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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
12
The Clifton Record lists subscription terms under editor Robt. L. Baldridge with pricing in advance. The notice indicates a $1.60 annual rate and a 35 cent option, reflecting early 20th century newspaper billing.
The message calls on citizens to complete the war effort by buying Victory Bonds, urging collective action and civic duty in financing military needs.
Clifton urges citizens to buy Victory Bonds as a patriotic investment and a way to support national efforts. The appeal emphasizes duty and financial participation, framing the bonds as a means to contribute to victory and future prosperity.
Citizens are called to support the Victory Liberty Bonds by purchasing generously to fund the war effort and honor those serving. The appeal stresses sacrifice and determination to finish the job and secure victory.
An exclusive agency advertises Perfection automobile tires with a 7500 mile guarantee and on the spot ad adjustments. Prices shown include 30x3 1-2 Non Skid at 29.35 and 30x3 Non Skid at 23.35. Schow Pro thers. Ite.
With the present good projects for a bounteous crop there is no question as to this county and this precinct going over the top with the Victory loan. Do not wait to be solicited, come in and buy like men and women should. A committee of ladies will gladly take your subscription at the Wilson and Nelson oil office, the same place as last loan, or see any member of the committee or your banker and take your share.
The Dallas News questions if readers have bought Victory bonds. It cites a tongue in cheek remark about German peace delegates being escorted to Paris via devastated French districts to ease the sting of the treaty.
Vintage car dealer advertises buying and selling Fords and other autos with rare bargains. Also offers a Whitley Invincible Patent Hay Press capacity 1000 bales daily and will trade for a good Ford car. Morgan and Clifton, Texas.
A. G. Gilliam, a business visitor, was in Dallas this week and plans several more Ford hatchings. He already took off one setting Wednesday.
Government levy on all soft drinks mandates cash collection at point of sale beginning May 1. Carpenter Bros. note the new tax rule and payment method.
Dr J T Glass forwards the price of the Record for another year from Malone to monitor the home and family interests, with support from friends and neighbors keeping an eye on the situation.
Mrs J M Henderson and son ofty Worth, with Mrs M M Wylie of Mineral Wells, were guests of Mr and Mrs Chas W Clarkson for a short visit last week.
Ben Townley son of Mr and Mrs R M Townley underwent an appendectomy last Monday at Valley Mills Sanitarium. Surgeons report he is doing nicely with stable recovery after the operation.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Helm traveled to Waco on Tuesday. Mrs. Helm then rode to Corsicana for the annual conference of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church.
Mr and Mrs Oscar A Bronstad visited relatives at DeLeon during the first of the week.
The program rendered by pupils and students of the public school in the auditorium last Friday night was very well received by the large crowd in attendance.
Mr Westgaard left Sunday morning for St Louis to buy dress goods shoes and ready to wear for Clifton Mercantile Co This is his second trip to the Eastern markets this season.
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Little and daughters Maddie Lee and Helen visited relatives in Crawford. The return home of Mrs. Little's brother from France prompted a family reunion at their father's Crawford area home.
Mr and Mrs J B McCoy and their children visited relatives in Gatesville last Sunday and on their return Monday sold a new Nash touring car. He notes Nash is gaining popularity as more units are sold in the area.
The Grimland No 1 well is progressing smoothly and is down about eight hundred feet. Mr. Ryan, Vice President of Friendship Petroleum, spent several days with Field Supt. McShear last week and expressed great satisfaction with the advances achieved.
W H Carter editor and publisher of the Valley Mills Tribune had an appendicitis operation on Wednesday of last week. Dr C L Goodall of the Valley Mills sanitarium performed the operation. Friends from Clifton visited him this week and he reports feeling better than in years and hopes for a quick recovery.
A terse reflection notes that many men avoid proactive effort and instead push to close gaps. The statement implies common laziness and a tendency to chase progress only after delays. It frames hustle as reactive rather than visionary, urging foresight over frantic last-minute effort.
A boy's notion of a Molly appears as a simple habit he follows on swimming trips, taking a towel along each time.
Clifton friends learn Alma C. Bromley is listed among this year’s Ballinger Training School for nurses graduates. Her friends express pride in her chosen profession and notable success.
Mr and Mrs B M Holt have long resided in Clifton and this week departed for their former home in Barnesville Minnesota for an indefinite stay He requested the Record to continue following them weekly so Clifton friends can keep in touch
Morgan Caraway reached home Thursday afternoon from France where he fought for freedom. He was in a hospital after a gas attack at the armistice signing. He now looks well and believes he is free of the gas. Clifton friends warmly welcome his return.
Dr J Owen Carpenter, a first lieutenant in the Medical Corps, returned home last Saturday night from overseas service in France. After discharging at Camp Dix New Jersey he reached New York eight days earlier and will join his father Dr J C Carpenter in the family practice in Clifton. He planned rest but resumes office work promptly, with many friends glad to have him back in Clifton.
Fort Worth Texas April 22. Former United States Senator Joseph W Bailey will open the campaign against Texas woman suffrage at a rally in the first week of May. The announcement comes from Mrs James B Wells Brownsville state president of the Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage directing the campaign from the state headquarters here.
Bailey announced yesterday a speaking tour in Texas with a firm date not later than May 5 and possibly earlier, outlining plans to visit multiple cities and meet audiences across the state.
A new Chamber of Commerce was formed at Cranfills Gap with W. T. Tergerson elected as president. The group aims to foster and encourage development in the region and to advance the progressive efforts for the area.
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