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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1912

Page

2

Be Accuunt and Road Repair Pleas from Denton County

The paper laments poor road conditions hindering trade with Denton and urges Precinct No 1 to vote bonds for better roads and bridges. It notes residents travel to Fort Worth due to macadamized roads and calls for council action to fund improvements and prevent further trade losses.

R. L. Donald Denton Mr. Donald Fort Worth Tarrant County Denton County Precinct No. 1 Pilot Point

Editorial stance on news integrity by Texas Press leader

W C Edwards of Den ton warned that news serving the public differs from serving factional interests. He urged accurate reporting in news columns and warned against editorializing as fact in the news. His remarks, echoed by the Greenville Messenger and Dallas News, stress journalism with objectivity.

Texas Press Association W. C. Edwards Denton Ower Abraham Lincoln Banquo Greenville Messenger Edwards Messenger Dallas News

Smith's Restaurant Promotes Daily Dinners

Regular dinners every day promote a welcoming dining option. The ad encourages patrons not to worry about going home, inviting customers to dine at Smith's Restaurant.

Smith’s

World's Pure Food Exposition in Paris March

Paris hosts an exposition on pure foods in March featuring showcases from France and international participants. Event highlights include industry displays and promotional activities for consumer goods.

Chicege Paris Exposition France

Local News Briefs From Krum Area

Oct 9 updates note visits by Mr. and Mrs. Will Wilson of Justin to D L Matheson. Enla Beck and Mrs H F Lamm with daughter traveled to Denton. C Gibbons has his residence painted. Mrs J F Kerby and daughter visited Denton. A F Lindley attended a Gainesville show. G M Fleming visiting North Central Texas. Births: Henry Shertz and wife welcomed a boy. P W Bishop and wife welcomed a boy. Walter family moved to the old Rolene Naylor house. Omer Sanders of Ponder visited. Elizabeth Rhine visited relatives in Sanger.

Krum Will Wilson Justin D. L. Matheson Enla Beck H. F. Lamm Denton Co. C. Gibbons J. F. Kerby A .F. Lindley Gainesville Montag G. M. Fleming Texas Henry Shertz P. W. Bishop Walter Rolene Naylor Omer Sanders of Ponder Elizabeth Rhine Sanger

Dinner-Ready Grocer Ad From T. C. Sample

Local grocer T. C. Sample urges customers to order early for timely dinner service. The brief notice promises prompt delivery of groceries in time for evening meals.

T. C. Sample, Grocer

Street Car Notice for 5:40 A.M. Dallas Train Schedule

Street cars will meet the early morning Dallas train until further notice with service starting at 5.40 a m.

Dallas

Reynolds and Hodges Pure Milk and Cream Delivery

Reynolds and Hodges offer pure milk and cream delivered twice daily. New phone 426. Contact them for quick service in a hurry. Long & King specializes in prompt dairy delivery and fresh products.

Long & King

Local News in Brief Highlights

Typhoid patient J. W. Jagoe Jr rests well while W. S. Long buys a Buick from H. W. Chandler. Denton High travels to Fort Worth to face Fort Worth High. R. P. Lomax reports new E M F and Flanders. sells HB M F to Au Reynolds. Commissioners court to meet in regular term. Deputy Sheriff Shiffiett and Henry Thomason faced a disturbance warrant. J. M. Gurley builds 500 feet of concrete walk for W. W. Baxter et al. Miss Moody learns of her uncle Bee Moody’s death in Dallas. Dr. W. B. Bizzell to Houston for Rice Institute opening. Ladies Aid and Missionary society split into four sections for Christmas work. Scott’s Tailoring rooms attractively updated. Ballard’s Snow Liniment advertised for wounds and skin ailments. Sold by R. H. Garrison.

J. W. Jagoe, Jr W. S. Long H. W. Chandler Denton High Fort Worth Shiffiett Krumway Henry Thomason J.M. Gurley North Elm Street W. W. Baxter Pp. M. Ware J. A. McDonald John Campbell Ur. H. Abben Miss Maxey Miss Moody Scruggs America Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church East Side Connelly East Oak Street West Side L Vv Borden North Side K. H. Garrison J. A. Freeman Scott's Tailoring Company

Cleaning and groceries offer from Scott Tailoring and Long & King

Scott Tailoring Co advertises a new odorless dry cleaning formula for ladies white tailored suits. Long & King promotes AK canned goods and breads with value, inviting customers to try snort orders and enjoy style of cooking and service.

Scott Tailoring CO Long & King Smith’s Restaurant

Roancke News Skims Local Visits and Events

Roanoke residents report visits to Karlas Temple Fort Worth and Denton for deaths and family matters. Names include Miss Ora Moody Miss Ida Cowasa Mrs R. L. Lane J. E. Selz and others. Local notes mention marriages travels and a health ad for Herbine liver tonic and tailoring services offered by Scott Tailoring Company and meal planning assistance.

Roanoke Ora Moody Karlas Ida Cowasa Temple Mesdames Guy Bourland Fort Worth Bev Bamberg Inne Streetman Roy Marsters Henry Cowan Mexico Jas. Riley Lewisville W. L. Cornwell Holt John Gillespie Denton A. G. Patterson Mineral Wells Theo, Moody Dallas Fanning J. E. Selz Pilot Point L. Lane G Greenville Gusta Robbins Keller

Danderine Ad Promises Hair Growth and Shine

An old advertisement touts Danderine hair product claiming 25 cent bottle promotes heavy, soft, lustrous hair free of dandruff. It guarantees visible fullness in ten minutes and new hair growth within two weeks, urging readers to test it by drawing a strand through hair for a glossy finish.

