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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1913
Page
4
G. W. Saunders, Cotton Statistician for Denton County, reports 691 bales ginned by August 31, up from 38 bales in August 1912, showing unusually early maturation due to heat. Delicious home-pack peaches Elberta and Mamie Ross 3-pound cans 15 cents while they last. phone orders with Turner Bros.
National Bank Examiner Van Zandt of Fort Worth and editor A J Wasner of the Keller News were among visitors. Numerous residents Travel to Dallas Nashville and Fort Worth for schooling family and work updates including Vanderbilt University TC U and local cavan clubs.
Turner Bros offer home canned Elberta and Mamie Ross peaches from W. T. C. Potter. Fresh 3-pound cans packed in good syrup priced at 15 cents each while supplies last. Call phones 7.
The Denton Normal School began its 15th session with about 300 students in attendance. Enrollment started at 10 AM with a $15 annual fee and entrance exams from 4 PM through Wednesday. The senior class is expected to be large under the old three year schedule.
Visit Minnis' Drug Store on the east side square to choose fine stationery and ask for pres for satisfactory service. See Mrs. Dickson's Millinery Parlors upstairs at Wilson-Hann Co for the new fall millinery with the company’s new phone 472 and old phone 402.
The article notes a rapid cold snap in North Texas as temperatures plunged from a high of 107 to a Sunday low of 56, with frosty mornings and a slow rise to 62. Fires and gas stoves were in heavy use as rain and a nine day wet spell persisted, totaling 2.77 inches, soaking the ground and easing drought concerns.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for coughs colds throat and lung troubles. A Malichete Colorado man testifies doctors warned him of consumption but credits the remedy with recovery. Price 50 cents and 1.00 guaranteed with money back.
Marcus J Barone of Orange New Jersey traveling around the world with his dog since June 4 1912 has covered nearly 7500 miles. He aims to collect sociology data for a book and for an educational institution at Orange. He travels by painting decorating and photography and lectured Saturday night at the Princess of Cuba.
Mrs. Joza Dickson invites inspection of the fall showing with new contact number 472 and old line 402. The advertisement notes hats for ladies will be small this season and invites customers to visit now.
Turner Brothers receives seasonable vegetables in small shipments to guarantee freshness for customers. Local shoppers find a steady supply of in season produce as deliveries arrive.
Notice to water consumers warns that anyone sprinkling without a meter will be cut off without notice. W J Grady, superintendent, emphasizes enforcement despite the Minnis Drug Store ad on the east side offering old and new articles and free delivery.
The critic praises the two part satire for its many laughs. William Murry and Christie Miller drive the humor while Charlie Mayes leads the busy-bodies. Mae Mareh and Walter Harron star as his children with Mareh delivering powerful tragic scenes. The photography is exceptionally clear and supports the emotional performances.
Claire McDonald stars as the girl and Harry Carey as the crook in a well acted picture praised for lighted scenes and food photography. Lionel Barrymore and Hector Dion play the nephew and butler as crowds come out rain or shine to enjoy the program.
A drug store on the east side of the square advertises new fountain pen stocks including Waterman's Ideal Pens from $2.50, Franklin Self Filling pens from $1.50, and Remex pens at $1.00. Pens are guaranteed with money refunded if not satisfactory.
J A Minnis operates as a prescription druggist at East Side Square. The compact notice highlights the store’s location and business focus in this local retail scene.
Judge Hoskins says the county has always been willing to pay its pro rata for binder and re surfacing the square with rock screenings. Street Commissioner Wiggs estimates total outside cost at under 4500, with the county’s share not more than 325. The binder would lessen road noise in two court rooms and improve the macadam.
The Pearl Street Church of Christ revival begins tonight with Dr. D S Ligon delivering the first sermon on Relationships and Responsibility. Ligon, a Denton resident, will preach nightly at 8 o clock after a 7 30 pm song service, inviting the public to attend throughout the meetings.
Mr and Mrs N M McGinnis moved into their new home on College avenue east of the CIA. Commissioner Z Wiggs uses street force to build cider crossings on various streets. Deputy Sheriff Pat Galligher travels to Houston to bring Roger Peppers a convict for burglary to face trial locally. John Baxter son of Squire W W Baxter goes to Hot Springs Army and Navy hospital after lingering illness from stomaine poisoning. At First Presbyterian Church A L Banks ordained elder and installed with Elder Ed Long. four additions reported. J W Curtis of Sul Ross Camp celebrates seventy fifth birthday as he and Mrs Curtis mark fifty years of marriage upcoming January 24 1916.
The Little Elm Baptist Church plans an all day event at Brashear's Spring on Sunday September 28 with a full program including Sunday School lessons sermons by R A Fitzgerald and M E Hodson a Buckner Orphans Home paper by Mrs Ora E Davis a demonstration by the Denton Baracas and a dinner on the ground. Rev Scott W Hickey invites all to attend hoping for a pleasant and profitable day with many baskets to share.
A notice invites readers to obtain trial asthma treatment and full information at no charge. It lists Frontier Asthma Company Room 102 Buffalo New York as the contact point.
An offer to trade a nearly new automobile for a house and lot with cash difference, and a loan option on farm property at a low interest rate is announced.
Denton Land & LoanCo promotes a fresh shipment of pears grapes apples and oranges from California. Bob West advertises savings on the fruit at his location on the square.
Fresh pack mackerel noted as a breakfast option. Turner Bros advertises latest millinery from New York and Chicago on display at Mrs. Dickson's store. Phone numbers listed: new 472, old 402.
The piece argues baking bread at home costs more than buying it. It emphasizes higher expenses and the time and worry involved, warning readers not to expect savings from home baking.
You can get from 24 to 30 loaves of bread here for $1.00. Fresh bread is baked in sanitary rooms and delivered to your home. Call today and start having bread delivered.
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