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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
11
Local advertisement seeks women to work quietly from home in Joliet Illinois. No investment, two hours daily possible, promise of turning spare time into money. Written offer to Harriet M Richards Box 20 Woman's Building.
The newspaper columns for classified ads grow as results appear. Readers are encouraged to try the listings and see proof of the ads’ effectiveness. The Record and Chronicle showcase expanding classified sections to reflect reader demand and market activity.
May 5 Stamford Texas Paul Turner son of W A Turner was crushed to death when he was run over after attempting to climb a wagon wheel as the team moved The Turner family came from Cleburne for the funeral A Beals Maine resident praises Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs colds and lung trouble saying it saved her family and offers a trial bottle free with a guarantee from J F Raley & Co Denton Texas
Speaking of Harry Naylor son of S. T. Naylor of this city the Clovis New Mexico Post says Harry Naylor has gone to Fort Sumner where he takes charge of one of the Kempt Lumber yards at that place.
Vintage advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a guaranteed hair restorer curing falling hair gray dandruff and harshness. It claims quick dandruff relief and darkening effects, praising its delightful qualities, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold for 50 cents a bottle via O. M. Curtis or Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo NY.
A display classified item announces Parisian Sage offered for sale by O M Curtis. The short listing notes availability and selling contact at the given name.
An advertisement touts Dr Simmon’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that clears seasonal impurities and rejuvenates both young and old. It promises revitalization with a price of 50c and 1.3 dollars.
Denton youth Eugene Tanner, a Texas university graduate, earns praise for a top academic record. Visitor J L Henderson announced Denton school credits gain affiliation for botany and solid geometry, boosting local students’ standing.
J H Tennis of 76 KE McKinney St Denton Texas suffered back pain dizziness and weak kidneys. After using a box of Dean's Kidney Pills from J F Raley Co he reports great relief and renewed energy. For sale by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's.
W. H. Ashley of Southwestern Telephone Company has been in town since Saturday repairing cables at the local exchange. He has fixed thirty five pairs and credits a contrivance he invented for rapid locating of bad parts, promising to inspect the entire system before departing.
It touts Hunt's Lightning Of as a unique quick remedy for aches pains stiff joints cuts and other ailments. The ad promotes a 50¢ bottle and a 25¢ bottle option with strong claims of efficacy and superiority.
In Green Valley on a recent Saturday evening Rev Bayless officiated the wedding of Miss Besse Whitlock to Mr Dobson, a surprise to many. The community notes include Dana Klutts visiting grandparents, and several local residents like Mrs Mary Beaty and Mr Pierce Beaty visiting relatives. The weather remains dry and windy, with crops under stress.
Headache-flick's Capudine is advertised as a liquid easy to take that relieves colds heat stomach and nervous troubles. It claims immediate action and is sold in 10c 25c and 50c sizes at drug stores.
Rector area reports frost killed early cotton Friday night and extreme dryness raises worry of crop loss if rain does not arrive soon. Local notes include visits by Pilot Point residents, a sick grandmother, hog sales at six dollars thirty per hundred pounds, and plans to build a bridge over Stewarts creek near Frisco.
A fragment hints at advertising clauses in the Record arid section. The brief notes a possible payment or pricing angle and encourages trying them. Local readers may look for further details in the page's ads.
Vaudeville shows featuring Tuttle and Reiner plus Thomas and Co. with local acts. The Cuttings present novelties and Barger and Palmer in comedy sketches, with King the acrobatic dog joining the lineup tomorrow night.
Terre ll Tex May 5 22 year old farmer E C Parrish was found dead in his cotton field near McCoy after leaving at 2 AM to cover seed against a storm. The body showed lightning as the cause of death. A separate item notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve curing an ulcer and listing other uses. 25 cents.
May 4 report lists visits and sightings from Garza area residents including Walker, McCabe, Lawson Robertson, Willis, Stockard, Bennett, Hayes, Elbert family, McGalliard and Nadia, Sallee, Morris, Riley, Swiher, Gotcher, and Cofer with Denton Krum Lewisville Decatur and Gotcher Grove mentioned during travel and school picnic activities.
An advertisement touts Perry Davis Pain Killer as a remedy for exposure to wet and cold. It claims a teaspoonful in warm water or milk heats the system and prevents chills, noting sales of two million bottles annually and two sizes priced 35 and 50 cents.
Farmers toil as rain is needed to boost cotton emergence. The community held a well attended school closing with a pleasing program. Visitors from Denton and nearby towns dropped by, and decorations planned for Prairie Mound next Sunday invite all. Reverend Mason traveled from Pilot Point, and H T Stuart tended a sick brother in Canyon City.
Advert shows Hyomei inhaler as a home doctor for catarrh coughs colds bronchitis croup and asthma. Claims include antiseptic air from pine eucalyptus forests and speedy relief with a 50 cent bottle or a complete outfit for 1 dollar sold by O M Curtis with money back guarantee. It also touts benefits for consumption sufferers and rapid cold relief.
Receipts of farm products remain light while corn gains a couple of cents. Eggs stay steady withIdc. Butter common with 25 1 4c contracts about 25c. Hides higher and in demand. Hogs scarce with high local prices. No new potatoes in local stores. Fort Worth Livestock: cattle 3000 hogs 6000. Steers to 5.40 cows 4.70 calves 5.30 hogs 7.20.
Market notes list corn prices from 75 to 87 cents a bushel for ears and shelled, with higher retail. corn choppers hay oats and wheat quotes. butter lard bacon eggs and poultry prices. hogs cows hides and furs also priced. date unknown, trade prices in cents and dollars per unit.
Local mill men estimate wheat will open around 1.25 per bushel in Denton with opening prices from 1.00 to 1.25. Crop expected to appear on the market about June 10. Hicks Capudine advertised as a remedy for various headaches and stomach troubles sold by druggists.
May 3 report from Dickson notes Ira Davis of Denton as guest of P Hill. Bob Vaught of Denton visited relatives here. George Baker and family were in Denton last week. Alex Mullins and wife of Garza were guests of S I Reynolds. Little Monroe Allen ill several days. Grandma Simpkins seriously sick at home. Samuel Allen of Aubrey visiting grandfather 3 Il Reynolds.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a time entry likely referring to 4:25 p m and a number 9250 with unclear context. No recognizable people or organizations readable.
Miss Alpha Dooley of Dallas visited her sister Mrs. R. G Langley. A boy was born April 14 to Mr. and Mrs. BE F. Proffer. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Purdy died after birth. Miss Nora McCurdy returned from Fort Worth. Mr. and Mrs. T. Phillips of Justin attended church. Bertha Balis of Sanger visited Mrs. Proffer. J R Warriner and J M Hammack returned from Southwest Texas.
Miss Sallie Stogner of Fort Worth is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. E. Hammack, in Houston.
Capt. Car Forrest, a veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars, died at his home in Waxahachie Texas this morning aged 83. He had lived in Ellis county for fifty four years and was well known across Texas.
An advertisement by Garrison & Kimmins promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming it tones kidneys and bladder, purifies blood, restores health and strength, and is pleasant to take with no harmful drugs. It urges readers to commence use today.
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