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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1913
Page
2
A 1913 Denton Chronicle notice argues for a county fair paired with trades days to revitalize the local economy. It calls for site bids, fair infrastructure, and a new post office building location to maximize benefits for Denton businesses and residents.
The San Antonio Express staff correspondent notes lawmakers travel to Austin to observe redistricting and lobbyists gain access, while Denton and nearby towns weigh post office site choices amid McKinney’s cautionary tale about locating a $75,000 federal building on high ground and accessible to citizens.
The Denton area faces a housing shortage as demand grows and rent houses remain scarce. Citizens note a long-term building boom, with more families seeking homes and each new year bringing increased property demand in both town and country.
Statistics show death rates rise in winter due to lack of fresh air and poor circulation. Do not rely on drugs. Vinol cod liver and iron tonic strengthens blood and appetite. Albany case: Mrs. Hartman improved after using Vinol. O M Curtis, Druggist, Denton PS Saxo Salve for eczema of scalp guaranteed.
Fort Worth March 24 The R E Lee camp of Confederate veterans will skip the reunion in Chattanooga Tennessee in May if railroads keep to 11 3c per mile each way. A meeting Sunday adopted a resolution calling the rate excessive. Previously railroads charged ic a mile each way.
This notice urges homeowners to review their fire insurance and contact W. T. Bailey & Co. for guidance on insuring against loss. It emphasizes evaluating coverage for real estate and invites readers to seek expert help on insurance value.
J. K. Stout and Barney Denton receive two years each in a horse theft case. Carl Kincaid stands trial on a forgery charge. District Court proceedings focus on sentencing for the theft and the concurrent or separate outcomes.
Opening day of the Sixteenth District Court’s fifth week features two guilty pleas for horse theft delivering two year penitentiaries to A. Denton and J. Stout, while Carl Kincaid’s forgery case begins amid three similar actions. Jury lists are filed and the Ball divorce hearing is reset.
Hon S H Hoskins presiding. Next term begins April 21. Probate matters include Anna Mills as executrix of Dr Mills estate ordered to file a new bond. Ford Crawford seeks administration of Rob and Cassie Bowman estate, valued at $200 plus two life insurance policies and a house and lot. H C Taliaferro also applied.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills claiming quick relief from constipation and improved digestion. It touts liver stimulation and poison removal with a price of 25 cents at J. P. Raley & Co. and urges regular use.
A registered druggist with 23 years in drug stores offers accurate prescriptions. He highlights strict methods, training from St Louis College of Pharmacy, and states he is licensed in Texas Missouri and Illinois. Free delivery and phone 52 advertised.
The Arkansas Supreme Court declared Senator J. M. Futrell acting governor, deposing Senator W. K. Oldham, in a March 24 ruling reported by the Associated Press from Little Rock.
A notice offers Senator Bailey's speech on the Initiative and Referendum free to those who come to the office to collect it. The ad then promotes a grocery line at Long & King with carefully chosen brands and lower prices, and notes Paschall's strained tomatoes in small cans.
More dictionaries arrived at the Record and Chronicle office boosting reference resources for staff and patrons. The shipment expands language and reference volumes and is expected to aid research and lookup tasks.
1913 field tests at Denton substation compare red and black land yields, finding black land far more productive than red soil. Experiments cover 3 and 6 foot corn rows, cowpeas between rows, and alternating wide and narrow spacings with peanuts or peanuts as variables. Future plans include varied plant dates, row spacings, and cultivation methods to optimize methods over varieties.
Probate documents disclose an unsigned will dated June 15 1912 filed with the application. Estimated estate value about 2000 dollars. The will leaves a $1000 policy to grandson Joseph H Gouldy and the home to Adelaide. Will unsigned and not witnessed.
Years of grocery service have shown us that to get business the grocer must give good goods, efficient and courteous service, right prices. We're doing a larger business each year which proves that we're making good. Phone us your grocery needs. Phones 44.
Sunday school drew 132 attendees with 75 men and boys and 57 women and girls. Edna Wheeler hosted a Friday afternoon gathering. R L Payne and Rena Tryrver of Gribble Springs wed by Rev. J Matthews at the Baptist parsonage. Ground broken for two brick buildings on Third Street with 20 men starting the foundation. all work awarded to local workers.
In a hurry for groceries. The store promises immediate attention by calling Phones 44 at LONG and KING for quick service.
Community notice urges friends and patrons to visit the new Denton County National Bank building. Mitchell's Barber Shop, R. M. Mitchell, Proprietor.
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