FOR RENT AND SALE ADS PRIMER FROM TOWN COLUMNS
Classified notices advertise rental and sale offers across Denton area. Listings include a six room cottage for rent at 174 West Chestnut Street, a boarding house for sale near Normal College Menon Texas, a two story brick building occupied by First National Bank, and hogs from Acme Poland China herd. Also several small items such as a lost belt and storage space to rent in Wright building basement.
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Wright
Opera House
W. C. Wright
Mule for sale by J. J. Matthews at 175th
For sale. Good mule offered by J. J. Matthews located at the 175th area. Contact for price and pickup arrangements.
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J. J Matthews
Concrete Walks and Brick Work Offered by Bushey Gurley
Concrete walks and brick work advertised with offers for estimates and competitive pricing by Bushey Gurley, cement contractor. Local residents urged to contact for First class workmanship at fair prices.
Phras Men Offer Drag and Household Help Services
Local moving and dray services advertise prompt packing and transportation. Contact Brownlow & Strickland in Canton for moving and baggage handling with new and old phone numbers listed.
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Srownlow & Strickland
East Hickory U
Woodwork Offer From J L Waldrip at Lacy's Blacksmith Shop
An advertisement urges readers to choose Oodworamben for first class wood work using quality materials at reasonable prices. J. L. Waldrip is listed at Lacy's Blacksmith Shop.
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J. L. Waldrip
Lacy
Blackemth
Poultry and Meats Ad Promotes City Market
Old phone line 1 31 new 34 claims Best meats at right prices at the time Delivered promptly and reliably from West Ak Street to customers.
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City Meat Market
West Ak St
Dentists Jones and Fralin Advertise Denton Office
A notice for A. JONES and W. FRALIN dentists located on the west side square and South Bide Square in the middle of the block with offices upstairs in Denton Texas.
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E W. Fralin
Bide Square
Denton
Texas
Veterinary Surgeon Dr W E Botts Practice Notice
Dr W E Botts veterinary surgeon lists office in Lipscomb, transfers to Denton County. New phone 70, old phone 34, teaidemee 485, new phone LY.
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W E. Botts
Ee Abc
Ite Tenton Transfe, Co
Lipscomt Pioek
Kerosene Gasoline Delivery Ad by Roark Company
Local business advertises kerosene and gasoline delivery with a 5 gallon minimum. L L Roark, manager, offers quick messenger service through Hamilton and Yeagie office with two phone numbers 340 White 224 and 31 W. Oak.
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IL L. Roark
Mrabhears
Hamilton & Yeaite
ACTOS FOR HIRE W W BILLINGSLEY
Advertisement for acts for hire by W. W. Billingsley, listing an old phone 330 and a new contact point.
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ACTOS
W. W. Billingsley
HOUSES AND FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT
A. R McGintle advertises rooms and furnished houses for rent in Denton. The office is one door east of Exchange National Bank. Directions include forth south east and west in the tile of Denton.
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A. R McGintle
Forth
Denton
East Exchange National Bank
Arkansas Mill Feedstuffs and Firewood Delivers
Chops, bran, corn, hay and other feedstuffs available with best stove and heater wood on the market. Prompt delivery, full measure from Arkansas Mill located on S Elm Street. Both phones.
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Arkansas Mill
Elm Street
Need for Scavenger Work Promptly Advertised
Help wanted for scavenger work with prompt contact at phone number 307. No other details provided in the fragment.
Thrifty housekeepers read the grocery ads
A fragment notes how thrift-minded readers scan grocery ads for bargains and to find items they want in the cemetery department, suggesting price reductions through ad advantages.
Poultry Department Offers Duck and Chicken Eggs for Sale
Mrs A L Scott Route 4 Aubrey advertises Indian Runner ducks 15 for 1.40 eighteen for 2 for best layers. Also English and American runner duck eggs, 14 ducks yield daily. Will Mitchell Mitchell's Barber Shop available for view or write.
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Ducke
A. L Scott
Route 4
Aubrey
Will Mitchell
Michell
Local News in Brief Highlights Minor Injuries and Church Fun
Mr Huffhines of Krum injured his knee when a fall on a brick cut to the bone prompting medical help. The Ladies Aid and missionary society of the First Presbyterian church met for a pleasant session with many answering roll call. Normal student T F Pipes wrenched his ankle severely while practicing on a trapeze requiring medical care. N W Wheeler five miles west of Prosper was bitten by a water moccasin while fixing a fish tram on Elm creek. the snake crawled from rocks onto his arm. He grew very ill but is expected to recover with treatment after hours.
