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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
4
A concise note celebrates communal resilience while admitting faults. Residents emphasize humility and accountability, valuing progress over perfection and pledging to make improvements without arrogance or vanity.
Robert H. Hopkins Jr returned from Dallas where he met Murrell Buckner and partners in the interurban promotion field. They seek right of way through Denton County and a franchise to reach the city via streets with strong financial backing. E P Turner and associates are pursuing a Dallas to Denton line via Elm Street, Irving and Grapevine.
The Denton Methodist Church reports over 3600 raised this week for church improvements and a new dedication sermon is planned for June 30 with Bishop Mouzon invited to preach. Committees include L D Borden D R Turner M J Martin and Walter Miller as treasurer.
J C Williams writes from Jackson and Vicksburg detailing Civil War landmarks including Observation Tower on the old Confederate line, a 202 foot granite naval memorial, and a 16 980 grave cemetery. He praises the National Park 32 miles of drives and notes social observations during travel.
The region experienced a sharp temperature drop from 60s to mid thirties with strong winds and intermittent rain. A later sleet event and a possible blizzard on the Texas plains threaten fruit crops though current blooms survived. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for minor injuries and skin conditions.
Buy a DALWORTH lot on $10 cash and $10 per month with no interest or taxes and watch it grow into a neat profi within a year. Many beautiful homes are being built at DALWORTH now as assurance to the investor that his funds are secure. See A. L. TABOR Local Agent.
A brief ad from LONG & KING offers field and garden seed and promises complete fulfillment of orders. The fragment shows a sales pitch focusing on ready supply for gardeners.
The first day of spring arrives amid a cold snap as blossoms fall short of cheer. Long King advertises complete seed stocks while Turner Bros promotes Maxwell House coffee sales. The Opera House showcases The Winning of the Dean this Friday night.
Cloisonne enamel goods offered in two grades for wear with new frocks. The best pieces are finely crafted on sterling silver, while a slightly lower grade is made on gold filled material. Come and look.
Denton merchants Long and King sell a new cooking bag touted as economical and labor saving. The item is marketed as hygienic and convenient for busy kitchens.
At Minnis' drug store prescription work is made a specialty and Maxwell's Blend coffee is recommended for a right morning. Turner Bros sells it. A fresh shipment of fine oranges, grapefruit, and sweet apples has arrived. Phones 7.
A striking automobile road house is nearing completion at Dalworth, signaling the area as a prime spot for small investments. Local agent A. L. Tabor invites inquiries.
The first meeting of District No 2 of the ladies of the First Christian church was held with 37 in attendance. Mrs A D Rogers led the program with scripture readings, prayers, a talk, recitations, and a quartet. The group will meet again March 22 at 3 p m. Also noted are local cafe and theater notices and a Texas Almanacs purchase at the Drake office.
Melba Sundae at Curtis' Drug Store promises warmer days with top quality crushed fruit juices over ice creams. The fountain draws a crowd of happy patrons daily, enjoying high class foods and attentive service at Curtis' tables.
J G Lawrence to E J Leggett 250 acres in Joy Williams survey for 12000. L E Kincaid and Ada Kincaid executrix to S W and Sarah Middleton lots 4 and 13 block 6 College addition to Denton for 2200. A P Lindley and wife to Steve Dawe 50 acres in Wm McNeal survey 3250. Steve Dawe to Minta Dawe 14.61 acres in Wm Lloyd survey 2759. J L Yarbrough and wife to J C MecSpadden lot 3 block 8 Ponder 50. Asthma Cane offered free radiation treatment and information from Frontier Asthma Company Room 102 Buffalo N Y.
A brief ad touts bushels of Texas seed corn noting native seed is better for dry summers. It promises a square deal with guaranteed purchaser satisfaction and lists Maxwell House Blend and Chase and Sanborn as store coffee brands.
Floyd Whittington marries Julia Peterson and W J Buchanan Jr weds Melle George. Also notice for horse clipping services at Lee Murphy's Barn with contact numbers 152 and 187.
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