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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1910
Page
4
The article outlines major changes for the upcoming football season including prohibitions on pushing runners after the ball, removal of interlocked interference, limits on forward passes, and new rules on entering and exiting play. It notes coaches' uncertainty about procedures and the potential impact on spectator interest.
An alarm clock ad from Minni s Drug Store promotes a 75 cent clock and guarantees. A Watertown Wisconsin man J A Swenson reports Bucklen s Arnica Salve cured ten years of eczema after doctor 15 had failed. The salve is praised for skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scars cuts and piles and sold for 25 cents at J F Raley Co s.
The Baptist tent in North Denton drew a large crowd for a Thursday closing service. It will be moved today to Avenue A in Southwest Denton three blocks south of North Texan State Normal college where Rev. Andrews is circulating notices. Friday evening service planned with more meetings expected in the southeast city.
Minnis' Drug Store advertises Waterman Ideal Fountain pens with guarantee. Also offers sewing services and groceries. Mrs Gist at 48 Be Sycamore listed as contact, with Long & Kirg and phone 44 claiming many satisfied customers.
L H Schweer awarded a contract Thursday to build a handsome new residence on West Oak Street. The home, designed by Endresg and Walsh of Austin, will be one of the citys most modern structures with a projected cost exceeding $6,000. H F Davidson secured the contract.
Denton provides water to Texas and Pacific and Katy trains via Elm Fork and Denton Creek pump stations. With water scarce, trains draw from the Alliance mill well at 16 cents per thousand gallons for the past two to three days.
G W Elbert offers high quality stove and fireplace wood. quantity and price details are not provided but the ad promises wood that keeps cooks in good humor. Trusted supplier known in the area for reliable timber.
Local cotton trade reports show about 1 500 bales received by Thursday night with heavy Friday and Saturday receipts anticipated. Demand has drawn loads from Cooke County and beyond as prices rise, with 699 bales shipped by Thursday and 754 stored at Brownlow yard.
A brief notice urges customers to start a grocery account with the store. It promises best efforts for customer satisfaction and provides a contact phone number 44.
The long pending suit Jas Brewer vs Barb Key et al ended with defendant A J Fouts paying the judgment and interest of 387.17. Attorney Hoskins noted at least 175 in costs, including 92.40 lower court costs and appeal expenses. The appellate mandate was issued on August 9 this year.
Denton residents report the McKinney road east of town in poor condition with deep ruts sandbeds and holes hindering heavy hauling. Cotton shipments diverted to other towns due to road condition while local merchants raise subscriptions for road work. Banana seller L D Smith offers two dozen bananas for 25 cents at the depot, inviting trades.
A series of short notes records travelers and visitors: J C Bell and J R Phillips traveling to Dallas and Lloyd respectively, Mrs S P Allison and others returning from Roanoke, W Dunn visiting Dallas to see parents, Irma Smith visiting Dallas friends, Dolph Hudson visiting uncle R H Evers in Marshall, Cora and Lorene Arnold visiting Denton, O L Mayfield party from Ennis, Mrs E O Yeagley of Fort Worth visiting M A Yeagley, J B Woodrum visiting her parents G W Elbert, A D Turner and granddaughter returning from Dallas, E C Brand and Eva Brand visiting from Roanoke, Cora Coleman returning from Decatur, W N Colgin and daughter from Fort Worth visiting Pat Colgin at Springside, E C Conway of Belcher returning home from Stony.
Oratorical contest at the high school next Saturday night with prices 24 and 35 cents. Prompt service courteous treatment and good goods at lowest possible prices advertised by Long and King Grocers phone 44.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kine's New Life Pills as matchless regulators for strong brain and body. It claims benefits for digestion and overall vigor, urging readers to buy at J F Daley & Co for 25 cents.
A short notice promotes a grocery delivery service claiming on time arrival and time savings for customers. Contact via phone number 44 is provided.
Daily fresh bread is offered at the Ideal Restaurant, highlighting a staple menu item. The note emphasizes consistent bakery quality and ongoing availability for patrons.
