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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1910
Page
4
Velma Robinson of Ponder, young daughter of T D Robinson, fights for life amid blood poisoning and scarlet fever. She cut her foot on wire five weeks ago, leading to infection and fever. Doctors performed a minor lancing, reporting she is as well as could be expected.
Waterman Ideal Fountain pens advertised with guaranteed quality from Minnis' Drug Store. Also notes sewing services by Mrs Gist at 48 KE Sycamore, Illinois, as a specialty offering.
Water on South Elm Street stopped after a water main on West Hickory Street was repaired. Investigators traced the flow to a dam beneath the Donahower block and discussed sewer connections with owner Donahower, who argued against costs until a plumber fixed a wall pipe. Residents had complained of mud holes and mosquito breeding during the long flow. The cessation this week ends months of concern, with questions about any link between the Hickory main repair and the South Elm outlet still debated.
A short ad touts reliable service and many happy shoppers. The message invites readers to visit Long & King and phone 44 for groceries, implying strong customer satisfaction and easy contact.
John B Harper a former well known resident of this cyang Pi lot Foint is reported to have died suddenly in Pecos county of heart failure. Mr Harper was here several weeks ago in the best of health. The news came via Quanahana brought by John Colling visiting his uncle Alex Collin.
The notice outlines several farm owners offering to trade a hundred acres near a county seat town in North Texas, 80 acres of sandy land, 105 acres six miles from a railroad, and Brazos bottom land south of Waco for homes in Denton. One man asks about a $1000 house, others request comparable value. A lender mentions available credit for sandy and blackland farms.
A local shop promotes a broad selection of toilet preparations including powder juice soap perfume cream and lotion. They invite customers from many areas to visit or call with their needs and promise prompt delivery of requested items.
Readable item notes a local drugstore named Allison's Pharmacy situated on the west side offering two phone lines and free home delivery service. Contains no additional people, places, or dates.
L T Camp calls a meeting of ex Confederates who served in the siege of Vicksburg to gather October 24 at 1 30. The group aims to organize and notes many veterans remain in the county ready to attend for a productive gathering. Also includes local business notices and tax collector Crowder urging payment of state and county taxes.
Lula Wilkerson, ten, suffered a broken right arm when she and her baby sister were playing in a wagon near their home five miles east of town. In attempting to keep the younger child from falling, the elder girl fell and injured her arm. Asthma treatment offers follow home.
In a bold pitch Curtis declares his jewelry department offers the finest line in town. He asserts he purchases from diverse sources, passes cash discounts to customers, and underwrites jewelers’ costs across the store to beat exclusive city shops on price. He invites inspections and visits.
I have gathered together the finest line of lockets I have seen with large ones on long waist-hanging chains. The medium size goods include many designs in plain bright polished or satin finish and various fancy engravings.
Offering up to date rings including signets and single stone settings with ruby garnet amethyst and topaz. Engraved at the store, their beauty and value are enhanced. A fine line of cluster rings in all sorts of combinations available for viewing.
Turquoise matrix pieces lead this year’s display with amethyst topaz and turquoise matrix gems. The collection includes dainty rings for ladies and pins and brooches. Two fine specimens are mounted in 14 karat settings with pearls, priced at 27.50 and 30.00.
The seller offers a fuller, better and cheaper line of solid gold goods. By buying directly from manufacturers, middlemen are cut out, allowing savings in every purchase. A large stock of signet cuff links and stick pins is engraved on site, making them ideal gifts.
Local social column lists visitors and residents: J M Medlin from Roanoke in town. Mrs J A Haren in Aubrey. Sparks King of Dallas on business. R S Taylor in Waco. Margie Cowan in Greenville. Ladie Clark ivery with typhoid fever. R C Gee of Fraday on business. Frank McDonald of Pilot Point here. Dr J L Gammill from Ponder. Alvin Bushig in Greenville for business college. W Hi Stock of Liverpool visiting. C F Witerspoon. Mr and Mrs A E Graham visiting in Denison. Clinton baby moved to Stony. E R Waide and daughter from Bolivar to Dallas. Lois Shumate of Tioga entered the normal. Roy R Bates to Mexico City. M E Siegler returned from Grandfield. H C Coppage of Argyle at John Long’s. Miss Fullerton of Cordell visiting her sister. Mrs G I Prunty of 72 West Hebory. Bertie Whittemore and baby from Jacksboro visiting E F Whittemore of Garza. Bennie Brand visiting Aubrey. Mrs Arthur Simmon of Terrell visiting Libbie and Luia Simmons. Mrs John Turner of the CIA Jevs at reception for Fros and Mrs Bizzeli. Tom Lovell from San Antonio returning to finish federal building contract. work on Enid building begun. west bid on Port Arthur building exceeded appropriation.
A concise notice assuring prompt fulfillment of customer desires with stock readily available. It emphasizes fast service and the availability of the items requested by shoppers.
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