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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1919
Page
5
Rexall 1-Cent Sale and farm goods listings
Local ad notices promote the Rexall 1-Cent Sale on December 4 5 and 6 with items like turkeys priced at 7 50 for toms and 5 for hens. Milch cows wanted and Porto Rican yam sweet potatoes advertised at 1 75 per bushel. Notes mention Pat Ryan visiting Swensondale and leaving cars at Clifton Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Rea & Co
Rexall 1 Cent Sale Announced for December 4–6
Price and Stuart advertise a Rexall 1 cent sale on December 4 5 and 6 promising a Shumate Razor and strap with shaving made a pleasure. Oscar J Rea & Co and Will Manske remind readers of renewal payments and offer a second item for one cent with any advertised purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar J. Rea &Co
Price & Stuart
Itc
City Garage Ad Promotes Broad Repair Services
The City Garage invites customers to call for any kind of auto work. Proprietor O. S. Siljos promotes prompt service and emphasizes available repair options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Siljos
Pro Rietor Tfe
Gem Nut Butter Ad Promises Pure Sweet Creamy Quality
Advert says Gem Nut-Butter is pure and sweet with coloring to resemble Creamery Butter. It claims price of 45 cents per pound and credits Oscar J. Rea & Co as the supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar J. Rea & Co
Seed Rye and Fruit Products Offered by Rea & Co
Rea and Company advertise Rosen Seed Rye suitable for grazing and promising as a crop. They invite inquiries for Currants Dates Cocoanut and Mince Meat for sod cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar J. Rea & Co
Oscar J. Rea
Zeiss Couple Plans Brenham Home
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Zeiss departed last week to Brenham to establish their future residence in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Zeiss
Brenham
Your Dollars do double duty at the ae 1-CENT SALE
Prices and notices from Dec 4 to 6 at Ste. im S Comb White Minorca Roosters listed at 1.50 each. A Norse, Texas route ad promotes butter fat at 70 cents with a U S god Separator. Dr J C Carpenter shows off a new Dodge touring car bought from Voy G Fort & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Stuart
Unsge Ste
Norse
Texas
J. C. Carpenter
Voy G. Fort & Co
Sugar and Flour Showdown At Stuart Store
Dr. Alva Craver of Chicago spent several days in Clifton the first of the week as a guest of L. D. Townsend. The note mentions cake flour and pricing, with a quip about one cent equaling one dollar at Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Craver
Chicago
Clifton
L. D. Townsend
John Deere Dise Harrow Promises Big Crop Results
Oscar J. Rea & Co states that a John Deere Dise Harrow either tam or tandem will show big results in the next crop, signaling improved field performance and potential yield gains for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
Meridian woman pays annual dues to the Record in Clifton
Mrs. Matie Chase of Meridian route one visited Clifton on Saturday and submitted her annual dues to the Record, extending local support for the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matie Chase
Meridian
Route One
Clifton
For Sale Mammoth Bronze Turkeys Clifton Tex
Mrs W Manske of Clifton Texas offers mammoth bronze turkeys for sale with toms at six dollars and hens at four dollars each. Contact information provided as 37 2tp.
Grimland Triumphs in Flower Carnival Contest
Grimland claimed the top spot at the Flower Carnival with Soneks taking a lead role in the event. The scene highlighted local contestants and festive displays surrounding the procession and parade activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Grimland
Soneks
Wanted man and wife to do general work around the house
Classified notice seeking a married couple to perform general household tasks. Apply to Mrs A A Mc Neill in Valley Mills Texas. Publication appears as a short home labor notice with couple intended workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. McNeill
Valley Mills
Tex
Pennies Drive Rexall One Cent Sale at Corner Drug Store
The Rexall one cent sale runs December 4th 5th and 6th at the Corner Drug Store. Shoppers are urged to use pennies to stretch value across merchandise during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Record Subscription Offers and Roswell Caller
Fritz Zanders of Roswell called in Clifton last Saturday and left a dollar to prepay a year of Daily Record delivery. The Fort Worth Record announces special rates for daily and semi weekly editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Record
Fort Worth
Daily Now
Fritz Zanders
Roswell
Clifton
For Sale Mammoth Bronze Turkeys Valley Mills TX
Mrs John Cummings Valley Mills Texas offers mammoth bronze turkeys for sale. Toms priced at 7 dollars hens at 5 dollars. Classified notice dated April 34.