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Mr. Huffhines
Krum
W. E. Huffhines
Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society
First Presbyterian Church
Mange
T. F. Pipes
Hodge House
N.W. Wheeler
Prosper
Elm Creek
Bolivar News Reports Heavy Rain and Crop Fears
The Bolivar report notes a major rain washing land and crops with fear of army worms in wheat. Visitors at the County Democratic Convention in Denton include J. A. Cartsinger and W. K. Miller, with Arie wi ar, J. M. Miller, and W. J. Lambert also in Denton. John Gary family returns from Dallas where Mrs. Gary was in a sanitarium. R. H. Miller of Quanah, ex-Bolivar, lost improvements at a new home near Altus due to the recent cyclone. loss about 1000 dollars.
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Bolivar News
Bolivar
J. A. Cartsinger
W. K. Miller
Denton
Arie Wiar
J. M. Miller
W. J. Lambert
John Gary
Dallas
Gary
R. H. Miller
Quanah
Altus
Political endorsements and candidate list for July primary
Readers are urged to study the Democratic primary actions in July and consider the claims of candidates including R L Cable for State Senate 31st District, Alvin M Owsley for Local Representative, o H Hosking for County Judge, F E Tobin for County Assessor, and others across county offices with names such as Frank Witt E Miller Gary Lane McKelvy Reeve Guy Hennen Hawkins Button Wilson Hopkins Kindred Morgan Johnson Riley Cunningham and George Watson Sullivan.
Mending a Faucet A Humorous Home Plumbing Debacle
In a Judge magazine piece by Ellis Parker Butler Mr Gimp returns home and tries to fix a leaking bathtub faucet with improvised tools. He battles the stubborn fixture loses a fight with a brass faucet and ends soaked as the plumber arrives to witness the chaotic result.
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Mr. Gimp
Mr. Gimn
Gimp
Ellis Parker Butler
Home Helper Water Coolers and Ice Cream Freezers
A sales pitch for home helpers including water coolers that cut ice bills ice cream freezers that freeze quickly hose and nozzles offering satisfying service oil stoves praised for fuel economy and clean use croquet sets and an invitation to visit the store to inquire about hardware and more
Bear Tracks Requested by Amateur Nimrod
In a brief exchange the Amateur Nimrod asks for bear tracks, and the Native kin offer to show tracks as proof. The New Orleans Picayune notes the request and response in a concise, informal exchange.
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New Orleans Picayune
Turner Bros Grocery Service Delights With Phone Order
Turner Bros promises quick phone orders for groceries with reliable service and quality goods. Customers report satisfaction with the durable selection and prompt deliveries.
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Turner Bros
Local residents travel and visit across Texas
Taylor Hardware Company notes numerous trips and visits. Oscar Smith arrives from Dallas on business. Leta McCormick visits Dallas to see Mrs. Saunders. Paschall Bates Hill Evers travel to Dallas. Mrs J A McKinney of Whitewright visits sister Mrs E R Johnson. Mrs J E Phillips and son from Fort Worth visit the Eubanks. Miss Crawford returns to Lewisville after visiting friends. Ezra Puckett and children from Wichita Falls visit Rev and Mrs Cooper. Mr and Mrs B H Deavenport attend Bankers convention in San Antonio. H W Stillwell of the C A left for Van Alstyne to address graduates. Mr and Mrs Berryman Price and Mrs J A Withers depart for Ryan Oklahoma. Mrs Price recovering from illness. Editors Fitzgerald Huie Hamilton, delegates to county convention. Mesdames Hamilton and Fitzgerald serve as secretaries and delegates to state convention.
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Oscar Smith
Dallas
Leta McCormick
Saunders
B. F. Paschall, Sr
J. D. Bates
F. F. Hill
R. H. Evers
J. A. McKinney
Whitewright
E. R. Johnson
J. E. Phillips
Fort Worth
R. Eubanks
Miss Crawford
J. A. Withers
Ryan, Ok
Price
Fitzgerald
Sanger
Huie
Krum
Hamilton
Lewisvile
Mesdames Hamilton
Steering a boat and the danger of crossed chains
A New York Tribune piece by C. W. Jennings warns that steering gear varies by vessel type with crossed or straight tiller ropes causing misdirection. It contrasts ocean ships, harbor boats, and motor launches and cites near misses and the need for consistent handling practices.
