Fire Insurance Rates Rise in Texas Says Board May Lead
Growing belief holds that the new Fire Rating Board will cause a horizontal rise in Texas fire insurance rates. Critics say the law empowers uniform rates on uniform risks across the state, a move likened to a hidden lever for rate increases. Denton events announce a Poultry Horse Livestock and ladies exhibit on December 1 to 3 as the trades day finale, urging county residents to attend and enjoy three days of shows and activities.
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Texas
Denton County
Denton County Angler Tricks Catfish To Land Big Catch
A Denton County man stuck his hand down a large catfish’s throat to reel it in, nearly losing his balance before finally landing the fish. The sizable catch would feed his table for days, and the reporter notes his perseverance paid off in the end.
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Denton County
Fort Worth
Denton Plans Parents and Teachers Club Organizing Visit
Dr. A Caswell Ellis of the University of Texas will visit Monday and Tuesday to aid in forming Parents and Teachers clubs. He will visit Center Point and Cooper Creek, speak at the Normal College Tuesday, and hold a meeting at the R F E School building to organize a Denton chapter. All local parents and teachers are urged to attend.
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A. Caswell Ellis
University of Texas
Ellis
M. Greenwood Hardy
Center Point
Cooper Creek
Normal College
R. FE
Denton
Better Than Spanking Treats Bed Wetting
An advertisement claims spanking fails to cure bed wetting and offers a free home treatment from Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana. It promises to help mothers and even adults with urinary difficulties and urges readers to write now without sending money.
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M. Summers
Notre Dame
Ind
Wood delivery at three dollars per cord
Post oak and black jack cordwood delivered at three dollars per cord by R. J. Wilson.
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R. J. Wilson
Don t it Jar You Cough Syrup Ad Claims Sleep Relief
An advertisement promotes Simmons Cough Syrup as a remedy for throat and lung inflammation that helps with rest and peaceful sleep. It emphasizes relief and lasting healing to stop coughing.
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Simmon
Better than a sign for rent on your house would be a wan ad
Advertising wows readers with a cheap 30c classified appeal highlighting economy and visibility for property rentals.
Inventor confronts Pinckney in tense power struggle
Marsh storms into the drawing room and accuses Pinckney of failing to secure a contract while threatening to appeal to the old man. Pinckney shifts to diplomacy, urging calm as he tries to defuse the heated confrontation.
Enrollment at Normal School Reaches 675 Now
The Normal College shows enrollment at 675 for the 1908-09 term, up five from last year. Building projects include a new 35,000 dollar reinforced concrete science building, a complete sewer system, and campus leveling. Tonight the Robert E. Lee and Jno Reagan societies host a joint program with debate on federal control of national resources and musical and literary items.
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Normal College
North Texas Teachers’ Association
Dallas
W. H. Bruce
Science
Chemical Laboratory
T.e
Bruce
College
Robert E. Lee
Jno. H. Reagan
Euphemia Moore
J. N. Simmons
F. R. Killips
R. B. Bigham
F. O. Seymour
F. L. Vaughan
Odette
I. J. Isbell
Capudine Promoted For Headache Relief At Drug Stores
Capudine claimed to clear the head and nerves and fit you for business. The ad urged readers to try Capudine for headache and nervous tension, stating it was available at drug stores.
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Capudine
Son Fowler Hurt In Gin Saw Accident
L T Fowler injured left hand at the Corinth gin Saturday morning. Forefinger badly cut, amputation likely. Fowler to come in afternoon for operation.
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Fowler
L. T. Fowler
Corinth
Mr. Fowler
70 year old woman cured by Electric Bitters in Haynesville Me
Mrs. Duncan of Haynesville Me calls Electric Bitters the most merciless enemy she fought for 20 years and credits the remedy with curing indigestion loss of appetite kidney trouble lame back and female complaints after other doctors had given up. Now 70 she says she can eat and sleep well and regained her health and strength. 50c at J F Raley Co.
