Local News Briefs Include Tax Levy and Clerk Resignation
Special Delinquent Tax Collector Roark levied on two barber chairs as the property of a delinquent taxpayer. Deputy County Clerk John R Hodges, serving six years under Sam Hawking and W T Bailey, resigned Monday night to seek health in Oklahoma. Also notes a $100 reward. An ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a universal cure with testimonials.
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Roark
John R. Hodges
Sam Hawking
W. T. Bailey
Oklahoma
Who Fills Your Prescriptions
A vintage ad urges readers to choose this drugstore for compounding prescriptions. It highlights thirty years of experience, physician endorsement, delivery across the city, and two phone numbers for contact.
Local notes show many visitors and arrivals
Several residents and visitors are listed with arrivals from Dallas Fort Worth Sherman Decatur and Gainesville. Names include Victor Jones J T Day J T Simmons Gibbons Bartonville C C etl Mrs R C Ashworth Mrs Joe Long H L King Mrs Lona Howard W J Brownlow Arthur Manihan Eula Wells Mrs M C Stevens J O Bell Libbie Lula Simmons M B Dowdell W G Langley Whittaker Kansay and J C Ainsworth. Community notices include tax collection reminder and local business promotions.
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A. D. Turner
W. J. Brownlow
Dallas
J. C. Brownlow
Arthur Manihan
Fort Worth
Gainesville
Mis
Eula Wells
G. A. Wells
M. C. Stevens
Carrollton
J. F Stanley
Threats Demand $25,000 From County Judge by Oct 18
A bizarre letter threatens dire penalties to Denton County Judge Zumwalt and the county population unless $25,000 is paid. The writer, claiming a relation to the judge, cites personal grievances and hints at further unspecified retribution. The note, signed by a man sharing a Denton name, references insanity in the signer’s past and invokes religious language amid demands.
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Zumwalt
Denton County
Denton
Texas
Former Denton teacher badly hurt in El Paso
Miss Mike George daughter of A M George of Denton has been teaching at El Paso High School. She suffered a serious injury to her side from a fall about three weeks ago and was taken to a sanitarium. She has been seriously ill but is reportedly improving. Asthma treatment information offered free by Frontier Asthma Company Room 792 Buffalo N
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Mlke George
A. M. George
el Paso
Safereg
Frontier Asthma Company
Buffalo. N
Chaps, Creams and Salves Advertised for Happy Weather
A local ad promotes a large assortment of skin care items including Creams, Points, Salves and Camphor for chapping. It invites customers to visit the shop or call to have products mailed.
Allison's Pharmacy W Side Free Delivery Phones
Allison's Pharmacy offers free delivery with two phone lines available for calls and orders. Located on the west side, the shop provides convenient service and neighborhood accessibility for medication needs.
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Allison’s Pharmacy
W. Side
Fertilizer Tests Show Huge Yield Increase on Farm Field
J H Johnson Jr conducts a three-row trial on his east of city farm using 0, 15, and 34 pounds of commercial fertilizer per tenth acre. Results show no fertilizer yield at 19 pounds per row, 30 pounds with 15 pounds fertilizer, and 37 pounds with 30 pounds fertilizer, nearly doubling the acre yield compared to no fertilizer despite extreme dryness.
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J. Hi. Johnson, Jr
Hig
HYOMEI Cures Cattarh and Colds Ad Offer
An old advertisement promotes HYOMEI for catarrh colds and related ailments. It claims to cure throat itchiness and sinus symptoms and offers a complete inhaler outfit for $1.00 with a money back guarantee. Extra HYOMBET inhalers are advertised for 59 cents. Sep 1901 Nov 1.
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M. Critis
Trespass Warning on Private Properties Issued
A notice warns all persons to avoid gathering for pecang or trespassing on posted places. Trespassers will be prosecuted. The message names JOHN A. HANN and JIM GOODE, with a 55c marking, airing a formal warning from property holders.
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John
A. Hann
Jim Goode
Arnica salve helps Swenson recover after eczema
Watertown Wisconsin resident J A Swenson credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing a decade of eczema after doctors failed. Advertisements note skin remedies, cough syrups for children, and a doorstep appeal for a local Modern Brotherhood of American chapter event on October 12 at the Odd Fellows hall. Classified rates advertise low-cost reach to thousands of households.
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J. A. Swenson
Watertown
Wis
Bucklen
J. F. Raley , Co
T. E. Keith
Modern Brotherhood of American Organizations
Odd Fellow Hall
Abaco cigar advertised 1905 price and sales note
An early 1905 Daily Record ad touts the Abaco cigar at 3 for 25 cents as a value option. The seller claims retail sales exceed 100000 units and urges readers to try the cigar, noting it as a strong, inexpensive choice available in abundance.
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Daily Record
Chronicle
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McClurkan
Scott’s Steam Dye Works
G. P. Davis
McKinney and Locust Sts
Candy Kitchen
The
North Side Square
I. T. Miller
Prop
Denton Steam Bakery
North Side
Telephone Trust
Peoples’ Home Tel. Co
BE. H. Egan
J. W. Jagcee, Jr
Abstractor and Land Mortgages
Scripture
Graham & Simms
V. Robertson
Jasper & Jasper
Exchange Bank
Ranger
Strong Acting Company
Beautiful
Minnis Drug Store
Hall
F. I. Cheney & Gco
Toledo
Boylan & Company
North Court Square
J. A. Minnis
Long & King
Houseman & Rosenberry
J. C. Ainsworth
G. W. Elbert
L. M. Crowder
Sherman
Denton Stearn Laundry
Smith's Restaurant
Big Sen
M. Curtis
Jeweler
Beyett Bros
Mouna City
Amy Car
May Gilbert
J. H. Johnson
C. M. Curtis
Benett Bros
J. E. Tilt
Barry
Bolton
Beyett Brothers
Julian Scruggs
Ladies’ Store
Joe Richie
Liffle Mordecai
Sam McLean
Hattie Woods
E. Ray Bishop
Anna Hester
Ll. F. Magnus
Nellie Kent
Jarrell-Evans Dry Goods Company
Denton Plumbing Company
West Oak Street
T. B. Porter
Mar
Chicago
Navy Limited
Katy
St. Louis
Alton
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