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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
2
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Local notice invites Bosque County men to enlist in a three year active service term with reserve follow up. Brigadier Gemeras appoints officers to form a mounted infantry troop to protect Texas. Enlistees, aged 18 to 45, may qualify, with pay and government life and accident insurance once federalized. Recruitment centers listed at Clifton institutions with agents to sign up at county towns.
A fragment from Whitney notes a wood main fall yesterday causing rain and disruption. The text is garbled but mentions April and grain conditions improving. The item reads as a brief local update with unclear specifics and no clear outcomes or authorities.
A boxing bout between Willard and Fulton is described as part of a Berlin match, but the report shifts to a fatal incident in Clifton. Little Eric Samus dies after a crash. his funeral at First Presbyterian Church draws large crowds from Clifton and nearby towns. Eve Swenson Schow is noted as a Clifton resident born there, beloved for his bright, engaging personality.
A historical report outlines a former WAC teacher involved in a disputed case. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text, but the item notes legal action and timeframes. The fragment hints at a courtroom or official proceeding and references the term WAC in connection with a teaching role and a negative outcome.
A fragmented notice references cotton seed sold at twenty dollars per bushel by Farsgers Gin Co and nearby gasoline offerings. It ends with a condolence message from The Record family, invoking the world Redeemer for comfort to the bereaved.
Reported warnings from Liberty Lane and Rod Ross about a class draft at Solheim. The piece highlights public concern and calls to action, mentioning efforts to rally support and urging readers to participate in the affairs affecting the event. The tone reflects urgent civic engagement and community response to the draft issue.
The Hico Texas Red Cross Chapter completed a working fund drive and secured a monthly total of 411.25 dollars for the remainder of the war. The effort supports Red Cross relief and medical services during the conflict period.
On hand a car of McAlester Nut Coal offered for fresher trade. April price cited as the cheapest and notes price advances each month through October. Encourages farmers to stock up for winter use at the gin.
Washington April 15 Mrs William G McAdoo will join her husband as he reaches Grand Canyon A within a few days to help speak for the Liberty Loan She will accompany him on the remainder of his tour singing especially to women Mrs McAdoo is chairman of the national women's Liberty Loan committee.
A report from Sunday night records a notable occurrence at the Lard's Sayer location. Details are sparse but multiple observers witnessed the incident. Local authorities began inquiries and secured the area for further examination.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a quirky local scene with names like West and Soave. The event hints at a gathering or parade with hens mentioned alongside townsfolk. No clear date, place, or outcome is decipherable from the readable words.
A Cleburne man, identified as Wweiglik, was arrested on a charge of making disloyal statements alleging the United States was at war with Germany. His bond was set at $5,000. The case centers on alleged disloyal remarks during wartime.
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