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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1919
Page
10
A complete stock of ready-to-wear clothing for men boys and children is advertised with up-to-date patterns and cuts. Palm Beach and Kool Kloth suits and trousers in dark and light patterns are shown along with shirts hats shoes neckwear and gloves. Geo P Ide shirts are promoted for fit wash and wear and guaranteed colorfast.
The Clifton Record issue dated Friday morning April 18 1919 lists subscription rates for Bosque County and out of county with one year six dollars six months one dollar in Bosque County sixty cents for six months thirty five cents for three months and notes postal filing as Second Class Mail Matter.
A fragment urges investment in the Victory Liberty Loan and warns against boasting about property to the tax assessor. The terse line reflects civic duty rhetoric and wartime finance messaging.
Clifton and Clifton urge a strong start in the final Liberty Bond drive, urging residents to give at the first week. They warn that failure is not affordable and call for top support to maximize early subscriptions.
The Victory Loan Bonds are for four measures with the privilege of paying them off at three Liberty Bonds. These features make them an attractive investment.
A sizable Clifton crowd heads to Waco Saturday to root on Clifton High School contestants in the district meet. With the strong turnout and solid material, the town expects a strong showing and a chance to advance to the State meet.
Citizens urged to back the Victory Liberty Loan as oil speculation grows in Bosque County. The drive begins Monday, described as the last popular loan, asking everyone to unite and support service members at the front by funding the home front effort.
Uncle Sam paid out over 33 million in interest on Fourth Liberty Loan bonds to residents of the Eleventh Federal Reserve District covering Texas, parts of Louisiana New Mexico and Oklahoma. The Treasury seeks reinvestment via War Savings and Thrift Stamps to keep earning interest. Bond coupons can be exchanged at any U S post office for Stamps. Total government interest this period reaches 150 million, underscoring the backing of War Savings by national resources.
Complete returns from Texas counties show 564 387 poll tax receipts issued through January 31, down 46 557 from last year. A federal service exemption and lack of state political campaign reduce the tally, with an adjusted total voting strength of 649 045 in general elections after a 15 percent exemption addition.
The St. Clair Oil Company began a deep test well on Mrs. R. R. White's ranch fifteen miles east of Clifton. Mrs White owns 4100 acres in Bosque County with wells to the north, east and south. White retains an one eighth royalty. locals expect a good well and valuable royalties as the site is chosen by the company’s geologist.
A West News opinion argues that Bolshevism arises from unwise laws and class legislation. It contends resentment of restrictive laws provokes rebellion, and that Europe’s turmoil shows rulers transfer ambition between classes, with no lasting peace amid shifting power.
A reflective line notes that human greed could lead to amassing useless possessions if every prayer were granted, urging restraint and mindful needs over abundance. The remark underscores the perils of chasing material excess rather than contentment.
Notice to the public enforcing driving rules in Clifton. Violators will be prosecuted. Sec 6 requires crossing intersections by passing the center before turning left. Sec 20 mandates two white lamps at night and one red rear light. Sec 23 requires right front wheel to curb at a forty five degree angle when stopped. City Marshal Jesse O Jenson signs the notice.
Governor W P Hobby returned to Dallas from Mineral Wells where he attended the Good Roads Convention. He called the meeting excellent and said it showed widespread interest in highway improvements across Texas and viewed it as propitious for future development.
Immanuel Lutheran Church announces a Good Friday service at 10 30 a m in commemoration of the Savior s death. Easter Sunday service also at 10 30 a m with the Lord s Supper. Announcements at the parsonage one hour before. Building fund collection. Easter Monday service at Garnersville at 10 30 a m with Home Missions collection.
The church lists Sunday 9:45 Sunday School, 11:00 Preaching, 4:00 Choir Practice, 7:45 Christian Endeavor, and 8:30 Preaching. You are cordially invited to these services at E. 5 Sansom, Pastor.
Austin April 16 By order today the Third Court of Civil Appeals will hold a special sitting next Saturday to hear the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company vs State of Texas from Travis County. The case concerns the anti shipping clause of the state wide prohibition statute. Chief Justice Key and Associate Justice Jenkins will preside with Special Associate Justice Sleeper replacing Brady.
The regular preaching services are held Sunday morning and night. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Sunbeam Band meets at 3 p.m. Junior B Y P U at 4 p.m. Senior B Y P U at 7 30 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to everybody. J A Kidd, Pastor.
Farmers Gin Co lte announces season shutdown for cotton seed culling. The notice indicates milling or processing halt and cautions farmers to plan accordingly.
Clifton Troop No. 1 BSA will meet Friday night April 18 at City Hall. Those present will hike Saturday. Reminders: Friday night at 8 15. Scoutmaster E S Sansom reports the plan.
Liberty Loan committees are urged to assemble at City Hall on Saturday at 2 p m. E S Parks, Committeeman, states the call emphasizes coordination across districts and urges prompt attendance for planning and fundraising efforts.
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