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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1913
Page
4
Senator Thomas P. Gore spoke to a crowded Norman audience Monday evening on social service, emphasizing personal responsibility as a factor in whether government is good or ill.
Senator Gore of Oklahoma speaks to about four hundred people on social service, individual responsibility, and the role of public opinion in government. He praises American diversity, critiques universal schooling gaps, and sketches a two tag tariff idea along with income tax as tools for shared burden.
The Dead Letter List shows names of women's and men's letters and cards to be sent to the Dead Letter Office in Washington D C on November 23 1913 if uncalled for. A one cent charge is required on each advertised item and callers should say Advertised. Postmaster J B Schmitz notes the list.
A classic advert touts Dr King s New Discovery as a cure for a persistent cough and chest congestion. It claims the first dose relieves symptoms and includes a customer testimonial from Mrs A F Mertz of Glen Ellyn Iowa. The ad offers money back if it fails and lists prices 50 cents and 1 dollar with availability at druggists or by mail from H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
The note asks to query Tom Hill regarding the pianos received in the ear shipment this week, seeking confirmation of delivery details and item counts. It implies a newsroom item referencing a supplier or shipment update.
The Turner Brothers promote fresh walnuts available by phone. They invite customers to place orders via telephone for pickup or delivery.
The first mission of a drug store is proper prescription filing with potent drugs. The store emphasizes the prescrip tion department and aims for top service. It notes physician confidence and invites patients to use their services with free delivery.
J A Minnis lists a thirty six years experience and a phone number 188 in East Side Square indicating a long term professional service.
Turner Bros advertise a plentiful supply of dill pickles packed in sanitary tins of 2% pounds at 15 cents per tin and invite readers to order. They provide contact via phone number 7.
A note on making crabapple preserves suggests obtaining apples at Pasehall s. The apples are described as fine for preserves.
W B McClurkan serves as President with J L Blewett as Vice President and B H Deavenport as Cashier. R M Barns is Assistant Cashier joined by D R Turner W J McCra J F Raley and G H Blewett as directors.
A strictly high grade instrument covered in fine-grain leather with nickeled fittings is described as attractive and capable. It makes the popular postcard size picture.
A fist fight between two men at the depot caused notable excitement this morning. Both individuals were arrested by City Marshal Jim Goode and jailed.
Nathan Evans of Texas Avenue is diagnosed with typhoid by his physician. This is the only reported case of the disease in the city.
Three children of T. H. McGee at 36 South Elm Street are ill with scarlet fever. The family remains quarantined as precautionary measures are observed to prevent spread.
Crews began tearing out the Williams store front on the east side Tuesday morning to install a modern pressed brick façade modeled after the remodeled Evers building on the south side.
A Denton report shows 2,974 students enrolled in schools and colleges today. The Normal college has 940 students, the I A 534, five public schools 1,500, with 1,474 in grammar and high school work and college programs total.
Woodmen from Dallas Tuesday afternoon carried on degree work for the Lewisville camp Tuesday night with attendees including E. R. Mitchell J. Paschall W. A. Matthews W. F. Maxey Sam H. Sullivan Joe Matthews C. P. Taliaferro and T. A. Robinson among others.
Gainesville High prepares to meet Denton High at Highland Park this Saturday. Officials note Gainesville has improved since Sherman High routed them 41 to 120 in a recent game, and the coming matchup is not expected to produce a close contest.
Wednesday's program for the week of prayer at the First Methodist church begins at 3 o'clock led by Mrs. A. Logan. The subjects include Korea with Mrs. M. L. Williams and Korean Work with Mrs. N. P. Johnson. Korean Mountain Schools are discussed by Mrs. W. B. Francis.
Local society notes list names and travels of residents visiting relatives and moving. Individuals such as J. H. Paine Argyll Mrs. Peyton Wingo Den ton and D D Puckett Dallas are mentioned along with moves to Garza Clarks ville and future homes. A death and funeral for Mrs. W Park Richardson are noted with Waxahachie interment.
Dr Porters Antiseptic Healing Oil advertised as curing old sores and painful conditions. Claims to relieve pain and heal simultaneously. Available in multiple sizes with prices 25c 5c and 1.00. Paschall's store offers fresh vegetables and invites phone orders.
I K Allison traveled to Port Worth for the Fat Stock Show and Horse Show which runs November 22 to 29. He will return to his Fort Worth base then proceed to his ranch near Post City to inspect the property and supervise bringing the stock to Fort Worth.
Rev. T. R. Bowles reports the wedding of Tolbert Still of Greenwood Wise county and Miss Allie Brown held Sunday at 3 oclock at the bride’s father’s home on the Wilkinson place.
Fresh vegetables available by call to phone 44 and Paschalls promotes nuts this season. Swartz offers photo gifts for friends at a small cost via the post office. Paschalls lists phones 86 for fresh nuts and seasonal items.
The street cars will not be run tonight due to repairs. They will resume on time Wednesday morning.
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