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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1919
Page
4
The Geo P Ide Shirts are promoted for their well fitting appearance and durable wash performance. Guaranteed fast colors and a satisfactory wear experience are emphasized as key selling points.
Subscription payable in advance for Queen County region listed with quarterly options. Rates show one year at $1.00, six months at 60, three months at 35, and a higher $1.25 or 75 for other periods. Date noted Friday April 18 1919.
A civic exhortation urges citizens to invest in the Victory Liberty Loan as a duty and cautions against bragging about property to tax assessors, framing fiscal patriotism and prudent disclosure in plain terms.
In a strong appeal, Clifton and Clifton call for continued public support as the community braces for the last Liberty Bond push. They emphasize the need to meet the quota and avoid failing in the crucial final effort.
The Victory Loan Bonds mature in four years with a provision to pay off earlier at gp years. Interest rate is 43-4 per cent, higher than the fourth Liberty Bonds, making them an attractive investment.
A sizeable Clifton crowd traveled to Waco on Saturday to cheer Clifton High School contestants in the district meet. With strong material for a State bid, locals hope for success and urge others to join in supporting the team.
Citizens are urged to support the Victory Loan as a commitment to those who risk their lives at the front. The campaign emphasizes backing soldiers and sustaining the war effort through financial support and national unity.
Interest grows among oil speculators as several wells begin spudding in Bosque county. The development draws attention from across the state to this locality.
The drive is launched Monday as the final popular loan effort. Citizens urged to unite and fund victory, matching the spirit of the brave servicemen overseas and show support at home.
Uncle Sam paid out over 3 million dollars in Fourth Liberty Loan interest to residents of the Eleventh Federal Reserve District on Tuesday April 15. The Treasury asks that as much as possible be reinvested in War Savings Stamps or Thrift Stamps to keep earning interest. Bond coupons may be exchanged at any U S post office. The total interest for this payment is reported as 150 million dollars, reflecting the high value backing War Savings stamps alongside Liberty Bonds.
Complete returns from Texas counties show 564387 poll tax receipts issued through January 31, down 46557 from last year. The decrease is attributed to many eligible men serving in the government and the lack of a state campaign. Adding 16 percent for exemptions yields a total voting strength of 649045 in general elections.
The St Clair Oil Company began drilling 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. Royalty remains one eighth and locals expect a productive outcome based on geologist approval of the site.
West News argues unwise laws foster resentment and rebellion. It contends class legislation pits rulers against the governed, leading to chaos and Bolshevism, with Europe’s turmoil as evidence. It claims the oppressed seek power while the current rulers lack a concrete objective.
City ordinance enforces crossing rules at intersections with center-cross and left turn. Vehicles on public streets must display two white lamps and one red rear light from sunset to sunrise. Standing vehicles must have the right front wheel at the curb and face a forty five degree angle. City Marshal Jesse O. Jenson.
Governor W. P. Hobby returned to Dallas from Mineral Wells where he attended the Good Roads Convention. He called the meeting excellent and noted strong interest in future road improvements across Texas, saying the gathering was propitious for highway development statewide.
Immanuel Lutheran Church to hold Good Friday service at 10 30 a m in commemoration of the Savior's death and Easter service at 10 30 a m with celebration of the Lord's Supper Announcements due at the parsonage one hour before services A building fund collection will be taken Easter and a Home Missions collection at Garnersville on Easter Monday at 10 30 a m.
The schedule lists 9:45 Sunday School, 11:00 preaching, 4:00 choir practice, 7:45 Christian Endeavor, and 8:30 preaching. Invitation extended by Pastor E.8 Sansom at the church on Sansom Street.
Austin April 16 By order today the Third Court of Civil Appeals will sit Saturday to submit Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company v State of Texas from Travis County involving the anti shipping clause of the statewide prohibition statute. Chief Justice Key and Associate Justice Jenkins to sit with W M Sleeper of Waco replacing Brady.
The regular preaching services are held Sunday morning and night. Sunday School starts 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 all. J A Kidd, Pastor.
Farmers Gin Co ltd announces seasonal shutdown of its cotton seed culling operations. The notice warns farmers the culler is closed for the current season and to plan accordingly for future seed processing needs.
Boy Scouts Clifton Troop No. 1 will meet Friday night April 18 at City Hall at 8 15. Those present will go on a hike Saturday. Scoutmaster E S Sansom notes all members must attend.
All Liberty Loan committees are requested to meet at City Hall Saturday at 2 p m. E S Parks, Committeeman, urges prompt attendance and coordination for local victory loan efforts.
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