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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1913
Page
2
An old newspaper notice outlines subscription rates for six and twelve month terms, followed by a moral meditation on the value of humble work. It cites quotes from Socrates and Spinoza to argue that contentment and duty define true wealth rather than material possession.
The Denton area foresees cotton likely to rise above last year’s levels as shortages push prices to around fifteen cents. The article also notes the Panama Canal nearing completion and predicts the Oregon may become the first ship through, boosting U S naval and commercial reach.
A fragment urges the uninsured to obtain insurance after a fire loss. It appeals to the average man who becomes adrift and homeless without wealth or competence, and claims insurance companies will aid if a policy is secured, listing old and new phone numbers.
A vintage beauty ad touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as an easy at home solution to fade gray hair restore natural color and shine. The ad claims dandruff scalp relief and reduced hair loss with a few applications.
Elberta and Mamie Ross varieties in 3 pound cans sold fresh in good syrup at 15 cents each. Phone orders encouraged via Turner Bros contact number. Limited supply available while quantities last.
Water users without a meter caught sprinkling will be cut off without notice. W. J. Grady, Superintendent.
An advertisement invites readers to secure land in Denton area with winter gardens, good climate, schools, churches, and shipping routes. A Monday September 9 excursion from Fort Worth via M K T departs 8 40 p m. Contact J H McANEAR at City Hotel Denton Texas.
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a life saving cough and lung remedy. A Malichete Colorado resident testifies two doctors predicted death but health returned. Claims money back if unhelpful and lists prices 50 and 190. Also notes poultry collection service and a new mackerel pack offer from Turner Bros.
Denton residents urge use of Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder disorders. Mrs J H Standefer of Denton credits relief after two boxes, bought at J F Raley & Co. Drug Store. Pills priced 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo NY is sale agent. Remember the name Dean's.
Ringling Brothers bring a $500000 Joan of Arc spectacle to Fort Worth Texas on September 12. The production features 1200 cast, 300 dancers, 400 voices, 600 horses and elaborate scenery with thunder and lightning effects. A 375 foreign artists company and new street parade accompany the show.
Telephone order line offers chick ens eggs and butter with a steady on hand supply. Duke on East McKinney Street Queensland provides contact via phone 13.
The Nickel Store on the east side square will remain open on Saturday nights for patron convenience. Very respectfully, DUKE & AYERS.
Attend a two o’clock Saturday program at the Princess Theatre featuring a lecture and film on Farming by Irrigation by Col. E. C. Hughes of Fowlerton Texas. Diz wif
Turner Bros advertises fresh mackeral at 3 for 25 cents with a call to phone in orders. The notice emphasizes immediate ordering and lists a phone contact.
Turner Brothers now carries all the seasonable vegetables in stock. Fresh shipments arrived in small consignments to ensure peak freshness for customers.
Mrs Jessie Whittaker invites inquiries about terms hours and classification of music students at 38 Bolivar street. New phone 184.
Market reports list wholesale and retail prices for oats corn wheat flour meal and feedstuffs. Include butter turkeys hens fryers ducks okra peppers grapes rhubarb olives peppers beans lemons onions bananas lettuce tomatoes celery grapes imported black eyed peas roasting ears and snap beans with per unit and delivery notes where shown.
Mrs V A McGee and Misses Mabel and Bertha McGee visit Mrs G B Barnett of Plainview. Bertha McGee from Lewisville is visiting. Residents from Lewisville and others visit here. Meetings and social evenings are noted. Roads from Krum to Slidell hinder travel. several locals improve health and some leave for studies or return home.
Dr Kings New Life Pills advertised as prompt and safe for women with Mrs Dunlap of Leadil Tennessee praising their help. The ad urges purchase at 25 cents and notes recommendation by J F Raley and Co. Also promotes fresh packed mackerel and Turner Bros phone numbers.
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