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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1912
Page
4
Prof C M Evans of A and M College discussed cotton root rot in Denton and Dallas counties, noting it is a deadly bacterial disease harming cotton and legumes with no known cure. He urged deep fall plowing and crop rotation to reduce infestation over several years.
Mrs. R Flint of Braintree Vermont credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing her husband’s dangerous cough. Mr F. states he was weak near death before the remedy, which is advertised as safe for throat and lung troubles. The ad notes prices and a guarantee by J F Raley & Co.
Cooper visitors to the Dallas fair include Charlie Cotton J M Cox and wife Warren Sparks and wife G M Marriott and family Whit Brown and wife H Green and family. Ed Laney and wife of Romack visit their parents. An injury tale praises Pucklen's Arnica for burns and skin troubles sold at 25 cents by J F Raley & Co.
Considerable interest rose over six year geometry use as Wentworth's geometry led with votes, while Dr Bruce's book drew four votes as the sole rival entry. Arithmetic had already been chosen for wider use, though supporters hoped Bruce's geometry would join it.
Street cars will meet the early Dallas train starting at 5 40 am until further notice. Cal Parks and Lester at Fox Bros. Smith and Webster are again in the fruit business with different kinds of fruit. See them before you buy. A fresh carload of Missouri apples just in. Pass the wagon at Curtig corner. Leave orders to be delivered and get our prices before you buy. SMITH & WEBOTR sells fruit.
A brief note suggests asking about meat options when deciding on a dinner. It mentions that Samcial dies.
Denton society notes report a joint session of the Literary and Home Economics departments with a large attendance. Members discussed installing a high school drinking fountain, creating a Magazine Table at the courthouse for farmers, and magazine donations. Program included papers on Rome and the unwritten law. Hostess Mrs. Piner provided chocolate after adjournment.
Springside Jersey farm near Denton captures top honors with 95 percent score and wins Dairy butter grand champion. Denton butter tops rival entries including Fox River Chicago and Lyon Dairy Sherman with high marks, while others receive diplomas for 93 plus scores. The report notes bread fat waste and promotes Smith's Restaurant.
Local storefront promises a money back guarantee if customers are not satisfied with their purchases at Minnis' Drug Store. The note emphasizes customer satisfaction and refund options tied to store policies.
County Court proceedings were light on Wednesday forenoon with the criminal docket already completed from Monday and Tuesday. Several probate and guardianship items were settled or continued, including estate actions for Blanche Moore and Annie Hoffmyer, plus adjustments in the Langford and Robertson matters.
Walter M Pasehall of Boyd and Miss Mary Fox of Denton wed in a marriage license record. L G Bray of Cedar Hill and Miss Floy Green of Denton also appear in the notices. The rest is an advertisement urging readers to shop and reply to classified ads.
The season’s first frost appeared Wednesday morning in the lowlands while higher elevations stayed frost free. It is not believed to have caused damage and may help cotton by killing foliage without harming the bolts.
An advertisement touts Curtis' Green Soap as perfectly pure and mild for delicate skin. It promotes use for bathing, shampooing, baby baths, and general cleaning with two tin sizes priced at 15 and 25 cents.
Water man fountain pen offered at a discount from $1.50 to $3.00 at Minnis' drug store. An advertisement promotes King's New Life Pills for health and beauty and notes mockery of blemishes while urging readers to buy at J. F Raley & Co and Fox Bros. & Co through Parks & Lester.
Daily corrected selections of fresh and canned goods offered for home delivery. Asthma treatment information and trial details provided free without charge by FrontiersAthma Company, Room 1102, Buffalo, NY.
New factory direct rubber goods include hot water bottles bulb and fountain syringes atomizers and more. Special a two quart fountain syringe offered at 50 cents.
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