Weekly Clifton News and Bosque County Subscription Policy
Published Fridays from Clifton Texas this item notes post office entry as second class matter dated February 14 1919 by Robt L Baldridge. It lists advance subscription and Bosque County six months rate at 1.00 per year and promises to maintain this rate as long as possible for Bosque County residents. Out of Bosque County subscriptions are not detailed.
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Postoffice
Clifton
Texas
Bosque County
United States
Poultry Advertisements Reflect Thrift Beliefs in Record
The poultry ads reveal how residents of this section value good chickens and livestock as signs of thrift. The old Ground Hog proverb hints at lingering winter, with five or six weeks of cold weather feared or hoped for depending on the sun.
Local Heroes Turn Homeward From War Service
Tom B Turner missed a France trip by days. he is glad to be home to his wife and two homes. Homer Carpenter, Navy veteran since 1917, returns to Carpenter Brothers Drug store as pharmacist after a varied career from Newport Rhode Island to Pelham Bay School where he earned his commission as Ensign.
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Tom B. Turner
France
Homer Carpenter
U. S. Navy
Carpenter Brothers Drug Store
Homer
Uncle Sam
New Port
Rhode Island
Naval Hospital
New York
Pelham Bay School
War ends spur on new building boom in town
Residents voice optimism for a wave of construction this year as war ends. The clatter of hammers and saws replaces gunfire, signaling a new period of growth and improvement throughout the community.
Local serviceman George E. Anderson receives discharge
George E. Anderson recently returned home with his permanent discharge from military service after months of duty abroad. He appears in good health, having been well fed during his time away from home.
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George E. Anderson
Ahlsted Visits Clifton with Family From Ottawa Kansas
R. T. Ahlsted, formerly of this area, arrived Monday from Ottawa Kansas for a ten day stay with his mother and relatives near Clifton. He works at Santa Fe machine shops and meets foreman Rembert Stanford daily.
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R. T. Ahlsted
Ottawa
Kansas
Clifton
Santa Fe
Rembert Stanford
Stanford
Government time drains wealth and hampers the poor
A speaker argues that excessive focus on running government keeps many people in poverty. The remark frames bureaucratic burden as a barrier to economic advancement and shared prosperity.
Bud Olson Returns Home After War Duty
Bud Olson came home last Friday night from overseas and showed quiet pride. He avoided front lines before the armistice but says he witnessed much of the war without going over the top. He had to relearn sleeping in a real bed, as his family had a fine bed prepared for his comfort, though he feared he might have to sleep on the floor until at last about 3 a.m. he fell asleep.
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Bud Olson
Bud
Married man seeks sympathy from single woman fuels trouble
A compact proverb warns that when a married man seeks consolation from an unmarried woman, it often leads to greater trouble. The saying reflects cautious social advice about infidelity and reputational risk in relationships.
Offensive remark about body image attributed to a fat woman
The text makes a disparaging generalization about fat women, framing a crude comparison as a singular, provocative statement. It lacks contextual details or supporting events and reads as a standalone quote.
Death of Mr J A McMillan in Fairview Community
Mr J A McMillan aged sixty four died suddenly at his Fairview home Monday evening from heart failure. Funeral held Tuesday afternoon February 11 at Fairview Church and cemetery conducted by Rev E S Sansom. A large gathering testified to the esteem he held among neighbors. He worked all day Monday, seemed well and ate a hearty supper before passing away.
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J. A. McMillan
Fairview
E. S. Sansom
McMillan
Persecuted by Dunning for Long-Owed Bill
After a man neglects payment on a debt for an extended period he believes he is being persecuted when pursued for the balance, feeling hounded by dunning notices and collection efforts.
Time Spent in a Fool Argument Gains no Valuable Time
A critic notes that wasting hours on a pointless debate squanders precious time. The piece argues for conciseness and focus, urging readers to avoid unwinnable quarrels and redirect effort toward constructive ends.
Oil strike changes life of Texas widow on her farm
Ranger Texas Mrs McClesky widow of Jim McClesky gains a sudden fortune from oil on her farm yet values gardening and family ties more. She plans a spring garden new teeth a train trip to Dallas and visits to relatives while recounting tending cows washing and cooking for visiting oil workers. Her husband died after eating peaches during the first surge of excitement.
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Ranger
Texas
Dallas
Oklahoma
City readying for errands with paint up routine
A man adheres to the Clean Up and Paint Up slogan about yearly routines while a woman applies the rule each time she plans to venture downtown.
Golden Rule Reframed as Do To Others As They Do
Some readers argue the Golden Rule should mirror others actions rather than one’s own intent. The idea remains that treating people as they treat you shapes ethics and daily conduct.
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