Corton Bale Report from Bosque County in 1919
The Clifton Record notes a Bosque County bale tally from Jayce Japan. Special Agent T. L. Dunisp reports 16,208 bales in buded county as of January 18, 1919. The issue price is $2.30 per year.
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1920
Page
8
The Clifton Record notes a Bosque County bale tally from Jayce Japan. Special Agent T. L. Dunisp reports 16,208 bales in buded county as of January 18, 1919. The issue price is $2.30 per year.
A garbled Meridian item lists marriages and local notices. It mentions A D Lomax and Avie Loftle wedding, VenutaOUNDS Vernie Pinell marriage, and multiple couples in Clifton and nearby areas with court house ceremonies noted. The fragmentary text references merchants, properties, and a local community scene with scattered names and addresses.
Bosque County residents prepare for reelection of County Attorney Wordwall this week. Voters recall his record as longtime prosecutor and acknowledge his influence on local business and public safety.
A historical note reports on well drilling progress with 41 feet remaining and two 8 inch casings planned. The crew claims danger is over after hitting a crevice, expects production from Law-Tex well, and forecasts two to three weeks to finish though possibly a month longer. Executives urge patience and caution amid proximity to two large wells.
Mr and Mrs George B Helm learned last week their son Dr and Mrs L W Helm of Mart welcomed a fine son and the Helm couple hurried to Mart by car to see the newborn but halted six miles from their destination due to mud holes forcing a return home unable to meet their grandson.
Hillsboro Texas January 31 The Commissioners Court awarded gravel road contracts under the bond issue. The King of Trails from Hillsboro to McLennan County One, 11.75 miles, went to Hicks & Smith San Angelo for 115821 58. Seven miles on the Cleburne road from Hillsboro north to Corsicana were awarded to McElreaths Rogers for 52204 84.
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