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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1910
Page
4
Food Commissioner Abbott visited multiple Denton grocery stores to check butter weights after a complaint of short weight. A buyer reported a one pound print weighing 12 ounces, while Abbott weighed seven pounds from stock showing 15 to 17 ounce ranges. The pure food law requires a pound of butter to weigh sixteen ounces, with liable manufacturers or sellers.
The Knights of Pythias local lodge will host a district meeting on April 7 with lodges from Denton Aubrey Pilot Point Collinsville Whitesboro St Joe Lewisville. The district includes about 6500 members and district deputy P J Beyer will preside. Grand lodge officials are expected to attend and the full program will be announced later.
Friday's term saw one case decided in favor of the M E T Ry Co against J F Morgan with a 500 verdict. Other matters progressed include a started Hed Harmonson suit continued for term and a list of cases set for Monday trials. New filings cover divorces, injunctions, and removal of disabilities. Blue Label catsup advertised as made from ripe tomatoes and spices sold in Denton by Long and King.
Denton shop Long and King advertises the most complete line of garden seeds seed potatoes onion sets flower seeds within reach of customers. M R Gilbert comments on possible higher costs for paint in the city.
All records and valuables are protected by a fireproof vault and Friday night's fire did not damage us. We are doing business as usual at Denton Trust Co.
J J McCook arrives from Sanger and Thos McGallard from Garza. Mrs W C Renfro of Hillsboro visits her son G Renfro. Col W Geers of Pilot Point en route to Ft Worth. H H Halsell of Decatur, state sena candidate, here Friday. J W Medlin attends Democratic Executive Committee meeting. J L Quicksall, state agriculture agent, in city on department business.
Asthma cure claimed for home use with free trial and full information. Advertisement suggests Frontier Asthma company provides guidance and a contact in Buffalo New York room 702.
Denton Texas based Denton Thrust Company advertises handling farm lands and city property with strict privacy. They offer money to loan on farm lands and promote their services as a superior alternative to a rental sign.
Nickel plated alarm clock offered for 75 cents at Minnis' Drug Store with an absolute guarantee. Local shoppers encouraged to visit the store for this bargain option.
Denton readers report a car caravan leaving early to Dallas for the aviation meet. Mr and Mrs W J McCray Mr and Mrs J F Raley Mr and Mrs Joe Blewett Mr and Mrs Gran Christal Mr and Mrs Woodward Miss Winnifred Woodward and John Campbell join the trip, with Ed Brown Clifford Day Earl Prigmore and George Sheridan riding ahead for early interest in the Curtis Biplane. The store advertises expert pharmacy service and free delivery with emphasis on large prescription volume and equipment needs.
An 19th century advertisement claims Capudine cures sick headaches nervous headaches traveler's headaches and stomach and female troubles. It promises quick liquid effect and is sold by druggists.
City Health Officer Piner reports February figures: births total 15 with 13 males and 2 females. racial breakdown white 14 and colored 1. Notable contagious diseases include Typhoid fever 6, German measles 5, measles 3, scarlet fever 1, and chickenpox 5.
The U D C dinner will be held in Denton Texas from 11 to unknown o clock with a good dinner offered for 25c.
The office owner explains the fire did not affect his ability to lend at low interest. He invites borrowers to come in and apply, promising favorable rates and financing secured by property through his agency.
Wills filed in Probate division list A J Anderson and Catherine Cleveland estates. The Anderson will divided land and cash among family, naming T F Bays as executor. The Cleaveland will directs debts paid first, then small bequests to relatives and remainder to daughter Mary C Cleveland with Mary named executrix. Estimated total values given as about 2400 and 1100 respectively.
Capudine claims to relieve headaches from colds heat stomach or nervous troubles. It is a pleasant liquid that acts immediately and is sold at drug stores for 1c 25c and 60c.
A brief old newspaper item lists contact details for prompt prompt delivery services titled Long and King. The entry notes a phone number and a simple service promise. The exact location or date is not specified in the readable text.
A notice invites all Sunday school workers to a meeting at the Baptist church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock. All are invited to attend.
The R F E Lee auditorium hosted a Friday night performance by the high school pupils that drew a full house. An encore was announced for next month as the program featured orchestra, tableau, hatchet drill, calisthenics, vocal and instrumental solos, duets, a reading, and a gypsy dance by Misses Minnis Beckham Foreman Poe Rattan Banks and others.
H. F. Keller advertises a new cheap groceries phone 312 and an old number 126, encouraging readers to call for bargain prices.
J. M. Gurley advertises premium sidewalks made from Mingo sand and gravel with a precise cement mix. He claims long lasting results and invites customers to compare prices and contact him at New phone 347-Blue.
The Woman's Home Mission Society will hold its business meeting Monday March 7 at the Methodist church. As the first meeting of the year it is very important that all members be present.
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