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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1912

Page

3

FOR SALE AND WANTED ITEMS IN DENTON AREA

Classified snippets show multiple short ads: secondhand farm tools and reapers, a four to eight room house for sale in Denton, a gasoline store equipment wanted, a good driving team with harness, 125 acres east of Denton offered, housework wanted in country, pasture for 100 cattle, a two story brick building on North Side square used by First National Bank, lost items including watch and gold pin, and writing services offered.

North Side Square First National Bank W T. Johnson

Pasture for 20 Head Near Town Offered

Ads describe a pasture suitable for 20 head cattle with ample water located 3 1 2 miles north of town. Contact W. J. Waggoner at 236¢ for details.

W. J. Waggoner

Registered Hogs for Sale and Heavy Work Mare

From Acme herd of Poland China s headed by Rice Boy 165615 pedigrees furnished E C Yeatts Sanger Texas 226d 4tep good heavy work mare for sale Lone Star Marble Yard for particulars 236¢ ltw

Acme Poland Rice Boy E. C. Yeatts Sanger Texas Lone Star Marble Yard

Pure 4 Lock Rowden Cot Tops Seed Sale

Top seed Rowden Cot leads Pure 4 in MO auction listing by A. Hann. The sale features Rowden Cot as premier item with bidding details limited in OCR text.

Rowden MO. A. Hann

Storage Space Reaf for Wright Building Basement Options

Readable note mentions ample storage room in the Wright building basement and a southward room in the Opera House building. Instruction cites Mrs. W. Wright as a contact.

Wright Opera House Mra W

Special English and Arithmetic Course Promoted

A local advertisement offers a two month scholarship valued at 215.00 for Draughon Business College. The notice highlights special courses in English arithmetic spelling penmanship letter writing and punctuation and invites inquiries for details.

Draughon Business Collegar

Concrete Sidewalks and Brick Work Inquiry

A brief note from S A Bushey asks to discuss concrete sidewalks and brick work options with the reader.

Bushey

J M Gurley Cement Contractor Offers First Class Work

J M Gurley, cement contractor, advertises first class work at fair prices and invites customers to request estimates.

J. M. Gurley

Denton Transfer Co Handles All Dray and Moving Needs

Brownlow Strickland advertises dray and moving services with new and old phone numbers. Denton Transfer Co run by H M Morrison offers trunks baggage calls across the city from offices at 36 Hast Hickory.

Brownlow & Strickland Denton Transfer CO H M Morrison Lipscomb Building

Moving Van Services Offered by Parks and Lester

An early ad promotes DAA BUSINESS moving services with two large moving vans. It highlights household moves and specialty moves and lists office and residence phone numbers for contact.

DAA Parks & Lester

Wood work by J L Waldrip at Lacy Blacksmith Shop

An advertisement for first class wood work invites customers to see J L Waldrip at Lacy Blacksmith Shop. It promises best materials and most reasonable prices with contact claim 166¢.

J. L. Waldrip Lacy Blacksmith Shop

City Meat Market Ad on West Oak Street

Local butcher at West Oak Street advertises best meats at right prices with prompt delivery. Old phone 131 and new contact 34 provide ordering details. Friendly service emphasized.

City Meat Market West Oak St New Rght

Dentists Open Office Listings in Denton Texas

Dentists W A Jones and J W Fralin operate in Denton Texas. Dr Jones advertises at West Side Square while Fralin practices on the south side square in the middle of the block up stairs.

W. A. Jones West Side Square J. W. Fralin South Side Square Denton Texas

Vet seeks transfer service at Lipscomb block office

JR W E Botts veterinarian and veterinary surgeon office with Denton Transfer Co Lipscomb block Newphone 70 old phone 3 Residence phones old 486 new 2S Blue.

W. E. Botts Denton Transfer Co Lipscom

Quick Messenger Service Ad Blazes with Contact Phones

For quick messenger service, call both phones. J. W. Brashears, Manager. Hamilton and Yeatts' office.

J. W. A Brashears Hamilton & Yeatts

Autos for Hire Listing for Billingsley

W. W. Billingsley advertises auto hire services with old phone 330 and new phone 148 for contact.

W. W. Billingsley

Denton Offers Rooms for Rent by A R MacGintie

Furnished rooms for rent listed by A R MacGintie in Denton city area. Address noted as near Exchange National Bank with directions to the south, east and west of the area.

