Auto business restless with repairs sales and exchanges
The ad notes around the clock driving activity and a busy auto shop handling repairs, purchases, sales, and exchanges for Ford cars. It highlights a thriving business and valued service.
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1912
Page
6
The ad notes around the clock driving activity and a busy auto shop handling repairs, purchases, sales, and exchanges for Ford cars. It highlights a thriving business and valued service.
Sherriff's office learned Monday night a break-in occurred at H. Ross Edwards dry goods store. Missing items were clothing, a pair of shoes and a hat. No arrests made yet as officers investigate. Monday saw high county clerk fees totaling 65 dollars for recording deeds liens and licenses. Turners Bros advertises coffee and serves orders by phone.
A certified copy of the will of B F Wilson, Denton county pioneer and Nashville millonaire, was filed for probate Tuesday. The document bequeaths one fourth to Isabelle Wilson, Reba Wilson Gray, and Richard T Wilson each, with a trust portion for Richard T Wilson as trustee for decedent's son Robert Morris Wilson. The estate reportedly totals several million dollars, with holdings in Denton county. an administrator for Texas property valued at $26 000 has been requested by J Fred Wilson.
Advertisement notes many people move to milder climates for lung diseases and promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as a home remedy. Claims quick relief for coughs colds grip croup whooping cough and sore lungs with 50 cents to 1 dollar bottles. Mentions J F Raley & Co guarantees and grocery delivery by local stores Denton area and listings for T C Sample and Long & King with phone numbers.
The item lists marriage licenses including 8 W Elbert Garaz and Lillie Maxwell of Lewisville Jula Reyna and Mara Mansola of Clinton St Louisville KY and Mrs Julia Glenn of Denton Bread ad copy from Smiths Restaurant promotes bread quality and value along with reader tips on ads and earnings.
A brief clipping notes house sale opportunity at up to 75 percent of value with contact phone number and name partially readable.
The message thanks county voters who supported him in the July primary and appeals to all Democratic voters to back him in the general election.
The piece argues that purchasing from local merchants will strengthen the city’s economy and attract residents. It contends prosperity in shops raises employment and growth, drawing people from neighboring towns.
The notice advertises grocery delivery from Long & King and Turner Bros with phone numbers. It promotes Norway Mackerel at 3 for 25 cents and a coffee offer including Maxwell House Blend. The text references Arkansaw Mill Co and cheap fuel at 4.09 per cord with various contact numbers.
A Den ton classified ads section reports strong reader response as people browse the advertising columns and reply to listings. Local readers engage with the week’s available goods and services.
Annual report by County Superintendent McCook reveals notable figures on rural school enrollment literacy and resource use. The document highlights changes in attendance, teacher counts, and per pupil spending across districts.
County Superintendent J J McCook releases a detailed annual report showing 119 teachers across 86 schools with 20 hold county certificates and 99 state certificates. The record notes grade enrollments, school conditions, properties valued at 86945 dollars, and annual expenditures including 37794 dollars in teacher pay and 42298 dollars for operations.
A local ad notes turner bros potato chips available fresh twice weekly. It highlights the bakery style chips and suggests ordering for cooking needs.
An advertisement asserts strict adherence to its letters and spirit, promising no misrepresentation and guaranteed customer satisfaction. It touts thirty years of practical experience and refunds for unsatisfied buyers while inviting readers to participate in the drug trade.
John A. Hann is reported much better today and Sam W. Fulton near Argyle shows improvement after illness with malarial fever. E Yarnell’s 11 year old son, previously sick with typhoid fever, is somewhat better. Matrons will be entertained at Mrs Joel J. McCook home next Wednesday. October meeting hosted by Mrs. Gober Wright. Turner Brothers advertises 3 three pound pumpkins for 25 cents with phone service.
W P Parker and wife convey three fourths interest on 75 acres in J H Shahan survey to J W Moreland for 1200 dollars. Mrs Maurice Smith, teacher of piano, 46 Denton Street.
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