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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1921
Page
3
Waco Y M B L considers replacing the arc lamps with a white way system in the downtown area. A cost estimate will be prepared within two weeks after a committee reviews plans. The white way plan was previously started in the downtown district.
Open field grown cabbage and tomato plants listed for immediate shipping. Cabbage varieties include Flat Dutch and Early Jersey Wakefield, Dwarf Champion, Dwarf Stone, June Pink, Barbina and McGee tomatoes. Prices: 500 for 1 dollar, 1 000 for 2.50 prepaid. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Governor Neff approved five bills and vetoed two amid last minute action before adjournment. He backed university expansion with 1.35 million for land and a 4 million rural schools aid bill was vetoed. the West Texas A M site purchase received 50 thousand for a new monument bill. The veto reflected convention opposition and limited state funds.
President Harding today received his first monthly pay check from the Treasury for 5520.54. He was docked for three and a half days during Wilsons tenure, and the regular 5000 amount was adjusted accordingly.
The Comptroller of the Currency John Skelton Williams certifies that Clifton National Bank, Clifton Texas, has complied with federal statutes and is authorized to commence banking in Clifton Bosque County, Texas. Witness to the seal and official date February 11, 1921.
Local notes from Cranfills Gap recount visits by Jay Hall and Professor Hayes near Gustine, Lilian Pederson, and Burke at Waon Fas, plus Dallass Four Company reps Otto B Reesing and Mrs Reesing. Weekend homes of Luther College students at Clifton and area residents visiting Clifton. District Court sat in Meridian with J T Jensen serving as grand juror.
The text notes plans to erect a World War memorial for soldiers sailors marines and nurses and to allocate 2500 to erect a monument over Cynthia Ann Parker’s grave in Limestone county. It also discusses the anti alien land ownership Dudley bill in the Texas Legislature prohibiting aliens ineligible for citizenship from owning or leasing land, with Governor Neff approving but saying it does not go far enough for non bona fide Texas inhabitants.
Waco Texas April 2 The Melbennan County genet fowls committee reassembled near Wednesday afternoon to finalize a report for the county officials on a proposed county election plan. The sal committee aims to order an election to choose a new public officer. The report notes tense local attitudes and contrasts with past political tensions in the county.
The Meridian Tribune notes no court this week but expects a convening in April with His Honor Judge Ward presiding. It mentions Selmer Solberg and family traveling from near Hurst Springs for business, Grimland reporting an epidemic among felines, John Christenson from near Hamilton with daughter Julia, Mustang principal, and George Goar returning from Hamilton after serving on the grand jury. The session added 25 bills, totaling 260.
The Penns Railroads earned total operating revenue of 2,678,778.79 dollars with operating expenses of 1,? The figures indicate a first time profit margin for the year 1922 with the railway’s earnings trending upward amid December activity and transportation demand.
An old advertisement touts thin purities to strengthen the liver kidneys and stomach and promote activity while boosting appetite and mood at 125 per bottle. The notice also promotes Tyler Commercial College scholarships and invites readers to visit the Record office for savings.
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