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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
3
WE BOTTS veterinary office at Owens wagon yard Denton Texas lists new phone night 298 blue day 42 and old phone 283. Moreman and Luster Red carry feed for all kinds delivered.
The Argyle district records its first frost of the season with no crop damage. Local news covers visits by Dallas fair attendees, moves to denton area, bank stockholders meeting, shipping of hogs and cattle, cotton prices, and community notices including a death and post office duties.
Roanoke residents share news of visits and travels. Mrs Helm of Decatur and Mr Hambright of Rhome visit brothers and relatives. Hinton Cade and Miss Minnie Cade travel to Fort Worth. Mrs J W Roark, Mrs Hayden, Miss Helen Cowan, and others visit family or attend events in Dallas Mesquite Fort Worth and Amarillo. Ben Fuller and Miss Tave Foster marry here.
The ad proclaims Dr. King's New Discovery a universal throat and lung remedy. It claims to kill germs and colds, heal coughing, cure bronchial inflammation, and stop hemorrhages. A testimonial from Dr. Geo. More of Black Jack, NC says it cured his lung trouble deemed hopeless, with a $1 trial bottle and a guarantee.
Local hardware shop Wilson Hardware promotes sanitary plembing with affordable pricing and customer-friendly options for home improvement projects.
A notice outlines strict enforcement as hunting season opens. It details daily and seasonal bag limits for quail dove ducks geese wild turkey and other species, transport rules, license requirements, and penalties for license forgery or misrepresentation. Local guidance stresses abundant quail and ample cover in Denton County.
All who want to attach to the sewer mains are asked to call at the waterworks office with their street number and lot and block number to fill in on their application blanks. This must be done before a permit to connect can be issued. H. C. Storrie, Supt.
Misses Lottie Brashear Nelle Hill and Mattie Lee Underwood visited in Denton this Miss Mamie Bugg went to Gaines ville Friday. Miss Alice Meek has accepted the position as assistant teacher in the Bolivar school. About 175 Sanger people attended the fair Sunday. Several locals visit Denton Fort Worth and Gainesville events and school changes are reported.
Mr. F. G. Fritz of Oneonta New York reports his little girl benefited from Foley's Orino Laxative for constipation and liver trouble. The product is described as mild pleasant and effective in curing habitual constipation by Garti son and Kimmins.
Post oak and blackjack delivered for three dollars per cord to R J Wilson.
In Gonzales county pros won 10 to 1 in Wrightsbon precinct. Contracts for 15 miles of the Frisco extension from Brady to San Antonio were let. San Angelo may reroute 90000 dollars raised for Morgan Jones railroad to a packing firm.
B F Yoakum Edwin Hawley and associates claim control of the Katy and say it will operate independently with no merger. Yoakum notes the purchase was personal and rejects reports of a Hawley visit to Texas.
H B Ward of Rayville Louisiana praises Hunt's Lightning Oil as a quick cure for cuts burns and pains and Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy that clears air passages soothes irritated membranes and relieves persistent coughs. He urges avoiding imitations and choosing the genuine yellow package from Garrison and Emmins.
Tolly Scartin and wife welcome a girl on October 24. Jack Nix and wife have a girl on October 11. Hugh Telford and wife greet a girl on October 11. S. S. Washburn and wife report twins boys born October 12. Sid Smallwood and wife have a girl on October 14. J. P. Davidson and wife welcome a boy on October 16. Bill Leverton and wife announce twins a boy and a girl born October 19.
Local user C. G. Young from Okenne Oklahoma reports trying many oils before picking Hunt's Lightning Oil. He states one application showed it was the best and no other liniment compares if it fails. Bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents.
