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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1910
Page
17
Alvarado Texas voters approved bonds to fund a 315000 high school building by wide margins. The April election also saw a separate local measure pass for concrete sidewalks citywide.
Mount Vernon Texas residents were roused by a late night bonfire prank when local youths built a large blaze in the public square and rang the alarm as church bells tolled. Uncle Sam Chamberlain at the ice plant sounded a whistle to wake townsfolk, and a bucket brigade of men women and children rashly responded.
Local notices list marriages in Meridian with G. W. Davis to Miss Sisin Bracken and W. J. Sims to Misty Annie Johnson among others, followed by numerous land deed transfers in Walnut Springs and Iredell. The item includes buyer names, property details, and amounts, plus an unrelated health testimonial about Foley's Kidney Pills.
Grading starts on the Texas Central railroad extension from De Leon to Rising Star and Cross Plains with possible further reach toward Athlene. The project signals a westward expansion trend for the line, reflecting growing infrastructure development across Texas.
Leeter from F M Lockett Hoscoe Texas dated April 2 reports Kel is recovering after illness and confinement. The note thanks friends for kindness, describes land potential for wheat oats cotton and alfalfa, and mentions Prosperity outlook with water wood and crops on a third in Pexps.
A flood and heavy rain across the Nueces and neighboring rivers wash out fords and damage roads over five days. Montell and Lagana report eight to twelve inches of precipitation causing extensive flooding and goat losses estimated around a thousand in the worst-hit area.
An annual report covering the twelve months ending June 1 is received for distribution. It shows total miles traveled as 102 642 407 with categories including rail exchange 85 207 580 and employees families 74 039 719. Also listed is officials and health staff 489 220 and other charities 1 047 087. A German Coach Stallion TILL HILL No 120% stands at Turnersville barn with storage note.
An enraged mob in Quanah seized a white 25 year old man accused of assaulting a five year old girl in Milton Minbury seventeen miles northwest of Quanah yesterday afternoon while her father was away. The relative who arrived to help turned him over to authorities. The incident followed bystander anger and threats as the mob demanded justice.
An old advertisement promotes a tonic labeled New Life Pita claimed to purify blood, improve liver health, and brighten complexion. It promises rich red blood and clear skin with a 28s price at Corner Drug.
A local restaurant promotes daily offerings of bread cakes and pies described as alway fresh and nice. The notice emphasizes quality and variety to attract customers.
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