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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
4
A G Allen's Minstrels announces a forthcoming minstrel show featuring a large company. The advertisement claims it employs more people than the two leading minstrel outfits combined and promises a full lineup of advertised attractions.
The College of Industrial Arts student body elected Daedalian officers for the coming year including annual editors in chief Miss Lela Pierce and Miss Marie Ehrhardt, and assistants Miss Reba Kennedy, Miss Claire Ousley, and others. Turnover also lists monthly magazine posts and lyceum bureau manager Miss Dita Ujifty.
Denton shoppers find Minnis' Drug Store a convenient source for groceries and drug essentials. The ad highlights best brands, low prices, and quick service with phone contact 44 for Long & King.
The County Commissioners finished their equalization of assessments after reviewing more than 5 000 tax lists. They adjourned to resume May 30 and 41 to hear 56 taxpayers challenging changes to their readings.
Mia mis Drug Store offers delivery and announces Logan's Summer School at Denton High, starting May 26 with eight weeks of Advanced Arithmetic Trigonometry Geometry Algebra History English and Arithmetic taught by A Logan principal. Also notice of Denton County Board of Equalization hearing May 30 31 1913 to hear property valuation appeals.
An advertisement proclaims a new double strength preparation named othine from O. M. Curtis that promises to remove freckles with a money back guarantee. It claims visible improvement after the first applications and urges asking the druggist for the double strength product.
Mrs. Frances McCann advertises a piano teaching method with special summer rates at 8 4 N Elm or via old phone 565.
An extract notes Beechnut olive products priced at 35e 50e and 5e and 1.25 size bottles with unclear phone references. The fragment provides pricing and bottle sizes but lacks full context or company details.
No choir practice at First Baptist tonight. First Methodist choir to meet at 7 30 in weekly rehearsal. Baptismal service scheduled after Friday choir and chorus at First Christian. Alumni banquet for D H graduating class tonight in Chamber of Commerce rooms. Men’s meeting at First Baptist postponed to next Thursday. Cement crossings laid since January 1 and one tree down in wind at P C Withers home. Automobile No 410 registered in County Clerk's office.
An advertisement from FrontiersAthma Company announces a free trial treatment offer. The notice provides a room address, Room 102 Buffalo, and claims no charges for full information. The wording is terse and promotional in tone.
Denton city schools dismissed Friday for summer vacation extending about three and a half months. High school diploma recipients exceeded 200 in promotion. R E Lee school held a graduating class program with invited colors and a brief pageant featuring poems music and diploma awards.
A summer primary school led by Mrs. Ella Kelly will run eight weeks for High First, Low Second and High 3rd graders starting May 26 in the Lee building. A.G. Allen’s Big Minstrel Show is announced as coming soon.
Local advertisement touts A G Allen’s minstrel show coming soon while promoting Chase and Sanborn Temgie Garba tea. The copy claims one pound of tea yields over 200 cups and urges readers to choose the economical beverage.
Four reels and four programs present an entertaining Pathe feature The Executing Honeymoon with Gwen Pates and Charles Arling. A light comedy keeps laughs flowing as the couple's adventures unfold in a wedding filled tale.
Run-down people can regain health with Vinol cod liver and iron tonic without oil. It claims to improve iron levels appetite digestion sleep and energy. A testimonial from Mrs Chas Proper of West Scranton Pa endorses Vinol, with a money back guarantee. Also mentions Saxo Salve for itching and credits Denton druggist O M Curtis.
The note invites customers to discuss grocery orders and calls for phoning to enumerate new fresh goods received daily, highlighting ongoing arrivals at LONG and KING.
The notice advertises Minnis Drug Store with over 30 years of experience and stocks Runner’s genuine dill pickles in 12 pound jars for 15 cents. It also notes A A. G. Allen's minstrel show, the oldest and largest in the world, coming to Denton on May 17 at the cotton yard show grounds with admission 25 and 35 cents.
A Denton program lists two reels shown tonight at 7:45 and 8:45 for Normal students and the public. The Princess Orchestra, directed by W. O. Harwood, performs medleys and dances including Medley March and The White Crow. Songs are published by York Music Co. New York and Cowan Pub. Boston, with works by Herbert and Tilzer.
Curtis' advertises a large stock of safety razors and shaving supplies with prices from 25 cents to 10 dollars. Highlights include Zig Zag Stroppers at 1.50, Leslies at 5.00, and a limited 25 cent sale on a few Mark Cross razors. A shipment of 200 Crosscut Safety Razors arrives next week at a special introductory price of 1.50.
A frame post office building will rise east of the current site, at the former Continental Bank location. C. E. Evans funds two frame houses at Krum. Fleming and Allen of Krum build a new cotton gin due to be ready next season. Mrs T. B. Harvey’s baby is reported very ill.
For the weak and nervous, Electric Bitters are praised as a home remedy that boosts energy and appetite. The ad claims benefit for stomach liver and kidneys with testimonials from Mrs O Rhinevault and others in Vestal Center New York. Available between one dollar and a dime? Use precise pricing.
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