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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1913
Page
2
Denton cotton buyers pay steady prices and the town posts strong growth signals. Post office receipts indicate Denton’s population and business expanded 25 percent from 1911 to 1912 and more than 50 percent from 1911 to 1913, with parcels post contributing some impact. The year’s total business near $24,000 matches larger towns.
The article notes President Wilson's consideration of government ownership of telephone lines, with Maryland Representative Lewis drafting a bill. It suggests the government may be gathering data on valuations, and that only interstate lines are eyed for purchase, hinting at eventual full government control of the entire system including local exchanges.
The passage lauds Hamilton of the Lewisville Enterprise and Editor Edwards of the Denton Record and Chronicle for improvements to printers and paper quality, notes the Enterprise as the county’s best weekly, and extols advertising as an educator that builds trust. It then offers practical tips for writing compelling ads and maintaining honest, distinctive branding.
The ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as essential in every home for coughs colds and lung trouble with a testimonial from A Stid of Mason Michigan claiming two 50 cent bottles cured pneumonia. It claims wide use with every dose helping and lists prices 50 cents and one dollar from H E Bucklen & Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
Water and light rents are now due and must be paid by the 10th by order of the Commission. W. J. Grady, Superintendent.
Phones 44. Long and King, grocers, invite you to get your groceries from them and to try the store for yourself.
A Notre Dame woman offers a home treatment claimed to cure rheumatic pain, sciatica, lumbago, backache, kidney pains and neuralgia. She asserts the remedy removes uric acid, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood, and brightens eyes, with thousands testifying and no climate change needed. Mrs. M. Summers, Box HK, Notre Dame, Ind, provides proof by mail.
Roanoke hosts a good roads meeting on October 4 to organize observance of the Governor proclaimed good roads days on November 5 and 6. The Roanoke free school under Principal W. S. Humphreys remains open.
Thousands swear by Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation. Hugh Tallman of San Antonio Texas writes they are the best pills his wife and he have ever taken. They never cause pain. Price 25c at druggists or by mail H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
A short note advises using phone number 44 to order groceries. It emphasizes using a phone for shopping and groceries.
An advertising note promotes fire insurance, urging preparedness and promising access to top insurance companies. It invites readers to ask for details and get quotes promptly.
Epworth League observes rally day at First Methodist Church with Rev. J R Atckley preaching in place of the late Capt. C V Cyrus. Senior League program at 6 30 features talks on friendship including David and Jonathan Rehoboam and youth leaders. Songs, prayers, readings, and notices conclude the program.
Dr. J C Gose attends nephew Ss W Harding's funeral in Decatur. Krum school children and teachers organize Woodrow Wilson Literary Society with Gordon Scruggs as president Olin Nail as vice president and Nannie Wilson as secretary.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder ailments in men and women and regulate children's bladder troubles. A bottle provides two months of treatment and is often effective. mail order available for 1 cent if not found locally. Dr E W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis MO. Sold by druggists.
The Board of Regents of the Texas State Normals invites bids by 6 p m on Thursday October 9 for a wooden six room building at Denton. Bids payable to F M Bralley require a $200 certified check. Plans available from W H Bruce in Denton or Geo A Endress in Austin. Right to reject any and all bids reserved.
Local ad invites neighbors to experience groceries, service, and price from Long & King, promising satisfaction through competitive offerings and attentive help.
An advertising brief urges readers with weak digestion to use Herbine to purify the liver stomach and bowels. The copy emphasizes seasonal disease risk and claims the remedy fully satisfies the need. Sold by Br H Garrison.
Veterans of the 1911 Giants and Athletics world series form the core of both clubs for the 1913 series starting Oct. 7. Connie Mack lists 25 eligible A's, while 12 of 15 Giants from 1914 return, with Ames Devore and Beck er absent. The six-game 1911 slate showed strong batters and pitchers, including Mathewson Bender and Baker, ending with Philadelphia taking four of six and a 13-2 clincher at Philadelphia.
A major mail order firm explains how constant advertising creates nationwide recognition. It prints vast general and department catalogs, distributes millions of copies to farms and towns, and places extensive newspaper and magazine ads to attract customers everywhere. Local merchants are urged to match this scale to compete.
