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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1912
Page
4
The School Board will elect teachers for the 1912 138 term at a meeting around April 20. Applications for positions will likely be sent by April 1 and the April 5 meeting will decide plans for the coming year. The board hopes to save about $2000 annually to retire the overdraft from the purchased burned rental building replacement.
The ad promotes Bucklen’s Arnicé Salve for eczema rashes tetter chafings and injuries with claims of rapid healing. It notes 25 cents at J F Raley Co and mentions Texas Almanacs on hand and regular restaurant service at Ideal Restaurant.
Mr. Tabor Sr. collapsed from a stroke Tuesday afternoon while fishing with J. D. Whayne at Club Lake on Bois d Arc street. He was critical, then improved Wednesday and up again after physicians were summoned. he was not yet out of danger.
A brief promotion notes available automobile insurance and coverage against fire. It invites discussion and explains they write auto policies to protect vehicles from fire damage.
A fire incident is reported at the Curtis residence with the residence phone line affected. A new office phone number is listed as 1/PULP.
One hundred dollars reward for an incurable case of catarrh by trials. J Cheney Co. endorsement from Walding Kinnan Marvin of Toledo. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally, acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A vintage advert item promotes buying a DALWORTH lot on $10 cash and $10 a month with no interest or taxes, claiming profits in a year. It highlights home-building activity at DALWORTH and names Long & King and TABOR Local Agent as contact points. Also mentions Maxwell House coffee sales and an Opera House Friday night event: The Winning of the Dean.
A subscription list for buying uniforms for the Demton fire department rallied community support. Donations reached 385 by Tuesday night, surpassing the 400 needed to complete the drive. The Maccabees organized the effort with Mesdames C F Evans and Ed Hill and Mrs Ada Kincaid chairing, aided by other members.
Miss Elizabeth Chandler a C I A student received a phone message that her 76 year old father was run over and killed instantly by a train in his Merit home. The elderly man, slightly deaf, was thought to have walked onto a railroad crossing in a pasture.
At home in the morning the coffee time matters and Maxwell's Blend is advertised as the right choice sold by Turner Bros. The copy emphasizes morning coffee quality and positions Maxwell's Blend as the preferred brand available from Turner Brothers.
Sheriff Orr returned from Fort Worth with Bell Seagraves a Roanoke youth jailed on burglary charges in connection with the Prewitt store robbery. Three rings identified by Mr. Prewitt were recovered. two watches and other property remain missing as Denton county officers provided the information leading to the arrest.
A new batch of fries arrives with citrus flavored notes including orange grapefruit and sweet apples. Turner Bros invite patrons to enjoy daily dinners priced at 25 cents.
At a creditors meeting in Krum on Tuesday afternoon Referee McReynolds of Sherman presided. A H Knox of Krum was named trustee under a $509 bond. Assets are about $1,000 with liabilities around $3,000.
A magnificent automobile road house, one of the most beautiful of its kind in the Southwest, nears completion at Dalworth. The project signals Dalworth as a prime spot for small investment. Local agent A. L. Tabor is available for details.
Clarious News from Owght Kansas quotes Dr J T Curtiss claiming to cure eczema with Electric Bitters and stating he cured himself. The ad touts Bitters as a blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter salve ulcers boils running sores with liver and kidney boost and digestion aid. Price is 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by J F Raley Co.
Real estate activity rises as four deeds are filed in the County Clerk's office with total consideration around 66 000. Major transfers include S P Odell and wife to W V and E A Childer for 268 acres near Stony 13896 76. C D Dickson and wife to Jack Wallace 177 27 acres near Parvin 7611. Geo Hopkins in McKamys suit to M T Griffin 340 27 acres 21700. M T Griffin and wife to J M Ogles 272 acres near B B B C Ry 25000.
A fragmented ad style item promotes Maxwell House Blend to start the day and Chase Sanborn tea to end it, claiming health benefits for readers.
Cloisonne enamel goods offered in two grades. The finest pieces are artistic and done on sterling silver. A lower grade uses gold filled instead of sterling. Come and look.
Hopkins and Milliken sue R P Stone in County Court for attorney fees of 500 dollars alleged unpaid. The notice also advertises poultry and dairy buyers in Barber's Grocery on East McKinney Street. MARTIN and BARBER provide local services in a mixed classified notice.
Turner Bros advertise a matinee at the Wright Opera House Friday at 3 15 pm and tout a complete store of guaranteed goods for the table with a promise to provide what customers want.
An advertising sketch extols Dr Kings New Life Pills with claims of fast action and no distress, presenting the product as a safe, effective health aid. The jingle notes busy movement like the earth’s speed and urges readers to try the remedy.
The message urges choosing native Texas seed corn proven to withstand dry summers, asserting it outperforms foreign seed. It references Arkansas Mill as a source or supplier designation.
A lively musical comedy show played Friday night at the Opera House featuring local performers. The program offered light entertainment with songs and comic sketches designed for a broad audience.
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