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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1913
Page
2
A 1913 notice urges Denton residents to join a spring cleanup from April 1 to 14 to fight flies and disease. It cites C F Hodge of Worcester Mass on fly control, advocates shifting battles outdoors, and emphasizes citizen cooperation to make Denton flyless.
Mrs J J B McCullar received an Easter box from Lloyd McCullar in Brownsville containing ten different early spring vegetables. Browns ville in the Rio Grande valley produced fully developed produce including turnips English peas radishes young onions new potatoes beets lettuce tomatoes asparagus and cabbage.
The school board discussed teacher salaries and other school matters with no decisions announced. At Thursday night meeting salaries were set including Lee school principal at 85 and High school History teacher at 80. The Park Board was authorized to use the high school athletic field to begin a park system and to clear the R. E. Lee school yard at board expense.
An advertisement claims rheumatism stems from stomach liver and kidney troubles and promotes Electric Bitters as a cure. It cites Charles B. Allen of Sylvania Georgia who allegedly recovered after four bottles. Also mentions a local grocer emphasizing good service and competitive prices.
FASTER FLOWERS We are making SPECIAL effort to give the best service and offering on Cut Flowers Blooming Plants and Ferns ever presented by us early CALLS and orders placed ahead will get first and best service See ad to follow DENTON FLORAL CO West Oak Street Our line of groceries is well selected as we take special care to get the best brand of all goods We ask no more and in many cases less for our superior goods Phones 44
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation. It claims the pills stimulate the liver improve digestion and purge poisons from the body with a 25 cent price at J F Raley & Co.
In a hurry for groceries call 44 to receive rapid service from Long and King. The notice urges customers to phone for immediate attention and emphasizes quick delivery.
The article urges owners of improved real estate to verify if their insurance fully protects against loss. It suggests consulting insurance experts, and notes W. T. Bailey & Co. as agents who can advise on policy value, with both phones provided.
An old advertisement emphasizes Cascarets to cleanse liver and bowels, stating they purify the stomach, remove sour undigested food, reduce bile, and ease constipation overnight. It promises 11f-cent boxes, child-friendly use, and nightly work during sleep. Separate note mentions Dr Charles W Eliot named ambassador to England and other diplomatic postings.
Public notice from Denton County Texas announces the final account and discharge petition of guardian E W Forester for Van Knox deceased. Objections or contest requests must be filed by April term 1913, with court proceedings set for April 21 at the Denton County Court House. O T Button, Clerk.
A veteran pharmacist with 23 years in drug stores and a 1895 degree from St Louis College of Pharmacy emphasizes strict care in filling prescriptions. He is a registered druggist in Texas Missouri and Illinois and offers fair service with free delivery by phone number 52.
The Record and Chronicle publishes a full roster of Mr. E. P. Turner’s associates involved in the planned Dallas to Denton and Dallas to Somervell county interurban project. The list names engineers, bankers, lawyers, merchants, and executives from Gulf, Pacific, Texas National and regional firms.
The Sixteenth District court heard argument in A L Sconce et al v G W Sconce et al with an estimated two hours for both sides before jurors. Judge Spencer held a night session to consider Wilkins v Gee over the auditor's report, which was struck out. Denton officials listed include Hamilton and city offices. Election sites and presiding officers for Ward One through Four are named with a proclamation to follow.
Mrs. Johnson of Rosse visits sons W. A. and A. Pace. Mrs. Annie Carroll of Mexia and Mrs. Bert Withers with two girls visit Mrs. Withers in Denton and then stay with Mrs. Bob Knox in Krum. Miss Martha T. Bell of the C. A. faculty, home in Arlington after a six weeks demonstration tour, will return Sunday to resume duties at the CI A Tuesday.
City Council of Denton Texas authorizes mayor to call an election in each ward on the first Tuesday in April 1913. Voters will elect officers including one alderman from Ward No. The proclamation outlines the election date and purpose for Denton residents.
Ed F. Bates mayor proclaims Denton election for officers named in the election order. Voting will occur on the first Tuesday in April 1913 at designated city places per state general election laws. City Secretary Wylie Smith attests the proclamation.
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