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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1928
Page
4
A local home goods retailer highlights practical decor vibes as wallpaper arrives in an appealing selection for indoor projects. Noting fresh patterns and textures, staff recommend pairing with coordinating accents to refresh rooms during longer indoor days.
Finished brown mahogany frame with loose spring filled cushions and edge. Two tone Jacquard velour upholstery covers a Davenport with two pillows shown. Includes full size chair and matching rocker.
Robt L Baldridge reports Capt Nile Aanonsen of the Norwegian motor ship Chr Knudsen spent the weekend with O C Orbeck in Clifton Texas. The vessel, loaded with 20 000 bales of cotton for Japan, is one of Norway’s largest motor ships, built in Copenhagen two years ago at over one million dollars, chartered by Canadian Transport Co for five years at 18 000 dollars a month. The captain expects to sail to Japan via the Panama Canal with 1400 tons of oil from St Pedro, Cal.
Sheriff Lowry and Lewis announce their candidacy for re election to Bosque County sheriff. The notice includes a summary of arrests and bonds in past years, church events, and local community notes. The tone mirrors a local paper card style with names and places tied to Clifton and Bosque County.
Drury Weeks of Meridian Texas announces candidacy for Bosque County Tax Assessor. He opposes the Democratic primary July actions and asks voters for consideration and support. Weeks states he is qualified and will strive to conduct the office to the displeasure of none. (Political advertisement)
Mentor Jermstad recalls Lone Scouts aiding the war effort by collecting Liberty Bonds for soldiers, supporting families, and delivering food to boys abroad. Chief Moors honored their patriotism with totem praise as scouts contributed two dollars in aid and boasted “Paton of ropetablae.”
G L Polk from near Cranfills Gap announces candidacy for the office of county tax assessor. He asks voters and citizens across the county for support, noting years in Bosque County and connections to Valley Mills, Mosheim, Clifton, and Cranfill Gap. He asks for any help and thanks supporters in advance. The notice also lists the Norse Mutual Fire Insurance Association annual meeting at Norse school on Saturday Jan 7 1928 at 1 o'clock p.m. All members urged to attend.
The Civic Society urges residents and especially business leaders to clean up gutters and improve premises. Dead weeds and litter are asked to be burned or removed. Citizens are asked to keep the town neat and avoid urban decline. Who will be first to act.
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