Classified Ad Fragments Include Jobs Lost and Rent Notices
WANTED WOMAN TO DO housework for two. J B Torpren and 521fe listing. FOR SPIRELLA CORSETS new phone 22-blue. MRS ANNA BAKER offers hair switches and plain sewing at 114 W Hickory. LOST brown and white male collie pup no reward details. LOST bunch of keys to office. LOST pair of gold rimmed nose glasses. reward for return. LOST pocket book with business card two notes and $7.50 bill. return to J W Johnson at office. LOST check book and money between here and Hilltown. reward at office. WANTED GIRLS TO WORK at Denton Steam Laundry. FOR RENT front room nicely furnished. phone new 314. FOR RENT one nicely furnished room 37 East Oak. old phone 3062. MUSIC INSTRUCTORS Mrs Maurice Smith piano Denton street. AUTOMOBILE LINE autos for hire W W Billingsley old phone 330 new 148.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Johnson
Aliso
Denton
Dressmaking by Mrs Da Lee Upstairs Over MecClurkan
Classified notices list multiple sales and trades including dressmaking by Mrs Da Lee at 82p, various for sale items such as mares, a cook stove, a day-old calf Jersey cow, a gentle mare and buggy, a rubber tired buggy, and a split entry on house for sale with terms. Also notes a city property listing and a blue jack horse for trade from Lewisville Texas.
Table Board First Class at Mrs McNitzky’s Place
Advertises a table board and quick messenger service at 25 South Elm with two phone numbers for contact. Manager listed as J. W. Brashears. Hamilton and Yeatts' office referenced for arrangements.
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Quick Messenger
Se&kvice
J. W. A Brashears
Hamilton & Yeatts
Parks & Lester
Office
Fox Bros
Botts Veterinary Office and Denton Transfer Co Listing
Job listing style entry noting Dr W E Botts veterinarian and veterinary surgeon office with Denton Transfer Co Lipscomb block. Includes old plane number 359 and residence phones old 486 new 132.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EB. Botts
Denton Transfer Co
Lipscomb Block
Denton Advertisements and Services in the Local Directory
A collage of small ads and notices from Denton listing drayage services, milk suppliers, dentists W A Jones and J W Fralin, insurance offerings, farm goods by J W Johnson, Arkansas Mill, telegraphy department at Draughon’s College, scavenger work, and other local business promotions with contact details and office locations. Includes rooms for rent and general merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Swor
Draughon’s Business College
Concrete Walks and Curbing by Local Contractors
Concrete walks and brick work offered by A. Bushey and J. M. Gurley, cement contractors. First class work at right price with estimates available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bushey
J. M. Gurley
Automobiles Registered and Illness Reported in County
Two new automobiles registered in the County Clerk’s office include Dr. E. Hayes of Krum holding No. 288 and Chas. Poitit of Denton identified as vehicle owners. B. Thomas of Gribble Springs was dangerously ill with typhoid fever but reported considerably better on Thursday.
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Uv. Hayes
Krum
Chas
Poitit
Denton
B. Thomas
Gribble Springs
Movien actress Martha Russell due here near November
Moorman of the Majestic announced Miss Martha Russell will arrive about November 1 under a $100 guarantee. Russell, a longtime moving picture actress, spoke in Dallas to the Texas delegation of the National Motion Picture Exhibition League, describing how fires and storms are staged and the lengthy production process.
