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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1924
Page
7
An ad seeks hogs for shipment on Monday April 21 offering payment at the highest market price. The notice appears in the Record office ad section and mentions Clifton as the delivery point.
Governor Neff spoke in Glen Rose Texas this morning the second in his north Texas series addressing Rangers and citizens about enforcing liquor laws and patrols. He urged a Democratic National Convention delegation from Texas without backing a candidate and noted strong reception amid crowds. He planned to proceed to Granbury for another address at two oclock.
Cleburne Texas April 15 many rural pupils are quitting high schools to avoid failure to compete with better funded girls in graduation gowns. S. M. N. Marra state superintendent of public instruction spoke at a meeting on education noting limited school power to solve the issue though some schools are addressing it through parent teacher efforts.
Governor Neff announced a new Texas textbook commission on Monday to replace the old board. The appointees include Mamie Bastian of Houston, Donald McDonald of Crockett, W. F. Garper of Longview, Nellie Anderson of Brownwood, A. S. Bush of Corea, Anon Garretson of Austin, Elma Neal of San Antonio, and other educators. The board was chosen from a list of 15 nominees by a committee including university and teachers college presidents.
Kath Cameron urges readers to confront fear with courage and clear thinking. A strong conscience can paralyze, while facing life boldly grants vitality. don’t fear future failure or past missteps, but act with determination and cheer. The piece contrasts New England conscience with broader work patterns and notes gendered labor gaps.
State authorities report the sale of bonds totaling funds for various public works including a large park development and infrastructure projects. The notes detail construction of roadbeds and drainage, plus a Texas National Guard encampment in the area. The record cites bond purchases worth millions, with state depositories designated for deposit, and mentions appropriations and legal actions connected to financing.
The notice honors Mrs. Eminnie Fields who died after illness, leaving four sons and three daughters and a large extended family across Meridian Cameron Warren and Greenwood. Funeral plans set for Cruntily Gap cemetery with burial in a cloudless day future. Ancillary notes mention education and local schooling in Tall as Texas and Terrell communities.
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