A. R. MacGintie Orth Denton F Exchange National Bank

Scavenge worker ads seek job calls at 307 ether phone

Local classifieds note asks for scavenger work with a contact at 307 ether phone. West Side Square barbershop advertises clean, quality service with good barbers working in a clean shop.

Em. Wood West Side Square

Arkansas Mill Feedstuffs and Wood Supply Ad

Local ad lists crops bran corn hay and other feeds available with prompt delivery. Also offers stove and heater wood on the market with full measure and two contact phones for Arkansas Mill on South Elm Street.

Arkansas Mill Elm Street

Unclear poultry price list and shop notice

Fragmented ad fragment lists poultry items including ducks and Brahmas with prices and quantities. Mentions Scott Route Aubrey Mitchell Barber Shop and a setting offer for duck eggs. Text is garbled with misspellings and incomplete details.

Ducha Partridge Scott Aubrey

No Cascaret Remedy Promises Quick Headache Relief

An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for headaches linked to liver and digestive issues. It claims toxins clog the intestines reabsorbed into the blood cause brain congestion and sore heads. The copy asserts Cascarets cleanse the stomach, regulate digestion, remove decomposed waste, and work overnight for a clear head by morning.

Cascaret

City We Make Build Up Not Pull Down

A civic message urges residents to invest locally saying every dollar spent at home stays locally to support city welfare and community growth. The call emphasizes keeping spending within the community to strengthen services and economic health.

Growing business driven by service quality and price

A local shop emphasizes efficiency, service, and fair pricing as the path to growth. They invite customers to try their offerings at Phones 4- LONG and KING.

Have you tied Smith's Bread at IDEAL RESTAURANT

A brief recommendation urges readers to try Smith's Bread at IDEAL RESTAURANT highlighting a large loaf and superior quality compared to ordinary bread.

Smith

Porttiocal Announcements Delay Primary Support

Officials warn that all notices under this head depend on the democratic primary in July. The named gentlemen seek your support and are subject to investigation into their claims.

Local Officials Named In Montague Ballot Salute

Readable fragments list candidates for local offices including county judge assessor treasurer tax collector sheriff clerk attorney and other posts. Names appear with initials and titles, suggesting an election ballot or candidate slate for Montague area.

Two Limestone Columns Ordered For Library Building

Taylor Hardware Co ships eight white lime rock stones from Cedar Park to Denton for the Normalibrary building. Each stone weighs 19 000 pounds with a base of 1 900 and a cap of 6 860 pounds. Two columns will rise from quarter sections as construction progresses.

Denton Cedar Park

Rust on rims endangers tires for motorists

At season start motorists are urged to inspect rims for rust that forms during winter rest. Yellow staining on bead areas signals rust that can eat fabric and loosen rim head contact. Wipe and sponge tires and rims after bad weather. consult Bibendum by Michelin for care tips and free copies.

Michelin Tire Company Milltown New Jersey

Remarkable Recovery After Typhoid Pneumonia Cure

Joliet Illinois resident Mrs J E Cox credits Dr Kings New Discovery for her recovery from a dreadful cough caused by typhoid pneumonia. She says doctors and other medicines offered no help until this remedy eased her cough to near zero. Safe reliable for lung troubles with guaranteed bottles and a free trial.

J. E. Cox Joliet, IL J. F. Rales & Co M. Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind

One Pair of Heavy Horses and Deering Binder Sale

One pair of heavy horses and a seven foot Deering binder for sale. Address listed as W. Kanady and 240c, 1twe. Local item notes available for pickup.

Deering W. Kanady

Spanish veterans name camp in honor of Titanic aide

Local Spanish war veterans form an organization and name a camp Archibald Butt after Archibald Butt the President's military aide who perished aboard the Titanic. The Augusta dispatch notes the tribute as a memorial gesture by veterans.

Associated Presa Dispatch Augusta, .A Archibald Butt

Turner Bros Grocery Wagons On The Go

Our delivery wagons are active and pass your corner. order your groceries for delivery. Turner Bros. invites you to try their service and phone in your requests.

Turner Bros

Creek and Seminole college main building burns in Peley

An AP dispatch reports fire destroyed the Creek and Seminole college at Peley Oklahoma killing five Negro and Indian students. Crowder May 18. The event follows a day of ceremonies with carnations and roses referenced as graduation flowers later in the week. The ad section includes classified notices from the Kanady Seed House.

