesale and 10¢ retail per quart. Fort Worth Livestock receipts list Cattle 2600 Hogs 1009 with steer prices steady tops 5, cows 4.20, calves 5.85, hogs 7.45 as a good to lower trend.
A price listing shows corn at 80 to 85 cents per bushel wholesale with retail 10 to 15 cents higher. Shelled corn 86 to 88 cents with 10 cents more retail. Prairie hay wholesale eight to eight fifty per ton, Johnson grass hay seven to seven fifty, bale price ranges provided. Oats and wheat priced per bushel and per ton, with various wholesale and retail differentials. Cotton seed listed at fifteen dollars per ton, baled oats and bran prices included.
This item presents a dense catalog of grocery prices for items such as Irish potatoes flour corn meal lard bacon eggs butter and butter fat. It lists wholesale and retail per unit prices including weights and packaging terms. The data reflects period price points and delivery terms to residences hotels and boarding houses.
The listing shows turkeys and hens priced per id, with broilers at 14 cents per pound, old roosters 19 cents to 12 cents, guineas $1.50 each, ducks $3 per dozen, and geese with no market indicated.
Hog prices show gross light at 5 to 5 1 2 cents per pound and heavy at 7 to 7 1 2 cents. Cattle bring 2 1 4 to 2 3 4 cents per pound.
The document lists hides priced by type and weight, noting green hides at seven to eleven cents per unit and dry hides at nine to thirteen cents per unit, with prices varying by weight and condition. This entry records unit pricing for HIDES and related terms as used in the ledger.
Rain dampens Sanger as ground remains dry earlier in the year. Local updates include Jas G Wright buying a Buick and Curtis Warren a motorcycle. Various residents travel, visit relatives, or relocate including Rev A R Tyson to Snyder and Rev Franklin planning moves after visiting Chi co.
An old advertisement promotes Capudine to relieve a headache and nervous tension after a night out. It claims Capudine clears the head and soothes nerves, suggesting readers buy it at local drug stores.
Galveston Tex June 24 Marks Marx aged seventy two longtime prominent business man died this morning at 3 o'clock Funeral set for Friday in Galveston Texas services
June 24 report states the Inter Southern Life Insurance Company of Louisville Kentucky had its license revoked by the Texas Commissioner of Insurance after the firm refused to permit a books examination by the Texas Examiner.
An ick relief advertisement asserts Hunt's Cure treats all itching ailments with a money back guarantee. It targets both rich and poor, noting price of 50e and promises universal relief.
District Attorney released Chung Sin's statement on the Sigel murder. Chung says he was not a witness or helper to bind the trunk after the body was placed. he claims he entered the room, saw the body after Leon disclosed Elsie had bitten her tongue to death, then found the trunk bound and the body gone.
The Wilson Hardware Company states it makes no charge for estimates on plumbing work. This policy applies to consultations and preliminary assessments requested by customers.
Farmers in Denton county receive the Weekly Record and Chronicle every Thursday. The paper is a preferred medium for store stories and farm notices due to its wide circulation among representative farmers. Copy should arrive by Tuesday to ensure best attention, with forms closing Wednesday night for Thursday issue.
This ad promotes Will .Interest Mothers-Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children as a relief for feverishness head ache bad stomach teethache or der move and regulate the bowels and destroy worms. It claims to break up colds in 24 hours and to be pleasant to the taste and harmless as milk. Over 10 000 testimonials of cures. Sold by all druggists 25c. Ask today don't accept any substitute.
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