Local merchants advertise goods and services
Local ads promote document boxes, Colorite finishes, garden plows, poultry netting, fishing tackle, Easter eggs, fresh fish, lawn mowers, blue bug killer, wagons, soda fountain, flour, cattle dip, 5 passenger Chevrolet, and farm equipment. Names include Rea & Co, Carpenter Bros, Clifton Mercantile, Corner Drug Store, Standefer Bros, Oscar J. Rea & Co, A G Gilliam, J M Jenson, A W Price, Roy Tennison, Price & Stuart, and John R. Cowen with multiple visits and trade notes across Meridian, Dallas, Gatesville, Waco, Valley Mills, Burkburnett, Clifton.
Local notices and ads from Clifton area farms
A cluster of small notices and ads: buyers of Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps, sale of Mebane cotton seed, coffee and groceries, mutton shipment to Fort Worth, a brood mare for sale, selling eggs and butter for top prices, a tonic called Richtone sold by Price and Stuart, straw hats with Colorite dye, Cooper's dip offered free, soil lime advice, second hand McCormick binder for sale, and local visitors from J. W. Greenwade and others visiting Waco and Fort Worth.
For Sale Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds Roosters
For sale roosters and eggs from Rhode Island Reds with prices. Roosters $1.50 each and eggs 15 for $1.00. Sold by J. L. Wood in Clifton Texas. Note mentions Mrs M E Richards of Dalhart visiting this week, tied to her sister Mrs Geo Helm.
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R. I. Reds
J. L. Wood
Clifton
Texas
M. E. Richards of
Dalhart
Geo. Helm
Hog Prescription Promises Worm Removal for Hogs
Carpenter Bros offer Hog Prescription that expels worms, claims to restore hog health with guaranteed results. Product marketed directly to farmers for ready use on swine.
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Carpenter Bros
Boston couple attend funeral of sister in Carbon
Mr and Mrs E L Boston were summoned to Carbon on Monday to attend the funeral of Mr Bostons sister. The event underscores family ties and local obituary news reflected in the brief notice from the community.
Stockman Sells to Carpenter Bros and Local Visits
Mr Stockman sold by Carpenter Bros while county supplies stock through Price and Stuart. Miss Winnie Snell visited this week as guest of her sister Miss Alma Snell and other relatives.
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Winnie Snell
Alma Snell
Crawford visitors Misses Glass and Forson return home
Miss Marjorie Glass and Maude Forson visited from Crawford over the weekend to spend time with family and friends, then returned home after the weekend visit.
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Marjorie Glass
Maude Forson
Crawford
Cooper's Cattle Dip Worth Using, Say Carpenter Bros
Carpenter Bros recommend Cooper's Cattle Dip to cattle owners, arguing it is cheaper and more effective for cattle protection and herd health. Farmers are invited to try the product and compare results with existing dips.
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Carpenter Bros
Meridian Abstract Company Bosque County Lands Abstract
Meridian Abstract Co of Meridian Texas offers a complete abstract of lands in Bosque County with prompt and efficient service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian Abstract Co
Meridian
Texas
Bosque County
Tfc
For Sale A Five Passenger Car Item
For sale a five passenger car offered for cash or trade for a two passenger Ford or any son. tfc.
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Tfc
Local Classifieds and Notices from Clifton Tex
An assortment of small ads and notices including Cooper's Cattle Dip sale note from Carpenter Bros and Mutton pricing inquiry by H A Nelson. Also a tractor casing ad by Oscar J Rea & Co. and a brief social note: Mrs J M Henderson returns to Fort Worth after visiting daughter Mrs Chas Clarkson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Henderson
Fort Worth
Chas. W. Clarkson
Mazda lamps and cattle shipment noted in small town
An ad blurb touts Mazda lamps as quality. Oscar J. Rea & Co. and E. S. Wallace of Turnersville visited Wednesday with a cattle shipment heading to Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazda
Oscar.j. Rea & Co
E. S. Wallace
Turnersville
Fort Worth
Liberty Bonds Drive Promoted by Clifton Leader
See J B McCoy Clifton Texas for best market value of bonds. County Judge York set to speak in Clifton Saturday at 8 PM urging Victory Liberty Loan. Pete Pierson of Norse community in town Monday then to Meridian on business matters.
