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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1919
Page
8
Hillsboro Texas April 7 the city police move to cull stray dogs. A wagon load were killed Friday and thirty one Saturday with more reported today. The Mayor ordered all dogs running at large to be killed.
A Hillsboro April 1 special reports thirteen residents bitten by a rabid dog near Hillsboro who traveled to Austin for Pasteur treatment. The dog was killed and head sent to Austin. hydrophobia fears confirmed. Victims include Tom McClure and family, Tom Field and family, Ben Spears and two farm workers, and a county farm boy. Dogs in the area are being killed.
This ad claims happiness comes from being well and argues constipation and indigestion spoil mood. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as prompt, effective, easy to take remedies to restore health and happiness.
A promotional prospectus for Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas urges men to become high earners by mastering practical business skills. It argues brain power and discipline separate high wage earners from the average worker, citing Harvard professor claims and industry failure rates, and invites readers to request a free course catalogue.
Mrs. Benjamin F. Blakeney of Decatur Illinois says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is by far the best medicine for colds and coughs they have used. She recalls giving it to children for croup and she has used it herself.
Youths demand independence from parents as children increasingly dictate household rules. The piece notes that youngsters even prevent meals like onion supper for their dates, highlighting a shift in domestic dynamics and signaling broader role reversals between generations.
J M Harris a Hillsboro Texas farmer was instantly killed when struck by a southbound Waco interurban this morning He was dragged the length of the car and his body was mangled He was well known in this section.
Aimed at women, the piece notes beauty improves with age through baths diet and exercise and keeping the liver and bowels healthy. It suggests yellowing eyes and dull whites signal indigestion or a sluggish liver and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a corrective remedy.
The speaker muses that if second sight existed, bets would show few cases of love at first sight and asks Mandy about the idea. The line hints at doubt about instantaneous romantic judgments and playful banter between speakers.
Advertises HER BINE as a liver activating medicine to improve digestion blood vitality and overall energy. Claims include relief from bad breath bitter taste dizziness and a general sense of lethargy with restored cheerfulness.
A vintage advertising feature promotes Rich-Tone as a tonic to restore energy and high performance. It claims strong men are required for war work and promises renewed vigor, better mood, and peak efficiency with a home remedy sold in one dollar bottles by Price & Stuart, Druggists.
The Clifton Lodge No. 360 A F and A M records resolutions honoring Brother Thomas A. McSpadden a loyal member. They note Masonry’s loss, commend his life and character, express sympathy to survivors, and authorize minutes and Clifton Record publication.
A valuable dressing for flesh wounds burns scalds old sores rash chafed skin. It is healing and antiseptic. Sold by all druggists.
Lester Sutton, 12, of Fort Worth, Texas, faced juvenile court after admitting guilt in a case where he attacked his teacher, Miss Ruth Ragsdale, with a rock. He received a five year suspended term in the state training school.
Fresh box candies are sold at Carpenter Bros with a steady supply. The shop advertises a reliable selection and frequent restocks for loyal customers and new visitors in the area.
Washington March 31 General March issues a circular urging rapid discharge of all men who can be spared from the army and whose enlistments do not extend beyond the war. It directs that those drafted or enlisted for the emergency be discharged as soon as possible and that instructions be interpreted to release personnel when no need exists. If camps are used for storage and require more staff, decisions must go to Washington. Phone grocery orders to Allison Miller.
R T Hill, once an undertaker with Leatherwood, collapsed at 7:30 am from apoplexy and died at 1:30 pm. He had moved from Mart four months ago, lived in Hillsboro, and leaves a wife and two children. His mother and sister rushed from Clifton to be with him as he passed. The Hillsboro Mirror notes his pleasant personality and widespread friendship.
To the Public My land is posted and hunters and fishermen will please keep out and avoid the penalty of the law. 2 16to A. C. Lahlum.
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