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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1926

Page

3

Scandinavian Lutheran Church announces August services

The Scandinavian Lutheran Church schedules a Sunday service at 10 30 morning and a 9 30 Bible class. Crawford services at 4 p m. A three day circuit meeting opens Friday August 20 with Rev H W Estrem and Rev John Olsen speakers. Services planned for Sunday August 22 at church and College Auditorium with an afternoon service.

Crawford Benacta Society O. P. Pederson H. W. Estrem Pe Ican Rapids Minn John Olsen Decorah Iowa College

Amunson Offers Blacksmithing and Horseshoeing Services

A. Amunson advertises blacksmithing and repair work at Neal Nelson's Shop located at 22-2 te Clifton Texas seeking local business.

A. Amunson Neal Nelson Clifton, Texas

Borosone Wound Treatment Offered for Horses and Humans

An ad promotes Borosone for flesh wounds, cuts and burns in both home and stable uses. It claims the same treatment applies to horses and humans with a cleansing liquid and healing process. Prices listed as 130c and 60c, sold by Price & Stuart.

Price Price & Stuart

Live Oak Votes for Ferguson Then Urges Resignation

Three Rivers Aug 4 Live Oak county backed Ferguson by 12 votes yet the county Democratic committee unanimously urged Governor Miriam Ferguson to resign, arguing she should honor her pledge. The move followed the governor's self made promise, while Moody supporters dominated local delegations and elections.

Live Oak Three Rivers Live Oak County Ferguson Democratic Executive Committee Miriam Ferguson

French Court Settles 12 000 Acre Land Dispute

A French court resolved a suit on ownership of 12 000 acres dating from 1372. The case notes lawyers' fees then would have bought the land twenty one times over, illustrating the vast costs of medieval litigation.

Camel Transport Yields Ground to Automobiles in Mecca Routes

The camel's traditional role in moving light goods and travelers from Arabia, India and Persia to Mecca is waning as automobiles take over. The shift reflects broader changes in travel efficiency and modern logistics.

Arabia India Persia Mecca

I Haven’t Time Opinion From Wheaton Gazette

A Wheaton Minnesota Gazette prose piece argues that the phrase I Haven’t Time conceals ambition and urges readers to seize opportunities. It contends busy individuals can and should contribute to worthy causes and work beyond hours to improve themselves and society.

Wheaton, Minn Gazette

Barn Fire Destroys Feed Barn at State Experiment Farm

A barn with feedstuff on the state experiment farm west of Temple burned early Monday. A car containing three men was seen fleeing by Dallas tourists who released stock and raised the alarm.

Temple State Experiment Farm Dallas

Woman earns steady job after Byrne College course

A widow with two children hesitated to enroll in shorthand typing at Byrne Commercial College Dallas. After encouragement she graduated in two months, impressed a large construction firm and secured a secretarial post. The college notes many similar success stories and urges readers to apply for their catalogue.

Byrne Commercial College Dallas Texas

Australian Aborigines Use Sharp Stones to Trim Wives Hair

Report notes Indigenous Australians performing a ritual grooming where men trim wives hair with stone knives. The practice highlights cultural customs and tool use in daily life of remote communities.

Marriage Ceremony Thwarted as Bosque Sheriff Detains Groom

Justice of the Peace Dick Stanford presided at a Clifton to Waco wedding when Bosque County Sheriff interrupted to detain the groom on accusations of stealing the car they arrived in. The Ford rent car had been sent back to Clifton by a friend, leaving the couple embarrassed amid the unexpected turn.

Justice of the Peace Dick Stanford Bosque County Clifton Waco Waco News Tribune

The Good Old Days List of 19th Century Oddities

The Omaha World-Herald runs a column labeled The Good Old Days listing items such as Bustleg, Buggies, Rag carpets, Sleigh bells, Frozen pumps, Fly blankets, Bean catchers, Quilting bees, Mustache cups, The quadrille, Kerosene lamps, Lightning rods, Livery stables, Home baked bread, Bull in the ring, McGuffy's readers, Soapstone bed warmers, Red flannel underwear, Torchlight processions, and Muzzle loading shotguns.

Omaha World-Herald McGuffy

Norris to Be Tried in Tarrant County

The state and defense agree the trial of Rev. J. Frank Norris for the Chipps killing will stay in Tarrant County. District Attorney Hanger says setting likely by week’s end with October 11 targeted as the start date. Norris attorney Charles Mays asserts Norris will receive a fair and impartial trial in the county.

Charles Mays Rev Norris Tarrant County Star-Telegram

Immanuel Lutheran Church Notes

Immanuel Lutheran Church announces no Sunday services due to a sermon in Waco both morning and evening. Ladies Aid will meet August 18 at Mrs. W. E. Krueger's residence with Rev. A. Bartling presiding.

Waco Ladies Aid W. E. Krueger A. Bartling

Bawele Health Tonic Promises Quick Restorative Effects

A fragment notes a health tonic named Bawele with claims of rapid improvement from one to two doses. It mentions a price of 6c and appeals to achieving perfect health through consumption. The text is sparse and unclear on distributor or origin.

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