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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1909
Page
4
A local tailor announces cleaning and pressing for men s clothing and skirts with pickup and delivery service. They provide new phone 40 and list address at No 6 West Side Square for contacting and service requests.
The legislature finalizes two year appropriations totaling 284 400 for North Texas State Normal and College of Industrial Arts in Denton. NT State Normal receives 143 000 with 92 500 first year and 50 509 second year. C IA gets 141 400 with 98 075 first year and 43 325 second year. A dormitory fund of 75 090 was cut to 50 000 and a new building fund was reduced. The final plan includes 50 000 for a new building and 7 500 for a heating plant in year one and maintenance and extra teachers funds in year two.
Denton school board commends itself for electing teachers all residents of the city. New hires include Myrtle Hall at Greenville and Mabel Hogue at Sanger, with others serving at regional schools or as students. Several graduates return to teach where they studied.
A vintage ad touts extreme longevity and youthfulness citing Whit Parr Barland and James Wright of Spurlock Kentucky. It claims sixty years of youthful vigor after using Electric Bitters and promotes purchase from J Raley Co with 5k mention.
The list shows five marriage license filings including H B Mitchell with Mamie Lee Brumley, George Horan with Annie Williams, L R Cunningham with Myrtle Gregory, Ray Smotherman with Iberia Mc Kerley, and G F Dobson with Bessie Whitlock.
Work on the Central school project is stalled as brick masons have dwindled to two or three and required materials have not arrived despite orders placed days ago. The arrival of the shipment remains unknown, delaying progress.
Born to Mr and Mrs Magnus Anderson a son south of town. A wagon owned by T B Porter was wrecked in a runaway. Invitations arrive for public school graduation exercises. Normal college final exams begin this week and run to Tuesday next week. County teacher certificate results to remain unpublished. McKinney delegates head to Gainesville for state firemen convention, passing through Denton by auto in about an hour and a quarter.
Capudine promises quick headache relief and nervous calm for a busy morning. It claims to clear the head and steady the nerves, marketed for use before business. Available at drug stores.
Prof J W Beaty recently elected superintendent of the Sanger public schools Tuesday night. Beaty has not decided yet whether he will accept the position.
All members of Stanfield lodge A F and A M must be at the hall Thursday by 8 30 am to attend in body the funeral of William Frazier. M B Whitlock W M R H Evers Secretary.
An old page lists Foley's Urine Laxative as a remedy for constipation and bowel trouble with claims of thorough system cleansing. It also notes local merchants Garrison & Kimmins and W. J. McCray Jeweler and offers a lumber skirt box service for 2.50 at 67 West Stroud Street.
W A Taliaferro advertises baseball and tennis goods and fishing tackle at the Bicycle Store on the north side square. Customers urged to cultivate a habit of shopping there and visit McCray's for jewelry needs.
Two car loads of Enterprise Buggies Surreys and Wagons arrive for display. The line includes open tops and top canes with varied styles. Visit to see these beauties before purchasing a vehicle of any kind.
Cor ith and Dallas visitors arrive as neighbors report crops thriving and plans for road bonds. A birthday party honors a six year old while others discuss wheat prospects and funeral arrangements for Wm. Frasier with Masonic and railway lodge members en route.
A notice advertises a home asthma cure trial with full information free of charge. It urges readers to write Frontier Asthma Company Room 702 Buffalo New York for details and treatment.
Senate on the tariff bill floor Sen Culberson warns any move to modify the Sherman antitrust law will meet strong Democratic opposition. He criticizes Attorney General Wickersham's New York speech and says it signals a desire to ease prosecutions in pending antitrust suits.
A gold filled Elgin watch is advertised at $19 at W. J. McCray's store. The notice highlights affordability and the retailer’s name for readers seeking a timepiece purchase.
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