Knowlton

Miss Myrtleatt of the Heartbreakers rises in Europe

A press notice profiles Miss Myrtleatt, prima donna of the Heartbreakers, discovered by Hart H Singer in Europe. Her rise began in Boston choir, with Conservatory training. Eben Jordan funded European study, then she studied three years abroad and joined the company last summer. She is modest and reserved, cool to discussion except on suffrage, and backing women at home. Myrtie Vail defends fellow performers against mistreatment.

Myrtleatt Hart H. Singer Europe Boston Conservatory of Music Eben Jordan Singer Miss Vail Cais Myrtie Vail

Telegraphic Markets Denton October Quotation Report

Telegraphic market notes from Denton show futures for Liverpool and New York cocoa. Open and close prices compare yesterday with current bids for Dec Jan and Jan Feb, plus spot middling prices in Liverpool New York New Orleans and Galveston with small declines or stability.

Local cotton prices and seed market figures

Quotations show lint cotton at 10.65 with 3.97c top in seed while New Orleans Open Close figures list December 10.80 4v.96 and January 10.88. Adds promotions for Heinz Sniders Beech-Nut catsup and Pinx ter cheese, plus a home asthma cure offer from FrontiersAthma Company in Buffalo New York.

New Orleans

Classified Ads Lost and Found and Local Rentals

Lost and found notice for a package containing a baby dress on West Oak Street with reward offered. Various rental and sale notices for rooms, houses, urban lots, and small farms, plus listings for horses, buggies, and a cream separator. Local real estate and service ads include telegraphy department training and dentists, with contact details in Denton Texas.

West Oak Street

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Pills advertisement claim cure

The ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only sure cure for catarrh with constitutional treatment and offers $1000 for any case not cured. It notes internal action on blood and membranes, building constitution, and also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Address F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists.

F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Hall

Health and beauty claims for Dr. King's New Life Pills

An advertising brief promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as pure blood tonic for blemishes and facial appearance. It urges readers to try the product at 25 cents from J. F. Raley & Co. and references a moving service from Cali Parks & Lester at Fox Bros.

Dr. King J. F. Raley & Co Cali Parks & Lester Fox Bros

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing

A fragment notes Bucklen’s Arnica salve as a cure for burns injuries and skin ailments after a boy’s leg issue due to a bruise. The ad claims remedies failed until trying the salve, urging purchase from J. F. Raley & Co. for 25 cents.

D. F. Howard Aquone N. C J. F. Raley & Co

Minnis Drug Store Sells Best Toilet Articles in City

Minnis Drug Store on the east side advertises a best selection of toilet articles in town.

Minnis’ Drug Store East Side

Diphtheria Closes Sanger School Amid Outbreak

Diphtheria spreads through Sanger with several cases including Elizabeth Peter and Mrs. Crandall. Public school closes as children sent to cotton patches while relief efforts continue. Local deaths include Mr. McFarland from a skull fracture in a blacksmith shop incident.

Sanger News Sanger McFarland Slidell A. Crandall

Your Dray Business Mov ing Vans Offer Prompt Service

Parks and Lester advertise first class prompt moving service with two new moving vans for household moves and specialty work. Office phones 842 and residence 1613-3r old or 381.

Household Movig & Specialty Parks & Lester

Delicious Syrup of Figs cleanses liver and bowels

An old advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative to relieve sour bile headaches and constipation. It claims a natural cleanse without harsh drugs, using figs senna and aromatics. The ad warns against imitations and identifies California Fig Syrup Company as the genuine product.

California Fig Syrup Company,Advt

Veterinarian and Local Notices Ad from Denton Area

DR. W. BE. BOTTS, VETERINAR an end Veterinary Surgeon. Office via Denton Transfer Co. Lipscom block, Old phone No. 359. Residence phones, old 486 new 1382. MRS. MOORE, CHINA DECORA tion Lessons given and orders ta ken. Studio over Palmer's Art Shop. Open for class work Oct. &. Mrs. Maurice . Smith, teacher of piano. 46 Denton street. AUTOMOBILE LINE. AUTOS FOR HIRE. W. W. BIL. peeldichiy old phone 330. New phone

W. BE. Botts Denton Transfer Co Lipscom Maurice Smith Denton Street W. W. Bil Peeldichiy

Poultry Bantam Chickens for Sale by Robert Scott Jr

Bantam chickens advertised for sale by Robert Scott Jr with new phone 256 251fc. Also includes Daes Your Dray Business first class service at reasonable rates with household moving specialty from Parks & Lester, office Fox Bros. Both phones.

Robert Scott, JR Parks & Lester Office Fox Bros

ArkanSa Mill Delivers Feedstuffs and Wood Products

ArkanSa Mill on Elm Street offers chops bran corn hay and other feedstuffs with prompt delivery and full measure. Neater wood and best stove stock available. Both phones listed.

Arkansa Elm Street

J M Gurley Cement Contractor Seeks Estimates

J M Gurley, a cement contractor, advertises first class work at fair prices and inviting estimates from potential customers.

J. M. Gurley

Cascarets Promise Quick Relief From Digestive Misery

An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a fast remedy for stomach liver and bowel misery. It claims relief from headache biliousness dizziness nervousness and indigestion and urges regular use for lasting health. It notes the product is sold by all druggists and mentions children as gentle cleansing recipients.

R. H. Garrison

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