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J. F. Raley & Co
Gold prizes offered by Standard Business College Denton
Trades Day contest offers $10 in gold to the student recruiter with the most attendees and $5 to the person compiling the largest list of likely buyers. Closes December 3, 009. Write A. C. McGinnis Denton Tex for details.
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Standard Business College
Denton
Texas
A. C. McGinnis
Wenton
Tex
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and testimonials
How's This We offer One Hundred Dollars re ward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's catarrh cure F J Cheney Co Toledo O We the undersigned have known F J Cheney for the last 15 years and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and fi nancially able to carry out any obli gations made by his firm Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale drug gists Toledo O Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system Testimonials sent free Price 75e per bottle Sold by all druggists Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Honest Man and Knave in Durant Works
The Durant steel works faces internal strife as Pinckney schemes to push through a forged Rhinestrom gun contract with Wilhelm Rhinestrom's name and a government order. Marsh warns of risk while Durant questions high royalties and competition with Sommers, a navy officer with influence, as Pinckney defends his plan.
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Wilhelm Rhinestrom
Durant Steel Works
Rhinestrom
Pinckney
Durant
Edward
Mr. Durant
Sommers
Dugant
Sunday Worship Sessions Across Local Churches
Cumber land Presbyterian preacher Rev. C Lockett will hold 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. services at the courthouse. First Presbyterian led by Rev. F L McFadden holds Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. A special 11 a.m. service conducted by Prof. C T Work. Westminster League 6:15 prayer 7:15 midweek. Oak Street Methodist offers 9:30 Sunday school, 11 a.m. preaching, 3 p.m. Bible study, 4 p.m. holiness, 6:15 Epworth, 7:15 p.m. preaching by Rev. L A Willsey.
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First Presbyterian Church
F. L. McFadden
A. P. Duggan
C. T. Work
Westminster League
Oak Street Methodist Church
Walter C. Steinman
Epworth League
L. A. Willsey
The
Fort Worth University
First Christian Church Otis Hawkins Ministers Voice
Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning service and sermon at 11 Y P and C E at 615 p m evening service and sermon at 715 p m Mrs Will Evers to sing My Lara and My Redeemer by Dudley Buck All are welcome to attend.
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First Christian Church
Otis Hawkins
Will Evers
Lara
My Redeemer
Dudley Buck
Evangelist D. Ligon to Preach at Pearl Street Church
Pearl Street Church of Christ invites the public to hear Evangelist D. Ligon preach Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The morning topic is What man will do to save life and the evening topic Christ on trial.
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Pearl Street Church
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Boy Burn Wounds
A Nebo Kentucky boy suffered a severe scald but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve fully healed him. The testimonial from his grandmother Mrs Maria Taylor notes the salve’s effectiveness on burns cuts wounds and skin troubles. 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
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Maria Taylor
Nebo
Bucklen
J. F. Raley & Co
Fresh Fish and Oysters Arrive for Ideal Restaurant
A today shipment brings fresh fish and oysters labeled Demann Seal shipt. The IDEAL RESTAURANT promotes the oysters as the best. Pricing is noted as 30 cents per word, with a six word minimum, per clarified terms.
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Ideauw
Demann
Gompers Re elected AFL President Again
Samuel Gompers was unanimously re elected president of the American Federation of Labor at the convention in Toronto. The decision reaffirmed his leadership as the federation met on November 20.
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Toronto
Canada
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Banking Reserve and Assets Summary
The document lists loans and discounts, SBIR DOS notes, banking house and fixtures valued at 9 500.00, other real estate owned, deposits from national and state banks, trust companies, and reserve agents totaling 2 668.43, with checks and cash items and notes of other national banks including optional currency noted.
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SBIR
Winey Trie
Capudine Claims Quick Cure for Various Headaches
An advert promoting Capudine asserts rapid relief from sick headaches nervous headaches traveler's headaches and stomach and female troubles. It urges readers to try Capudine and mentions availability at druggists.
Wanted to Buy Good Ven dors lien notes or short terms
Advertisement seeks to purchase ven dors lien notes or short term personal notes. Request includes a full description and instructs responses to Box T care this office 79tfe.
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