Local Professional Advertisements
The page lists names and offices of W. E. Botts a veterinarian at Southwestern Veterinary College Dallas with office Brock's wagonyard and multiple phone numbers, W. E. McCabe a physician surgeon treating women diseases and rectal cancers with office over Garrison's drug store, and a medical drugs and household goods firm Hes ter Lester & Brownlow with new and old phone numbers.
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W. E. Botts
Southwestern Veterinary College
Dallas
Brock’s Wagonyard
W. E. McCabe
Garrison's
West Side Squire
Lester & Brownlow
Engineers Seek Wage Hike From Rail Lines in Houston
A committee of engineers from the Houston and Texas Central and the Houston East and West Texas met with railroad officials in Houston to demand a wage rise from 3.59 to 5 dollars per ten hour day. Officials had not stated their position. Southern Pacific's Superintendent of Power said strike-breaker offers had been received but none employed.
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Houston
Committee of Engineers
Houston and
Texas Central
East
West Texas
Power Ryan
Southern Pacific
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Coughs and Lungs
Oswego New York resident A Cooper reports strong relief after using Dr King’s New Discovery for years of stubborn night coughs. The advertisement extols the medicine as a remedy for colds, lagrippe, asthma, croup, whooping cough, hay fever and related chest ailments with quick relief and a money back guarantee.
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A. Cooper
Oswego
N. Y
Dr. King
J. F. Raley& Co
Denison Trade Group Heads Toward Muskogee on Two Day Trip
About 109 representatives of the Denison Live Wires began a two days trade boosting excursion from Denison to Muskogee Oklahoma. The Potter County commissioners court reports that the anti won the recent prohibition election by a sixty one majority. Texarkana Arkansas mayor R L Trigg died suddenly of heart failure in a physician office while seeking treatment for indigestion.
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Denison Live
Denison
Muskogee
Commissioners’ Court of
Potter County
R. L. Trigg
Texarkana, Ark
J C Smith Named Gulf Division Commercial Superintendent
J. C. Smith, Dallas district superintendent of the Western Union Telegraph company, has been appointed Gulf division commercial superintendent. The move places Smith in charge of commercial operations across the Gulf division.
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J. C. Smith
Dallas
Western Union Telegraph Company
Gulf Division
Miners Reach End of KC Strike Agreement
Kansas City accord ends a five and a half month strike with 30,000 coal miners returning to work, forcing operators to accept terms and resume production.
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Kansas City, Mo
Wortham Receives Dallas Sendoff for Texas Trust Post
Twenty five of John L. Wortham's Dallas friends hosted a luncheon and presented him with a loving cup as he left Dallas to take the role of active vice president at the Texas Trust Company.
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John L. Wortham
Dallas
The
Texas Trust Company
Dallas Postmaster Highest Paid In Texas
The Dallas postmaster earns $6,000 yearly, the state's top salary. Only Chicago and New York postmasters earn more at $8,000 annually.
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Dallas
Texas
Chicago
New York
Oklahoma Governor Won't Submit Prohibition Question
The Oklahoma governor refuses to place the prohibition issue on the ballot stating the constitutional ordinance cannot be repealed. Re submission supporters vow to mandamus the state election board to compel inclusion of the question on the ballot.
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Oklahoma
State Election Board
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Constitutional Disease
The ad asserts catarrh is a constitutional disease requiring constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is claimed as the only constitutional remedy, taken internally with drops to a teaspoonful, targeting blood and mucous surfaces. The firm offers a hundred dollar reward if any case fails to cure and invites circulars and testimonials.
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Hall
F. J. Caeney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Denton Man Discusses Texas College of Industrial Arts
Dr J P Blount of Denton, a regent and treasurer, comments on the Texas College of Industrial Arts and its seven year record. He praises its emphasis on practical home economics and industrial training for girls, the democratic, nonclassist approach, and the value of short term trade courses.
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Denton Man
College OF Industrial Arts
Record and Chronicle
Eureka Springs
Ark
Daily Times
J. P. Blount
Texas College of Industrial Arts
Arkansas
Texas C. I. A
Blount
Texas
Southland
College of Indus
South
Friends of Industrial Education
Tex
Club Women
Club
Board of Regents
Katy’s Cotton Circular Plan Adopted To Prevent Swindling
The M. K. & T. railroad adopts a certificate system to verify bills of lading for cotton shipments. Each original bill will bear a certificate that the signing agent is a bona fide representative of the company. The move aims to curb fraudulent sight drafts and bogus bills of lading that have plagued British bankers and American cotton trades.
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Johnnie Bull
Texas
United States
M. K. & T. Railroad
Missouri Texas Railway certifies agent to sign bills of lading
The Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway company of Texas certifies a regularly appointed agent is authorized to sign bills of lading in accordance with company regulations. The attacher order notify bill of lading number and date cover cotton with the agent’s signature and date.