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New York Bay
Hudson River
Buffalo
Duluth
Hardeaport
C. W. Jennings
New York
Tribune
Washington for Clark Endorsed by State Democrats
The State democratic convention at Walla Walla endorsed Champ Clark yesterday. Clark won 455 votes while Wilson gathered 106, Bryan 135.5 and Harmon 112 votes.
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Washington
Clark
Walla Walla
Wash
Champ Clark
Wilson
Bryan
Harmon
The Ruling Spirit Observed At Paris Café
A Paris cafe scene captures a woman’s flippant talk of war as a young couple flirt in a barvarieuse au chocolat with bold innuendo. The girl muses on no war meaning she would nurse a wounded lover in a fine outfit.
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Paris
Machere
London
Richter Imparts Witty Critique At Brother Composer’s Concert
Hans Richter attended a concert by his brother and praised or critiqued a performance with a sharp quip. He said the piece had been composed to “make a pile so high” and that the works had been burned after being stacked three feet high.
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Hans Richter
Richter
The Actress and Theatre Manager Exchange in Sarcasm
A clipped exchange shows an actress deriding a manager over pay and repertoire. The manager retorts with biting humor about a New York theater name linked to Puck, reflecting theatrical satire and industry tensions.
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F Bush Repertoire Company
New York Theater
Sure Sign of Engagement Hints at Family Party
A Detroit Free Press snippet notes remarks about an engagement with a family party planned for tomorrow night to introduce the fiancé to relatives. The exchange suggests belief the couple are engaged and preparing a public meeting with kin.
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Detroit Free Press
Would B Prepared She Suppose Telegraph for More
Exchange suggests a playful domestic scene where one character implies insufficient funds and the other proposes telegraphing for more money. The dialogue hints at financial pressure and witty banter within a close relationship.
Dialogue on marriage economics between Madze and Dealr
In a clipped exchange, Madze asks if a girl should marry an economical man. Dealr agrees in principle but dismisses the idea of being married to one as awful.
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Madze
Kitchen ad urges readers to study hardware deals
The column notes readers should check today's hardware ads as some advertisers may mask price inducements to spurring purchases. It warns the skillet and pan remind of worn out needs and encourages comparison shopping.
Railroad Time Tables Missouriel Kansas and Texas
Southbound and northbound train numbers and departure times listed for the Missouri Kansas and Texas line with limited and flyer service. Includes 6:45 a m 7:55 a m 7:10 p m and 9:42 a m 8:55 p m among others.
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SG Og Sia
Passenger timetable fragment for Dallas and Wichita route
Fragmentary rail timetable item lists No 8 No 32 at 3 30 p m 10 20 a m to Dallas and Wichita No 713 to Dallas 8 00 a m northbound and 10 20 p m RTH ass with Peace at 12 35 p m
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Orl
Yes Peace
Dallas
Classified Ads Boost Sales In Denton Store Week
A Denton store reports strong reader response to in paper advertising columns. Advertisers pay for space and readers answer ads, driving continued business through the week.
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Oae
Denton
Argyle News Mixed Short Items Report
Mrs Ed Young returned to Roanoke and several mumps cases are reported. Mr Pace remains missing two weeks. Local visits include Denton Roanoke and Dallas. School closes Friday with a picnic at Pilot Knob. singing class reorganizing meets Sunday at 2 p.m. Ollie Ely leads.
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Argyle News
Argyle
Ed Young
Roanoke
R. W. Jones
Ton Wii Wallace
Schoppaul
Macon
Gaev
Sooter
Turner
Nurnie Boyles
Chinns Chapel
Pace
Faught
Denton
W. C. Brown
Mattie Brown
G. A. Schnabley
Byron Horton
Frank Wheeler
Foster
Oklahoma
Ollie Ely
Pilot Knob
A. Jasper Visted
J. T. Simmons
Danger in delay for kidney trouble warning in Denton
The ad warns that kidney problems worsen without treatment and cites backache headaches and lameness. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a reliable remedy used by Denton residents like Mrs A Robinson and sold at J F Raley Co Drug Store with a 50 cent price. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as sole US agents.
