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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
17
The piece recalls Clifton Territory's wartime loyalty as years pass, noting strong bond purchases and national patriotism. It frames Liberty bonds as clear evidence of devotion and collective sacrifice during the conflict.
The text recalls loyalty to a cause as readers are urged to answer a government call. It asks what Jane Bricks would say and mentions bowling to Liberty Bona while noting each person should have a role. The fragment hints at collective effort under authority.
Members gathered at the spring meeting to discuss wool clip deposition and consolidation at Clifton and Va sey Mille. They noted sheep losses to dogs and wolves over the past years and appointed a committee to circulate a petition for higher wolf bounty. The session adjourned to the High School building where Mr McKnight spoke on rampant individualism and Mr Miller on the sheep industry.
Fred Solosth died at his cousin Mrs Omenson's home in Clifton last Sunday night April 20 after weeks of illness. A brick mason by trade he helped build many rock structures in Clifton. Funeral and interment were at Norse Cemetery led by Rev J K Rystadst. Services at the Methodist Church listed for Sunday April 24 with Sunday School 9:30 a.m. and preaching 11 a.m. Junior Language 1 p.m. and 8:20 p.m. Special music by the choir.
Geo F Kornezay pastor at Chaltauqua begins May 26 while Clifton Chiutatane is slated to start May 46. Redpath Horner Co rep visits San Antonio to assist local committee with advertising and ticket sales. A 4:30 meeting at John Grimland’s office is set.
Charles W. Clarkson, county chairman, urges support for a controversial Pay Up Loan initiative. He frames the loan as a duty to democracy, asking voters to back the program despite opposition. The speech links national ideals to local civic action and loyalty to the republic.
A lively oddly worded notice describes a comedy event titled Happy School Bays performed by sixth and seventh graders of Clifton Public School on Saturday night April 26. Admission is 10 am with 15 events planned. Campbell Butler, then teaching at Terrell, visited home briefly at the start of the week.
Vague OCR reveals a community event with Rogers boys paying tribute and a religious revival. Mentions Bellemunty and multiple communities supporting a war effort with funds and service awards. Campaign leader Bob Glens figures prominently in the effort.
The Mapist Church invites parishioners to a Sunday service at Sunken Hill. Services begin at 0 a.m. Led by Pastor J.A. Kid. Dallas News reports this notice with cordial invitations for the community.
The text describes a wedding event with the bride, Mrs J Conrad, daughter of Mrs J Conrad, marrying Henry Nafer of Washington County State Bank, and the couple planning to reside in Brenhar. It notes the bride’s popularity and friendships, celebrating the life ahead and wishes for happiness as they begin married life at Brenhar.
Announcement notes a communal event at 1000 Ful oleae for the Nordic Lutheran community with a coronation in the Russian language next Sunday morning. It lists weekly meetings and chorus rehearsals, invites attendees to a Friday night gathering, and mentions the board of ministers. Also includes a for sale line: three Jersey cows and a male for pasture. sender Lee Smith Clifton.
A garbled OCR passage recounts a visit to a town with numerous stray names, places, and numbers. It includes scattered person mentions such as a group leader, several residents, and dates, but the text remains opaque and unrecoverable for precise facts or events.
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