Box score summary from a New York Philadelphia doubleheader shows key batting totals, runs batted in, fielding errors, and pitching lines for Bender Plank Coombs Mathewson Marquard Ames Wiltse Crandall. Attendance and receipts listed. game time two hours nine minutes.
Mrs Laura Gaines of Avoca Louisiana credits Electric Bitters with restoring her health after four doctors failed. The advertisement claims the remedy helps dizzy spells fainting backache headache weakness and kidney troubles and offers 0c and 1.00 prices through H E Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St Louis.
Denton Floral Co announces a special opening on flowers for Saturday Sunday and Monday with carnations priced at 75 cents per dozen. Local shoppers urged to visit for weekend floral bargains.
The shoe fitters of the city are urging readers to examine stock closely and visit stores. Today's paper features shoe advertisements by merchants aiming to persuade customers to compare offers and possibly save money on better footwear.
A Florida Times Union exchange notes social snubs faced by the moneyed and the poor. One speaker prefers investigation to being snubbed, reflecting on status and scrutiny in society.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church hosts Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by W W Baxter with a prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m First Baptist Church Pastor M E Hudson preaches both hours Sunday morning The Fine Art of Forgetting evening The Expected Christ Sunday school at 9 30 B Y P U at 6 30
Central Presbyterian Church on Bolivar Street announces Sunday School at 9 45 led by E D Criddie. Evangelist Hendricks preaches at 11. Junior C E at 4 and Senior C E at 6. Evening services at 3 and 7 30 if weather permits in the tent.
The program lists the B Y P U schedule for Sunday October 5 with topics on its possibilities for the church led by Frank Hinkson. Scripture reading by the leader and a general discussion addressed by Rev M E Hudson and Miss Ita Ross outline roles and opportunities for workers.
The Southern South Elmost church led by J N MacFarlane announces Sunday school at 9 45 with Wi Evers as superintendent and R P Lomax as assistant. Rally Day observed with new and former classes and an Extension work collection. Services at 11 am and 730 pm feature Mrs A L Banks solo and a choir anthem.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by M L Williams Supt Junior Epworth League at 3 p m Senior Epworth League at 6 30 p m Rally Day in all departments Rev J R Atehley conference evangelist to preach at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Special music by a large chorus choir directed by Mr Pfaff Board of Stewards meets Monday night at the church Whole hearted welcome to the public services.
Sunday school starts 9 45 with Prof McDonald as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 and evening 730. Juniors meet at 4 with Mrs Yancy as superintendent. Intermediates 630 led by Mrs Rogers. Seniors 630 led by George Kirby. Prayer meeting Wednesday 730 led by Miss Bernice Wolf. Morning sermon titled Jesus the Connecting Link Between Men and God. Evening sermon In Christ Jesus. All invited.
A valuable dressing for flesh wounds burns scalds old sores rash and chafed skin is BADLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT. It is healing and antiseptic. Price 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by R H Garrison.
The Old Fruit Man L. D. Smith invites customers to visit or call for a trial wholesale and retail fruit order. He promises fruits of all kinds available at all times with delivery for orders from 25c up. Located at 30-32 West Oak St. and reachable by old phone 470 or new phone 464.
In a humorous Harpers Weekly snippet quoted by The Daily, Wageles asks Billups which to choose a wife or a motor car. Billups replies a motor car every time because it would help him marry, whereas a wife would likely prevent him from affording the car. The piece is presented as a light caption or aside in the periodical.
Leslie Nowlin and Ina Louise Portwood wed at Westbrook Hotel Fort Worth on August 27. Nowlin will lead a school in Lewisville or Bethel next year after leaving the Denton Tax Collector's office. Henry Redmond, longtime area resident, was killed after being struck by a northbound Katy train near the spot, a tragedy linked to similar past incidents. Also reported are community updates on W O W membership, B Y P U reorganization, local moves, and visits among Denton residents.
An advertisement promoting HERBINE as a remedy for chest burning throat irritation and indigestion. It claims the medicine drives out poorly digested food strengthens the stomach and purifies the bowels. Sold by KR. H. Garrison. lady.
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