Denton County Diversifies as Drouth Bites Texas Fields
Denton County reports varied crops with wheat and oats strong while corn and cotton struggle amid widespread Southwest drought. Local voices urge comparison with Kansas and Oklahoma conditions and note diversification as economic resilience. Governor debates and political maneuvering color Texas outlook.
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Denton stores urged to adopt cooperative fall advertising
The piece argues Denton business houses should imitate Hamilton Texas merchants by expanding out into the county with coordinated ads. It contends such a campaign would boost local sales by at least 20 percent and broaden trade territory, benefiting all merchants and residents.
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Hamilton Record
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Brownwood Bulletin
Denton
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Advertised for Babies
Evokes relief from skin eruptions in infants and claims a permanent cure. Testimonials praise rapid improvement after using Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment, with one mother reporting complete cure before finishing one box. Available from all druggists or by mail for 50 cents through J. F. Raley & Co.
Do You Fear Consumption? Dr King's New Discovery Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery for lung and throat ailments. It cites a Malichete Colorado resident and two doctors warning of consumption, claiming the remedy saved a life. refunds offered if no benefit. The ad promotes a home remedy for coughs colds throat and lung troubles priced at 0e and $1.00 by J F Raley & Co.
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Miss Marie Leach Hosts Cottage Hotel Dance in Denton
Denton society notes report Miss Marie Leach entertained the younger set at the Cottage Hotel Saturday evening. Sixteen dances were enjoyed with music by various girls and grape punch served throughout. Dancers included Jo Piner Verna Adams Juanita McCullar Zelma McCullar Margaret Bass Rita Wilkerson Mary Francis Marie Bumpas Opal Leach Jo Leach and guests list of local men from St. Louis Chas Stewart and F L Rowland among others.
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Emory Witt
Douglas Witt
Charles Crain
Ben Ivy
Oran Bell
Elbert Hooper
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Ayers Milligan
Virgin Brady
Homer Brown
F. L. Rowland
Chas. H. Stewart
St. Louis
Music Students Inquiry at 38 Bolivar Street
Notice from Miss Jessie Whittaker inviting inquiries about terms hours and classification of music students at 38 Bolivar Street. New phone 184.
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Jessie Whittaker
Music Students Invited to Meet Instructors This Monday
Notices invite classes and students in voice piano or expression to meet with Misses Bass and Poe on Monday in their studios over Palmers.
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Insurance ad promises help after fire loss for uninsured men
An advertisement states that the average man becomes helpless and homeless after a fire without insurance and urges readers to obtain a policy now. W. T. Bailey & Co invites inquiries via old phone 54 and new phone 120.
Home-canned peaches by W T C Potter offered at 15c per 3-pound can
W T C Potter returns from peach country with Elberta and Mamie Ross peaches canned in syrup. Sold for 15 cents per 3-pound can while supplies last. Phone orders early. Turner Bros. handles sales.
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Big Peach
Turner Bros
Royal Neighbors Host Woodmen Evening
The Ladies of the Royal Neighbors invite the Woodmen and their wives to a social evening on Wednesday September 40th from 8 to 10 o'clock at an unspecified location.
Irene Ferguson piano studio fall term opening
Miss Irene Ferguson opens the fall term for piano students on September 4 at her studio in the Kincaid building second floor over the post office. A new phone number is listed as 300.
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Irene Ferguson
Kincaid Building
Notice to water consumers on meter use
Water department warns all sprinklers without a meter will be cut off without notice. W. J. Grady, Superintendent, advises to watch for the Little White Wagon.
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Reflections on opinion tolerance and regional growth in Collin County
A McKinney Courier-Gazette column urges open respect for opposing views and courage of conviction. It criticizes rising living costs while noting the shift of money toward luxuries, and emphasizes the need for better local schools to keep students home, projecting Denton gains from state institutions and calls for an agricultural college in Collin County.
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Collin County
McKinney Courier-Gazette
Denton
Grandold Collin
North Texas State Normal
State College of Industrial Arts
Texas
North Texas Agricultural College
Curtis' candy ad promotes Nunnally's Delights gift
An advertisement urges buying Nunnally's Delicious Candy from Curtis' to please a loved one. It touts candy as a subtle, tasteful gift that pleases the recipient and reflects thoughtfulness, offered in 85c and 1 dollar sizes.
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Atlanta Clinches Pennant After Mobile Defeat
In Atlanta on Sept 8 the pennant race ended as Mobile fell at home to last place New Orleans. Atlanta clinched the flag after a dramatic stretch where the standings tied the day before and Atlanta won 20 of 23 final games, with Mobile losing 2 and tying 1.
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New Orleans
Texas League Flag to Houston
Dallas reports the Texas League season end with Houston clinching the pennant. Houston posted a .620 percentage while Dallas finished second at .601. Waco and San Antonio placed third and fourth in the first division. Austin Ft. Worth Galveston and Beaumont followed.
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Baseball scores from Texas and major leagues
Yesterday's results list Texas League games Fort Worth 2 Fort Worth 2 Dallas 1 7 Waco 9 Austin 4 Galveston 4 San Antonio 0 and American and National League scores Cleveland 6 Detroit 4 St Louis 4 Chicago 0 Chicago 4 7 St Louis 4 1.
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Southern League score roundup Pittsburg-Cincinnati Iain
New Orleans defeated Mobile 5 to 2 and Memphis won 3 to 1 versus Montgomery in the Southern League.
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Thirteenth Anniversary of Galveston Storm Remembered in Denton
Denton residents recalled Monday the 1900 Galveston hurricane on its thirteenth anniversary. They noted that the same day’s heavy statewide rain helped a favorable fall, aiding a prosperous cotton season in Denton despite the storm’s grim fame.
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