08 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
1
Captain Arch Roosevelt was moved from a downtown hotel to Presbyterian hospital with trench fever contracted while serving in Oyster Bay. He described his illness as a minor gas attack and said he hoped to leave the hospital in a few days.
Advertisement notes a Ford car for sale in a readable portion of the page. It mentions a single passenger variant and a seller named A. Snetorn at Pose tfc with unclear location.
Gatesville Texas August 1 Mrs M A Davidson aged 74 is dead here the result of burns while alone in her home John Davidson saw smoke coming from the house Tuesday evening He ran over and found his mother in flames Death followed in two hours It was not known how the accident occurred
The Methodist Church holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting is Wednesday evening at 8:45. Pastor Geo F Kornegay leads the church.
A five stand gin plant is offered for sale located in the Cran Murry area. Details are incomplete in the notice, but the item appears to be a complete processing setup ready for operation. Potential buyers should verify exact equipment count capacity and location.
Charles G. Adams aged 22 died on a train near Waco Texas from injuries suffered at Aquilla where walls of a house fell on him during razing. Workers freed him from debris. others uninjured. He leaves a wife, his mother and four brothers and three sisters.
The church will not offer a preaching service next Sunday morning August 20 due to the pastor's absence. Everyone is invited to Sunday School at 9 45 and Christian Endeavor at 8 00 with Ernest S Sansom as pastor.
Classified line notes a Jersey heifer calf on sale described as a bar gain, attributed to H. L. Little. The brief item provides a single seller and a livestock ad style entry with likely price implied by “bar gain.”
McKinney Texas story notes Price Stiff retired from the grocery business. He built a fortune by capitalizing his name in humorous ads, claiming every newspaper issue during his 30 years in business carried his store advertisement. He became known as a humorist and philosopher.
Two houses and lots in Clifton offered for sale or trade. One is in South Clifton near the school, exchange for a small farm of equivalent value. Contact W. T. Dixon Clifton Texas.
Bosque County Texas adds public weighers under a 1919 law. Precincts may appoint weighers. six names listed including Mrs. Gertie Hill the only woman weigher. A. M. Jones serves as state association treasurer and Ed Marrast heads the Texas Public Weighers group. A Dallas meeting is set for August 21 1919 with further information via Capitol Station Austin.
Two Santa Fe train related crashes near Clifton depot crossings caused little harm and minor vehicle damage. Mrs. Lerud escaped injury after her auto was struck and dragged by a slow freight train. Marvin Arther, 13, was only slightly cut after his wagon was hit by passenger train No. 5, with both drivers and vehicles unharmed overall. Authorities urge safety measures at crossings to prevent further incidents.
Clifton residents urged to build school spirit and engage with the upcoming term as Superintendent E. M. Fharr invites patrons and students to meet before school starts. Separately, Wear Ever utensils face scarce supply with orders delayed until factory production resumes. Musgrave and Scott announce continued county presence through September 10.
A two day basket picnic set for August 14 15 at Cayote Texas promises shade water and old time amusement for all ages. Organizers say attendees can meet friends and enjoy a community gathering. J P Sullivan chairs the Cayote event committee and invites rights and privileges inquiries.
An advertisement from Bronstad & Surley announces a large price cut on the 12-20 Rumley Oil Pull with terms of three payments over two years. The firm offers to demonstrate the tractor and Oliver Power Lift Plow and invites prospective buyers to compare costs for plowing an acre.
President Wilsons ship George Washington uses Wear Ever aluminum for its lack of glass chips and metal poisoning. Army and state hospitals including Battle Creek Sanitarium and Mayo Brothers Hospitals also report full Wear Ever equipment to prevent rust and contamination.
Notice announces Mrs. Pearl Houston, widow of J W Houston, will operate Clifton Marble Works as her sole income source. She invites potential work and offers to quote prices or terms at any time.
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