17 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1928
Page
1
Column of The Record lists candidates authorized for the August 25 1928 Democratic primary. For Tax Assessor LUMPKIN GANDY G L POLK. For Sheriff L S LEWIS DUDLEY WHITE.
The notice lists Democratic nominees for various county and district roles including C. H. Cross for State Senate 21st, Carl C. Hardin for District Judge, Vernon Lemens for Rep 98th Flatorial District, Maggie B. Little for County Clerk, Burrell F. Word for County Judge, Chas M. Gandy for County Clerk, D Preston Hornbuckle for Tax Collector, Mrs Alma Tittle Butler for County Treasurer, J. P. Word for County Attorney, A. D. Clark for County Superintendent, J. P. Richards for Commissioner Prec. 4, and Louis Fricke for Constable Prec. 8. The final sentence notes absence of wolves in Africa and jackals in Abyssinia and Sudan being called wolves.
A Hamilton Record editorial argues that Mellon overstated revenue accuracy and touts debt retirement gains while noting the adverse effects on taxpayers. It contends orderly debt reduction requires weighing market effects on bondholders and the broader economy, including unemployment and small businesses.
In Northeast India highlands, natives occupy day huts and migrate to small bamboo tree houses at night. Built in sturdy branches, these elevated huts withstand elephant attacks and provide nighttime refuge.
House joint resolution proposes amending the Texas Constitution to authorize a seven cent ad valorem tax on the state’s property to fund pensions for Confederate soldiers sailors and their widows and to establish a home. The measure sets election timing for 1928, requires voter ballots with pro and con options, and appropriates funds for proclamation and publication. Named entities include Texas, 1927 approval, and the Governor.
O. B. McPherson writes to Bosque County voters expressing appreciation for July 28 Democratic nomination support. He pledges to provide the best service possible to the district and wishes voters welfare and prosperity.
A health sale offers a stock farm near Coyote in Bosque County. It spans 660 acres with 300 acres cultivated and includes three house sets, two wells with wind mills, and creek water. Interested buyers should contact A Landgraf Route 2 Valley Mills Texas for price and terms.
Former Gov. Jim Ferguson advises friends to wait before choosing in the Texas run off. He says Moody's victory slowed him down and cites strategic delays in Austin. Washington era tone and forum quotes color the report.
Miss Maurine Vickrey of Mosheii visited town while family works on a brick veneer home. Funeral in town for Mrs. A C Bearden. county officials met on duties. Local scenes include candidate Lumpkin Gandy in run off prep, residents’ travels to Waco Galveston and Coryell City, and community updates across Meridian Clifton Clifton area. Grandmother Miles sent to Waco sanitarium for treatment.
A historical note states that early advocates argued iron could not float in ships. The claim reflected widespread doubt as engineers tested iron hulls against wooden designs and buoyancy principles.
Thomas L. Blanton of Abilene who ran fourth for United States Senate in the July primaries is supporting Tom Connally in the runoff primary to be held August 25.
St Olaf Lutheran Church holds Sunday service at the Brick church at the usual hour. A 2 30 p m service at Cove Springs in Norwegian. Cantata The King of Glory to be performed by the choir Sunday night at 8 o'clock at the Brick church with a plate collection for the choir.
Saturday night Cal Bounds of the Guna Ranch and Fred Waldrip of this city were returning from the ranch when their car collided with Cleburne Nichols of the Smart farm. Both cars were damaged. no injuries beyond minor fright. A dog in Nichols car was thrown about 20 feet, landing in a nearby field. Sun glare from a low horizon obscured the oncoming car.
The presence of scales on modern bird legs links them to their reptile-like ancestors, illustrating a shared evolutionary origin and the transformation from scaly limbs to feathered foreparts.
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