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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1923
Page
2
In Temple on August 12 a weekend party at Curtis Mears farm ended tragically for 18 year old Ruth Lewis of Rogers. She was rushed to a local hospital with head wounds after Mears, who allegedly mistook her for a burglar, attacked her while she slept. He is not expected to live.
Light housekeeping offered in two front rooms of the Ness Acheo building. Contact Bee Sry at T. A. Box 2040p for details.
Willard bids farewell to Fisti ana world final as he lands in Wichive Kansas for an exhibition in which the giant from Kansas faces Glenn Cle kner of Tulsa Oklahoma in a six round bout. The heavyweight great appears in good form and displays rising talent.
A used Ford sedan offered for sale by Clifton Lumber Co. at a fair price. The listing notes the car is worth the money and available directly through the supplier.
A damaged article fragment discusses racing horses and associations in a wartime context. Wiliams Jr president of the American Thoroughbred Mount Association critiques deficiencies in horse breeding and aims to revive racing with better mounts. It notes concerns about emergency measures and cabinet statements from Secretary of War Works.
An item from Smithville details publicity for the Texas State Fair in Dallas. Gov. Frank Lowden, noted as a breeder with extensive land, is mentioned regarding a planned 1923 visit and anticipated fair events in Dallas. The report highlights anticipated gate receipts, racing, and a large crowd outlook for October at the State Exposition.
Lute Hubby the hero dog of Rockdale dies after aiding flood rescues. The account recalls Bailey Turner who drowned in the 1921 flood while saving a friend unable to swim. The piece also references a long, central kitchen laboratory scene and Albany News framing.
A writer ponders the creation of the human body as a divine tabernacle. The speaker cites biblical imagery of God forming man from dust and breath, then questions how long the Creator worked on the task. The piece notes mystery behind growth, life, and the limits of anatomy and science.
Publication summons W H Stanford to appear before Justice Court in Clifton for debt 64.05 unpaid plus interest from July 23, 1423 and costs. Writ issued July 23, 1905 by J B Helton Justice of the Peace Precinct No Bosque County.
Fire insurance losses in Texas for July totaled 259315, per the Texas State Fire Insurance Commission. The July figure shows an increase of 7000 from June, with a notably high number of fires reported from rural areas and auctions.
Readable fragment details a medical claim for a new remedy to relieve biliousness. Mentions promotional tone with device like footings and tapes. Names and precise terms are unclear. core claim focuses on a pill or method alleged to purge and relieve digestive discomfort.
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