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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1910
Page
2
Hobt L Baldridge is registered as a second class matter at the Cliptos Texas Post Office with a one dollar annual subscription rate.
Clifton plans a display featuring a cotton seed mill and related machinery. The upcoming exhibit highlights local industry, engineering advances, and regional milling techniques. Organizers invite visitors to review models, take notes on operations, and compare historical methods with modern processes.
Clifton’s key rate of insurance is set at 0 cents. The article notes Clifton meets requirements better than the commission acknowledges and expects the rate to be lowered once properly reviewed.
A neighboring townsman, serving as mayor elsewhere, praised Clifton’s city government during a recent visit. He lauded harmonious administration and the eager aldermen, urging local citizens to keep conditions inviting for visitors seeking home and investment.
The report notes farmers optimistic about the grain crop with corn showing above ground and progressing well. Some fields have been plowed, indicating advancing cultivation and hopeful prospects for a strong harvest.
Prominent Clifton business men and local farmers express deep interest in establishing a cotton seed mill at the town. They urge immediate action and believe a single leader could drive the project forward.
The Fort Worth Record announced its support for governor candidate C. B. Colquitt after a flirtation with Judge Poindexter. The Open enemy of statewide prohibition, Mr. Ousley, may have shifted allegiance from Johnson County’s man to the Terrell man, per the Clebourne Enterprise.
A handwritten polemical note argues for a law making it a misdemeanor for any man to buy a drink for another man and to punish him with ten days to six months in jail. It also calls for six months in jail for anyone who advocates or votes for prohibition whenever he drinks. The writer signs as K Lam ity's Harpoon.
The ad claims a baby should gain at least 14 pounds weekly and touts McGees Baby Elixir as a quick cure for digestive issues. It asserts benefits for stomach and bowels, reduces fretfulness, and aids digestion. Sold by Price & Grimland for 25 or 50 cents.
A Galveston Vox Populi letter extols Colquitt as a candid, brave, capable leader. It lauds his frank speech, integrity, and readiness to govern, urging residents to back him and offer support.
Wichita Falls Times analyzes a four way Democratic governor race with probes of Bailey allies and prohibition voters. Colquitt and Davidson emerge as main anti and pro blocs, Johnson and Poindexter facing uncertain viability, statewide forces split on prohibition and party lines.
A large labor gathering last night in Gainesville Texas organized into a permanent body with W W Leverett as chairman and Minor Arnold as secretary. Speakers including Senator R E Cofer and Representative G O Craven urged repeal or reform of vagrancy laws and the county’s fines system that nets officers 11 70 per arrest with only 1 going to the county.
Acrobats keep Ballard's Snow Liniment on hand to ease rheumatism cuts sprains sore throat and sore muscles. The ad lists prices 25c 50c and 1. Sold by Price & Grimland.
Hillsboro March 22. The Hill County grand jury issued a new indictment against Major T E Durham assistant superintendent of the penitentiaries charging him with killing W E Atherton in October 1905 The indictment mirrors the prior one except for the name Athens used for the victim Sheriff Cox carried the warrant to Abi lene Tyler and Rusk and Durham will be brought to Hillsboro to face the charge.
Princess Hamilton four years old daughter of Mr and Mrs R W Hamilton was accidentally wounded by her little brother with a loaded target rifle. The ball pierced the doll head and entered the chest near the collar bone. A physician attended and she was expected to recover.
The Iredell Independent School District voters approved issuing seven thousand dollars in bonds to fund a new school building. The measure carried by a sixteen vote majority, with minimal tax impact expected. The community anticipates growth and pride in the forthcoming school, despite initial opposition from some residents.
Mrs. M. L. Dix of Clarksville Tennessee credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing severe lung trouble after four years of suffering. The medicine eases obstinate coughs and chest pain, with relief for hay fever lagrippe asthma croup bronchitis and hemorrhages. Prices 50 cents 100 Trial bottles free Corner Drug Store guarantees.
Gilmer Texas March 80 A petition circulating in Sulphur Springs has gathered 516 signatures endorsing Hon H Bascom Thomas for lieutenant governor.
Advertisement notes abundant water and grass in pasture. Horses priced at 50 cents per month and cattle at 5 cents per month. Signed RK L Scott.
A vintage notice from Bosque County Mill & Elevator Co states we produce 24b sacks of all our brands and offer phone assistance to locate items, inviting customers to call the mill to be directed to suppliers.
A vintage advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Pills provide prompt relief for kidney and bladder disorders. It touts healing strengthening and antiseptic benefits and directs readers to Price and Grimland for purchase.
Mark Weldon the famous stallion will stand the season at J B Crow's place ten miles west of Valley Mills and one mile north of Moshiem. Terms fifteen dollars to insure living colt. J B Crow, Manager.
Foley's Kidney Remey is advertised as curing any kidney and bladder trouble within the reach of medicine. No other medicine is claimed to do more. Price & Grimlanp.
Mr George A Crawford of Coryell City accidentally shot and killed his three year old son Taylor during a guinea hunting incident near a buggy shed. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family amid the tragic event.
C R McIntyre an expert optician representing A K Hawkes Co of Atlanta Ga will be at T C Jensons store on April 8 9. Work guaranteed.
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