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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1920

Page

15

Texas Public School Tax Amendment Proposed

The document outlines a proposed constitutional amendment in Texas to set a revenue and ad valorem tax framework for public schools. It details taxing limits, district funding, and the authority to form or modify school districts, with a statewide vote scheduled for November 1920 and provisions for election proclamation and publication costs. It lists official duties and dates, including the Governor’s proclamation and secretary of state attestations.

Ion State of Texas Texas Co. D. Mims Adv D. Mims Cation Secretary of State

Local residents enjoy visits and travel notes

Mrs. Jeff. Pippin returned from Oklahoma after a week away. Kathleen McNeill visits sister in Brownwood, while Wynona Robertson of Meridian stays with Edna Gore. Many townsfolk travel to Dallas, Fort Worth, Taylor, and Chicago area for visits and family time.

Marie Hinton Fort Worth Joe L. McNeill Dallas W. A. Simpson Taylor McGregor John Doodle Harry Hamlin Tom Nesbitt H. J. Gibbs California J. C. Howard Chicago Milwaukee Pope Allen Waco Lee Raley W. T. Harris Brownwood Hattie Lane Long Howard, Jr Irvin Lane McNeill Drug Store Foyle Deal Carl Nesbit Mosheim Carl Hilma Hill Gatesville Dick Harris Dorothy Cedar Hill Robert Burns Iredell Harrison Denton Burns Denton Denton Brothers Esther McNeill Emily Austin San Antonio Oklahoma McNeill C. Shafer Meridian R. G. Nowlin Annie Barrett Mamie Smith Brazos Luther Lucius Mayfield Hamilton County

Judge Sam R. Scott at Clifton in Bailey interest

Judge Sam R. Scott of Waco spoke at Clifton in support of Governor candidate Hon. J. W. Bailey. The address avoided mudslinging but framed Pat Neff in opposition to Bailey through a wartime metaphor. The piece notes Scott’s trip with Neff to a German settlement and includes background on campaign figures Genie Griffin DeWolfe and Mrs. DeWolfe.

Sam R. Scott Waco Clifton Joseph Weldon Bailey Scott Pat Neff Neff Pat McLennan County Neiff Waterland Genie Griffin DeWolfe J. C. Carpenter J. W. Bailey Texas

Clifton pastors arrange summer Sunday services

Three Clifton pastors will be away this summer. On the second and third Sundays in August Pastor Newton will lead two services at the Presbyterian Church. The fourth Sunday, Pastor Gilliam will conduct both services at the Baptist Church. On the fifth Sunday Pastor Walker will lead both services at the Methodist Church.

Clifton Newton The Presbyterian Church Gilliam Baptist Church Walker Methodist Church

Farm acreage with improvements offered for sale

Farm of 208 acres with 74 cultivated 20 irrigated and about 40 tillable includes a flowing well and a large lake stocked with fish modern improvements For details contact Tom C Parks at Farmers Guaranty State Bank Clifton Texas Also students at Tyler Commercial College can save by purchasing a scholarship at the Record office

Tom C. Parks Farmers Guaranty State Bank Clifton Texas Tfe

Texas House Joint Resolution on Public Officials' Compensation

A Texas legislative joint resolution proposes adding Section 60 to Article XVI of the state constitution to govern compensation of public officials by salary with details on payments and funding. It directs a statewide election to approve or reject the amendment on a November ballot and appropriates funds for publication and election expenses.

House State of Texas State of Texas D. Mims Adv

Farm for Sale in Clifton Texas Big Acreage

G L Polk of Clifton Texas lists 113 acres with 85 acres in cultivation for sale. Property details include agricultural use potential and location within Clifton area. Contact G L Polk for more information on terms and availability.

G. L. Polk Clifton, Texas Tfe

Mother of four boys avoids Antique Fur niture costs

A mother with four young children does not need to spend money on Antique Fur furniture, implying she can obtain or avoid such purchases or expenses.

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FISK Ste Clifton Mercantile CO S. F. Larsen Union Services Tyler Commercial College Jas. M. Robertson Atty T. C. Matson Life Insurance Thorpe Springs Christian College Hood CounTy A. R. Holton George W. Anderson Senate United Home Builders OF America Commissioner of Banking and Insurance National Savings, Investment and Loan Society A. O. Swenson City Bakery Jackson Bros
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