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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1912

Page

4

Why the New iPhone Outsells the Old at Local Shops

A reader notes merchants from grocers to tailors report 3 to 5 times more business after customers switch to the new iPhone. The item is a popular upgrade driving local commerce and chatter among small firms.

Recital Tonight at College of Industrial Arts

Miss Stella Owsley and Miss Ella Mackensen to perform a piano and voice program. The recital invites all music lovers, with works by Chopin Beethoven Wagner Liszt Chaminade and Ronald, showcasing both performers.

College of Industrial Arts Stella Owsey Ela Mackenson Barheanioff Chopin Miss Mackereen Clough- Leighter Miss Owsley Beethoven Mackensen Wagner Ronald Love Nightingale Lizt Miss Mackensen

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertises $100 Cure Offer

Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay $100 for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document, sworn December 6, 1886, notes the product is taken internally and addresses testimonials and distribution through Toledo druggists.

State of Ohio Toledo Lions County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall A. D A. W. Gleason

Grocery Order Hotline Invitation by Turner Bros

A friendly invitation asks readers to phone or send grocery orders to Turner Bros. The note promises attentive service and directs customers to use the Turner Bros phones for placing requests.

Turner Bros

Mrs Meales s Greene in Chalk Talks at the Opera House

Mrs Meales and Greene present a chalk talks event at the Opera House on Monday night. The program features demonstrations and commentary aimed at entertaining and informing local audiences about chalk art techniques.

County Court Closes Three-Week Term After Light Jury Play

County Court adjourned after a three weeks session disposing of substantial business with few jury trials. Late orders include damages continuances in cases against the Ry Co and actions to remove a trustee, plus acceptance of a guardian’s management. State v Dawson resulted in a guilty plea and a $100 fine. Probate reports approve sale of 4 acres for 1600 to J B Nance.

Wil

Draughon’s Practical Business College Enrollment Ad

We offer a special summer rate to all enrollees on or before June 1. Investgate. We are here to stay. Draughon’s Practical Business College, G. Be. Swor, Manager.

Investgate Draughon

Shoe Advertisements Prompt Cautious Shopping

In the paper today readers see merchant ads urging visits to inspect wares and compare stock. The author notes the ads aim to entice shoppers to find better shoe deals and save money.

Notice on Monday Meeting with F F Hill Address

Business of importance on Monday night. All members expected. F F Hill will deliver address For Good of the Order. 2te Pr J BEYSTT C W A MATTHEWS Clerk.

F. F. Hill

Turner Bros Grocery Service Ad

Turner Bros promotes a grocery service promising customers time money and energy saved. The ad invites readers to phone for contact and service details and emphasizes customer satisfaction.

Come to the Ideal Restaurant for Your Dinner

The notice promotes regular daily dinners at the Ideal Restaurant with a steady dining option. No dates or special events are specified.

Ideal Restaurant

Another Fine Rain Fell Softens Parched Fields

A light rainfall exceeding half an inch occurred Friday night and early Saturday morning. A vivid lightning display briefly interrupted power at the station. The rain improves wheat and oat prospects and aids corn and cotton as well.

Daily ads offer reading pay and deals

Readers earn by scanning daily advertisements and discover items they want at lower prices than elsewhere. The ads promise good pay for this task and urge continued engagement.

Grocery store qualities and prices praised in sample

The note promises good quality and fair prices at the store of T . It invites a call for courteous treatment and valued trade. The message emphasizes approval from the reader and appreciative service.

T ©. Sample

Frontier Asthma Company Ad Offers Free Information

An ad copy promotes asthma information and a “free” treatment offer. It lists Room 102 in Buffalo and claims no charge for the information, prompting readers to contact the firm for details.

Frontier Asthma Buffalo N

Minnis Drug Store Specializes in Prescription Work

Local ad notes prescription work as a specialty at Minnis Drug Store and mentions low classified rates in Daily and weekly papers reaching up to 3 000 families. Also references mowers for delivery and old phone number. Texas Wire Fence Co. and Maude S. Greene listed in accompanying notices.

Minnis Texas Wire Fence CO

Razor factory ships 12 tons of razors in January

The 35c report notes that the factory shipped 12 tons of razors in January and placed a large order for a quarter of a million handles. It invites readers to examine this 35c item for details.

Hebron Grows with Bank Plan and Road Upgrades

A April meeting near Hebron led to organizing a local bank with J R McFarland and W C Furneaux as directors and Dr B Allen as cashier. The town on the Frisco line aims for a cement brick building and a modern vault. Road bonds totalling 75000 dollars fund Lewisville to Hebron and Dallas line connections. Prospective high school use may follow state plans for rural districts, with free transportation and consolidated districts. Other needs include a lumber yard and a first class implement store.

The Dallas News Hebron Denton J. R. McFarland Dallas Plano Ten Mies Lewisville North Texas W. C. Furneaux Midway Board of Trustee State Department of Education Unin

Credit and borrowing in times of need or opportunity

The passage asks if one can borrow money in dire need or for a splendid opportunity. It notes the importance of establishing credit and hints at methods or avenues to secure funds responsibly. It emphasizes prudent planning and financial awareness in seeking a loan.

Sophomore Class Goes Pionsoring Friday Night Picnic

A sophomore class hay wagon trip ended at Prof. Joe Phillips home after threating clouds sent the group to shelter. An ice cream supper followed with about thirty attendees including many named students and chaperones Higgins and Buster. The item also notes a local grocery ad and mentions Chalk Talk by Miles and Greene at the opera house, plus a Bucklen Arnica Salve testimonial.

Egan Place Joe Phillips Mr. Phillips Tirty Misses Addie Melson NagieCormick Myrtle Wells Jo Pner Lois May Young Pauline Lipscomb Miles Val DE S. Greene Opera House

Thanksgiving Ad Promises Top Cash for Poultry

A local ad urges readers to stretch dollars this season and sells the idea of Barber's Grocery paying the highest cash prices for chickens turkeys and hens. Martin and Barber promote market quotes and citywide pickup to maximize value for poultry.

Barber's Tas McKintey Street Cas Martin & Barber

Long & King Promises Prompt First Class Grocery Delivery

Try phone 44 for your Grocery connection. We will always see that you get first class groceries delivered promptly and at the right price. Phone us today. Phone 44 LONG & KING.

Long & King

A Good Cigar Offer and Brands For Discerning Smokers

A dealer markets cigars for men who value quality, promising brands like Abaco Arcadia El Casdo Cuba Roma Invincibles Brodcast Black and White. The note invites patrons to visit and sample cigars that are claimed to be superior value. The ad mentions a 3 for 25c sale and La Marca Candy and Cigars.

Abaco Arcadia el Casdo Cuba Roma

Funeral services for Allen F Holloway

Allen F Holloway died Thursday afternoon after a weeks illness with dropsy at his home. Funeral services were held Friday at 4 30 p m at the residence with Ride C B E Wooldridge of Pearl Street Church of Christ in charge. Interment followed at the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Pallbearers included Bradford Sitchfield S W Kamnady J W Shaw Terrell Jasper and Mac.

Allen F. Holloway Ride C. BE. Wooldridge Pearl Street

Denton Lodge to Hold Flower Service at Cemetery

All members of Denton Lodge No. 82 I O O F meet next Sunday at 2 20 p m at the lodge rooms for a flower procession to the cemetery where decorations will take place. Noble Grand H B Caddell issues notice.

LOLOL Notior Denton Lodge No. 82 Wll H. B. Caddel Noble Grand

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