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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1912
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Pepe's Diapepsin as a harmless remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims relief within five minutes from sour stomach, belching, gas, heartburn, and nausea, promising thorough cure with a fifty cent case available at drug stores.
Notly me if you want to buy or sell chickens phone me. I will get yours or buy chickens to you anywhere in the corporate limits. G. W. Elbert. Auto Bonnets at Mrs. Dickson's.
Obituary notices report the death of F B McAfee aged 20 four miles north of town after an operation for appendicitis. He was a Draughon’s business college student and died following a short illness. Funeral services were held Monday with interment at the local cemetery.
A prairie fire reported Wednesday burned about 100 acres of prairie and John son grass south of town. It started on the Springside farm from an unknown cause and spread southeast in strong winds, reaching the Ab Reynolds place and destroying a sack of hay.
Belew area resident Wr Worley reports a valuable milk cow died recently from meningitis.
The Denton Gun Club held a Monday afternoon shoot at Hiland Park. Clifford Witherspoon led with 19 of 25 hits, followed by W A Taliaferro Dr Inge and H B Caddel with five to seven fewer. Record scores listed with several garbled names and figures.
An Ohio man tagged a train and saved it from a wreck by tearing his shirt, while H. T. Alston of Raleigh credits Slettrie Bitters with curing severe stomach and liver troubles after four bottles. Ad promotes Electric Bitters at 50 cents through J. F. Raley & Co.
Will Taylor a Black man living several miles northwest of Pilot Point died Tuesday night from smallpox. Two other Black residents are reported as victims. one is improving while the other remains ill. Several people were exposed, but no additional cases have developed.
The School Board failed to meet Monday due to lack of a quorum and met Tuesday afternoon to approve a Thanksgiving break extending through November 29. The board also authorized the Park Commission to oversee city school grounds beautification pending its appointment.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick remedy for indigestion. It claims the product tones the stomach and regulates the liver kidneys and bowels. Sold for 25 cents at J F Raley & Co. with a brief, persuasive health claim.
Corinth Nebraska reports the opening of the Corinth school with teachers Miss Thorne and Miss Laughter. Visitors include Misses Mattie Clark Roxie Hail Miss May Henry and others. Frank Phillips suffered an injury to his hand while threshing peanuts. A box supper is planned for Saturday night at Lynchburg.
An advertisement extols Vinol cod liver and iron tonic as ideal strengthener for elderly, claiming it rebuilds wasting tissues, improves appetite and sleep, and may prevent pneumonia. It includes a Druggist endorsement and a money-back promise. Beechnut peanut butter and bacon lines follow, plus Thanksgiving turkey orders from local vendors.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as restoring natural hair color and reducing gray appearance. It claims dandruff removal, scalp health, and hair growth with nightly application and a 650 cent bottle from druggists. Turner Bros lists vinegar products and phone contact.
Denton Texas resident M. Clark at 4 Stroud St. testifies Doan's Kidney Pills reliably ease back pain and kidney weakness. He reports better rest after use and ability to work. the ad notes availability from dealers and Foster Milburn Co. as sole US agents at 56 cents.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by Walding Ginnan Marvis and other Toledo dealers. Cure advertised as internal and acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Large assortment of Eastman Kodaks and Brownie Cameras available. The No 3A Folding Pocket Kodak features a seal leather cover lens and high speed shutter. Postcard size pictures at 3 1 4 x 5 0 H Prices around 20. Catalogs available upon request.
Persons interested should contact Turner Brothers for purchase of ear corn at 15e per bushel. Include quantity and delivery details when calling.
An advert invites buyers to try a 2 for 1 fountain pen deal at Minnis' Drug Store and return the item for a refund if not as good as a higher priced pen. The notice also mentions Turner Bros selling fresh potato chips and provides phone contact 7.
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