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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1910
Page
6
Y Robt L Baldridge is listed as the Clifton Texas post office second class matter entry with Friday morning publication and a subscription rate of one dollar per year.
A local note advocates establishing a cotton seed oil mill in Clifton, highlighting potential industrial growth and job opportunities for the community. The proposal emphasizes regional supply access and economic development benefits.
Clifton's rate of insurance is described as set at a standard figure and considered better meets requirements than the commission acknowledges. The text suggests that upon formal presentation to the commission, the rate will likely be reduced significantly.
A neighboring town's mayor, completing his eighteenth year in that role, praises Clifton's city government and its aldermen. He says visitors admire Clifton and urges local citizens to keep the town inviting to newcomers and investors.
The report notes farmers anticipate a favorable grain crop and a corn stand progressing well with some fields already plowed, indicating optimistic growing conditions for the season.
Local business leaders and farmers in Clifton show strong interest in launching a cotton seed mill. The text urges immediate action and suggests someone take the lead to move the project forward.
The Enterprise notes the Fort Worth Record's support for governor candidate O. B. Colquitt after flirting with Judge Poindexter. It suggests Ousley, against statewide prohibition, might abandon Johnson County support to join the Terrell Cle burne man’s camp.
A caller urges new laws to make it a crime for any man to buy a drink for another man, with a misdemeanor penalty of ten days to six months in jail. A second proposed law would jail any man who advocates or votes for prohibition for six months each time he drinks.
An advertisement claims a baby should gain 1 4 pounds per week and touts McGees Baby Elixir as a remedy for digestion stomach and bowel troubles. It promises immediate weight gain and relief from fretfulness and teething discomfort, priced at 24¢ and 50, sold by Price & Grimland.
Water and abundant grass available for horses and cattle at monthly rates. R L Scott advertises pasture space for livestock, noting prices of 50 cents for horses and 5 cents per head for cattle.
A Vox Populi note praises Colquitt as candid and brave, calling him the square, self poised man of brains and courage fit to guide. The writer urges support and three cheers for Colquitt, claiming he will fill the bill and not shirk duty. The letter from Galveston, Texas, extols his open speech and honest character.
Mrs. M. L. Dix of Clarksville Tennessee reports nearly four years of lung trouble ended by Dr. King's New Discovery. The medicine relieves coughs colds hay fever lagrippe asthma croup bronchitis and hemorrhages among other ailments. 50 cents and 100, trial bottles free, guaranteed by Corner Drug Store.
A petition in Gilmer Texas lists 516 signatures endorsing Hon H Bascom Thomas of Sulphur Springs for lieutenant governor. The drive circulated here in March is aimed at gaining support for his candidacy.
The Bosque County Mill and Elevator Co advertises 24 pound sacks of all brands and offers to call the mill to locate preferred brands if customers cannot find them.
Wichita Falls Times notes the Democratic gubernatorial contest will hinge on primary outcomes in July. Johnson and Poindexter face anti Bailey forces, Colquitt and Davidson draw Bailey supporters and prohibition factions. If statewide voters unite, either Johnson or Poindexter could win, but division keeps Colquitt or Davidson competitive.
A large Gainesville gathering created a permanent labor group with W. W. Leverett as chair and Minor Arnold as secretary. Speakers including Senator R. E. Cofer and Representative G. O. Craven urged repealing parts of the vagrancy law and criticized the 11 70 fines with officers keeping most of the fees.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a sure cure for rheumatism and various pains. It notes acrobats keep a bottle on hand and lists prices 25c 50c and 1 per bottle, sold by Price & Grimland.
Four year old Princess Hamilton was accidentally wounded when her brother fired a loaded rifle she held, the ball entering her head and breast. A physician treated the child, and officials expect her to recover.
Advertisement praising Foley's Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder relief, calling them healing, strengthening, and antiseptic. Mentions Price & Grimland as the sellers.
Mark Weldon the famous stal lion will season at J B Crow's place ten miles west of Valley Mills and one mile north of Moshiem. Terms 15 dollars to insure living colt. J B Crow Manager.
Hillsboro, March 22. A new indictment was issued against Major T. E. Durham, assistant superintendent of the penitentiaries, for the murder of W. E. Atherton in October 1905. The charge mirrors the prior one with Atherton’s name replaced by Athens. Sheriff Cox arrests Durham in Abiiene and plans to move to Rusk and Hillsboro.
The Siedell Independent School District voters approved bonds totaling 7000 to fund a new school building. The measure passed by a 16 vote margin with minimal extra tax impact. The Sentinel notes the community’s pride and growth from the project and urges unity despite prior opposition.
A landmark advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Remey cures kidney and bladder ailments not beyond medicine. It proclaims no medicine can do more and lists Price & Grimlanp as the purveyors.
On Tuesday morning March 29 near Coryell City George A. Crawford, a respected longtime resident, accidentally shot and killed his three year old son Taylor during a guinea hunting outing. The tragedy shocked the community and drew sympathy for the bereaved family.
C R McIntyre an expert optician for A K Hawkes Co Atlanta will be at T C Jensons store on April 8 9. Work guaranteed.
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