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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1939
Page
6
A fragment references Nate snd Aunt, Mr and Bind W Wolf in Killeen. It notes Mr T J Rhodes affected by hot weather over the past two weeks, with unclear details about his health or heart condition.
Texas carloadings for the week ending July 31 show 1 043 cars received from connections to ATL, versus 4 705 the same week in 1938. Total cars for the week reach 24 419, compared with the prior year, with a total of 25 208 cars handled the preceding week.
On a Wednesday evening the guests gathered at the Olson home for a wedding shower for Mr and Mrs Jeff Olson. Mrs Hemel Willows presided as gifts were opened, songs and toasts honored the couple, and Clinton Parson and Jean Bronsted helped with gifts while punch and cookies were served.
Texas women organized a cooperative purchase of pineapples and related canning supplies. Groups in San Jacinto, Callahan, Greer, and other counties secured dozens to hundreds of crates and dozens to hundreds of pints and quarts. The effort, supported by local merchants, aimed to reduce canning costs and boost food preservation across communities.
Texas farmers show a marked shift away from cotton as recent estimates forecast reduced planted acreage for 1939. Cotton acreage in Texas is projected around 6.98 million to 10.2 million, far below last year's seedings, with officials noting voluntary cuts and a move toward conserving and feeding crops.
Bloomfield New Jersey July 26 George Butterworth a 70 year old retired contractor revealed he prepaid thirty years rent for a Florida hotel room. He joked about reaching 100 and meeting the hotel manager to decide if he pays double or nothing.
The Bee Line Coaches offer regular scheduled stops in Clifton and connect with other coach lines to reach all parts of the punties. Travel by coach proves economical and convenient for passengers seeking wide regional service.
In a congress debate transcript, speakers deride a late Senate bill with land grant provisions favoring railroads. They recount government contracts granting land to railroads, totaling about 132 million acres, now valued in the billions. The rhetoric links the Teapot Dome scandal to the contentious measures amid a long session.
The discussion centers on equalization agreements offered by ranch interests to match government rates for railroads to win government business. Critics argue the government has already paid huge sums, with potential savings under these rates offset by long term costs. The speaker condemns the gift of public property and notes ongoing legislative actions including housing, wage act amendments, and spending bills.
A fragment notes many steers fattened yearly for market with weights over 1,000 pounds and daily prices. It mentions a doctor not managing sheep on his Coleman ranch and references ranch activity in Yince County near Clifton in Angelo Times.
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