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York
Clifton
Victory Liberty Loan
Pete Pierson
City
Meridian
Service ad for Clifton Garage products and services
The notice promotes Clifton Garage offering oils gasoline casings inner tubes and accessories. It notes Mrs Otto Pederson and her baby visiting Hamilton at the start of the week to visit Mr Pederson who is establishing a new headquarters.
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Clifton Garage
Otto Pederson
Baby
Hamilton
Mr. Pederson
New Battery With 18 Month Guarantee Offered at McNeill Hardware
McNeill Hardware Co of Clifton Texas advertises batteries with an 18 month written guarantee and sells Fords and other automobiles. Voy G Fort invites customers to visit for bargains and in market. Also notes visit by Mr and Mrs Davis Snell from Hamilton to see J N Fallis and Alma Snell.
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McNeill Hardware Co
Clifton
Texas
Davis Snell
Hamilton
J. N. Fallis
Alma Snell
Auto bargains offered by Voy G Fort Clifton Texas
Voy G Fort of Clifton Texas advertises a selection of kinds of automobiles with rare bargains available to buyers in the market. He invites interested customers to see him for details and options.
Local Gatesville Visit By Butler Family Group
Mrs Laura Butler and daughters with Mr and Mrs Waldrop of Gatesville visited the Butler and Schow families last Sunday. The John Deere Reliance buggy bargain offered at old price applies to buggies in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Butler
Mrs. Waldrop
Gatesville
Butler and Schow
John Deere Reliance
Oscar J. Rea & Co
Coston and Wallace Return from Waco Treatment Visit
W M Coston and Rufus Wallace of Crawfills Gap spent Tuesday in Clifton on their way home from Waco where Mr Wallace sought treatment from a medical specialist.
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W. M. Coston
Rufus Wallace
Crawfills Gap
Clifton
Waco
Mr. Wallace
Richersons Visit Fairy With Old-Time Texan Friends
Mr and Mrs J W Richerson of Fairy spent the first of the week visiting longtime friends and buying supplies from the best merchants in Texas.
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J. W. Richerson
Fairy
Texas
Connelly Knudson and Walter Hoel Visit Home Folks
Connelly Knudson and Walter Hoel, students at a Dallas business college, arrived last Friday for a visit with their families and will stay over Sunday before returning home.
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Connelly Knudson
Walter Hoel
Business College
Dallas
Anna Mae Whitewell No 1 Drilled East of Town in John Grimland Lease
The Anna Mae Whitewell No 1 well in the John Grimland block about eight miles east of town was spudded last Tuesday afternoon. A large group of Clifton residents attended the event to witness the drilling kickoff.
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Anna Mae Whitewell
John Grimland
Clifton
Proffitt and Helm Visit Denton and North Texas Friends
Mr and Mrs J K Proffitt with Mr and Mrs Geo B Helm drive to Denton and other North Texas towns for several days visiting friends and relatives.
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J. K. Proffitt
Geo. B. Helm
Denton
North Texas
Clifton ministers attend Central Texas Presbytery meeting
Messrs J K McSpadden and E S Sansom left Tuesday morning for Waco to represent the First Presbyterian Church of Clifton at the regular Spring meeting of the Central Texas Presbytery.
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Messrs
J. K. McSpadden
E. S. Sansom
Waco
First Presbyterian Church of
Clifton
Central Texas
Syrup Making Offer From J M Arther Near Womack
Parties wanting their cane made into sorghum syrup by a man who knows how will see J M Arther near Womack and can bargain on the shares. A sample of his syrup is at Show Brother's grocery store.
