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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1912
Page
4
An advertisement by A Logan, a mathematics instructor, invites students to do an hour of work each morning for eight weeks starting May 27 to improve arithmetic algebra plane geometry solid geometry and plane trigonometry.
The electric current will be cut off for several hours Sunday morning while workers make connections with new equipment. Do not phone the power house. Signed W. J. Grady, Superintendent.
The caller requests pricing for Ice Tea products and mentions brands Tetley through via, Ceylon, mixed blends, Green Label, Lipton Ceylon and India. They seek bulk green, black, and blended teas and ask for a phone quote.
A tucked in order note urges customers to add a can of Schottens High grade Coffee to their purchases. The line appears in a short local ad for household goods and grocery items.
The readable text discusses choosing a phone with popularity and potential business impact, suggesting a new phone could generate three to five times more business than the old one. It mentions grocers and tailors as examples of those who might react to a new phone.
Church listings describe services at Cumberland Presbyterian Church first with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and prayer meeting Thursdays at 7 30 p m. Other churches include First Presbyterian and First Methodist with varying service times and activities like youth leagues and concert plans. Local notices include Hall of Hallers oath and catarrh cure advertisement, Knights of Pythias meeting, and a Turner Bros grocery ad.
The College of Industrial Arts near West announces its ninth annual commencement week with a five day program. Forty one graduates in the regular college course and seventeen in vocational certificates will receive diplomas and certificates. The schedule includes alumnae events, concerts, a baccalaureate sermon, class day, exhibitions, a president's reception, and commencement with remarks by Hon. F. P. Butington.
A brief invite invites readers to phone, mail, or deliver grocery orders. The notice promises attentive service and directs contact through Turner Bros.
Prescription care is described with emphasis on accuracy and safety. The store orders the doctor’s drugs, checks every prescription, and ensures safeguards. They promise special care for children and offer delivery to all parts of the city using both phones.
J A Minnis is profiled as a prescription druggist with thirty years of professional service. The piece notes his long tenure, expertise in compounding, and standing in the local pharmaceutical community.
Several residents are noted in current notes: H McGee of Krum and A C Ball visiting Dallas on business, J P B Walker and W A Thomas in Dallas on errands, D Ferguson to Lewisville, Mrs W W Battons reported sick, J L Turnage from the Normal visiting Dallas, Ed McGintie visiting his brother, Nan Pace from Mangum Ok guest of Mrs W C Wight, Walter Lacy en route from Austin, Chas Fouts guest of his father, Rev W G Reynolds preaching in Garza, Mrs Jim Simmons and children visiting Dallas, Misses Bertie Jones Fiorent Miles Jeff Vaught visiting Dallas, L H Schweer and sons visiting Austin, P J Beyett Henry Cadded 8 A Bushey and C F Evans at State Firemen meeting, Rev Copas elected pastor of First Baptist in Sam Marcos and will preach Sunday night. Phone 44 for grocery service from Long & King Turner Bros.
Heawatha Ice Cream invites customers to enjoy a fine cream made from high quality materials with nut and fruit flavors. Available in quart for 50 cents, gallon for 1.75, or at the fountain for 10 cents.
Miss Luelle Cowan of Denton will teach domestic science at Pilot Point High School. Young Men's Prayer meeting at Baptist church Sunday 2 pm. Sidewalks and curbing in front of Central Presbyterian. Alumni reception refreshments funded by Domestic Science seniors with $25 or $20. Advertisement for asthma treatment offered free. Notice of MKT Railway gravel sale at Denton June 20 to satisfy debts: $123.06 claim, $121.00 demurrage, plus costs. Signed W C Murphy May 17 1912.
Notice asks donors to contribute to the ward paying for the fence around the cemetery and to hand contributions to C. F Witherspoon.
The Hardy School of Oratory will begin a summer session on June 191% and run six weeks with carnation and rose arrangements. Graduation flowers will be available for pickup. Kanady Seed Houshs
The notice advertises a service promising to fulfill grocery needs by connecting customers with a firm via phone. It emphasizes broad reach and satisfaction, urging readers to place orders through the numbered line.
All members of the Uniform Rank Knight of Pythias are asked to attend Castle Hall Sunday at 2:50 in full uniform for revoration services. P. J. Beyett, Recorder.
Hugh Tallman of San Antonio writes that Dr King's New Life Pills put new life and energy into a person and are excellent for stomach, liver or kidney troubles. Sold by J. F. Raley & Co.
Julia Marlowe enthusiastically endorses Peruna as a remedy that aids digestion and strengthens nerves. The note explains that proper digestion nourishes nerve centers and helps prevent nervous debility.
An advertisement touts time, money, and energy spent to provide a pleasing grocery service. It invites readers to try the service and calls for a phone contact to place orders or inquire further. The ad emphasizes customer satisfaction as the main goal.
A patron praises the bread from Smith at the Ideal Restaurant calling it fine and excellent for toast, noting high overall satisfaction with the product and service.
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