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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
4
The Clifton Record notes women will vote in local elections by paying poll tax, outlines street repair needs, and highlights large bank deposits signaling local prosperity. It also mentions wartime peace timing and Texas oil tax prepayment affecting early benefit opportunities for citizens.
The Meprod publishes announcements of Democratic primary candidates for county offices including Tax Assessor W. Conley and others. Names listed: John R. Cowen Preston Mornbuckle W B Stewart J. Tubb El Young Smith Dudley Witte Wright D D Witte Byron Bynum Myers, Pre. 3 Myer, Public Weigher Pre. 8 Port Jr, Le Handley, R.C. Hill. Readiness for re election noted where applicable.
A reader notes that top page ads are no longer the only effective placement. Studies show readers skip pages unless ads occupy strategic lower right areas or tall volumes.
Mrs B C Hill asks voters for reelection promising continued service and personal contact with the cotton yard and wagon scales. She urges support at the July primary and appeals for prompt renewal of subscriptions to avoid removal from the list.
The candidate praises Powell for faithful service to Bosque County schools and urges support at the July Democratic primary. Deputy Sheriff and Jailer Wright urged voters to consider his record and announce a personal canvassing plan while Chas Romine remains non committal about running.
Austin reports the Texas attorney general advised the superintendent of public instruction that contracts for textbooks must match the lowest price offered by any other state or school district. The opinion notes publishers may be filing older contracts at prices Texas cannot match under current conditions.
Stockholders of Clifton National Farm Loan Association met January 13 at Farm Guaranty Bank Clifton electing officers 1 0 Swenson Vice President J J M Ferman secretary treasurer and committee members Henry Gray C R Jameson W E Brandes I M Solberg Fifty five farmers near Clifton took advantage of 8 3 4 percent rates and long terms offered by the Federal Land Bank Also a local Womack items column asks residents to consider Clifton as a home and business location urging support for the community and stability.
A note from Dallas and Waco Mut & Elevator Co advertises a spring sowing price of 44.25 per bushel and invites interested parties to notify Fi Mandley. It references local figures and a sense of trust in a candidate named Bel rjuys, with mention of The Recon and Dallas News in a confiding tone.
He Bynum announces candidacy for reelection as treasurer of Korque County. The filing emphasizes faith in his past service and urges Democratic supporters to turnout in July elections to secure another term.
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