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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1910
Page
4
A Denton store announces a clearance of pennants and pillows to make room for the new 1910-1911 stock. They promise strictly new high quality felt pennants and urge students to buy now before prices rise.
Local tailor shop ad promoting men’s cutting and tailoring services at No. 21 North Court Square with old telephone number 40.
A well selected collection of books is offered by J. F. Raley & Co. The listing includes a variety that would appeal to collectors and casual buyers alike. Contact both phones 275 for details and availability.
A light rain fell Thursday afternoon delaying comet viewing. First Baptist church choir practice is set for tonight at 7 45. W T Joanson and J Gillespie form a real estate partnership and open an Craddock building office. Local ads urge Golden Red cheese and fresh California honey from area suppliers.
Sherman High School, noted as a top state contender, will face Denton High tomorrow at the D A C park. Denton Chautauqua runs July 20 to 24, with Folger's Golden Gate coffee advertised as a headquarters detail.
Local Denton resident J. H. Tennis reports backache and kidney weakness improved by Doan's Kidney Pills after using them from J. F. Raley & Co. Also advised to buy only Doan's from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US sole agents. Take no other.
The article lists eleven inmates in jail with no trial dates as a county court has not convened. It names Geo Richards as star boarder confined since Sept 3, 1909, and cites charges including felonies, misdemeanors, lunacy, theft, burglary, and petty theft among white and black inmates aged roughly 19 to 45.
A brief note asserts success depends on internal confidence rather than external proof. It emphasizes present achievement over tomorrow and suggests self belief drives outcomes.
Late personal mentions list residents and visitors in Lewisville and surrounding towns. Names include J. K. McKelvey, Mrs. John Woods, Margie Cowan, O L Hamilton, Lee Dorrig, W C Lattimore, W W Shepard, Jonathan Wood, Lou Anna Shawyer, Irene Bailey, Capt and Mrs J J Saelton, J D Chriswell, Lee Lynch, Catherine Hendricks, J A Simmons Sr and Jr, E L McNiel, Mrs W P McGinnis, W F Whaley.
Local paint retailer M. R. Gilbert warns customers that Mound City paint prices have edged higher but remain competitive. He notes limited supply and calls for shoppers to buy early while deals last.
Frontier Asthma promotes a home trial treatment with full information provided at no charge. The notice lists Room 702 in Buffalo New York as the address for inquiries and materials.
Describes a desirable Oak street residence for sale with part cash and easy terms. Address E this office. Also notes Hiag, corn and goats for sale by Co. F Witherspoon & Sons and mentions pineapples at S. A. Gibson’s. Phone 25.
An old drug store ad touts Hick's Ca picline as reducing fever and easing aches for malarious conditions colds or overheating. Sold as liquid 16c 2hq and 50c at drug stores.
JP Lahey of the Safe company visits the Cottage Hotel during the Denton Chautauqua on July 20 to discuss exchanging your old safe for a fair price while showcasing the Automobile Hat trend from Jno A Hann & Co.
Diamonds have climbed in value for a decade due to shrinking supply and growing demand. Prices remain high, with daily demand increasing as mining at the Kimberly depths yields less productive dirt. Recently received three carat stones from the cutter list at 200 dollars per carat.
Durant Daily News lauds the Jacobs Stock Company returning to Durant for a four night run at the Majestic Airdome. The Western drama A Miners Daughter stars Miss Gladys Parks with strong supporting players and local humor pleasing attendees.
The Danville Carnival Company announces a ten-show run at the ball park next week featuring a ferris wheel a merry go round and other amusements. They promise a free balloon ascent and parachute leap daily as weather permits with a prior Bonham review praising the shows and courteous management.
Harvesting binders and twine sales surge as Denton County forecasts its largest crop in years. One firm has delivered fifteen binders this year with demand rising. other dealers report strong inquiries and multifold sales versus the past two years. Twine prices remain low around 8 to 12 cents.
Capudine relieves the headache and nerves, offering quick relief after a restless night. It clears the head and braces the nerves for work, available at drug stores.
Fresh vegetables arrive each morning. S. A. Gibson advertises daily produce with a phone contact and prompt ordering. D. R. Turner lists a stall number and assists customers with fresh vegetables.
millinery novelty called the Automobile Hat featured by Jno A Hann & Co. plus promotion for Mothers Bread and local services. Smith's Restaurant and Uneeda Laundry referenced with Beta phones and Mitchell Bros. as agents.
The New Oatman lists arriving guests including W. O. Dean and J. W. Maxwell from Dallas, Jean Speak from St. Louis, L. A. Staples from Fort Worth, Clarence McGee from Dallas, J. Mifflin: Alex Vaught from Arlington, W. D. Mather from Dallas, W. C. Servier from Kansas City, J. Davis from Iowa City.
H. F. Keller lists a new cheap groceries phone number with old reference 126. The brief advert seems to promote a contact method for bargain food supplies.
A collection of short ads for fresh vegetables daily, contact numbers for Gibson and Turner, City Meat Market promoting fresh meat and sausage, Martin and Fry offering free delivery, and a note to use the Record and Chronicle for magazine subscriptions at low prices.
A local drug store advertises fresh pure medicines and reliable drugs at fair prices. It promises prompt careful service, continual stock improvements, and safe, satisfactory trade for every family in need.
Our Prescription Department is thoroughly modern and efficient. If you have sickness in your family and your physician writes you a prescription there is absolute safety in having it filled here. Both Phones 188. J. A. Minnis. Thirty Years' Experience.
Dr Chalafers McPherson of Fort Worth renowned Texas divine will deliver the batca laureate sermon for North Texas Normal College Sunday morning and will preach at the First Christian church Sunday night.
Local ad lists mules for sale by See Strickland and Horsey in Pinckley offering cash purchases.
See ET staples at S A Gibson Fresa pine phone 25 unclear OCR fragment mentions names and numbers without clear event or context.
Walter Gober and wife welcome a girl in Sanger on April 11. T. C. Matthews and wife near Sanger seven miles southeast report a boy on April 25. E. H. Cole and wife in Sanier announce a May birth of a boy.
J H L Selz Jr and Misa Nina Drake obtained a marriage license at Point. The notice mentions Feder's Golden Gate Coffees as a headquarters reference and includes a partial signature S.A. Gibson.
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