Wonderful Planter Stops Seed Bunching and Cracking
A new planter promises to end seed bunching that wastes seed and labor on thinning. It also prevents seed cracking that harms germination and yields more uniform stands.
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1929
Page
12
A new planter promises to end seed bunching that wastes seed and labor on thinning. It also prevents seed cracking that harms germination and yields more uniform stands.
The notice details payment terms for subscriptions offering a one year or six months plan payable in advance with pricing to be confirmed for readers seeking advance payment options.
Advertising rates listed include display ads at 0.85 dollars per inch and local ads at 0.10 dollars per line. The note presents simple rate figures without additional details or conditions.
A. J. Amundson of the Norse community called Monday and left his check to prepaid another year for the Record and Dallas News.
A Clifton admonition urges residents to spend locally to keep money circulating and protect credit. It warns that shopping away from home drains funds and harms debt recovery, noting that even prudent shoppers can lose public goodwill if wasteful spending continues.
A few days remain to pay 1928 taxes to avoid penalties. The mild spell at the start of the week spurred townspeople to bring out spading forks and other tools so their wives could begin garden work.
The article advocates planting for home comfort and value, noting that a few trees and shrubs enhance appearance. It suggests adding fruit trees as part of sprucing the homestead.
Bee Hill P T A held a regular meeting last Friday deciding to buy a gas lamp for the school. After the program and business meeting attendees enjoyed hot chocolate and cake. Several visitors attended and were urged to return. Many pupils were ill with the flu last week but have returned to work. Honor roll for the third month includes Rex Colwick Margie Saffell Almarie Hoe l Ruth Schulze Dorothy Schulze and Geraldine Wallace with scores ranging from 91 to 93.
The Record reports its best subscription month in its history, achieved not by prizes or rate cuts but by reader interest. New subscribers come from various county sections as locals rely on the paper for buying and selling farm products.
Dogs were caught in the act of killing sheep on the F. W. Wallace farm north of town Monday. The Wallace boys plowing nearby scared the dogs away. The sheep, owned by Hector Hill, were being kept on the Wallace place for part of the increase and wool. The dogs were recognized and known to be [incomplete text].
A compact report lists student names and scores by grade level from 1st through 10th. Notable high marks include Ethel Lindberg 91.6 in 10th grade, Alton Erickson 93.8 and Tessie Seedig 93.6 in 8th, Laudie Pederson 93.2 in 8th, and Woodrow Erickson 91.3 in 4th. Other top performers are Ora Jane Larson 92.4 in 6th and Rea Bronstad 93 with Irene Knudson 92.6 in 2nd.
Plans for the Meridian Highway through Clifton include a shorter route with sharp turns. Officials reportedly surveyed a new western route from Clifton to Meridian along the Bosnvesivey IY Soy of the Cooper school area, aiming to ease traffic flow this year.
In Nacogdoches on a January dawn a speeding car crashed into a small grocery on West Main, knocking the building off its foundation into Banita Creek. The three occupants were jailed for speeding and drunkenness. manager Eugene Watkins awoke to a shocked cry. Damage to the store was about $1,000.
Complete 18 h. p. Compound Advance Special plough engine with 30x48 Advance Separator and new rubber drive belt. Includes cook shack water tank pump and mose. Outfit in good running condition offered for 1000 dollars cash.
In a stop north of town the governor praised local ranch interests and the butter factory here, taking time to meet Clifton friends. He emphasized business as a practical side-line during his visit, signaling support for the area’s economic activities.
Expenditures of 395254.18 for Herbert Hoover and 152622.58 for Alfred E. Smith in their pre convention presidential campaigns were reported to the Senate by the campaign funds investigation committee. The report listed receipts of 380151.93 for Hoover and 142248.96 for Smith.
Midterm exams begin Thursday and run to Tuesday with eight five percent attendance after a sick week. PTA plans Thursday meetings and new member recruitment while fundraising for basketball uniforms. The Womack Dramatic Club meets for a brief session as plans note a recent win 10 to 9 amid illness. The article urges attendance at Friday's game as a highlight of the season.
W R B Reed of Roswell brought two 22 month old calves to the Fort Worth market last week. The local youth showcased his stock, aiming for sale or prize, reflecting community involvement in regional agriculture and the county fair circuit.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m B Y P U meets at 2 p m Evening Service at 7 p m Laymen will lead the evening program Special music listed as a feature Frank Nixon is pastor
Dr E C Brannon, an eye ear nose and throat specialist, has moved his office from 1111 Ami cable Building to 1003 Amicable Building in Waco Texas.
The merchant assesses annual net worth around January, a process taking several days. It guides a life insurance review, one of the most important financial checks when money is needed most.
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