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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1913
Page
2
A fragmentary OCR excerpt hints at a historical event or notice. Readable parts suggest names, places, or dates, but most specifics are unclear. The record preserves the fragmentary gist while awaiting fuller transcription.
Total attendance on the colleges and city schools nears 3000 as the county exhibit in Dallas promotes Denton. The piece lauds Dr Craddock and farm demonstration work, defending Underwood while critiquing Wall Street labels and praising county farming efforts and Chamber of Commerce collaboration.
The text argues that statewide prohibition in Tennessee’s three largest cities has been lax but that law abiding citizens on both sides demand strict enforcement. It notes ex-Governor Patterson backing stronger enforcement and indicates forthcoming bills from the Tennessee Legislature to enforce prohibition thoroughly.
An advertisement warns about bristles failing in toothbrushes and injuring the mouth or stomach. It urges choosing brushes with superior bristles, styles, and workmanship, sold in sanitary individual cartons.
An old-time formula with Sage Tea and Sulphur promises to darken hair, conceal gray, and improve scalp health. Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy is sold at drugstores for about 50 cents, claimed to restore natural color after one or two applications.
Elisha Fore and Miss Carroll of New Hope community were married Sunday afternoon. Jim Davidson of New Hope, ill with typhoid fever, is convalescent. Rev. Mr. McClurkan of Pilot Point to preach Sunday afternoon. Other local notes include Gus Jordan moving to Southwest Texas and visits by various residents.
Denton’s City Health Officer Frank Piner announces free fumigation for households with contagious diseases, with owners paying only the actual cost of materials. Owners may supply materials themselves or have them provided by the Health Officer at cost.
Turner Bros advertises pimento cheese in class jars priced at 15 cents with phone contact. The notice emphasizes immediate availability and ordering by phone.
Denton grocers Turner Bros and Long & King urge customers to order home canned peaches and promise top satisfaction. Call 44 to test their service and taste, with the firms positioning themselves as preferred suppliers for local housewives.
Palmer advertises buying used upright pianos for cash with two contact numbers 33 for new lines and 93 for old lines. He seeks a limited number of uprights if the price is right and promises prompt payment.
Four room house available near the depot. See R. J. Wilson for details.
Fragmentary newspaper item notes readers are urged to consult the hardware section for cookware and kitchenware buys. The snippet mentions a kitchen theme and potential advertising content in a periodical.
J A Peterson died suddenly from heart trouble at his home west of town on Friday morning. Cotton ginning totals reach 681 bales with Kelso's gin at 325 and Leverett's at 356. Will Mason killed a six foot rattlesnake this week with ten rattles and a button. hide shown. A daughter was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Walter Wallace of Drop. W E Pafford injured two fingers under a window and fainted after dressing caused pain. Summers shipped two ears of cattle to Fort Worth.
An advertisement urges readers with liver, digestion, or bowel issues to take Herbine as a purifying tonic. It promises to improve liver function and cleanse the stomach and bowels. The product is priced at 50 cents and sold by Dr. H. Garrison.
Local retailer Mrs Dickson urges customers to choose fall and winter hats from her shop claiming stylish designs. The notice highlights seasonal selection and a quick purchase option.
A brief classified item lists pimento cheese in glass jars priced at 45 cents with contact phone number 7 for orders or inquiries.
An alias execution issued October 11 1913 by Denton County District Court will permit a cash sale on the first Tuesday in November 1943 at the Denton Court House door. Property described as the W H Pea survey on Little Elm waters about 10 miles south of Denton, totaling 320 acres more or less, owned by W C G Dickson to satisfy a judgment of 735.15 plus costs for G T Reynolds. Sheriff W C Orr signs the notice.
Mrs. Sullivan dies at her home in Hereford after illness. she leaves six children including Jessie Sullivan of Pilot Point. Social notes report XIX Century Club gathering hosted by Mrs. FE G C Bauer and a recent K of P hall dance. Denton County Odd Fellows to meet in Pilot Point North. Rev B F Logan attends Gainesville Presbytery. Mrs. A Keith attends as Idle Aid delegate. Mrs. N M Peters visits Gainesville for Presbytery. Mrs. W A Upchurch departs to join husband in Hamlin to buy cotton. Mrs. W D Darnell and children return to Denison. Dr and Mrs O Buster rushed to Dallas for daughter Mrs G W Oxford after serious burn from gas leak explosion. Oxford hospitalized following incident at home.
Macon Georgia testimony claims Vinol strengthens weak children by cod liver elements and tonic iron. Mrs J L Fickling of Macon praises better sleep appetite and weight gain after Vinol. Druggist QO M Curtis guarantees results or money back.
In Plainview October 14 farmers are sowing wheat and oats as the ground dries for plowing. Local visitors A C Ball and E E Dean traveled to Denton Monday. About seventy-five Sunday school pupils attended services with strong singing. An Old Peoples Meeting and homecoming are planned for next Sunday with Rev J C Peyton invited to preach at 11 am and Rev S G Christal to speak Sunday night. Everyone, especially former residents, is invited.
Cleveland won the latest game 4 to 1 to clinch the interleague series with a 4 to 2 edge. In St Louis the Browns and Cardinals tied the series at three wins each with two ties after a call off by agreement.
An advertisement for Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment promises rapid relief and healing of eczema rashes ringworm tetter and related skin eruptions. It claims the product penetrates pores and is a doctor's prescription not an experiment with a 90 cent price and distribution by Pfeiffer Chemical Co in Philadelphia and St Louis.
Turner Bros offers fine pimento cheese packed in glass jars priced at 15 cents. Phones 7.