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J. M. Arther
Womack
Show Brother
Traveling salesman Grimland leaves on Monday morning
Marion N Grimland, now a traveling salesman for an automobile accessory house with a state wide territory, was at home Saturday and Sunday but departed again early Monday morning.
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Marion N. Grimland
Andrew Fricke Returns Home From France Discharge at Camp Bowie
Andrew Fricke reached home last Friday night from France and received his discharge at Camp Bowie. He appears fit and well and has fared well with plenty to eat during his time away. Friends express happiness at his return.
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Andrew Fricke
France
Camp Bowie
Andrew
SoRelle Buys Canuteson Residence in Clifton
Arthur W. SoRelle purchased the C Canuteson residence in southwest Clifton this week. Mr and Mrs SoRelle are to get possession of the place not later than May 15. Mr Canuteson reserved a nice lot on the south of this property which he may build another house on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arther W. SoRelle
C. Canuteson
Clifton
Mrs. SoRelle
Canuteson
Sheldon Rude Returns Home After Discharge
Sheldon Rude arrived in Clifton last Sunday after an honorable discharge at Camp Bowie in Texas. He traveled home to near Cranfills Gap following several months of service in France, and many friends welcomed his safe return.
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Sheldon Rude
France
Clifton
Camp Bowie
Cranfills Gap
Sheldon
Meridian attorney N R Morgan returns to practice
Hon N R Morgan long a Meridian lawyer and now living in West Texas visited Clifton last Saturday and told the Record he has returned to Meridian to resume practice and hopes Bosque County friends will visit him when in Meridian.
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N. R. Morgan
Meridian
West Texas
Clifton
Bosque County
Ferguson Visit Boosts Clifton Area Crop Hopes
Mr and Mrs R V Ferguson from Meridian spent yesterday afternoon visiting Clifton friends. Local farmers report crop prospects holding up well and hope this will be their best harvest.
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R. V. Ferguson
Meridian
Clifton
Business visitors in Caddo attend Swensondale Co. stockholders meeting
Messrs. J. N. Fallis, J. W. Butler, Will Mixon and Dr. J. W. Griffith were business visitors in Caddo the first of the week. The first two named attended a meeting of the Swensondale Oil Co. stockholders. They report oil prospects looking good in that section of the state.
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J. N. Fallis
J. W. Butler
Will Mixon
J. W. Griffith
Caddo
Swensondale Oil Co
Mission sermons by Rev. W. F. McElroy in Congo and local towns
Rev W F McElroy of Luebo Congo Belge Africa delivered two sermons on Mission Work in Africa at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday. He spoke to the Junior B Y P A at the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon before proceeding to McGregor for a Monday evening talk.
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W. F. McElroy
Luebo
Congo Belge
Africa
Presbyterian Church
The
Baptist Church
McGregor
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Lopez’s Quality Store
Clifton, Texas
Rea’s
Tfe
H. C. Odle
Clifton Mercantile Company
J. M. Jenson
Itc
A. G. Gilliam
Will Cabler
Standefer Bros. Market
Allison Miller
Standefer Bros
Martin
Allison Millers
A. W. Price
Roy Tennison
Parker Kellum
Valley Mills
Big One
American Beauty
Ite
Cooper’s
Price & Stuart’s
A. G. ‘Gilliam
Claude Price
Burkburnett
U. S
John R. Cowen
First Guaranty State Bank
Miller
J. B. McCoy
I. M. Solberg
S. M. Summers
H. A. Nelson
J. W. Greenwade
Richtone
Price & Stuart
D. A. Gilliam of
Tyler
Mrs. Rayass
McCormick
Carpenter Bros. Tfc
Cooper
L. D. Townsend
John Bekkeland
Clarence Carpenter
L. E. Tennison
Ifc
Voy G. Fort
RAV
Germany
Paris
Tuesday Queen Theatre
Record
Dallas News
W. V. Eagle
Isure Now
K. McSpadden ST
Guaranty State Bank Building
White Swan Restaurant
Berwick Oysters
J. T. Torrence
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