Clifton Record subscribes readers in April 1919
The Clifton Record issue dated Friday April 11 1919 announces subscription terms payable in advance. The entry lists Robt L Baldridge as the editor and notes the paper’s postal matter status.
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1919
Page
6
Clifton Weather Sparks Alarmful Night
A near storm struck Clifton last Tuesday night bringing strong wind heavy rain and hail that woke residents. Despite the fright few injuries reported and only minor property damage noted as the town recovered from the night’s unsettled conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Allies Move to Try Ex Kaiser and Set Indemnity Terms
The Allies order the Ex Kaiser's trial for crimes and approve a thirty year indemnity plan. Germany must pay five billion dollars within two years with further payments to be fixed by a commission.
Farmers confident as grain season looks bright
Farmers report soil in prime condition and expect an excellent crop despite forecasts of drought. The tone suggests strong optimism about upcoming yields and soil preparedness for the season ahead.
Publisher Ligon to suspend Morgan News over plant loss
Editor Will Ligon of the Morgan News says publication will pause for weeks or until a new plant is secured. The current press, owned by 8. T. Compton of Goliad, is being moved to a South Texas location, leaving Morgan without a newspaper for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Ligon
The
Morgan News
Morgan
8. T. Compton
Goliad
Texas
Weather Prompts Poets and Fishermen to Act
The mild, sunny spell inspires poets to write and anglers to head out. Calm seas and pleasant skies encourage outdoor plans and productive outings for artists and fishermen alike.
Quiet Election Elevates Six School Trustees
The election last Saturday for school trustees drew only twenty-one votes. Six nominees printed on the ticket were elected: Tom C. Parks, J. M. Jenson, Henry Gray, R. F. Moore, G. L. Polk, and O. A. Bronstad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom C. Parks
J. M. Jenson
Henry Gray
R. F. Moore
G. L. Polk
O. A. Bronstad
Wells Spudded on Grimland Block at Mrs White Ranch
Several car loads of well casing were unloaded here last Tuesday for the well on the John Grimland block of leases. The derrick is up and machinery is being erected on the Mrs White ranch site as spadding is planned in the next few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grimland
Mrs
Road work praised as best Bosque county road
H A Nelson in charge of Meridian Creek road reports completion of a five mile section to the precinct line from Clifton. He is named foreman of the Clifton and Norse road extending to the precinct line west and expects work to start next week. The bond issue funded the project and residents express pride in the improved roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Nelson
Meridian Creek
Bosque County
Clifton
Nelson
Norse
Civic Improvement ladies plan annual Flower Carnival in Clifton
The Civic Improvement club met with Mrs H A Nelson to confirm this year’s Flower Carnival. After a war pause last year the town looks forward to the event as a beloved yearly delight with proceeds supporting the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Improvement
H. A. Nelson
Clifton
Property Taxes Assessed By County and City Officials
County Tax Assessor J. W. Conley and Clifton city marshal Jesse O. Jenson have been surveying local property for tax assessment this week, visiting property owners and coordinating assessments with city authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Conley
Jesse O. Jenson
Clifton
Mr. Conley
Clarkson Named Victory Liberty Loan Chairman for Bosque
Mr. Chas. W. Clarkson of this city has been selected chairman of the Victory Liberty Loan for Bosque county. He is organizing the campaign and seeks the cooperation of every citizen to support what is described as the last government loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Clarkson
Victory Liberty Loan
Bosque County
Clarkson
Veteran Clifton native Linquist visits Waco at 92
A former Clifton resident, Linquist now living with his son in Waco, returned last week for a visit with old friends and a Bosque River fishing outing. He will turn 92 on the eleventh of the month and remains active, walking easily and handling fishing lines as well as ever, much to his Clifton friends’ hopeful wishes for many more years of activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Linquist
