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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1912
Page
3
Classified ad notices list multiple rental options including a downstairs office room on the West side, three rooms for rent furnished or unfurnished, and storage space in the Wright building basement. Also includes housework, livestock for sale, and poultry offerings with contact details.
Local contractor A Bushey Gurley advertises cement work and brick work. Offers first class results at the right price with emphasis on estimates.
Help to move house and freight offered by Grownlow Strickland and Lent on Transfer Co. New and old numbers shown. Tour Dray Business advertises first class service with two moving vans and baggage handling. Parks Leister lists office and residence phones for contact.
For first class wood work best materials and most reasonable prices see J L Waldrip at Lacs Blacksmith Shop 1466.
Local ad notes old phone number 31 and new 34 for delivery from West Mak Street. Promises right prices and prompt delivery of beet meals.
Orastists de W Jones and W Pralin announce new dental offices in Denton Texas located on the West and South sides of the square, middle of the block, upstairs.
Denton business card notes new telephone numbers for W E Botts veterinary surgeon office Lipscom delivers new digits 70 old 44 plus old 486 new 24S and transfer service details included.
Utility notice lists kerosene and gasoline prices with 7c per gallon for the best kerosene and 60c for the next best, 5 gallons for 18c, delivered anywhere. Roark Messenger Service advertises new phone 340 White 224 and 31 WW for quick service from Hamilton & Yen's office.
W W Billingsley advertises automotive for hire with contact via phone 330. The note is terse and lists no further details on services or rates.
Classified notice offering rental units in Denton by A R McGintie. Listings describe furnished rooms and various locations around the city, with directions near Frehange National Bank and northeasts.
Advertisement offering chops bran corn hay and other feedstuffs plus stove and heater wood. Promises prompt delivery full measure from Arkansas Mill located on S Elm Street with both phones.
An offer to perform scavenger work is posted with a contact number 307 for those interested in completing odd jobs. The notice is brief and lacks details about location or scope.
A short note explains that every advertisement includes a tempting item for the culinary department and by using the ads a shopper can secure it at a reduced price. The mention of a bargain notes the Dativat at 40e a month.
A headlined announcement notes that all actions under this section depend on the upcoming July democratic primary. It urges readers to consider the named gentlemen, their claims, and to investigate before offering support.
State Senate race for the 31st district features R. L. Cable of Montague as a key candidate. Voters assess policy positions, party alignment, and campaign focus ahead of the upcoming election.
A scanned public notice lists multiple candidates for local government roles including ALVIN MOWSLE for Local Representative, H. H. HOSKINS for County Judge, F. E. TOBIN for County Assessor, and others such as W. C. ORR for Sheriff, H. WILSON for County Attorney, and J. F. MORGAN for Commissioner Precinct No 1. The document presents several names with party initials implied and includes multiple precinct positions and clerks.
Promote Cascarets as a nightly laxative that cleanses the stomach and bowels, relieves sour stomach and gas, and clears the head by morning. Advertises a 10 cent box and appeals to adults and children for tastiness and ease.
A menu blurb praises Smith's Bread as a big loaf, claiming it’s better than ordinary bread and suitable for IDEAL RESTAURANT use.
Southbound No 209 departs 6:45 pm with 7:16 pm and 9:42 am arrivals. Limited No 210 runs at 8:55 pm and 11:50 pm. Additional numbers 2068 and 268 appear as timetable references.
Partial OCR shows a northbound schedule reference with times 3 30 and 16 20 am or pm and unclear service details. No clear event or destination provided.
Train timetable fragment lists northbound and from Dallas departures with numbers 7:14 and 10:20 p.m. plus No. 282 timetable from Dallas at 4:30 p.m. indicating a midweek schedule snippet.
A compact storefront notice promotes Water Coolers, Ice Cream Freezers, Hose and Nozzles, Owl Stoves, Croquet Sets and general hardware. The ad invites visitors to the store to inquire about the hardware assortment and its economical, low effort products.
