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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1913
Page
4
A plastic of grasshoppers six miles from Akastoga Wilton causes thousands of dollars in crop losses. Several farmers within a four mile section report loss of hay oats and vegetables.
The Senior Epworth League of First Methodist plans 7 15 p m Sunday devotional meetings for two Sundays. June 29 Miss Hilda Masters speaks on The Price of Power and July 6 Charles I Francis speaks on The Religious Side of a College Man's Life. Both are UT students active in campus religious life. Summer students and friends invited.
Mrs Helen B Paulsen, in charge of the Junior Ghautauquas for the Redpath Horner Chau tauqua company, spoke to Chamber of Commerce women and businessmen detailing the children's department. She stressed its central role, described programs for all ages, noted ongoing improvements, and urged cooperation with local businesses before returning to Denton.
A local business invites customers to call for grocery delivery assistance. The company promotes full-time service and provides two contact numbers, including a London area code 44, for orders from Long & King.
John Swartz, local photographer, offers a free cabinet photo to every man or woman seven years old or older in Denton or Denton county. Campaign runs until July 10. Post office district.
An advertisement promotes HERBINE as a purifying and regulating bowel aid priced at 59¢, sold by R. H. Garrison. It also mentions Turner Bros customer service and shop hours, with notices about early closing Saturdays and July promotions. Beyett's offers Tampa Style cigars at 5 cents.
At Pilot Point this week the Old Settlers picnic committee named its three day event for August 7 8 and 9. A. E. Peters was elected secretary and J. M. Jones vice president. Committees cover Privileges Purchasing Finance Advertising Arrangements Program Entertainment with a July 1 adjournment.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a safe laxative for the elderly, claiming prompt relief with little pain. Priced at 25 cents, endorsed by J F Raley & Co. Also promotes fresh fruit and produce at L D Smiths old stand with new shipments of apples cantaloupes peppers and tomatoes.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for old sores ulcers boils eczema and skin troubles. It cites Mrs. Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama who was healed of an ugly ulcer in two weeks and says the salve costs 25 cents and is recommended by J. F. Raley & Co.
If your scholastics have not been enumerated or if you know any family with unenumerated scholastics, notify R. Ledbetter so they may be included in supplemental state rolls and get free admission to city schools. This is important.
Long and Ling advertise phones 44 offering satisfactory service and groceries. The notice invites customers to phone for details and emphasizes customer satisfaction.
Sterling Tarpley returns home from a trip, Grapevine visitors stay with relatives, Taliaferro returns from Gainesvile business trip, and many local residents plan Sunday visits in Dallas, Farm ersville, Denton, and nearby towns. Reports include rainfall, wheat yields, and travel to Galveston, Kentucky, and Los Angeles.
Vendor notes another shipment of Tampa style cigars, the ten cent variety now selling for a nickel. Mention of daily vegetables and Turner’s brothers appears as casual chatter in the item.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to treat worms in children with Kickapoo Worm Killer candy lozenges. It claims to expel worms regulate bowels tone the system and improve mood and health. The ad lists price 25 cents and mentions Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia and St. Louis with agents Turner Bros and J F Raley & Co.
The article argues that shoppers who buy from local merchants save more by buying to actual needs and avoiding mail order descriptions. It emphasizes not increasing orders to meet shipment requirements and favors home merchants over mail order houses.
When you are sick or have sickness in your family, follow the prescription closely. Accurate medicine filling helps doctors achieve the best results in treatment.
We offer the best service at the lowest price. You are assured of fresh and pure drugs skillfully compounded by men of long experience. Packages delivered to all parts of the city without extra charge.
A lengthy list shows individuals pledging to purchase season Chautauqua tickets, with gifts ranging from ten full tickets to a half ticket. The names include H. G. Allen, Mrs. M. E. Aldredge, Elmo Angeli, J. H. Bianks, Ruth Adkisson, and many others, followed by an asthma ad offering free information from Frontier Asthma Company.
Subscribers may collect their season Chautauqua tickets from any of four banks. Limited time remains for proper distribution. Get yours now.
Seller advertises ripe peaches available in any quantity with delivery to any location. New contact number provided as 352.
A home care note urges wearing rubber gloves during chores to protect hands. Advertises a store offering strong durable pairs for household tasks.
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