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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
8
Snowbound Roads Halt Mail Route In Frigid Blizzard
A severe blizzard Friday blanketed the area with six inch to several feet of snow and temperatures near three to five degrees. Roads were impassable for days, mail carrier Jesse J. Culp got stuck seven miles from Crantills Gap, returning after six feet of lane snow. The piece notes residents Magnus L. Colwick, J. M. Sparks family, Mrs Jno Rogstad and Agnes Rysted, with Ole G. Hsing's death and Roseola outbreak mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnus L. Colwick
Clifton
J. M. Sparks
Colwick Place
Astow
Same
Jno. Rogstad
Mt. Cilttn
N. G. Ghasland
Jesee J. Culp
Row Crantills Gap
Agnes Rysted
Rev. J
Conserve Flour and Sugar Sold in Towns and Cities
Fragmentary OCR notes describe sale of conserve flour and sugar to consumers in various quantities. Mentions town and pub sales and references a defense council and county service terms. overall text is garbled and reads like wartime provisioning notes with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeas State Council of Defense
Heed
Local Marriage Licenses and Property Transfers Reported
Property transactions include transfers such as Alexander and Gandy parcels and others totaling various sums. Marriage licenses issued include John F. Davis with Nellie Davis and J Walker with Annie MacGate, plus notices of residents visiting Meridian. Weather and travel notes reference severe cold and heavy snowdrifts affecting mail delivery and local movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Davie
Nellie Davis
T. J. Walker
Annie MacGate
Robert W. Beruge
Maggie M. Bradshaw
POTS
J. H. Young
John F. Davis
Misa Nellie Davis
Meridian Hotel
M. G. Nicholson
W. A. Glasscock
J. L
Bird
Soldier found conscious in garage near Camp Bowie
A young Texas soldier, about 11 years old, was found in a well conscious state in the garage of J. R. Cull one mile north of Wert. He is frostbitten and received medical attention at once. the Camp Bowie commanding officer was notified. The home is listed as Bryan. The report touches on school exams, snow ball games, and band music preparations for 1918 with local residents mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texan
San
Hilary Drab Guitarm
Albert Wynn
Solder
Bowie
J. R. Cull
Wert
Woat
Oacer
Camp
Bryan, de
Minn Baie Grimland
Austin
Marie Bronsted
Cadion Hal
Mabel Rogstad
Agnes Grinland
Much to Do About Hetty at Clifton High School
Postponed due to heavy weather the Valley Mills High School home talent play Much to Do about Hetty will be performed Friday night January 15 at Clifton High School Auditorium. Teachers and students from Valley Mills prepared props and scenery for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AONE
Clifton High School
Hetty
Valley Mills High School
Scandinavian Lutheran Sunday School and Services Schedule
English Bible Classes and Sunday School to meet next Sunday morning at 10.00 with full attendance of teachers and scholars. Regular English language service follows at 11.00. Crawford service at 4.00 Sunday afternoon. Cathecumens to meet Saturday morning at 10.00 at the parochial school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Knitting Supplies Offered for Army and Navy Members
A local shop advertises regulation yarn for sweaters helmets and wristlets for anyone serving in the army or navy. John E. Swenson invites customers to secure materials at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
John E. Swenson
Ite
Notice to the Public by Farmers Guaranty State Bank
The bank explains recent neglect of regular work due to excess load on cashier Julian M Jen son and a Legal Advisory Board member assisting draft work. It notes many customers saved a trip to Meridian in cold weather and asks patrons to overlook delays during this busy time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian M. Jenson
Ansoet
Legal Advisory Board
Monnals Va
Meridian
Farmers Guaranty State Bank
Surcropper Seed Corn Offered by Jewel Linderx
Limited supply of Surcropper seed corn for sale praised as a great producer and drought resistant. Price listed as $1.75 per record and Dallas News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record & Dallas News
State Railroad Comes Under Government Order
Governor Hobby announced that when the Federal Government assumed control of transportation, the State Railroad of Texas also fell under government jurisdiction. J B Wolbert of Palestine, manager, forwarded documents showing Director General McAdoo served the notice to the State Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Hobby
Twens
J.B. Wolbort
Palestina
McAdoo
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Support
To our many friends we express heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation for loving words of sympathy deeds of kindness and every act of helpfulness to us in our bereavement. It is a blessing to dwell among such kind and sympathetic friends. JM Bettie and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie
Junk Wanted Scrap tin pays 40 cents per hundred
Local ad offers payment for scrap metal including tron and tin. Buyer T. R. James, described as a bla smitte, seeks junk donations and cash in exchange for processed scrap material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. James
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Price & Stuart
Indiana
Sue
Peice
Teste
Tonge
German Lutheran Church
FU Pan
Clifton Flour
Clifton Mill & Elevy
ERO News
Tf Crrespnren
J.H. Alerander
Alto M. Gandy
B. H. Browning
J. P. Davin
R. V. Ferguson
Wift
P. Bushy
G. Windenbure
HE. Proschor
Willy F. Trevcher
Ws Smith
Credall
Adale
T. F. Hadder
Winston
J. G. Jackson
Morgan
Roona Garrett
Alto
C. Sheppard
Moran
Oscar McHirey
Carl Murphrey
John Richardson
W. A. Simpson
W. AL Carter
Valley Mills
Charley McCullough
Koppers
Dr. Goodall
Bill Carter
Fred Standofer
Camp Bowie
JH. Mallory
Bill of
Roswell
Willie Porter
Wilson Latimer
Wayne Jordan
Marvin Stockard
Melvin Brittain
Dallas
Mr. Porter
Thig Place
Latheras College Column
Scandinavian Lutheran Church
Ak & Poor
Beoleh
Audrew Carseyie
Amy Bo Amerie
Seserenis
Farmers Guaranty &Tate Bank
Ciltton, Texas
the Farmers Bank
Clea
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