Mrs A Joplin suffers a neuralgic attack John Miller remains unable to speak after a paralytic stroke last week John Jones a bridgeman at Texas and Pacific injures his thumb at Mingo Friday Mrs W W McKinney bitten by a spider on East Oak Street improves by Monday Army worms reported in Wheat fields by G R Foster from Stony predicting beneficial crop effects Committee selects best show name Bettie Bushey wins $10 for A Prince of Lies
T L Davis transfers one half acre to J D Carpenter in Martin Jones survey for 409 dollars. Comment notes the transaction as noteworthy. Text also mentions satisfaction with bread from Smith at the Ideal Restaurant and praise for toast.
A reader notes the Record 3s are read and enjoyed after supper by ail gur subscriber. The item promises updates on current events and emphasizes delivering all the news that is news. City phone line offered for orders.
A local business credits growth to efficiency, quality merchandise, and fair pricing that meets customer needs. The firm invites customers to try its service at Phones 44 Long & King.
Our delivery wagons are on the go all the time and pass your area. Your order will be appreciated for groceries. Turner Bros. notes phones for orders.
In Corinth on Saturday, memorial services at Shiloh cemetery were followed by the formation of a cemetery maintenance group. Officers elected include W. V. Pockrus as president Luther Harbert as secretary and treasurer and committee members J. C. Hawk L. T. Fowler W. A. Henry E. A. Garrison and Mrs. S. E. Harbert. Ladies were urged to donate funds and join the committee.
City retailers urge readers to inspect their shoe stock and compare offers in today’s paper. The notices promote visits to stores to view wares and seek better deals on footwear.
A promotional notice from Turner Bros touts phone support and grocery service quality as a reason to choose their offerings, claiming reliable goods and cheerful customer experiences.
A stream of local visits and travel notes from Dallas Lewisville Frisco and nearby towns. Residents stated in the item include A. L. Cook Estelle J J Baxter Krum Mrs Herman Wolfsohn Dal las Ed L McGintie Mrs A F Holloway George Fritz Jonathon Wood Mrs Tom Lovell plans to move to St Louis Ruth Daugherty Leila Hayes Leonora Hann Leila Erwin G A Monschke Minnie Monschke N C Haggard M E Stone and Alvin M Bush.
May 6 report from Pec an News notes Lula Coats visiting Mrs B W Brown in Mingo and T L Sparks of Krum visiting. School closed for day. Visitors include Miss Hannah Grabbe and Miss Mary Somers at Mrs B F Ernst home. Jim George and Mrs G H Stallings dropped by. Ruth and Amanda Sparks attended Blue Mound school closing exercises. Misses McCullar hosted young people.
About twenty six members of the Denton Senior Class gathered at Dolph Evers home Friday night for an auction. Packages sold at high prices while many bidders remained with cents to spare. Clark Owsley was up for a final sale at 20 cents, providing lighthearted fun. Music followed with refreshments of ice cream strawberries and cake served by Mrs Will Evers and Miss Lula Evers.
Advertisement notes Fluffy Ruffles Allegrettis chocolates in compartment boxes of 1 2 and 3 pound sizes priced at 1.00 per pound.
Liggett's Chocolates promotes a masterpiece of workmanship in high grade candy. Boxes are described as beautiful brown and offered in Toree sizes with prices 85c 1.75 2.75.
Nunnally's famous factory in Atlanta specializes in chocolate nut goods with notable success. Today a package of Nunnallys Assorted Chocolate Nuts is offered at 90 cents per pound. Phone 52 for delivery.
A brief classified line from LONG & KING touts a dialing service promising connection to a firm that will satisfy grocery needs. The ad emphasizes convenience and swift fulfillment of shopping requests.
Lone and King advertise a grocery satisfaction promise with a 44 hotline. The notice emphasizes prompt service and quality items at confident prices, urging customers to call for details and selection.
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