Bratley Family Moves From Milford To West
Oscar L. Bratley, formerly of Milford, reports that he and his family have recently relocated to West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar L. Bratley
This
Milford
For Sale Ten Rhode Island Red Roosters
Ten fine Rose Comb Rhode Island Red young roosters for sale at 1.50 to 2.00 dollars each. Contact J. L. Wood Clifton Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
J. L. Wood
Clifton Tex
Garage Ad Promises Dependable Auto Service
Get the habit of taking your automobile to a garage where you can get dependable service. O. S. Siljos, proprietor. tfc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Siljos
Tfc
Turkeys on Sale In Valley Mills And Whitney News
Mrs. John Cummings of Valley Mills Texas advertises extra large turkeys with toms seven dollars and hens five dollars. Mrs C Gollihar of Whitney visited her daughter Mrs John Grimland in town for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Gollihar
Whitney
John Grimland
Tractor repair by Voy G Fort in Clifton Texas
Local ad from Clifton Texas offering specialized tractor repair services. Voy G Fort promotes farm tractor repairs and invites customers to call when needing a mechanic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voy G. Fort
Clifton, Texas
Tfc
Gibbs figures advanced on paper sent to Chicago son
A. O. Gibbs called Monday and his figures were advanced on the paper sent to his son Jeff Gibbs in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Gibbs
Jeffa Gibbs
Chicago
Meridian visitor subscribes to Record and Dallas News
T. E. Voss of Meridian visited Clifton on Monday and became a new subscriber to the Record and the Dallas News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Voss
Meridian
Clifton
The
Record
Dallas News
Wagley Seeks One Year Advance on Reco Dates
C E Wagley of the rural east of town called last Saturday requesting his Reco dates moved up by one year in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Wagley
For Sale Hand Buggy From Local Advertiser
A second hand buggy offered for sale by Paul Seedig Rt. 2 Clifton. Used about 12 months. Cash sale price cheap or will trade for livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Seedig
Rt. 2
Clifton
Service to the Clifton Garage Ad
For SERVICE to the Clifton Garage the best oils gasoline casings inner tubes and accessories. Your business is always appreciated tfc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Garage
Tfc
City Garage Aims to Please with Guaranteed Repair Work
When your car needs repair, take it to City Garage where prices are right and the work is guaranteed to please. O. S. Siljos, proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Siljos
Tfe
Mueller and family buy supplies in Clifton
A. F. Mueller and family of Roswell shopped in Clifton last Saturday and left a check to renew the old county paper for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Mueller
Roswell
Clifton
Valley Mills Man Pays Fort Worth Record In Advance
Wm Hampe of Valley Mills called from Clifton last Saturday and left a check to pay for his old home paper and the Fort Worth Record a year in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Manske
Wm. Hampe
Valley Mills
Clifton
Fort Worth
Krueger Buys Dallas News and County Paper for Another Year
F W Krueger, a resident east of town, was a business visitor in Clifton on Monday and left orders for renewing the Dallas News and his old county paper for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Krueger
Town
Clifton
Dallas News
Isensee Purchases Dallas News at Current Price
A. H. Isensee called last Saturday and paid for the Dallas News at the present price, remaining loyal to his old home paper until further changes in subscription rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Isensee
Dallas News
Henry Anz Sells Cotton Bale in Town
Henry Anz arrived in town last Monday with a bale of cotton ready to gin and sell at forty cents a pound. The Record recalled a dollar while Henry was in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Anz
Henry
Ww. L. Scott seeks land for rent in Dialville Texas
Wanted to rent 40 to 50 acres free from Johnson Grass on halves. Landlord to furnish house wood cow farm tools team and more. Address Ww L Scott Dialville Texas 87 2tp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. L. Scott
Dialville
Texas
Car entrusted to O. S. Siljos defended as proprietor
A fragment notes that O. S. Siljos, identified as proprietor, personally looks after your interests when your car is entrusted to him. The snippet is brief and lacks full context or location details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe O. S. Siljos
