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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1909
Page
4
A local laundry and dry cleaning business invites customers to bring clothes for cleaning pressing dyeing and alterations. It claims to operate the only steam and French benzine dry cleaning plant in North Texas and guarantees customer satisfaction.
Various mentions of people visiting cities include Mrs. W. H. Long in Dallas J G Blouny from Pilot Point and C F Scripture returning to Toyah. Others like Dr Lipscomb in office after tonsillitis and Rev M T Andrews heading to the State Baptist convention in Dallas.
Asthma relief information offered with a free trial at home. Trial treatment and complete information provided at no charge. Correspondence to Frontier Asthma Company Room 702 Buffalo NY.
A grandmother, Mrs. Maria Taylor, writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured a severely scalded boy who nearly died. The ad proclaims affections including burns, cuts, wounds, boils, skin eruptions and chapped hands with a 25 cent price at J. F. Raley & Co.
A note highlights the Record and Chronicle as a platform with unlimited potential for want ads, inviting readers to consider any listing or notice they need to place.
A Monday recital at Misses Bass and Clark studio drew strong attendance and praise. Students performed living pictures and musical numbers to raise about 25 dollars for the Confederate Wives and Widows' home in Austin.
An advertisement for Simmons Cough Syrup claims to heal inflammation of the throat and lungs and provide rest and sleep. W. J. McCray’s offers solid silver teaspoons for five dollars.
The McDonald Sisters drew loud, widespread applause at the Amazu in Denton last night with lively songs dances and jokes. Tonight they return with The Cowboy and the Indian Girl in new costumes and acts plus a hand colored war picture on panel Under the British flag.
W. J. McCray introduces a new line of sterling silverware to showcase latest designs and craftsmanship. The collection highlights refined serving pieces and place settings aimed at upscale households and gifts.
A brief note cites Record and Chroniere and Mc Clure's Magazine priced at two dollars.
The Denton County Sunday School Association wrapped up its third annual convention at First Christian Church. Despite poor turnout due to weather, out-of-town superintendents and teachers attended to learn modern teaching methods. Key sessions featured General Secretary W. N. Wiggins on Teaching Training and talks by church pastors on visitation, missions, temperance, and boy training. The event installed new officers and pledged ongoing district conventions and monthly sessions to boost Sunday school interest across the county. Field Worker John M. Adams spoke on improving home training for boys, urging parental involvement, discipline with love, and role modeling to cultivate character and faith.
A guide urging Bible school teachers to win boys by building trust in them. Emphasizes friendship, meaningful activities, and modeling Jesus as the perfect example. Encourages engaging boys in clubs and services to shape character, mind, heart, and will.
Local note reports Bunter offering Giana Caramellon candies at Minnis Drug Store claiming a unique product difference. Mentions Genuine hammerer brass and references W. J. McCrayt. No further context or dates provided.
Three Denton clubs will send delegates to the twelfth annual Texas Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Denison November 15 to 19. Hostess XI Club will display College of Industrial Arts offerings and several Denton women hold program roles.
W L Matthews from near Argyle reports Graham cemetery near Argyle will be cleaned the first Saturday of each month until it is first class. County residents are urged to notice the monthly work and join if they have relatives interred there.
Penitentiary Inspector Sam Hawkins has an application to punish convicts on the Texas and Brazos Valley railroad camps. Jim Simpson, a lifer, is charged with killing John Taylor, another lifer, and a whip is sought. John Edwards is described as impudent and also needs a whipping. Hawkins notes wide straps are preferred over narrow for humane punishment.
Sparkling cut glass line offered by W. J. McCray with a sale note repeating ten words six times and priced at 30 cents.
Arthur Rayzor shipped a giant St Bernard into Denton described as as large as a small calf. Turner Roark had the big toe amputated after a fall beneath a freight train. J H Gibbons from Bartonville lost 65 dollars, advertised it, and Cleaveland found and returned it.
An old clerk advertises sewing machine repair and steady service. The notice lists marriage licenses to be filed or recorded for S Homer Jamison with Eva Brown, R M Phillips with Mrs H P Phillips, E F Depew with Bessie Sullivan, W L Lott with Pearl Fallis, F M Elliott with Hattie Busbee, Therman Sanders with Viols Matherly, F E Depew with Bessie Sul, F M Elliott with Hattie Busbee, B W Finnell with Jona F Burrow, H Green with Daisy Taylor, and Winston Robertson with Irene Nowlin.
The Standard Business college advertises Graham-Pitman shorthand as the best reading system for court reporters. It claims 75 percent of U S Court Reporters use their method and touts top positions for graduates, citing best reputation, system, teachers, students, and results.
At the request of customers we have added a fresh pennant line noted for superior material quality and workmanship. The item promises durability and vivid coloration for long lasting display.
A short wedding gift notice extols framed pictures as the perfect token of friendship and memory. It urges selecting tasteful images as lasting mementos without gaudy ornament.
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