05 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
1
A compact sales pledge from a department store promising customer-first purchases, careful selection, and reliable quality. The message emphasizes that the best is not good enough and commits to acting in shoppers’ best interests through quality, price, and service.
Funeral services for Judge George Clark were held in Waco Texas with prominent attendees from across the state including Chief Justice Nelson Phillips and Associate Justice J B Yantis. Abel Cros delivered the eulogy at the family residence while graveside rites were offered by former congressman R L Henry state senator A C Metellius C H Gross and General Felix H Robertson among others. The County Court and three district courts adjourned in tribute to the eminent jurist. the Waco Bar Association assembled to honor his life and work.
A notice notes TW. B Yeary of the Department of Agriculture will speak Saturday at 10 in the Farners Institute hall, City Hall afternoon session and 1600 morning address. He will discuss drought relief legislation and provide testing location details. Publicity urged.
Local Good Roads Association chair Tom M. Pool invites citizens to a City Hall Clifton meeting Thursday evening April 4 at 7 to discuss important business.
Local listing shows seeks purchase or lease of a farm near Sepall for Neal Elsoap or related party. Names unclear due to OCR. Interested bidders urged to contact farm owner or agent listed in classified section.
March 31 to April 3 1904 Red Cross activities described include making supplies for wounds and medical care for American soldiers on the Western Front. Calls for volunteers emphasize patriotism, forthcoming services, and Red Cross rooms inviting the public to donate and assist.
Seed culling operatives at Wil farmers gin announce a running schedule on Tuesday and Friday for cotton seed culling and cleaning tasks. The notice lacks full dates or contact details but confirms ongoing mechanical work.
Readable fragments describe a local sale notice mentioning a sale action and nearby public entities. Details are partial and uncertain but indicate an auction or sale of property or goods. No clear dates, names, or locations are fully legible.
Former Clifton Mercantile Co official resigns to manage Clifton Truck and Tractor Co with partners Ton C Parkn and C D Nelson. He promotes Lif Base Maka Tractor as a breakthrough farming tool, claims it replaces mule or horse labor at the price of a single horse. Demonstrations planned east of Clifton on Marion Callan’s farm Thursday and Friday.
The article reports on declamation and spelling contests among juniors and seniors, with Clifton placing in field events at Meridian and a forthcoming Record feature detailing performance across the county. It notes winners in junior and senior divisions and promises full results in the next issue.
Fragmentary OCR reads farm sale details and cultivation notes with garbled phrases. Mentions acres and cultivation topics but lacks clear figures, locations, or dates. Indicates expected events or services around a local area, but specifics are unreadable.
A community event at a Lutheran church featured a caster program with a procession and a ceremonial display honoring late sailors and local figures. Participants included Sanders Aanenson, Banders Anderson, George Anderson, Yarrell Swenson, and others, with Rev. Jerud presiding and Miss Rather Swenson delivering a reading of Balutation to the Plaga.
CARD OF THANKS We extend our deepest gratitude to neighbors and friends for their kind words and help during our loved one’s illness. After our dear one passed away we pray God rewards your generosity. Andrew Dadi and children. Dallas News delivered.
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