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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1925
Page
3
A Madrid coachman Colila died in Alicante on December 18 leaving a widow in poverty. After his funeral, she learned from boot companions he bought a Christmas lottery ticket likely in his coat pocket. The body was exhumed and a lottery ticket matched entitling the owner to 2260 dollars, handed to the widow.
Austin dispatch notes Governor Ma Ferguson rapidly dispelling rumors about women doing all the talking. In a second conference she answered newspapermen with few remarks as reporters chatted. She warned a stubborn reporter to stop poking the pours and challenged him on claims about what he or his wife had done.
An advertisement claims a fast acting prescription for colds grippe dengue headaches constipation biliousness marketed as the most speedy cure known, urging readers to try this remedy.
The notice advertises the St George Hotel in Dallas offering a large lobby and spacious parlors for day visitors. It lists the hotel location in the business district and provides contact details for H. Womack lawyer with Clifton and Waco offices and phone numbers. The fragment mentions room rates and offices in the Brookn building.
Sang Anéeada the Beautiful and America songs led by Bertha Kidwell and Elbert Elton with prayer scripture and introduction by Lona Moffatt. Messages over radio delivered by Dors Mat Canuteson Mamie Kilgore Viont Murphreend Rigur Helton. Final benediction and program titled Dive by Marjorie Arther.
Washington, Feb 18 The House erupted as Representative Vincen a Democrat from Kentucky read a poem titled Cal's Hobby Horse. Republicans urged to stop him, arguing it breached rules, while others defended free debate. Debate spanned hours with several Democrats and Republicans weighing precedent and decorum.
A garbled single line lists several items with prices and names. It mentions a mailing address, farm supplies, and a political or organizational reference to Trotsky and the Mavieg Union Stake, but the overall text is largely unreadable and fragmentary.
Washington February 12 President Coolidge uses an electric mechanical horse in his White House apartment for exercise. The device, resembling a leather covered bolster, is controlled by buttons to simulate trot, pace, and gallop. The setup offers safe daily riding and was tested without public risk.
The text notes a church service at Clay Lutheran Church and related community items. It mentions a morning service at 11 o clock, a Gaye Springs Schoolhouse gathering in the late language at 5 pm, and the Booth ladies society meeting at Ole Andersons home next Wednesday afternoon.
Kerens high school boys defeated Clifton 20 to 13 in the district elimination contest. The Kerens team, led by standout players, outplayed Clifton with strong defense and efficient offense. Clifton, shown off form, struggled but earned praise for teamwork as Kerens clinched a key victory.
A purchaser reports high demand for White Plymouth Rock stock at Route 2 Meridian Texas with a price around $1.00 for 16 and a note referencing The Record and Dallas News at $2.50. Carl Swenson lists contact details and stock origin.
Fragmentary ad reads that J Allcorn offers to buy fat cattle and directs readers to the Record office for networking and fees with unclear contact details.
Fragmentary OCR text references a public matter causing unrest, with unclear names or dates. It hints at civic discussion or enforcement actions affecting community groups and local governance, but lacks readable specifics to identify entities or outcomes.
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