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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1912
Page
2
Notice to the public from Denton Texas dated September 23 1912 corrects erroneous reflections about character or standing appearing in the Record and Chronicle. Subscription rates are listed in advance by mail and weekly options are described.
The writer toured Dallas fair grounds with Secretary Stratton. The Dallas fair, the nation’s leading event, showcases permanent improvements including rebuilt restaurant row, new ladies rest rooms, and overall grounds refurbishment. Exhibit space is premium as Crops and Elins promise big crowds for the 1912 meeting. Press Day on Oct 14 aims for a large attendance with Dallas Press Club support.
The Reagan Literary society held an open meeting and reception Saturday from 8 to 9, a complimentary event for Normal faculty and students, especially new members. About 459 guests arrived. eleven white dressed hostesses with purple caps greeted and served guests. The gymnasium featured purple and white decor. entertainment included vocal solos, readings, and a group chorus. The program, organized by W. G. Smith and committee, proceeded without charge. Purple ice cream and chocolate candy followed the ice course.
Curtis street shop promotes Allegreiti line with Fluffy Ruffles Royal Favors and Maraschino Cherries plus Norris of Alans candies. Fine quality packaged as art at 1.00 per pound. Order by phone 52 for a gift to the girl.
After a Sunday election of officers at the First Presbyterian church, Rev. Robert A. McCurday, visiting pastor from Lockhart Texas, was unanimously chosen as pastor. Elders A L Banks E E Long and J H Alleworth and deacon J Ed Wilson Sr were elected to fill vacancies and the committee announced the decision. It is a pleasure to tell you what you have in stock that is fresh Let us help you plan your meals LONG & KING
Coughs and lung troubles are praised as widespread, with Dr King’s New Discovery advertised as a safe remedy. The ad claims relief for coughs colds grip croup whooping cough and sore lungs, offering a one dollar trial bottle free and a guarantee by J F Raley & Co.
A civic message urges residents to keep dollars in the community by buying homegrown goods and supporting welfare for local growth. It emphasizes building up the city rather than tearing it down and stresses that spending locally strengthens the area.
An old ad promotes Smith's Restaurant offering bread that tastes right and value for money. It notes a shipment of pure maple syrup and maple sugar from Burlington Vermont, Scudder's Canada sap, and Log Cabin syrup, with T. C. Sample inviting readers to come by today.
A restaurant advertises snert orders available all night or day with confident flavor and style. The message touts cooking and service aimed at pleasing diners.
Mrs. A C Nichols of East of town near Lloyd died Saturday evening at 6:30 in the Denton sanitarium after a tumor operation. Funeral services were at Oak Grove cemetery at 2:00 Sunday. interment followed. She was wife of the late J W Nichols and left several children. Born in Franklin county Tennessee, she moved to Texas Cooke county in 1874 and later to Denton.
Brooks Grant Jr the infant son of Mr and Mrs Brooks Grant died in Fort Worth on Saturday after a week long illness. He was buried Sunday at Oakwood Cemetery Fort Worth with Dr Junius B French conducting the funeral services. Attending were Mrs Grant and other relatives from this city.
A Snopper favors home merchants over mail order houses. She buys only what she needs, avoiding unnecessary shipments and overages. The piece argues local buying reduces waste and aligns purchases with true needs.
Twenty four new members joined the First Christian church by letter and profession, including seventeen students and seven Denton citizens. Rev. Rogers noted the largest student attendance yet, a Sunday board meeting adopted heating installation plans, and a fall membership campaign was approved with the slogan Work for every member, and every member at work. Long King advertises a line of canned goods.
If we pay at home our merchants will be more prosperous and help make the city prosperous. They can improve stores and hire more workers. A thriving market attracts people from neighboring towns, boosting population. Read the advertisements.
Denton camp No. 15 Woodmen of the World held unveiling ceremonies Sunday afternoon at the Odd Fellows Cemetery with a large turnout of Woodmen and visitors. Louis Rogers of Gainesville delivered the address and praised Woodcraft ideals as monuments for six deceased Sovereigns were unveiled. Local vocal quartet performed and members from other camps joined in the program.
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