City schools superintendent John S. Carlisle reports September 30 marks the first month of the term with fuller enrollment and improved work across departments. He highlights home study, the new domestic science department with 65 cooking and 125 sewing students, and urges parents to visit schools and supervise after school study.
A notice invites readers to visit Frontier Asthma, Room 762 in Buffalo for free information and final treatment. The item also promotes an entertainment night at the Robt. E. Lee auditorium on Saturday October 1 featuring an oratorical contest and musical numbers.
A recent warm shower totaled about an inch in places, with a steady downpour lasting under an hour Friday afternoon. Denton to Krum saw good rain, Sanger varied from sprinkle to rain, and Argyle reported a good shower. Some farms east and north reported heavier rainfall while Stony and Evers' farm had lighter precipitation.
Reports from across the county indicate most stubble and corn land is already planted with wheat or set to be, cotton to wheat transfers expected if dry weather continues by month’s middle. Farmers prefer delaying rain until after cotton and wheat planting, while merchants hope for rain to boost fall and winter trade. wheat acreage expected to rise 19 to 25 percent. A grocery ad appears amid the text.
Nine year old Helen Borth daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Borth near Krum fell from a porch banister Wednesday. She landed on a broken flower pot injuring her cheek requiring several stitches. She was cared for at her grandmother Mrs Wm Ganzer’s home.
Rev J P Mason of Tioga announced a protracted meeting for the Cumberland Presbyterian church to start Thursday night Oct 6 at the old Elks lot behind R E Lee school. Two services daily will be held with times to be announced. No day services on Friday or Saturday due to trading days.
In Lewisville the Enterprise reports Bob Wilkins was knocked unconscious when a plank flew from a gate and struck him as his horse passed Tuesday. He recovered enough to be expected home soon. The old blacksmith shop on Main Street burned, and J W Degan plans a brick business house nearby, replacing the demolished structures.
Pastor Andrew F. Heltman presented his formal resignation to accept a Denison pastorate. A petition to reconsider resignation was being prepared by congregants, reported by a church member on Friday.
A neighborhood delivery firm advertises a quick delivery service with no extra charge. The notice emphasizes speed and value for customers seeking rapid, affordable service.
Dr W A Claxton of Kingston Ontario and Miss Myrtle Cunningham married in Fort Worth Wednesday. The couple left Denton to join the ceremony and return to Denton to reside with Mrs A B Cowan on Mulberry street.
The Denton Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian church will convene in Decatur on October 6. Several able ministers are expected from nearby counties. In the minister's absence W. W. Baxter will represent the local church. Services will be held twice daily.
One of the year’s top programs to support the Athletic association with tickets priced 25 cents for students and 35 cents for others. Tickets available at Minnis drug store.
Train numbers and limited services listed with arrival and departure times. Northbound and Dallas routes appear, including No. 3 No. 209 No. 206 No. 210 and mixed trains with various morning and evening slots.
Saturday night at the High School auditorium features the season’s top attraction, promising lively performances and broad community appeal. Local residents are invited to attend the event.
Denton residents testify to permanent kidney cure using Doans Kidney Pills from J F Kaley Co Denton Texas and Foshe Co Buffalo NY. Mrs L F Rowlett 66 S Elm St says backache and kidney symptoms vanished after a short course and urges other sufferers to try the remedy priced 50 cents at sale agents. Remember the name Doans and take no other.
Local shop offers high grade millinery at reasonable prices. Julian Scruggs is featured as the point of sale and the ad highlights quality hats, suitable for varied fashion needs and budgeting.
Mike Murphy nephew of Pat O Brien raised by him and long time Lewisville resident was struck by a switch engine in Dallas Saturday night and is in precarious condition.
Our advertisement claims no risk to you as Rexall Orderlies are tested with payment for medicine used if the remedy fails. The offer emphasizes safety, no side effects, and suitability for children and the elderly, urging customers to buy at the Rexall Store run by O. M. Curtis.
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