Real estate transfers include Maude Mann and others transferring 66 12 acres from Charles Smith survey to M M Mann for partition. Maude Mann and others transfer 40 acres from Samuel Browning survey to Terrell Hardin and Mavit Hardin for partition. R C Hardin et al transfer 170 acres from Samuel Browning survey to Maude Mann and Hettie Mann for partition. county judge Lee Zumwalt to J R Newsome a tract in J W Cox survey for 20 dollars. J R Newsome to Lee Zumwalt one acre in Crain and Warren survey for 20 dollars. J R Wilson & Co to J W Finnell 114 acres of W B King survey and 40 acres of W H Pea survey. 58.80 acres of J W Langley agatharg of the
Denton reports Liverpool closing strong today with a 10 point gain and New York near yesterday's level after spiking to 14.68 on January futures. Local lint cotton reached 14.10 cents per pound, with seed cotton up to $5.25 and seed at $25 a ton. Prices for corn, wheat, and various produce are listed with mixed gains across staples and livestock.
Poultry prices listed with per pound rates for turkeys hens fryers bakers and guinea fowl. Old roosters priced per piece while ducks are quoted per dozen. Geese have no market available.
Hogs sold by weight with light hogs 5 to 6 1/4 cents per pound and heavy hogs 6 to 6 1/4 cents. Cows brought 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 cents per pound.
A block of text promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh claiming a constitutional cure. It states the medicine is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces, with a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urges sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
Mr. F. G. Fritz of Oneonta New York writes that Foley's Orino greatly benefited his little girl by relieving constipation and liver issues, praising its effects and recommending the remedy.
Local classifieds suggest small ads expand into bigger property deals as buyers and sellers use affordable listings to connect. Real estate listings emphasize quick responses, clear terms, and accessible prices for homes and land.
Captain Tom Ross of the Texas Ranger force in Amarillo declines to discuss the clash with citizens that led to one ranger being discharged. Officials deny reports he will resign, though he desires a change from Amarillo.
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York reports long standing indigestion torpid liver and debility. After twelve bottles of Electric Bitters his health and vigor returned allowing daily business activity. Medicine praised for stomach liver kidneys blood and nerves at 50c from J F Raley & Co.
The article argues that spiders are harmless to humans, often misattributed bites. It notes their weak mandibles, tiny venom, and emphasizes spiders kill caterpillars, helping preserve vegetation and balance ecosystems, per R. F. Aaron in Collier's.
The new minister consults the organist on music for his first Sunday. The organist, a plumber and iceman, explains they use two choir selections from Handel Haydn oratorios and that he adapts difficult parts by cadenzas and trills removal and octave shifts or stops until singers can manage.
The Los Angeles Express lauds Ike the man of steady pace for his reliable work ethic and consistent effort. It contrasts him with others who chase politics and showy style, noting he avoids reckless ambition and keeps to honest labor.
A compact reflection compares love to cultivated fruit and garden seeds. It argues love flourishes with careful nurture and effort, while neglect causes its decline, much like wild fruits thriving under proper care and poor soil stunting seeds. The sentiment emphasizes deliberate cultivation.
A playful exchange unfolds about golf and mischief as a character teases about playing with two clubs while driving. The scene captures a lighthearted moment and urban slang of the clubhouse banter.
In a brief exchange from Honsten Post, a man declares his belief that the world will grant him what he deserves. His wife, seen in a mirror, retorts with a sharp remark about looking well in black.
Readable names and numbers are sparse. The fragment mentions Dallas branch items and numbers like 281 and 210 with times around 9 to 10 PM. No clear event or outcome is identifiable.
Mrs. Bud Ballard died today at her Justin area home leaving a husband and four children. Remains taken to Denton for burial. Visitors include Joe Hall of Brady and N B Parr of Quanah. Local weddings and visits noted plus revival plans by Rev Cole. Wheat and cotton crops discussed with optimism amid late-season activity. In Aubrey, residents host Oklahoma visitors as various locals travel to Denton and Dallas for events.
An advertisement extols Hunt's Ligh Oil as a universal remedy for aches pains stiff joints cuts burns bites and more claiming it is the quickest and surest remedy with 50 cent and 25 cent bottles offered.
The Record and Chronicle notes offer wide possibilities for want ads with flexible formats and varied listings. Advertisers can tailor notices to suit sale, service, employment, or personal announcements, leveraging the paper’s broad reach and reader interest.
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