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Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company of Texas
Pedestrians Urged to Stay Out of Schoolyard and Calls Limited
Sept Carlisle asks readers to stop pedestrians from using the R. E. Lee schoolyard to avoid disturbing students and discipline. He also urges parents to refrain from calling pupils during school hours unless urgent, noting office moves hinder quick summons. Enrollment changes daily with seven new high school students Wednesday and two more Thursday. H. C. Bell reports 91 students in the Negro school, the largest yet.
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Carlisle
The
Record and Chronicle
R. E. Lee
H. C. Bell
Negro Scisoor
A Man of Iron Nerve Dr Kine's New Life Pills Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Kine's New Life Pills as regulators for a strong brain and body. It claims stamina and energy come from a healthy stomach liver kidneys and bowels and promotes a 25 cent sale at J F P Kaley & Co.
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Dr Kine
J. FP. Kaley & Co
Capudine advertised as quick relief for headaches
An old advertisement promotes Capudine as a fast remedy for heat and cold headaches, nervous headaches, and stomach troubles. It claims relief from feverishness and offers the liquid in 10c, 25c, and larger sizes, available at stores.
Falls County Sheriff Escapes With Prisoner
Waco Texas September 8. Sheriff Poole of Falls County moved Ben Myatt Martin to safety as a mob formed to lynch him for killing his wife. They traveled in an automobile with Martin handcuffed and chained before a northbound train carried them to Dallas where he was jailed.
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B. Randall
Hickory Street
Ainsworth Hardware Store
Waco
Tex
Ben Myatt Martin
Kling
Poole
New Mexico Delegates Picked in Republican Lead
Complete returns show New Mexico will send sixty-eight Republicans and thirty-two Democrats to the national convention with sixty-two of the 100 delegates already chosen as Republican.
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New Mexico
Cotton Slump Deepens As Openings Weaken in New York
In Denton on September 8, cotton prices fell, with New York quotes closing about 10 points lower amid light trading. Liverpool opened higher but slipped. spot cotton held at 7.86 pence, while New Orleans and New York showed declines in key months and spots.
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New York
Liverpool
Denton
New Orleans
Grain futures slide on export weakness in wheat
Denton reports Chicago export weakness pushes wheat futures lower by 5 to 11 8 cents. Corn mostly flat to up slight, oats fall 1 4 to 3 8. Cash grain closes show varied regional prices with St. Louis and Dallas levels cited, Denton unchanged around 1.04 to 1.05.
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Denton
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Dallas
Port Receipts Report Shows Yearly Decline
Today port receipts total 14 091 tons down from 14 094 a year ago. The brief figures compare current shipments with the previous year to show fluctuations in cargo flow.
Local Markets See Cotton Peak At 13 62 1 2
Cotton sold today as high as 13 62 1 2 and from that down to 12 7 8 in the lint. In the seed 5 11 wag the top. Receipts were ligat. Miscellaneous markets are generally unchanged with corn receipts fairly good and some wheat coming in.
Grain and feed price report listing staple commodities
Prices for cotton lint and seed, Wheat at 1.04 to 1.05 per bushel, Corn wholesale 80 cents and retail 85 to 90, corn chops 1550 per 1060 pounds wholesale, bran 1.15 wholesale and 5 to 15 cents higher retail, chicken feed 1.40 to 1.45 wholesale and higher retail, prairie hay 13 wholesale 55 to 60 cents per bale retail, Johnson grass hay 10 to 10.50 wholesale, bale oats 7.50 to 8 per ton, bale straw 5 to 6 per ton, oats 37 cents wholesale and 40 to 45 cents retail.
Grocery price list highlights wholesale to retail spread
The notice lists wholesale and retail prices for staples including hard wheat flour at 2.80 to 2.90 per 106 pounds, corn meal 65 to 75 cents per 35 pound bag, Graham flour 50 cents for 12.5 pound sacks, bacon various cuts 17 to 33 cents per pound, lard and canned fats, and California potatoes at 1.25 wholesale and 1.85 retail with 35 cent pack retail.
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California
Market Prices for Butter Eggs Tomatoes and Sweet Potatoes
Butter per pound at 30 cents creamery 30c wholesale 15 to 30c cash or trade delivered to private residences hotels and boarding houses. Eggs wholesale 12 1 2c cash or trade retail per dozen 15c. Tomatoes wholesale per pound 4c retail 6 1 4c. Sweet potatoes per bushel wholesale 1 50 retail per peck 40c.
Market Prices for Poultry and Eggs
Prices listed for hens per dozen eggs fryers and roosters guinea fowl per dozen ducks per dozen with cents per pound and per dozen figures. Market rates show eggs and poultry priced for buyers and sellers.