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Bright
Dean
Denton
TA. Robinson
W. Mulb
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Rain Benefits Wheat In Local Area May News
May 7 report notes rain now needed has fallen, aiding wheat and oats. Local visits include Vaughn family in Decatur, Minnerly in Justin, Couster in Denton, Birch family in Galveston, Brackett family visiting Teresa Cope in Justin, and Loppe couple in Greenwood.
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F. Vaughn
Decatur
A. B. Minnerly
Justin
Emmett Couster
Denton
M. Birch
Galveston
Nancy Brackett
Just
Teresa Cope
J. L. Loppe
Greenwood
Quality Groceries at Sample Store Attracts Shoppers
The store of T C Sample offers quality groceries at fair prices and courteous service. Shoppers are urged to call for assistance as trade is appreciated and customer approval is anticipated.
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T C. Sample
Cascarets Cleanse Liver and Bowels
An old promotional notice touts Cascarets as a safe cleansing remedy for the liver and bowels. It claims daily use prevents indigestion foul breath and headaches, noting a 10 cent box works while you sleep and suits men women and children.
Rainy spell swells creeks and boosts crops in Cooper
A heavy rain Friday night and Saturday morning raised local creeks about five feet. Crops look healthy as community health remains good. Local residents visited relatives in Kerrville Dallas and Denton. Notables include Whit Brown traveling to Macon Georgia for the Old Soldiers' reunion and multiple families visiting kin.
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Cooper News
Cooper
J. H. Vaughan
Kerrville
Mr. Cook
Dallas
Whit Brown
Macon
Georgia
A. L. Anderson
Tom Land
Club Lake
Morris
Evans Payne
Lula Cook
Denton
Ben Brown
I. M. Cox
John Wright
Homer Jamison
Matthew House
Ryan House
Tom Laney
Chas. Carter
Roe Laney
Kate Lacy
J. W. Boone's
Payne
Boyd McCauley
W. A. Combest
The Shoe Fitter Adverts at City Shops
In todays paper shoe advertisements by local merchants urge readers to visit stores and examine wares with the aim of finding a better pair of shoes for less money. The piece notes the merchants advertise with purpose to entice examination of stock and offers.
Local Bethel News Notes May 7
A brief Bethel item stream reports Miss Carte visiting Denton. T L Huggins seen in Dallas. Dr. Morris of Grapevine in town. A M Buckner in Garza. Mrs Andrew Morris recovered from illness. May 11 is decor at Old Hall cemetery. Mr and Mrs Simpson in Garza. Fred Huggins bitten by a copperhead last week.
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Bethel
Miss Carte
Denton
T L Huggins
Dallas
Dr. Morris
A. M. Buckner
Garza
Andew Morris
Old Hall Cemetery
Mrs. Simpson
Fred Huggins
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H. C. Stout
Tex
Temple Palace
Oak St
Kanady
PONY
W. Prairie
Winchester
P. Kirby
Denton Mill
Normal College
Menon
J. D. Hodges
Sal W. Hickory
Center St
North Side Square
First National Bank
W. T Johnon
Acme
Poland
Big Boy
E. C. Yeatts
Rowden Cot
MO. A. Hann. Dévife
Phras
Canton Transfer Coo
H. M Lormeon
Yeeur
Lester
Vethrinaria
Poultry Department
Airdome
R. L. Cable
Montague
Alvin M. Owsley
O H Hosking
Tobin
F (Frank) Witte E. Miller
Gary Co L
Lane J. K. McKelvy
County
Treasuer
Reeve
Guy
Euan S
William Nelson
Hennen Sam Hawkins
Sheriff
ORR
FRY NC
BATIS
H R_ WILSON
Geo. M Hopkins
E. J. Key
I J McCook
Ietrict
EB. Durbin
T. Higgins
William McCormica
George Watson Cc
Sullivan
G. L
Granville
John F Morgan
J. B
John) Johnson
G. W
Walker) Riley
W F
Fred) Cunningham
T. 8. Atcheson
Vg. A. Swerat
Mr Gimp
Denton Trust Company
Packard
Packard Shoes and Oxfords
Taylor Hadware CO
Missourel Kansas
Texas and Pacific
Wichita
Denton Broom
Moody Brothers
Bethel News
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