Invian College Burns Associated Press Dispatch Crowder Creek and Seminole College Peley Kanady Seed House

Denton High Sprints to 5 3 Victory Over Bankers

A crowd of hundreds watched Denton High school beat the First National Bank champions in a park game Friday afternoon by 5 to 3. Buckingham and Rector starred for Denton. Fowler led the Bankers with two hits. Batteries: Denton Collis Lane. Bankers Smith Douglas.

Denton National Bank Natonal Bank Fowler Denton High Buckingham Rector Collis Lane Smith and Douglas

Electric Bitters touted as malaria cure in 19th century ad

The ad claims mosanites in swamp stings spread malaria then typhoid, but Electric Bitters purport to kill malaria germs, restore appetite and strength. Testimonial from Wm. Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina states three bottles cured malaria and improved health. Also promotes use for stomach, liver and kidney ailments at J F Raley & Co.

Wm. Fretwell Lucama, N. C J. F. Raley & Co

Railroad Time Tables Missouri Kansas and Texas

Southbound schedules show No 209 Limited at 6 45 a m No 208 River at 7 55 a m Northbound No 206 River at 9 42 a m No 210 Limited at 8 55 p m. Texas and Pacific No 38 30 p Northbound No 32 30 20 a m Dallas and Wichita No 982 12 35 p m No 713 to Dallas 8 00 a m Northbound No 282 from Dallas 4 30 p m.

Bkahee Ata Dallas

For Commissioner Precinct No. 1 John F Morgan

The notice identifies John F Morgan as a candidate for Commissioner Precinct No 1 in the upcoming election. It lists the relevant precinct, office, and candidate. Voter guidance and filing details are referenced in the public notice.

John F Morgan

Alumni Reception Honors Dixon High Class of 1912

The Dixon High School Alumni Association hosted a Friday night reception at the Elks Club for the graduating Class of 1912 with 33 seniors and 35 to 40 guests in attendance. Performances by Susan Cobb Sybil Aldredge Margery Ballard Irene Ferguson Stella Owsl y and others followed, then toasts to absent members retiring president and new class were given. New officers were elected Frank Rale president George Hopkins vice president Gertrude McReynolds secretary and W. T. Evers corresponding secretary.

Dixon Hich School Elks’ Club Guesis Susan Cobb Sybil Aldredge Loughter Margery Ballard Irene Ferguson Ethel Allen Mark Twan Stella Owsly Wil Frencis Fort Worth Francis Association R. M. Kelso Dr. Piner Cuett

Judge in Gillis Mills Seeks Cure for Leg Sore

A Tennessee man, Ei Cherry of Gillis Mills, worried by a persistent leg sore thought it cancer. After doctors failed, he used Bucklen's Arnica Salve and was completely cured. The ad touts it as a remedy for burns boils ulcers cuts bruises and piles, 26 cents at J F Rajey & Co.

I Cherry Gillis Mills Tenn J. F. Rajey & Co

Carduis Works Like a Charm in Womanly Troubles

Letter from Mrs Kendrick of Jonesville South Carolina recounts severe pain and illness until Cardui, a vegetable tonic, improved her condition after hospital and medical failures. The Chattanooga Medicine Co promotes Cardui for women and offers a 6 page home treatment booklet.

Cardus Cardui N. B Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga, Tenn Sen

Notice of Sale by Executor in Denton County Texas

The executor of the estate of Mrs. Addie Fay deceased will sell at public auction on June 4, 1912 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the courthouse door in Denton Texas the real property described as lots in Denton city to be sold for cash. B F Paschall is the executor.

Addie Fay B. F. Paschall Denton County Texas Adde Fay Caid Denton Terse Keire B.D BL & C. R. R. Co. Aurvey Congress Avenue Gaid

Lawn Mowers Sharpened Ty Thre Bicycle Stoker

Local text fragment lists names Ty Thre and Taliaferro amidst references to lawn mowers and a bicycle stoker. No clear event or outcome is identifiable from the readable OCR. The item reads like a fragmented society note or advertorial snippet with scattered proper nouns and vague activity.

Taliaferro

Freckle Cream Ad Promises Full Complexion Restoration

An old advertisement for Wilson's Freckle Cream claims it will remove freckles and tan, restore natural beauty, and guarantee satisfaction. It offers jars at 50c to 1.00 and includes Wilson's Fair Skin Soap at 25c, with mail options.

Wilson Wilson’s Fair Skin

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