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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1928
Page
8
Belton Texas January a jury in the Academy Consolidated Independent School District v James E Ferguson and wife was dismissed after failing to reach a verdict. The district sought toll taxed money and claimed about 1000 acres owned by the Fergusons.
Fr M notes an act that promises value for your time and money, urging careful consideration of its potential benefits.
A narrative on the value of thrift from a wealthy elder who arrived in the United States as a 16 year old immigrant with one dollar. He emphasizes balancing small savings with avoiding waste in time and resources, arguing that prudent money handling shapes success in business and life.
A discussion argues that law is less effective than social norms to regulate behavior. If prominent women wore long dresses it would shift fashion in months, and similarly, if drivers felt observed, they would curb rude and dangerous conduct. The piece calls for cultivating public sentiment against reckless driving.
The bank pledges to take care of customers first in all banking arrangements for the coming year and will assist noncustomers when possible, stressing a customer centered policy.
The narrator laments rising taxes and charity demands while recalling the rude forefathers at Bee Front store. He rails against schemes for aid and vows to withhold giving until financial pressure eases, noting unemployed and hungry appeal amid the storm. The piece ends with Walt Stason.
The Cliftex Theatre offers a busy week with Friday afternoon and night performances, featuring Avary's school audience event, Olive Borden in Pajamas, and a 2 reel Silly Sally comedy. Monday and Tuesday bring Pola Negri in The Woman on the Trail, plus Mad Scrambles and Fox News. Wednesday and Thursday spotlight a mystery “Chinava Parrot” tale with parrot and a famous crime story, followed by more screenings and newsreels.
Readable fragment outlines 1734 rules for Mount Holyoke Seminary students from Harvard archives. Prohibitions include reading The Atlantic Monthly Shakespeare Scott and Robinson Crusoe and other immoral works. Requires daily mile walk and basic skills like fire making potato washing and catechism.
maTs White Holland turkeys for sale and a visit by Rev. R. ln LaFevre at Karnes City with Clifton friends noted during a local activity.
Belton February 6 Mrs W R Bogart, president of the Business Professional Women's club, reports 180 078 rats killed in Bell county during a weeks long campaign. The club sponsors a six week drive awarding prizes to schools or individuals in the contest.
Local notice states the Presbyterian Ladies will salt sandwiches fry doughnuts and coffee in the Clifton Mercantile furniture department on Saturday February 11. A quick tuned foe 25 cents. Me.
The Waco High School Band led by Nat Hayes invites the community to attend a performance to help raise funds for new uniforms. The Paul Tyson's Tiger Band will join, showcasing music and a mission to purchase attire. Admission 5c and 60c.
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