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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1926
Page
6
The author argues the first Texas primary has stirred political clamor but hampered business while urging focus on industrial growth. He praises A and M short course for farmers, notes regional agricultural shifts including fig growing near the coast, Tomato and melon markets, camp schools, and the need for wider straighter state highways.
Revival services begin Saturday August 1 at the Coon Creek church tabernacle led by Rev. J. D. Smoot of Comanche. The message promises old time Gospel preaching and an invitation to all to worship.
Jethro visits Moses after Israel's deliverance to bring his wife and children home at Mount Sinai. He blesses the Lord, acknowledges His supremacy, and offers sacrifices. Jethro counsels Moses to delegate by appointing able, God fearing, truthful, and uncovetous rulers over thousands to tens while Moses remains focused on teaching God’s laws. Moses accepts the plan and appoints the judges, then Jethro returns home.
A reflection on serving in quiet unnoticed roles. The text notes the Son of God grew strong through years of uneventful duties, emphasizing humility, patience, and preparation in plain surroundings. The message urges fidelity in ordinary tasks as a path to greater service.
The saying promotes work to cure indolence sacrifice to cure selfishness and belief to dispel doubt by following Christ's bidding.
The column records weddings visits and family gatherings across Aquilla and nearby towns. Notable items include Bill and Mrs Butler attending a wedding anniversary of the Brownie Autrie grandparents, multiple family visits to and from Merkel Waco Ranger Clifton and Fort Worth, and details of a Baptist revival with deacon elections. Also noted are illness updates for Jesse Davis and Miss Audrie Lanehart and school work on teachers housing.
Visiting families from Dublin Oklahoma and Meridian attended a Baptist meeting here which closed after two conversions and church additions. The Coon Creek Club Girls returned from College Station after attending the A and M Short Course while other locals planned a week with relatives in Goose Creek and visitors from Waco and East Texas joined gatherings Saturday and Sunday.
The article states that over 45,000 thunderstorms occur daily across the globe. It also notes Java experiences at least 223 per year and that at the poles a thunderstorm is believed to occur about once every ten years.
In Mexico a fabric innovation uses the bark of the magui tree to produce thread claimed to be three times stronger than typical thread. The development highlights rural natural fibers and potential textile applications.
Visiting relatives from Wichita Falls and Brandon join local families including R L Cutbirth and G F Scruggs. Miss Helen Winzettle visits her uncle as revival meetings led by Rev Cole draw residents who recall past Sem inary Hill sessions and enjoy his return.
Bosque county clubs sent delegates to the A and M Short Course last week. Marie Christensen, Marianne Christensen, Wilma Hansen, Crawfills Gan attended. Hansen placed fourth in baking. Mary Enger won third in second year clothing. Local leader Viola Eason. others listed include Juliet Rhone, Erna Byrum, Mildred Holt, Gussie Hix.
The Austin American notes Lynch Davidson's public swan song as he declines future candidacy. He praises voters, honors the winner, and vows no further political ambitions while urging a graceful transition and dedication to service.
Service next Sunday at 10 30 in Norwegian at the Brick church. Delegates to the Circuit meeting at Clifton will be appointed then. Cove Springs service in English at 3 PM. South Ladies Society meets at G Larson home next Wednesday afternoon. Young People's Society meets at M Mickelson home next Sunday night at 8.
Rice prices in China have nearly doubled prompting a new issue as traditional restraints on women loosen. Reports describe groups of women raiding fields, raising concerns over food security and rural disruption amid inflation.
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