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EN. Moorman
The
Majestic
Martha Russell
Miss Russell
Europe
Dallas
Texas
National Motion Picture Exhiiition League
Chamber of Commerce
Russell
Russel
Electric Bitters Advertised For Vitality And Digestion
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure loss of appetite and nerve weakness by improving stomach function and digestion. It cites Michael Hesssheimer of Lincoln Nebraska recovering after six bottles and asserts the product aids blood and nerves. Available for 50 cents at J F Raley & Co. Also notes coffee quality promise from T C Sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Hesssheimer
Lincoln
Neb
J. F. Raley & Co
Telegraphic Market Quotes From Denton Local Prices
Market telegraph notes show Liverpool New York and New Orleans open close and yesterday prices for December January and February contracts. Spot quotations list Liverpool New York New Orleans Galveston prices and local lint and seed tops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Liverpool
New York
New Orleans
Galveston
Local Market Prices and Offers from Long & King
Retail and wholesale prices listed for cotton seed and byproducts, corn, prairie hay, Johnson grass, chicken seed, apples, Tokay grapes, cranberries, turnips, okra, tomatoes, peppers, peaches, fresh peas, green tomatoes, and other staples. Includes note of price changes for prairie hay and cotton seed and an invitation to order preserves in quart jars and olives from Reid Murfock Co. of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid, Murfock & Co
Chicago
T. C
Buy from Our Merchants to Grow City Prosperity
If we purchase locally our merchants will become more prosperous and help the city prosper. They can improve store conditions, hire more workers, and attract people from neighboring towns who seek labor. By buying locally the community will grow in population and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mighbories
Cate
Smith's Restaurant Ad Promo For Dine-In Service
A promotional notice invites patrons to visit Smith's Restaurant for day or night snort orders and enjoy their style of cooking and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith’s Restaurant
Classified Ad Brief From Denton Store
A Den ton store runs a weekly advertising column inviting readers to respond to its listings. The page emphasizes reader engagement through displayed ads and reply prompts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
The Thrifty Shopper Prefers Home Merchants
The shopper who buys only from home merchants is more thrifty than one who buys from mail order houses. She avoids inflated orders and unnecessary shipments and therefore buys less by sticking to local merchants and her own needs.
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Ito
Lees
Mrs Moore China Decoration Lessons and Orders
Mrs Moore offers china decoration classes at Palmer's Art Studio. Open for class work starting October. Lessons cover painting techniques and orders are taken for custom pieces.
Telephone Service Increasing in Daily Life
The Home Telephone is described as rapidly useful and accommodating. A trial is offered to demonstrate its value and impact on daily life.
Turner Bros Grocery Promises Prompt Delivery and Value
A local grocer touts its service offering prompt delivery and fair prices. The ad encourages customers to tell neighbors about getting the best groceries at Turner Bros, with contact via phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Bros
Trains and Schedules Note Fragment
A fragmentary timetable lists various train times and services such as limited and flyer options plus a Dallas Branch note. Keywords include T. and P. Y, Special, and prices like $2, with times ranging from early morning to evening.
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BO Sr
Dace
Dallas
Notice of Probate Petition in Denton County Texas
The county court of Denton County Texas will hear John William Payne's petition for the probate of a noncupative will of Martha E. Payne deceased. He asks to appoint Executor without bond to manage debts funeral expenses and remaining assets from ten acres near Denton. Heirs listed include Hiram Walker Payne John William Payne Daniel Hawkins and Rachel Hawkins. The hearing begins the third Monday in October 1912 at the Denton courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton County
Texas
Martha E. Payne
John William Payne
David Payne
Denton
Tombstone
John Wiliam Payne
Hiram Walker Payne
John Willam Payne
Daniel Hawkins
Rachel L. Hawkins
Petiton
T. Button
J. R. Edwards
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Cold Cure
A 25 cent package of Pape's Cold Compound is advertised to relieve head congestion, feverishness, sneezing, sore throat and rheumatic pains within hours. The ad claims three doses taken every two hours will end the grippe and severe cold with no quinine and pleasant taste.
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Pape
Grippe
Denton Society Happenings and Club Meetings
Miss Nancy Christal celebrated her seventh birthday at home with games a blindfold ear pinning and a pond fishing theme. The Shakespeare club home economics department held its first meeting led by Mrs. Berry. Ariel club's Literary department met with Mrs. Coit and Mrs. McCracken presiding with officers and refreshments.
