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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1910
Page
3
The R. E. Lee School and Home Improvement club met Friday afternoon in the Lee building auditorium. A program featured piano by Rosamond Andrews, a reading by Emma Johnson, and civic improvement talks by J. N. Rayvor with speeches by DM 8. Ghee. The association will meet next at 4:15 am on April 2.
Lewis Lindsay explains census questions and penalties for nonresponse, outlining that responses are confidential and only used for statistical purposes. The notice covers the April 15 start, farm definitions, and specific farming and production data required for 1909 and 1910, with emphasis on accuracy and public education.
An early 20th century drug ad touts Capudine as fast acting liquid cure for headaches colds heat stomach and nervous troubles. It claims immediate relief and offers 10¢ 20¢ and 50¢ sizes at drugstores.
Eva Boyd submits a solution to the sheep puzzle from the Record and Chronicle dated March 10. One pen holds 5 sheep and the other 7. This brief note records her complete answer.
Mr Zesmer provides a classic transport puzzle solution with goose corn fox. Readers Craddock Richardson and others respond with similar answers. Elbert Naugie adds squirrel and chain cutting puzzle with pricing and method.
A word puzzle description mentions a cross circle two semicircles a right angle triangle and a circle. Interpreting the shapes yields the name OLIVER H as the solution.
Three men A B and C travel with one Indian guide each. They must cross a river with a boat that holds two people and must not leave more Indians than whites on any bank. The solution shows a sequence of crossings ensuring the Indians never outnumber the whites on either bank.
John Hilliard and wife transfer 240 acres in three tracts from A. P. Lloyd and J. M. Ramsey surveys for 3000 dollars. V. Hilliard and wife to John Hilliard for 64 acres from Josiah Phillips survey at 1600 dollars. D. F. Baker and wife sell lot 6 block 11 in Krum for 1250. P. R. Rue and wife to C. R. Wilson lots 9 10 11 12 block 13 in Krum for 1450. T. C. Eubanks and wife to C. R. Wilson lot 4 block 6 in B. F. Wilson addition to Krum. Co. C. Yancey and wife to A. G Lee lot in A Hill survey in Denton for 58.25. W. S. Daugherty and wife to T. B. Taylor 43.32 acres of Alexander Cooper survey 12 miles east of Denton for 500. Fred Hopkins to M. L. Keller 86.12 acres of Win. A Thompson survey for 13000. S. D. Maxwell and wife to Z. T. Kerley 120 acres in two tracts from Durham and M. E. Pp. & P. R. Co. surveys for 3600.
J A Stone of Kemp Texas describes a cold that turned into a long cough and weight loss before using Dr Kings New Discovery which he says cured him He reports weight increasing from 139 to 178 pounds The ad promotes 59 cents to 1 dollar and a free trial bottle guaranteed by ach Raley Co.
Muted activity across New York and New Orleans futures with slight declines for spots in several markets. Cotton prices show minor moves while wheat and Fort Worth livestock report light receipts and steady to higher hogs and cattle.
A vintage druggist pitch touts Capudine liquid as fast relief for sick headaches nervous headaches travelers headaches and stomach or female troubles. It urges readers to try Capudine and buy from local druggists.
Dr H H Harrington director of the Texas Experiment stations will visit Monday to take over a 100 acre experiment station west of the city. A Chamber of Commerce committee will receive him and a reception at the club rooms may be held with a luncheon if he stays overnight. If he cannot stay a daytime informal reception is planned for citizens at the club rooms.
Notice to contractors to bid on an eight room brick school building in Krum Texas bids due 1 pm Wednesday March 23 1910 at W H Hobbs office. Plans at secretary board or architect W A Tackett Ardmore OK $5 mailed with bid refundable on return. Bid bond 3 percent forfeiture if not awarded. Right to reject all bids. G E Evans president W H Smith secretary W H Hobbs board trustees. Also J I Gillespie sells land in Justin to J M Hardeman Fort Worth. Music event at Lee School auditorium Saturday seats at Minnis drug store price 50 cents students 35 cents.
A sales notice promoting diamonds as a safe investment with yearly value growth. It highlights bright, clean stones received from New York cutters, offered at $175 per karat and sized around 7% karat, described as exceptional values.
Notice records a December 28 1907 deed of trust by J C Dunn and wife Mattie L Dunn and W F Dunn to L A Mershon trustee to secure a promissory note for 850 dollars due in one year with 10 percent interest. The secured real estate lies in Denton County near Aubrey described as part of the F Travino L L survey. If default occurs the Denton County sheriff may sell at public auction at the courthouse door for cash.
City of Denton Texas proclaims an election for mayor and four wards to be held April 5 1910. Names listed for polling places ward one Lone Star Marble East Hickory ward two Paschall building square ward three City Hall West Oak ward four Donahower block square. Presiding officers named for each ward. Proclamation notes publication notice at least thirty days prior. Signed by Mayor Ed F Bates with Attest W L Foreman.
O M Curtis jeweler advertises a new Hawkes glass window feature. The display promotes modern glass jewelry display technology and highlights craftsmanship. The notice emphasizes sales and showroom availability.
At a Thursday chamber meeting the board unanimously thanked the Denton Record and Chronicle and the Denton County News for aiding the city and county. A separate notice announces a sheriff sale of trust property in Denton County on April 5 1910 between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse, I W C Orr sheriff acting trustee.
A writer notes the nuisance of an overcoat on mild days and warns that a sudden wind can cause lumbago the next morning. The piece endorses Perry Davis Painkiller as a cure and advises rubbing to ease the ache.
Readable part notes seed oats including Hay corn and Red Rust proof seed oats from C F Witherspoon & Son. Details unclear due to damaged text.
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