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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1924
Page
6
Washington reports the Agriculture Department will launch a nationwide farm census, sending 15 000 to 40 000 enumerators to question 6 448 348 farmers about farm size, livestock, bank notes, and other details in 178 questions. The notice comes with a confusing scam offering paid participation and fake opportunities.
A narrator recollects assorted episodes on thrift run amok from old times. Uncle Jasper saves by tinkering with a coffee pot, Lew Hosking dodges tooth extraction fees, a traveling professor’s free dental demo backfires, and store clerks’ zeal for paper and pin economy leads to a dramatic departure. The piece satirizes misapplied frugality and its consequences.
Austin dispatch reports farmers who fail to answer farm census questions may be charged with a misdemeanor and fined up to 510. W Bowman district superintendent notes several farmers refused personal questions on farm debts and mortgages. The district covers Bastrop Colorado Fayette Jackson Lavaca Lee Matagorda Travis Washington Wharton, with 76 supervisors. In 1920 the district listed 83 farms.
Local notes report funeral travel for relatives to New Mexico and Shreveport. Visitors at the Hakine home include Mayhew of Nolan, Hughee and Maggie Brabblefield of Woodson, and Hardy Poston of Hasepent. Clifton guests Eme Bimpion and Fannie Eppa spent Thursday with relations. several teams detected in activity.
Belton and Bell County residents joined Governor Pat M Neff and the State Park board at a banquet to tender a deed to Belton Park. Betton park is added to the state park system as speakers praised parks as breathing places for all ages. The Clifton National Bank announces it is winding down its affairs amid creditor ratifications.
A notice from the Scandinavian Lutheran Church extends a cordial welcome to all. Pastor Allen invites parishioners and visitors to attend services at the Xearaning serie 44 location.
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