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Bolivar Street
Nancy Christal
Neilson Ballard
Miss Nancy
Frances Woodward
Nina Blair
Elaine Smoot
Dorothy McCray
Frances
Shakespeare Club
T. E. Berry
North Locust Street
R. H. Garrison
Minnie Paschall
L. A. McDonald
Anna Barrows
Kerley
Francis Craddock
J. C. Coit
Ariel Club
McCracken
Eace
Grace
H. G. Allen
Mesdames Bishop
Birdsong
C. L. Davis
Trading here satisfies you says Turner BIOS
A firm promise to help customers, stating we will do everything possible to ensure satisfaction when ordering groceries by phone. The speaker notes to ask for number 7 when thinking of placing an order.
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Turner Bios
Candy Makers Compared Allegretti Norris and Nunnally
The feature reviews three candy lines Allegretti Norris and Nunnally. Allegretti praised for high quality goods with some packaging limits Norris highlighted for Chocolate Brazil Nuts and elegant packaging Nunnally noted for many good items with Box Bountiful as its best. Free delivery and telephone headquarters number 52 offered.
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Allegretti
Norris
Nunnally
Candy Telephone
Sample's Grocery Offers Trials to Showcase Service
Local grocer invites customers to place a few trial orders to experience growing quality and falling prices. Sam ple's Grocery promotes its phones and service, urging immediate action.
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T. C. Sample
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure For All Stages
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only constitutional cure for catarrh and offers one hundred dollars to any case it cannot cure. The pitch notes internal ingestion, blood and mucous surface action, and references testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and dining at Smith's Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Seed Cotton Fire Destroys 125 Bales at Prosper Gin
NAVO October 17. A fire at Prosper Gin Co. near Prosper destroyed 125 bales of seed cotton stored in the cotton house. Plant saved after great effort. ownership by Dr. Combest and Mr. Deanland. Fire cause unknown and insurance unclear. Cotton still burning at 30 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record and Chronicle
Navo
Prosper Gin Co
Prosper
Combest
Deanland
Bread That Tastes Right and Gives Value
A local bakery markets its loaves as wholesome and satisfying. The ad promises customers they will get the same bread their neighbor enjoys and emphasizes value for money in every loaf.
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Smith’s Restaurant
T. C Sample Advertises Evaporated and Dried Fruits
T. C Sample offers evaporated and dried fruits kept in clean sanitary bins with glass fronts for inspection. Contact by phone at 342 to order or inquire.
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T. C Sample
T. C. Sample
25 Cent Danderine Promises Hair Health Revival
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as stopping dandruff and hair loss. It claims immediate improvements in scalp condition, new hair growth, and shinier, softer hair after regular use, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from drug stores or toilet counters.
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Knowleton
Adyvty
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. B. Torpren
Anna Baker
R. P. Lomax
Heward
Myers
Here
Hilltown
Lnd
Denton Steam Laundry
East Oak
Maurice
Smith
Denton Street
W. W. Billingsley
Por
Red Barn
F. J Craddock
Cook Stove
North
Jersey
Stroud St
Sears
Bugsy
At & Bargain
Bell Avenue
Good Street
W. A. Jones
Dr. P. Lipscomb
East Oak St
Oliver
J. E. McCali
Exchange Bank
L. Fulton
Hi‘h. Dle
Wile
Bath
Bolivar
P. C. Withers
Wilson-Hann Co
B. D. Simpson
Lewisville
Berryville
Carroll County
Arkansas
Hancock Shop
McKinney Street
Apply Denton Steam Laundry Co
Oak
Hickory Street
West Oak Street
Étfc
Reynolds & Hodges
W. A Jones
Nest Side Square
J. W. Fralin
South Side Square
W. N. Rowell
D. D
McCray’s
A. R. McGintie
Long & Kine
Nousee
Best
Arkansas Mill
Elm Street
E. M. Wood
Barber Shop
West Side Sq
Yeagley
Long & King
Wylie Smith & Co
East Side Square Real Estate
T.l.mcdonald
Garrison's Drug Store
Missouri, Kansas and
Dee OR
Via
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Quale Daily
Los Angeles
Geo. D. Hunter
Texa
Denton Society
Allegretti, Norris, Nunnally
George Damral
Myrtie Vail
Edward Hume
Orchestra
Magill & Shepard Furniture and Undertaking
West Side Square
Smith’s
Danderine
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