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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1924
Page
6
A fragment from a Virginia college publication discusses brains versus other traits in achieving success. It includes a spiel on health, stamina, and action, urging exercise, rest, and perseverance as keys to achievement beyond intellect. References to historical figures appear amid editorial notes.
The community invites Bors to a Friday night party on February 16 at Boggy School near Cambridge Common. Moneyed guests are urged to attend as the elm tree once led George Washington’s Continental Army, a memorial now guarded by police to deter souvenir theft.
A historical discussion notes the global spread of live stock pests among hogs, detailing infestations in the United States and elsewhere. It emphasizes the impact on pig growth, feed conversion, and fattening weight, and outlines treatment challenges and economic losses from lice and related parasites in hog production.
A Nevada experiment and USDA note argue for purebred sires over scrub stock. A rancher cites financial gains from purebreds while conceding scrub dominance in some conditions and stressing cost differences in long runs.
Beet molasses holds high value, scarce and costly to obtain. In limited supply, it commands a premium when fed with wet pulp or corn and is worth more per unit than other feeds, making it a valuable supplement for animal rations.
Fragmented note advises supplying sheep with salt, preferably rock salt, at least every eight weeks or more often, to maintain health and vitality. Mentions feeding practices, drought era concerns, and the importance of constant access to salt for ewes and flocks.
Local notes from Valley Mills recount visits by Mr and Mrs B F Case and children of Hal y, funeral attendance for Mr Sele Gumiand, and social rounds involving O B Hadin and W L Cawthor family. Reports mention traffic, hospitalities, and local business ties with Walnut Springs, Waco, Hillsboro, and Murilian. Frank Kilpatrick returns to Hillsboro, Marvin Blondworth moves to Mevilian with highway commission duties, and Little Miss Jo Harris celebrated a birthday at Mrs V C Crawfords with friends in attendance.
An Itasca area hunting accident ends in the death of Lyles, killed while skeet shooting practice near stock pens. Burdine, present during the mishap, aided in concealing the body then returned home. Constable Martin later found clothing remnants and the body was recovered by a search party. Local officials and families begin the sober aftermath as investigators determine the circumstances.
An advertisement for Star Parasite Remover claims it cleans drinking water to remove insects, keep chickens healthy, and boost production with a money back refund. It mentions Clifton Mercantile Co and notes seven hundred fifty farms established in the South as part of a campaign against boll weevil.
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