Tickling in the throat hoarseness and loss of voice signal need for Ballard's Horehound Syrup. It eases the lungs quiets the cough and restores health in bronchial tubes. Price 25c and $1.00 per bottle sold by R H Garrison. W T CG Potter home canned peaches Turner Bros limited stock urge early orders.
For sale or trade one Maxwell two passenger automobile in near new condition. Will sell cheap or take a good trade. See W. E. McCabe Denton Texas. Also see offer for one of the best rooming and boarding house propositions in town close in. For price and terms see Denton Trust Co. Remington No 7 for sale cheap at Western Union Telegraph Office 59.
R S Dobbins and family visited Denton. Mr and Mrs W H Arnold and Mrs J E Elred returned from Gainesville Presbytery. Miss Nina and Noel Daugherty attended trades day in Denton. Rev I V Stine of Nocona to lead C P church another year. D F Yeek A M Stinson S J King and DD S and P Starr travelled to Corinth. Several from here attended Denton show day. Mr and Mrs O L Bryan of Corinth visited relatives. Mrs Dooley and children of Denton visited her sister Mrs Teasley. S J Lane and family went to Denton. Weather mild. farmers view it as delaying work.
Classified notes list a two bed one bath house on S Elm St with owner Lee J. D. Bates, a Jersey cow yielding high butter, a Studebaker roadster with extras in Denton, and a 730 acre Washita river bottom farm near Mannesville Oklahoma offered by W. P. Poland in Ardmore.
An office notice from the Chronicle requests contacting the newspaper or mailing box 488 in Denton Texas for obtaining vendor license notes and related records.
Shorts for sale by Y. M. Tur pen. Mules for sale see A. D. Turner. Twenty acres with improvements for sale one half mile north of town. Also lots and business houses for sale. Phone 18 or see L. Fulton.
Job notice for two or three men with teams and plows to break stub ble. Also two or three single hands. Do not phone unless you want to work. Contact M. L. Portwood, old phone 544.
Boston conservatory graduate Mrs McCann invites piano and voice students at 29 S Elm St Fort Worth items note Eagle Bakery bread sold daily at Paul Ramires Restaurant 31 W Oak St six loaves for 25 cents Nov ie remains unclear.
Brief notice notes Jake Johnson performed quick wood sawing work with a 16tfe clearance. Customer likely provided contact as phone Old 230 and New 157. Work completed in a hurry with no additional details or outcomes.
Freigth Transfer Co offers furniture moving from the Kincaid wagon yard on West Oak Street. The ad promises careful handling of items in the drag line and invites customers to call for service.
Advertises two top Jersey bulls priced at 4.50 cash to all customers. Also notes a new phone 350 and a house and lot for sale on Lula Street. Yard located second from the square on East McKinney Street.
For sanitary milk and cream call Portwood and Hodges. New phone 426. Old phone 297.
Frank Wilkerson Meat Market advertises fresh and tender meats with old phone 212 and new phone 88 for contact.
Skiles Transfer Co announces a shift to cash basis for all unpaid eb and transfer fares. Customers are reminded to pay the driver at the time of service.
Miss Kendall at McClurkan's advertises remodeling services to transform last year's coat into a stylish cutaway. Prices described as reasonable. The notice emphasizes affordable tailoring and fashion update for customers seeking a refreshed outer garment.
Advertises chopped feed including chops bran corn hay and other feedstuffs with best stove and heater wood. Promises prompt delivery and full measure. Located at Arkansas Mill on South Elm Street with both phones.
John 65 Schmitz advertises storage of household goods at reasonable rates including furniture and gas stoves.
A. BR. McGINTIE advertises furnished rooms for rent at Springside Jersey Farm in Denton Texas with an office location on Wilson-Hann's. Also seeks a dairy hand. Contact Old phone 361 for details.
A local dray service advertises first class household moving at reasonable rates. Les ter and Miles operate through Lester and Sherrod with a new contact phone.
J M Gurley offers first class cement contracting with reliable workmanship at fair prices. Get estimates for concrete paths foundations and sidewalks from a trusted local contractor.
Old phone 579 replaced by new 931. For high grade cement and brick work contact S A Bushey to arrange an estimate.
W. E. Botts, graduate veterinarian, advertises office at Hancock and Son blacksmith shop on S Elra street Lipscomb block. New phone 269, residence number 132, old phone 486, new.
An OCR fragment lists Dr Eli Buyher veterinary surgeon with offices at Old Lacy Blacksmith Shop North Locust Street and a residence at 355 Old Phone and a hospital at 46 East Hickory Street Denton. The text is partially garbled.
Local service offers autos for hire by William Billingsley with old phone 330 and new phone 448. Repairs to automobiles provided.
Dr M L Martin M D specialist treats eye ear nose and throat diseases fits glasses and maintains an office above Raley and Co Law office.
Local dental ads list Charles Saunders at the office over Long and King with both phone lines, W N Rowell D D S at the office over McCray's on the south side square with new phone 433 and old pace 341, and Dr W A Jones at the West Side Square office.
J W Fralin Dentist located at South Side Square middle block upstairs Denton Texas advertises dental services and office location for patients seeking care.
A callout invites anyone needing scavenger work to contact phone number 307 by calling either phone.
A registered Jersey bull Padisha of St Lambert son of Wilna A with a merit record of 17 lb 7 oz butter in seven days will be at Pinckleys wagon yard West Oak Street after October 1. Season cash with return privilege. Pedigree and merit certificate for this dam available at the wagon yard.
Fragmentary note mentions meat markets and price deals. The readable text implies competition among shops and hints at a piege of bargains, urging customers to compare and buy. No specific names, dates, or places are clear in the readable fragment.
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