Clifton
Waco
Bosque
Mr. Linquist
Linguist
Ben Hartley Visits as Western Paper Rep Guest
Ben Hartley, popular representative of the Southwestern Paper Co., visited the Record and friends on Tuesday. He is admired and wished to visit Clifton more often, as he buys a milk shake when he comes. Rude and Alice Gohlke raised pigs on their father G F Gohlke’s farm. The two month old pigs sold last Monday for 18 1/2 cents per pound, each weighing 235 pounds, a sign of their success and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hartley
Southwestern Paper Co
The
Record
Mr. Hartley
Clifton
Rude
Alice Gohlke
G. F. Gohlke
Alice
Clifton Couple Announcement Bride Miss Atys Brooks Merges to Guy Cloud
Announcements received by Clifton friends report the marriage of Miss Atys Brooks to Mr. Guy Maurice Cloud on Thursday April 3 in Dallas Texas. Both formerly resided in Clifton and have many friends here who wish them happiness. Miss Brooks is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J M Brooks formerly of Clifton now of Dallas. The couple will be at home after April 15 at 901 N Marsalis Street Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Miss Atys Brooks
Guy Maurice Cloud
Dallas
Texas
Miss Atys
J. M. Brooks
Cloud
N. Marsalis St
Bosque County Chamber of Commerce forms to promote Bosque
Last Monday morning business men in Bosque County met at Meridian and formed the Bosque County Chamber of Commerce with H. J. Cureton as Chairman L. E. Tennison as Secretary and directors including W. M. Sutphen Tom C. Parks W. G. Goodall S. J. Covey D. C. Morris A. E. Harroun W. T. Terguson and J. T. Davis It aims to advertise the countys natural resources and investor opportunities with extensive parades and several hundred dollars to be spent toward this end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Meridian
Iredell
W. T. Terguson
Crawfills Gap
J. T. Davis
Koppers
Glass Leaves Clifton Mill for Wichita Falls Office Role
Thos. R. Glass, until now Clifton Mill and Elevator Company head office man while E Presnall served in the army, departed for Wichita Falls to join a wholesale firm as office man. Mrs. Glass and their child will stay in Clifton for weeks awaiting housing. Clifton friends express regret but wish them well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. R. Glass
Clifton Mill & Elevator Company
E. Presnall
Sam
Wichita Falls
Mr. Glass
Clifton
Mrs. Glass
City
Week's program at the Queen Theatre
The Queen Theatre's weekly lineup features The Cavell Case on Thursday, Houdini in The Master Mystery on Friday, Mack Sennett's Ladies First, and Bray Pictograph. Saturday offers Clara Kimball Young in The Claw with matinee at 3 pm, plus Madge Kennedy in The Service Star Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday include Heart of the Southwest, Rex Beach adaptation, and Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw in Her Mistake, with upcoming Why Germany Must Pay on April 22 and Polly of the Circus on April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houdini
Mack Sennett
Ladies First
Bray Pictograph
Goldwyn
Madge Kennedy
Great Southwest
Rex Beach
Germany
Polly
The
Circus
Teddy
Roosevelt
Charlie Chaplin
Cranfills Gap News Closes Under Knight Leadership Change
Jas H Knight, editor and owner, announced Cranfills Gap News will cease publication. Knight recently left Cranfills Gap en route from Throckmorton after agreeing to run the newspaper plant there and publish a new paper. He cited desire for a larger field and greater business potential, praising his Cranfills Gap success and wishing colleagues well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfills Gap
Jas. H. Knight
Throckmorton
Knight
Cranfills Gap
Aaron
Vegetables Wagon Starts Tuesday at 11 P.M.
C. E. Wiederaenders announces the vegetable wagon will begin operations on Tuesday April 15 at 11 PM. The notice specifies the start time and operator but lacks location details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Wiederaenders
For Sale McGee Tomato and Cabbage Plants
McGee tomato plants and cabbage plants offered for sale. Apply to Mrs. A F Gohlke in Clifton Texas. ltp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
A. F. Gohlke
Clifton, Texas
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UTZ & Dunn Style
Friedman Shelby
Risener
Clifton Record
By Robt. L. Baldridge
Queen Theatre
Cavell
Clara Kimball Young
Land of the Tooth and Claw
Evelyn Nesbitt
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