20 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
1
An old advertisement entices readers to visit the store to learn about the John Deere Pony Tractor Disc Harrow. It touts improved pulverizing and even disc depth across the harrow, claiming it is a sure profit-maker behind any mandard tractor and highlights its front section design for equal penetration.
The Gase Tractor has stood before buyers for two decades. Experts argue that tractors require several years to test life and value. Prospective buyers should await at least five years of field experience to prove durability.
In a booming show of confidence, farmers are recognizing the superior values of John Deere implements. Dealers report unprecedented demand, marking a historic high in the farming equipment market.
In Hillsboro Texas a man, wishing anonymity, deeded 181 acres of land adjoining the city to the Salvation Army for charitable and religious use. He has also given $86,000 in Liberty Bonds to aid the Army, funds to help build its large industrial homes for boys.
Bid notices seek a depository for the Clif en Independent School District funds with right to reject all bids. All bids due September 27, 1920. Signed Tom C. Parks President and 3. M. Jenson Secretary. Also reports about Swen tondale Oil Co leases in Stephens county and well performances.
Four hundred Billis county farmers met at Wasabechie and drafted resolutions fixing one dollar per hundred pounds for cotton picking at the open dice and voted to withhold cotton seed until a higher price is offered. A committee was authorized to arrange for hiring a government man to import hands.
Mary A Beckner comes home from Temple where she had been for weeks as a patient in the sanitarium and is now recovering from a series of serious operations. Her many colleagues and friends are glad to welcome her.
Examination dates August 23 and 24 in Mbridian Texas announced by Harlan C Powell, Bayt Co. The notice indicates a special trainees examination with a focus on careers.
Mrs W J Meyer and children returned to their farm home at Jackson Misa Westnanday after a several weeks visit with relatives in the Norve community. They were accompanied by Mrs Meyer’s mother Mrs J M Bakke and sister Mrs Ovear C Jobson who will spend several weeks on their visit.
Political advertisement from Dallan dated August 1 reports Luther Nickels, Hussey manager, challenging the State Democratic Executive Committee stance on a pledge at the August 28 primary. Nickels argues the oath violates Democratic principles and election law, fearing coercive scrutiny by election judges.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a Christian revival and three services at a church with related events. It mentions a tractor and grain cutting, cost savings around $5.50, and paying for tar, indicating community effort and farm activity amid uncertain details.
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