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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
2
A street anecdote tells of a man too poor to buy a county paper who sent $1.50 to a free story paper for a horse care notice. The reply instructed him to “teach your horse how to spit,” exposing the scam and the folly of chasing trivial guidance.
The Allentown Democrat quips about a Bee county while the Orange Leader counters with a playful list of Texas counties. The exchange notes that county names do not define inhabitants, ending with a humorous pause.
Advertises McGee's Baby Elixir as free from narcotics and a safe remedy for disordered stomachs bowels and fretfulness in teething infants. Sold by Price and Grieland.
Clifton Lodge No. 360 A F and A M mourns the passing of Calvin H. McSpadden on February 8, 1909. He was the lodge’s first Senior Warden and served in every station including Worshipful Master and Chaplain. The resolution honors his fidelity to freemasonry and extends sympathy to his family.
An editorial style excerpt urges readers to face adversity with strength and harmony. It highlights self improvement as a path to a better personal world and argues that great minds can solve rising problems. The text ends with a fragmented quotation about trouble and self realization.
Aug. 18 Waco Texas Isaac Brock the longtime Valley Mills resident known for his age and frequent newspaper pictures is now at the McLennan County Poor Farm under Capt. John S. Moore. He was found nearly blind with a temperamental streak and has been placed in care after mental examination. He has a son and daughter nearby and may have other children.
The advertisement touts Chamberlain’s remedy as never failing since 1872. A traveling salesman H S Nichols of Oakland Ind. Terr. claims it speeds cures and never starts a trip without it. The notice notes sale by all druggists and cash for produce at Wm Connolly’s.
Mrs. Phillips loses twins in Walnut Springs after their bond with family. Irene and Gertrude Phillips, recognized twin daughters, are praised for their care of their parents. Mr. Harve Pearson and Miss Irene Phillips wed then travel to Forres ton. Ernest Wilson and Miss Gertrude Phillips marry in Meridian with Rev. E. B. Hawk officiating.
J S Mason of Beaver Dam Kentucky suffered intense colicky pains for years. A friend recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After a few doses he was reliefed and has had no return since four years ago. The remedy is sold by all druggists.
Dr Kemp was thrown from his buggy on a Geo Vaughan community road just this week and dragged along a wire fence causing head and arm lacerations and a torn ear. He credits luck for avoiding a serious accident as the horse bolted. Walnut Springs Hustler.
Hillsboro Commissioners' Court forms a road district after a petition of tax paying citizens. An election is ordered for September 18 to issue $250,000 forty year bonds to build about eighty miles of macadam or gravel roads within the district.
An advertisement touts a free book titled Book No 4 for Women that explains Dr Shoop s Night Cure and how soothing antiseptic suppositories provide quick help. It directs readers to address Dr Shoop Racine Wisconsin.
When you decide to have a well drilled see S P Peterson who is permanently located here with a new outfit and will guarantee satisfaction. He has drilled wells in this section for months and has pleased those who hired him. S P Peterson.
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