Livestock Prices Listed in Daily Market
The notice lists cattle market quotes with prices for cows and related beef categories. Cows bring 2 3 4 to 8 1 2 cents per pound, with heavies and light weights shown in a compact range.
Gem wine tablet CCC promises cure or money back
An old label promises a gem wine tablet stamped CCC that will cure ailments. It claims Pleasant Palatable Potent taste and safety against sickness, with a guarantee of a refund if it does not work. The text notes prices and selling restrictions such as not sold in bulk.
Krum and Drop News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events
In Krum and nearby Drop on September 6, residents report visits among families, births at Nick Nail and Tom Nail households, illness improvements, and a tent meeting by Baptists in Hawkeye. Rain refreshed the area, and school moves include Mabel McGee returning to Coleman and Ruth Morgan heading to West for teaching duties.
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Krum
T. F. Proffer
Ponder
Emma Woodward
Will Bruce
Bolivar
C. F. Balls
Harvey Lamm
Woodmen
Minnie Proffer
Sanderson
Mae Grubbs
Decatur
Abbie
Alma Balls
Hillsboro
Mabel McGee
Coleman
Nick
Nail
Tom Nail
Homer Collins
Near Sanger
Wolfe City
Walter Lamm
Near Decatur
R. McGee
Lewis— Ville
V. E. McGee
Jennie
Denton
Hasten Saifflett
Greenwood
Jim Black
Fort Worth
George Evans
Hawkeye
Mary Vaughn
Co. D. Camp
Will Cook
West
A. B. Minnerly
Emmett Couster
Ruth Morgan
J. T. Sitz
Luce
Chester Sitz
Charlie Holyfield
Baptist Meeting
Roanoke Notes: Local Visits and Travel
News from Roanoke lists residents visiting towns and returning from trips. Ft Worth references include Noxy Bird, Elmer Brand, J W Medlin, Jack Christal, and Frank Steger. Other mentions cover Denton Argyle Picnics Pilot Point Winters and local social visits by Mrs J R Horton Mrs J C Melton and Gladys.
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Roanoke
Noxy Bird
Ft. Worth
Lee Cornwell
Dallas
Elmer Brand
Navy
W. G. Pickett
Denton
J. R. Horton
Fort Worth
W. L. Cornwell
A. B. Horton
Argyle
J. W. Medlin
Jack Christal
J. C. Melton
Gladys
North
Lloyd Prewitt
J. H. Segraves
Keller
Local Residents and Visitors Reported in the Area
Sept. 6 notes list Mrs. John Swisher visiting her daughter Mrs. Garnet Boyles in San Antonio. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Sanders back from Waco. Bud Grace of Little Elm, T. A. Robinson of Denton, and B. H. Cornwell in Dallas. A. C. Calvert reported ill.
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Garza
John Swisher
Garnet Boyles
San Antonio
Jas. Sanders
Waco
Bud Grace
Little Elm
T. A. Robinson
Denton
Dallas
A. C. Calvert
Rick Bis
Sean
Bodies recovered after flood near Comanche
The bodies of Mrs. Gerge Terry and her child are still missing after a river flood near Comanche. Five others were drowned, and today’s property damage is estimated at $50,000 as search efforts continue.
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Comanche
Gerge Terry
Child
Houston Fire Chief Narrowly Escapes Auto Run
Fire Chief Ollie escaped death when a tire exploded on the high speed car in Houston Texas. The chauffeur was bruised and the resulting fire was described as trivial.
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Houston Fire Chief
Houston
Tex
Ollie
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ODD Fellows
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Ponder Avenue
Normal
Goo
L. Fulton
J. W. Sha
A. K. McGintie
Hast
Phone
Egan & Chandler
R. B. Rich
McGinnis & Sims
Ada Kincaid
West Highland Street
J. W. Fralin
South Side Square
Venton
Tfe
Moreman & Luster
ROYAL
R. I. Knox
Carlsbad
Santa Fe
C. O. Abernathy
City
Sam Lyles
Denton Marble Yard
Thig
Gussie Penry
West Maple Street
W. B. Brown
Avenue A
Swindell’s
V. C. Spong
A. D. Turner
M. F. Wills
West Oak Street
W. Skiles
Ards
Sherman Steam Laundry Co
Hamilton
Palmer's
A A. Anderson
May
N. EB
Corner Square
Watkins
Frank ‘Wilkerson
Burlington
H. M. Walden
L. Lewis
Red Barn
McCullar Lumber Company
Magill & Shepard
Tfc
Ford Crawford
Denton Transfer Co
J. M. Gurley
Phine
McKinney St
Kincaid Yard
Rimer St
Tna
Baroad Company
Hicks
Capudine
Falls County
Poulter
F. Fisher
Chase
Sanborn’s Seal Brand
D. R. Turner
Grocer
Denton Plumbing Company
T. B. Porter
DROP
Leon
Dallas Oil & Refining Company
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