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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1931

Page

4

Senator Carl Hardin Outruns Bandits On Burnet Road

Senator Carl Hardin of Stephenville, while traveling alone from a hunting trip near Liane, was chased by two automobiles that trailed for miles. He sought refuge in a country church along the Burnet road, telephoned Adjutant General William Sterling, and two rangers were dispatched to escort him to town after the pursuers departed.

Austin Carl Hardin Stephenville Burnet Road William W. Sterling Liane

Constipation Relief Praised by Austin Matron

Mrs. Ella Parker of 1508 East First street Avetin Texas says six to seven years of stomach trouble and chronic constipation were relieved by Argotane. She reports less gas, better sleep, reduced nervousness, and no other medicines since starting Argotane. Genuine Argotane sold at Clifton Carpenter Bros. Drug Co.

Ella Parker East First Street Avetin Texas Clifton Carpenter Bros. Drug Co

Clifton Record Offers Newspaper Subscriptions

The Clifton Record announces it is an agent for The Fort Worth Star Telegram Dallas News Houston Chronicle Waco News Tribune and Waco Times Herald offering renewals or new subscriptions with a small commission on all business sent in.

Record Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dallas News Houston Chronicle Waco News-Tribune Waco Times-Herald The Clifton Record

Shorts and Hogs for Sale at Gloff's Market

Classified brief notes fifty to five hundred pounds in weight offered for sale at reasonable prices by Gloff's Market. It lists livestock available with a general price range and contact point.

Valley Mills Local News Highlights Visitations and Obituaries

Local residents hosted visitors from Elgin Trinity University Dallas and Houston over weekends. Notable notes include a census work completion for Wade Nesbitt and the birth announcement of a granddaughter to Dr. and Mrs. Jarrett. Purnera services were held for W R Higginbotham, a well regarded local figure.

Peyton Waddell Elgin P. H. Barnett Lane Barnett Lelia Barnett Trinity University Hubert Powell Houston Powell T. Barnett Jo Goodall Kerens Violet Jacobs Dallas J. R. Jacobs Ethel Goodall Valley Milla Frank Hearn Deland Florida Frank Cooper Hearn Wade H. Nesbitt Bureau of the Census Tom Wade J. C. Jarrett J. L. Drahn A. S. Gafford Higginbotham

Kleberg Victory in Fourteenth District Election

The Fourteenth district seat changed hands as Richard Kleberg won a clear victory over Carl Wright Johnson and Charles W. Anderson. Kleberg carried most outside counties, defeating Johnson by about 10 000 votes in San Antonio, with Karnes narrowing the margin. The result signals a Democratic rebuke to Hoover policies and sets Kleberg to back John N. Garner for speaker.

Harry McLarey Wurzbach Fourteenth Richard Kleberg Carl Wright Johnson Charles W. Anderson Anderson Kleberg Karnes Bexar San Antonio Johnson Roy Miller Thomas B. Smiley Mayer Chambers Bexar County Nueces County Washington Waco News- Tribune

Government Control of Communications in French Indo China

Mails telegraphs and telephones in French Indo China are government controlled, reflecting tight state oversight of communications. The policy affects civilian correspondence and information flow, with authorities managing routes and access.

Texas and Texans By Will H. Mayes on football spending

The essay argues gate receipts show Americans in wage earning classes attend big time sports. Football tickets cost 1 to 3 dollars and travel, hotel, and meals add to expenses. Despite hard times, widespread spending on football illustrates sufficient money for recreation and local economic activity.

Congress probes tighten Federal reserve acts to curb speculation

A congressional bank investigation committee works on a comprehensive measure to strengthen the Federal Reserve Act and national banking laws to curb stock market speculation and prevent use of government facilities for gambling. The report notes ample Texas food supplies and focuses on distribution and pricing as the key issue for employment. Texas citrus and grapefruit gains are highlighted, with concerns about freight rates favoring Pacific coast production. Poultry shows loom large in Texas towns, promoting improvements in the booming poultry industry as a superior and profitable farm sector compared with cotton and grains.

Congressional Bank Investigation Committee Texas

Scholarships Offered At Top State Business Colleges

The Record advertises scholarships at leading state business colleges available to responsible buyers at reasonable prices and terms. It urges youths to act now to prepare for good paying jobs when business improves and invites inquiries at the Record office.

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Turkey Creek School News Bright Honor Roll and Play

The Turkey Creek School honor roll for the second month lists top students Ethel Bronstad Johnny Olson Elmyra Bronstad Faye Bakke Oscar Olson Gertrude Sparks Mary Belle Huse and Jewel Merrett Dean Sparks Olee Bakkeer. The 7th 8th and 10th graders have been rehearsing The Little Clodhopper for a December 11 performance at the school house. The basketball team defeated Boggy 23 to 15 with James Sparks delivering decisive late scoring as outsiders watched.

Ethel Bronstad Johnny Olson Elmyra Bronstad Faye Bakke Oscar Olson Gertrude Sparks Mary Belle Huse Jewel Merrett Dean Sparks Olee Bakkear Little Clodhopper Turkey Creek Boggy James Sparks

Colombian Roads Force Freight by Pack Animals

In Colombia, mountains make roads and rail limited causing use of pack animals to carry freight even small cars between cities. Local transit relies on these beasts due to inadequate road and rail networks, shaping the nation’s transport landscape.

Colombia South America

Moon Generates Two Tides At Same Time

The moon lifts a tide beneath it and a similar tide forms on the earth's far side. Proximal waters are more affected as the moon pulls the nearer ocean away from the earth, while the distant side experiences a tide as the earth is pulled away from the farther waters.

Earth

Vogelman’s Hosts Family Orgy of Games and Fun

A playful family event at Vogelman’s promises rifts of entertainment and activities for all ages. Families can enjoy games, music, and surprises in a lighthearted, community atmosphere during an afternoon or evening gathering.

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Mel Clifton Mercantile CO Clinton, Texas Carl Hardin Russia Thedford E. W. Cecil Pulaski Solld Thedfords ANG Draught H. W. Hering First National Bank Clifton, Texas Valley Mills Texans Will H. Mayes W. V. Kagle Custom Tailor Turkey Creek School News Vogelman’s. Tf W. A. Johnson
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