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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1925
Page
7
Burglars gained by breaking a back window of A. A. McNeill and Company in Valley Mills after midnight Wednesday. They escaped with over $2,000 in men's clothing including suits and overcoats. no money was taken. The robbery was found when the store opened Thursday morning. no clues or suspects identified yet.
A scientific expedition cruising the South Seas reports an uninhabited island near the Galapagos with dense jungle and a central peak 1,296 feet high. Ancient rock, pottery, and stone implements have been found. The island was a buccaneer resort about three centuries ago.
The advertisement touts Berozone liquid and Morozone powder as unique wound healing treatments for torn flesh and sores. It markets the liquid as an antiseptic and the powder as a booster, claiming unmatched speed and safety with prices listed for each form. Sold by all druggists.
Fire destroys the Elrod residence on Scratchfield place west of town with all contents lost while the occupants were away. Burglars rob A A McNeill's store by window pry, about 2500 dollars in clothing and goods taken with no clues. Several townsfolk visit relatives in Houston and Dallas. Local families welcome new granddaughter, Christmas visits, and community social notes.
A Met Life report notes that out of 146 homicides sampled at random, only one resulted in the death penalty, highlighting how seldom capital punishment was applied in these cases.
An archaeologist reports gloves were used by both ancient Egyptians and Hebrews, suggesting shared or parallel examined attire in antiquity. The finding highlights cross-cultural use of protective or ceremonial hand coverings in early civilizations.
Texas items report Bee ville breaking ground for a 50 room modern hotel at the corner of Washington and Cleveland streets with basement excavation underway. A 25 mile Dayton-Goose Creek railway extension milestone saw over 400 cars handled on Saturday. Palestine schoolhouse bonds of 110000 dollars bearing 5 percent interest maturing serially were approved. Tyler permits for 1924 total 72982, a record. Lubbock station logged 5559 visitors January to November with projections over 6000 for the year.
Dr W M Sprawn UT president attended the National Association of College Professors of Economics in Chicago State Treasurer S L Staples calls for payment of warrants up to No 21300 totaling 408 451 and leaves a net deficit around 2 000 100. State Treasurer Elect W Gregory Hatcher of Dallas to qualify Jan 15 with a 75 900 bond. First Assistant A G John C Wall to practice in San Antonio after retirement. A G Walter A Keeling aims to recoup about 250 000 from US Government for war aid. Lawyers for George E B Peddy seek more evidence for the Washington committee probing the 1922 Texas senatorial race. Comptroller Smith reports November receipts 1 127 919 and expenditures 1 183 000 with a Dec 1 deficit 2 381 75. Assessed valuation 3 419 091 314 down 50 314 829 despite four counties missing. Dr J T Wilthite warns of rabies epidemic in Texas advising tying dogs. 150 dog readings received. Texas Insurance Commissioner John M Scott injunction restraining him from paying commissions to out of state licensed agents ordered by District Judge Sansom. State canvassing board completes vote on Confederate pension tax amendment 198 646 for and 78 919 against. total 277 505. Sam Houston Terrell may not take office until Jan 19. Dan Moody to assume about same time, delaying Comptroller staff changes. Mandate issuance in Sidney Welk death case stalled by Court of Criminal Appeals. Inaugural ball planned with wide attendance. Mrs Ferguson to spend part of time elsewhere. Major Charles E Cooke USGS dies of pneumonia.
Governor Neff in Austin on Friday pledged a field day with newspaper correspondents next week. He will answer every question instead of the usual I have nothing to say and will remove the bridle on briefings, covering any subject reporters raise.
A 1921 census bluebook analysis questions whether the white race will retain any say in South Africa’s future or be displaced by the native negro population, signaling a pivotal demographic and political debate for the next twenty five years.
A Paris congress analyzes possibilities to manufacture synthetic petrol and derivatives from mineral, animal and vegetable matter. The topic attracts wide coverage in large circulation newspapers, emphasizing its technical nature and transformation potential.
An advertisement promotes BLUE STAR REMEDY for skin diseases including itch eczema tinea and cracked hands. It promises a stain free result and a pleasant odor with a price guarantee from PRICE & STUART.
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