Tic
Morgan businessman visits Clifton on Tuesday
T F Campbell of Morgan was a business visitor in Clifton last Tuesday. Mr Campbell once lived here and returns to visit and buy Ss in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Campbell
Morgan
Clifton
Mr. Campbell
Hoel Pays Up To Move Ads On Two Papers
Chr M Hoel of Norse settles an advertising payment to Dallas News and the Record after delaying. He sent a check to advance his ads on both papers before time expired, ensuring continued placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hoel
Dallas News and the Record
Subscription Drive Offers Record and Dallas News Deals
Peder Dahl urged readers to act for current subscription rates before renewal. Last Saturday telegraphed the window remains open for several weeks with others eligible until December first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Record
Dallas News
Peder Dahl
Local Man Plans Move. Seeks to Sell Farm Goods
J. T. Hill of route one visited town last Saturday and said he plans to move with his family before year’s start. He is offering for sale livestock and farm implements to dispose of before the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Hill
Route One
Mr. Hill
Record and Dallas News Raise Prices After December First
Prices set for Bosque county residents at 2.00 and others at 2.50 beginning December 1. Readers may lock in the old rate by visiting the office or sending remittance before December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record
Dallas News
Bosque County
Lightning Kills Saddle Pony in Womack Pasture
In the Womack community a saddle pony owned by Fred Ragsdale was struck and killed by lightning during Tuesday afternoon rain. Fred, staying in town for school this fall, did not hear about the loss from his father Mr. W T Ragsdale by telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ragsdale
Womack
Fred
W.T. Ragsdale
Subscription from Crawfills Gap farmer signals loyalty
W. W. Jones of Crawfills Gap, a friend of the Record, pledges to pay his paper subscription three years in advance. He has shown himself a capable business farmer, and this gesture explains his continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Jones
Crawfills Gap
Record
Jones
Miss Marjorie Glass Visits Clifton From Malone
Miss Marjorie Glass a Malone teacher arrived last Friday to enjoy the Flower Carnival and remains to visit relatives and friends while Malone public school closes for a short cotton picking break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Glass
Malone
Marjorie
Clifton
Norse Laborer Oscar Grimland Finds Above Average Cotton Yield
Oscar Grimland from Norse reported finishing cotton picking before this week's rain. He gathered twelve bales averaging 550 pounds from thirteen acres, more than a bale per acre, beating the typical 500 pound bale. He smiles at the good luck and the favorable price per bale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Grimland
Oscar
Clifton Mill and Elevator Meeting Yields Subscriptions
While the Record was out scouting last Monday he visited Clifton Mill and Elevator staff and collected several dollars from D. A. Platt and R. F. Moore on subscriptions. Moore announced possible rate hikes to cover rising paper costs and paid in advance for multiple years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
D. A. Platt
R. F. Moore
Missionary Rev. Conway Wharton Delivers Two Addresses
Rev. C T Wharton of Europe and the Congo Belge Africa spoke at the Presbyterian church on Sunday. He noted three years of Clifton Church support during his Africa mission and plans to return to the Dark Continent with his wife in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway T. Wharton
Europe
Congo Belge
Africa
Southern Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Wharton
Clifton Church
Tire pitch targets familiar buyers in Clifton
A brief ad-style note from Voy Fort in Clifton promotes Good Year tires. It claims easy sales to repeat customers and invites new buyers to try them, expressing confidence the tires will be liked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voy Fort
Clifton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Loper
Quality Store
M. B
Geo. Harris
Pat Ryan
Swensondale
J. K. Proffit
Dal- News
U. S
Show Bros
Price and Stuart
Ltc
the First Guaranty State Bank
John Cummings
Tate
Allison Miller
W. V. Kagle
the City
Forson & Johnson
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