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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1910
Page
3
The city council holds its regular monthly meeting tonight. Secretary Foreman is out of town but expected back this afternoon to record minutes, with no new ordinances anticipated beyond routine departmental business.
J A Stone of Kemp Texas preferred death in battle to consumption. He suffered a stubborn cold and cough for years, lost weight to 1389 pounds before using Dr King's New Discovery which cured him restoring weight to 178 pounds. For coughs colds and lung trouble it is promoted with trial bottle offered. Guaranties J F Raley Co.
The Denton Business College in the Craddock building on the square suspends operations after months of effort. About 15 students are enrolled. Manager A C McGinnis says the school transfers to Draughon’s Practical College in Dallas to finish the students in first class condition.
A brief 19th century advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a quick cure for skin eruptions boils ulcers fever sores burns cuts bruises sore lips chapped hands chilblains and piles. It promises instant relief and notes 25 cents at J Raley & Co.
Special on rugs at the fair with limited quantities. One rug priced at 4.25 now 3.00, another at 3.00 now 2.00, three rugs at 1.50 now 1.00 each. First come, first served.
From Trinity Mills Texas on March 26 a local note explains Halley's comet will become visible to the naked eye on April 4. It traces sunrise and sunset positions, rise and set times through late May, with notes on brightness and viewing windows, including dates to watch for near the sun.
Reports from Denton County note wheat condition varying by area depending on moisture. Sunnydale residents say wheat suffers badly and may be beyond recovery without rain, while Plainview area and north of Slidell show better moisture and growth. Despite dryness, corn stands improving on early planted land and some farmers anticipate rain needed for further growth.
The advertisement notes Monica City painting services by M. R. Gilbert with emphasis on higher price for better materials and finished work.
On June 30, 1910, observers note the bright object will brighten each evening until it fades. With telescopes the view will persist about two months longer than with the naked eye, according to L. F. Fouts.
An advert touts Hyomei a pocket sized antiseptic inhaler claimed to cure catarrh bronchitis sore throat croup coughs and colds. Sold by O. M. Curtis and druggists with a complete outfit priced at $1.00 extra bottles later cost 50 cents. March 28 April 6 18.
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The item references Boise and S. A. Gibson in a solo act titled Boise’s Rolled Rye. Two phone numbers are noted as contact points. The fragment suggests a listing or advertisement style entry.
Denton markets report scattered gains in futures and spot prices after a holiday week. Liverpool and New Orleans shows rise in spots and futures. overall activity dull with quiet lines and occasional truck traffic.
Corn prices range wholesale 78 to 80 cents per bushel with retail 85 to 90 cents. Shelled corn wholesale 76 to 78 cents, retail 2.00 to 2.90 dollars per bushel. Cotton seed meal retail at car 32 dollars per ton, 1.65 to 1.70 per 100 pounds. Hay and feed items listed with varied wholesale and retail ranges.
A detailed catalog of Irish potatoes seed potatoes seed sweet potatoes cane seed and various flours corn meal lard bacon ham and onions with wholesale and retail prices per bushel pound or sack and notes on sizes and packaging. Prices range from 3c to 70c for items including potatoes flour lard bacon and onions with regional variety names Earl Ohio Tennessee Triumph and Germany millet seeds.
Butter at 10 to 30 cents wholesale cash or trade. delivered to residences at 2 to 25 cents. Creamery butter 26 to 30 cents. Eggs wholesale 12 1/2 to 13 cents cash, 13 to 13 1/2 trade. Turkeys 13 1/2 cents per lb. hens 9 to 9 1/2 cents. Fryers 12 1/2 to 15 cents per lb. Bakers 12 1/2 cents. old roosters 12 1/2 cents. Guineas per dozen 1.80 to 2. Duck 3 per dozen? Wait 3 dollars per dozen. Geese 6 dollars per dozen.
Livestock price listing shows hogs sold by weight with light hogs at six to seven cents per pound and heavy hogs from six and one quarter to eight and one quarter cents per pound.
Word came Monday of the death of J. M. Strong at Quanah. He was a former prominent resident here who left about fifteen years ago for Quanah and suffered paralysis for years. He was brother-in-law of B. H. Deavenport. Interment took place at Quanah Monday.
A testimonial from Tam Tolson of Elizabethtown Ky props Electric Bitters, claiming they restore health by toning the stomach regulating kidneys and bowels stimulating the liver invigorating nerves and purifying blood. Tolson says they cure every time and restore strength and vitality. Sold with a satisfaction guarantee by D F Raley & Co.
Houston plans a 1.2 million hotel project while Roswell suffers a 42000 alfalfa mill fire. Dallas church calls a North Carolina minister. A brutal fire endangers a 15 year old girl and a room occupier is arrested. Mt Etna eruptions continue with lava flow waning. A mayoral candidate pledges salary donation. A Manila coast target practice accident injures eight aboard a US cruiser Charleston.
A Gainesville meeting of laboring men urged repeal of the current vagrancy statute. They discussed prospects for reform and called on authorities to act.
Davidson declares Colquitt's claim that he promised to sign any prohibition bill is false. The statement centers on political commitments and party positions during ongoing legislative debate.
Weather Bureau forecasts the central United States to see possible rain midweek as temperatures rise. Stronger warming toward the middle of the week could bring unsettled conditions across the region.
A congressional bill proposes stopping liquor shipments as soon as they enter any state's bounds. In Dallas a mass meeting adopted a resolution urging authorities to vigorously enforce laws addressing the social evil, especially houses of ill fame.
The Philadelphia Trade Unions urge their members to agitate against any vote for local option laws, arguing such measures would hasten the settlement of the strike.
Pittsburg prepares a large gathering to denounce the findings of municipal graft investigations. A number of councilmen are expected to resign amid the controversy.
Dallas Sweetwater and Fort Worth pursue location of Texas Christian University and regents convene in Waco Tuesday to consider proposals or plan rebuilding the journey building.
Sunday letter by Cone Johnson argues statutory statewide prohibition is within Texas Constitution. He cites several noted Texas jurists to support his contentions.
Friends of Judge Poindexter met in Dallas Saturday night then moved to Fort Worth where more joined on Sunday. Attendees were uncommitted while Gainesville is told the judge will disclose a bombshell in a Friday speech, with details withheld but promising statewide impact.
Charred remains were found last week in one of the city’s most brutal crimes, revealing a grisly scene that shocks residents and authorities. Investigators pursue suspects as details emerge about the victim and circumstances.
Sheriff and deputies summoned about 300 witnesses from both sides Monday as defense and state move for a change of venue in the bank robbery case of Cisco and Marshes. The defense filed the motion Saturday afternoon and the county attorney’s office began issuing subpoenas.
A brief notice invites readers to subscribe for a ten day Chautauqua Season ticket priced at $2.50. The fragment suggests a traditional community event and discount period.
The notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a 500 dollar reward for a case of catarrh that cannot be cured by the remedy. It includes endorsements from local businessmen Walding, Kinnan & Marvin and claims the product works internally. It also urges buying Hall's pills for constipation and lists price and distributor details.
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