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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text from Clifton Mont appears to reference a post office notice and a local club or subscription item. It mentions Friday mornings and a dollar subscription, with unclear surrounding commentary about legends and windows. The readable facts are scant and fragmented.
A damaged OCR fragment laments newspaper self interest and ad spending while quoting Vernon Call. It shifts to a legend of an angel selecting items then condemns narcotics and opium pills. The piece condemns murder and urges stricter enforcement and moral reflection.
An old fragment details Devoe paints claiming high coverage and strength, comparing 18 to 7 gallons in different uses and noting surface variation. It references Oscar D. Rea & Co and local distributors selling the product along with other goods including jewelry at Price & Grand.
Early county returns from Meridian Texas show the road and bridge bond proposal of 100000 dollars favored by about three to one. Figures from Crantills Gap and Cove Springs indicate strong opposition with small precincts voting against. Valley Mills Clifton and Walnut Springs reportedly went against the bond though exact totals are unavailable.
Morgan Tes reports the Bosque county bond measure asking $100 000 for road and bridge projects failed three to one with many precincts still unreported.
Election at Tredell Texas approved bonds for roads and bridges by a large margin. The text also includes garbled and sensational claims about malaria cures and a promotion for a tonic, mentioning dubious testimonials and guarantees.
The long fragment profiles Aunt Maggie Perry a Black Waco resident born December 1900 during U.S. president McKinley era. It notes her 60 years in Texas since being brought from Georgia by an owner in 1885 and recalls the War of 1812 through Civil War with admiration for Gen. Sam Houston.
A widow and her four children arrived in town by wagon on Tuesday afternoon destitute and without money. They stated their dire need and asked for assistance from local residents and authorities.
A damaged report from Kansas City describes a family in dire condition after a hanging in the town. The oldest child, a 16 year old in rheumatic distress, was noted as disabled. Rev. Harrison was contacted before tabernacle services for a contribution to Claude Brooks, a 21 year old, amid references to a killing of Sidney Herndon and land disputes involving residents from Tyler, Texas.
The fragmentary text describes a troubling scene with unclear references to people and places. It mentions Dr Shanp and a night cue, suggesting a chaotic moment or event captured in a damaged OCR snippet.
A local well drilling service offered by P Peterson who is permanently located in the area. He has been working for several months and guarantees satisfaction to clients.
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