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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1921
Page
2
Washington reports the Agriculture Department's final cotton crop estimate at 340000 bales, 1800000 more than the preliminary figure. The agency cites climate and propagation propaganda during planting as causes for misratings and notes insufficient inspection due to travel and other issues.
Fourth grade entries mix with ninth through seventh and sixth grades. Readable names include Sadie Carlaon Irvin Knudson Gustave Muswold Lillian Thom and Otto Knudson among others. The fragment mentions Bitters sold by Carpenter Brothers and promotional text about health remedies.
Public School notes describe a December 23 talent play titled Descon Dubbs to be staged in the high school auditorium. Principal Haley coaches the production with local teachers and citizens contributing. proceeds aid the student body. A banquet for the 1921 football team follows at the Kandy Rathen, financed by local business leaders.
Valley Mills and nearby residents are mentioned in a string of brief notices. People visiting, illness developments, travel to Meridian and Dallas, church group activities, and small moves are listed including Goodall Warrington and Stapleton. A few are tied to nearby towns Clifton and Mosheim with minor caregiving and work references.
Brandon will still hold his position with the Humble Pipeline as telegraph operator at the Pump Station north of town. Ake Killion of Clifton visited briefly enroute to his home from Waco. Fire destroys the Standerer household in Waco, prompting condolences to Mr. and Mrs Juline Standerer. Mrs. Albert M. Jones was taken to Waco for surgery. The 1920 Merley population is cited as 8500, with oil field growth boosting estimates to over 42,000 residents.
A brief note asserts 666 will break a cold fever and gripe, claiming prevention of pneumonia with a numeric reference 30-18t. The fragment implies a home remedy or preventive claim without verifiable details.
Homer Bell First Grade led by Signe Aulie 95 and Cecil Willis 92. Second Grade saw Ole Aulle 91 and Johnnie Solberg 95. Fifth Grade top scores included Joseph Dehart 91 and Maggie Hoff 91, while Eighth Grade featured Nora Nelson 97 and Mile n Lindberg 90 with several others.
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