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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1919
Page
12
The Clifton Record lists subscription terms dated Friday January 10 1919. It states Bosque County residents pay 1.00 for six months or three months with adjusted local rates, while out of county Texas readers see different pricing.
Clifton described as the largest small town in Texas signals a beginning of a great industrial era. The article asserts Texas advancing as an oil center of the world, noting seasonal farm work and preparation for plowing as dry conditions return and floods ease.
Talks emerge about erecting a modern brick hotel in Clifton as the town hopes to flourish, blossom like a rose, and become a bustling oil city with lasting growth.
No service at Clifton. Service moved to Garnersville on Sunday January 12 at 10 30 a m. Lord's Supper to be celebrated. Annual church business meeting scheduled for 2 30 p m.
C W Morford former local manager of the Clifton telephone exchange moves with his family to Marlin to take charge of the Marlin exchange in what is described as a company promotion. F J Spiva succeeds Morford as Clifton manager and moves his family to Clifton to begin his duties.
Senator Ashurst of Arizona introduced a resolution urging the United States to open negotiations with Mexico to purchase lower California and about 10 000 square miles. The message also notes Walter Price, a missing son, had communicated to his family that he was safe before a Wednesday message arrived. The sea of garbled text ends with references to wind and commerce.
O M Finstad reports from France on December 14 praising health, expecting 6 to 8 more months abroad, and hoping to return. He describes carrying a wounded man and asks to publish the cartoon in the Clifton Record as a remembrance. He promises details of his wartime travels later and sends Christmas wishes.
A short farewell note expresses resolve to travel north and ends with warm regards from O M F.
Sunday School at 10 a m. Preaching at 11 a m and 1 p m. Men's Bible Study Monday night at 7 30. Ladies Bible Class Wednesday. Prayer Meeting Wednesday night. J A Kidd pastor.
A witty old-fashioned remark notes a mother who bought a dress to suit her complexion now has a daughter who picks a complexion to match her dress, illustrating changing tastes in fashion and self-presentation.
A wry note compares optimistic oil well prose to the man who always spoils a tale and inserts his own version just as you begin to tell yours, hinting at the tedium and meddling in everyday conversations.
Allison Miller announces a fresh stock of groceries in the building formerly occupied by W. J. Loper. Prices will be as low as first-class groceries can be sold for and patrons will be served promptly.
Official statement for Farmers Guaranty State Bank Clifton Texas closes 1918 year end. Figures show resources loans and discounts 177,572.38 real estate 8,000.00 furniture 1,000.00 and various balances.
Hunters report influenza decimating big game in northern Saskatchewan near Pelican Lake and Witchekan Lake. Dr. Nichols of Dedden notes exhausted moose and disease signs, warning heavy losses among animals possible.
Sunday School at 9 45. Preaching at 12 00. Christian Endeavor 6 15. Preaching 7 00. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting 7 15. Taxes for Clifton ISD can be paid at Farmers Guaranty State Bank. tfc
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