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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
4
A local harness shop announces S. J. Alexander now heads the business. The firm proudly notes 18 years in leatherwork and harness, invites continued patronage, and promises good work, quality leather, and honest prices. The notice highlights the tested Thomas Drill and urges repairs and purchases at the shop.
Mothers of the Sam Houston activity group met at the school building Wednesday to review the playground committee’s report. They ordered immediate installation of a tennis court croquet trapeze swing merry go round and a medicine ball and basketball equipment. A fundraising committee was appointed to solicit donations while weather permits outdoor activity. Regular meetings set for the second and fourth Tuesdays from 4 to 5 30 p.m. All patrons are urged to attend.
A North Carolina man from Aquone recalls a 14 year old boy nearly losing a leg to an ugly ulcer from a bruise. He credits Bucklen's Arnica with curing the wound after other remedies failed, noting the cure came from one box sold by J. F. Raley & Co.
Scott Tailoring Co offers dyeing of ladies suits and coats, providing color refresh and garment care services. Customer options include various dye colors and restoration of fabric appearance.
A brief classified notice states several houses and lots are for sale at 50 to 75 cents on the dollar. For details contact Ful ton at the given phone number.
At a largely attended Central Presbyterian meeting on Wednesday night the congregation rejected the resignation of Pastor Rev Har ry B Boyd. He had been called to Olean New York a city of about 20000 with a $50000 church. The matter may go before a called session of the Presbytery before further steps are taken. The ad mentions an indigestion remedy HERBINE sold by R H Garrison Suitable for a local church notice with casual product plug.
In Cooper on October 2 farmers hustle with cotton picking land breaking and wheat sowing ahead. Ivan Payne reports two younger children ill. Henry Vanham heads to his Midland ranch. Charles Evans and Miss Bisbie Bothwell wed in Denton. Mrs. Smith visits Dallas daughter Mrs. Cleveland Presley. Warren Sparks visits relatives in Argyle.
An advertisement urges readers with liver and digestion issues to use HERBINE to purify stomach and bowels. It promises to aid against seasonal diseases and lists a price of 50e, sold by R. ff. Garrison.
An advertisement touts fine paper for correspondence at Minnis' Drug Store. It mentions prompt drug work and notes Parks and Lester at Fox Bros. and Co. as associated parties.
All water light and power rentals are due October 1 and must be paid by October 10 by order of the commission. W. J. Grady, Superintendent. We clean and block hats. Scott Tailoring Co. Regular dinners every day. Don’t worry about going to me for your dinner, eat with us. Smith's Restaurant.
Minnis' drug store promotes a good stock of school supplies and daily updates of fresh and canned goods. Long and King invite readers to review the daily corrected list and place orders.
John B Thomas, newly appointed superintendent at the State convict farm in Brazoria county since August, travels from Aubrey to be with his ailing father J. B. Thomas amid typhoid fever in the Gribble Springs area. He notes a staff of 890 convicts, a vast landholding, and 2000 acres of cotton being harvested at about 25 bales daily, with crops described as short for the region. Ballard’s Snow Liniment advertised with pricing.
The Christian Endeavor program at First Christian Church lists 6:30 p m Sunday with a service led by Komerary and readings on Humility. Speakers include Mary Goss Lillie Tunnell Francia Maxcy Pearl McCormick W B Rogers and Alice Hills. Classified ad promotes low cost weekly and daily ads to reach thousands.
Minnis Drug Store on the east side advertises a selection of the best toilet articles in town. The notice highlights quality offerings for personal care and home use.
In this season shoppers are urged to stretch their dollars and use the merchants’ saving announcements. The note emphasizes reading the advertisements in today’s paper to find the best bargains and maximize value.
The notice hints at different options for dimmer selections and asks about certanned meats along with special canned vegetables. LONG and KING are mentioned as possible references or brand names.
Mrs. Alvin C. Owsley names the trades day ladies committees for next Saturday Oct 5 inviting changes if needed. Entertainment includes Mesdames W A Jones Emory B Peter F M Craddock and T M Rippy. Judging exhibits by Mesdames A W Palmer W C Ed wards and Miss Leonora Hann. Canned Goods Judge Miss Bernice Carter. Exhibits to be at the Air Dome.
An advertisement claims facial blemishes stem from impure blood and touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy. It urges readers to try the pills at 25 cents from J F Raley & Co. A separate note promotes bread claiming value and neighborly satisfaction in every loaf.
Denton Odd Fellows prepare to travel to Lewisville Saturday for the Odd Fellows association meeting. Oak Cliff degree team will perform secret work drawing much attention. Denton Dallas local train will stay at Lewisville until midnight to allow visitors to return home. Rail excursion rates announced for the event.
The Denton Rexall store M. Curtis stands seventeenth among Texas Rexall stores out of 226. Denton's population is smaller than many towns ahead, while the local shop surpasses many with larger populations. Ballard's Horehound Syrup advertised for coughs and bronchial relief. Sold by R. H. Garrison.
Local ad promotes alarm clocks at 75 cents guaranteed and a range of cheap canned goods including pumpkin yams and evaporated apricots. It lists New Crop meats and peaches, Heinz Sniders and Beech-Nut catsup, and Pinx ter cheese. The notice also markets Scott Tailoring Co suits and mentions two phone lines.
An old time notice advertises a large stock of popular copyright books available at Minnis Drug Libby’s Potted Chicken and Underwoods Deviled Ham. Pinxter cheese and Turner Bros are also listed in the ad.
A consumer expresses dissatisfaction with a purchase at Minnis' store alleging poor service or product quality and seeking remedy or refund. The note signals frustration and potential civil action or complaint processing.
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