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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1912
Page
4
A reader asks why the most popular phone model drives sales and asks what grocers and tailors say about customers. The note suggests merchants report receiving from three to five times as much business with the new phone compared to the old one.
State Department figures show Denton County fall nearly 3900 bales behind the prior year. The estimated 1921 crop suggests Denton’s output may have been larger than believed, with nearby towns drawing cotton from Denton county and shifting counts into Collin County totals.
Gillis Mills Tennessee resident Eli Cherry suffered a lingering leg sore thought to be cancer. After trying several remedies, he found Bucklen's Arnica Salve effective, curing burns boils ulcers cuts bruises and piles. Available at J F Rajey & Co. for 25 cents.
A seller promotes a first class Italian olive oil for salads. Offered in two sized original bottles.
Denton city council moves to macadamize West Hickory Street from the public square to the city limits under the street and sidewalk improvement law with a May 27 hearing for opposed parties. An ordinance enforces sidewalks on Bell avenue from the Methodist dormitory to Withers street with citizens bearing most costs. The fire marshal ordinance is postponed due to finances. J M Magill named cemetery superintendent. $50 set for cemetery improvements. Bonds for plumbers and the water superintendent approved. Denton County News chosen as official paper.
Denton county veterans attending the Confederate reunion in Macon Georgia learned none were hurt when the U C V special wreck occurred Monday afternoon near Hattiesburg Mississippi. Several veterans had already left by other trains or routes.
Turner Bros advertises grocer goods and service with a call to start today for grocery satisfaction and reliability. The note lists phones for contact.
Telegram from Hereford reports the death of FE Berry Orr at 1 p m after a month long illness caused by heart trouble He was sixty two born in Denton County longtime resident of Garza and Hereford served as Precinct 2 county commissioner Surviving relatives include Orr family members in Garza Lewisville and Hereford with WC Orr sheriff of Denton County as a nephew Interment occurred Tuesday at Hereford.
A local grocer urges customers to call 44 for first class grocery delivery at the right price. The ad promotes prompt service and emphasizes reliable delivery. LONG & KING is named as the contact.
The county reports only one Republican precinct meeting so far instructing Roosevelt. Aubrey W. C. Schintosh is the Roosevelt delegate from that precinct. Justin yields Nick Karnes Taft while Lloyd sends A. L Scott Taft. Justice Precinct No 1 backs Cecil A. Lyon pro Roosevelt for chairman but the county convention remains an uninstructed Taft delegation.
The notice highlights favorable quality and price at the store of T C Sample. A courteous reception is promised to shoppers and their trade is valued.
Bob West, formerly of yi Kinney, runs a fresh home made candy, roasted nuts, popcorn stand on the West Side square in Denton. He speaks of moving from Kinney after meeting Denton native Mr. George Cole and encourages residents to visit. West guarantees quality materials and sanitary handling, invites grocery orders by phone, and notes May stock readiness from Turner Bros. and T. C. Sampton.
J C Williams recounts a 45 day trek to Macon where he was hosted by Mr Wages and Mr J A White. He praises Georgia communities for hospitality and notes Camp John B Gordon plans 15 000 roars for the reunion as a giant Confederate flag is unfurled. He traveled 930 miles since leaving home and looks forward to home.
H George of Sanger and Miss Ruth Sparks of Denton are listed in the marriage register.
Advertisement notes mowers called for and delivered by Texas Wire Fence Co with contact using old phone 42. The message promises satisfaction and completion of work.
Special rates offered to all enroll before June 1. Draughson's Practical Business College promotes summer enrollment under manager G. E. Swor.
The article extols at home photography with Kodaks and supplies, noting pictures of daily life become meaningful for future generations. It mentions prices from $5 and up and offers catalogs for readers.
A local ad touts D D D prescription for eczema with a money back guarantee. The retailer offers a $1 bottle free if it fails to work and a 25 cent trial to prove its merits, inviting customers to visit J and Raley and Co. for details.
An old advertisement urges mothers to use Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle stomach and bowel cleanser for children showing signs of illness. It claims Quick relief from constipation and stomach troubles with a tasty formula, urging readers to ask a druggist for the genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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