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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1934
Page
7
A compact notice in playful verse invites people to visit a local shop near the writer. It suggests sharing in a communal moment of indulgence and invites readers to join in the lighthearted gathering.
Local notes report Mrs. M. E. Compton and companions visiting Waco on Saturday. Several residents, including C. Howard and H. J. Gibbs, traveled to Meridian and Walnut Springs for visits. Mrs. J. M. Shrader and family spent the week in Waco with relatives. Mrs. R. G. Nowlin recovers well after appendicitis surgery and hopes to return home soon. Rev. Morgan Baker preached in Waxahachie and Mrs. J. B. Wilson visited her daughter. Mrs. Jarrett, ill at home, shows improvement.
A humorous, fragmented reminiscence mixes tales of the Earl of Sandwich with wandering chatter on etiquette and tea time. It notes differing dining customs between England and America, recounting a culture clash over knife and fork placement and table manners.
A readable fragment notes a claimed remedy Adherika purporting to cleanse bowels and remove poisons to end headaches and nervousness. The text references associations like an anti-halion league and mentions dry ice in New York, with unclear punctuation and garbled phrases.
A terse report notes an envoy from Span spoke to delegates amid tensions at the city gate. Officials urged calm as concerns over trade, security, and customs flared, with no injuries recorded. The exchange focused on easing friction and preserving market access.
A Texas legislator personally carried a plea to President Roosevelt for immediate action on a farm relief bill. The talk, after a White House meeting, indicated support would be strong in the coming session, with Agriculture Secretary Wallace favoring the amendment and lawmakers advocating broader relief tied to cattle and farm credits. The piece weaves in social commentary on manners and civic virtue amid policy discussions.
The government plans experimental homestead colonies in Texas to boost farm output with 100 settlers per colony near Arlington Dallas and Fort Worth. Over 4 500 applicants eye these plots to grow crops vegetables and poultry while paying monthly contracts. If successful, more co op or individual tracts may follow and three additional colonies are likely.
A dense, fragmentary review notes public sentiment on wartime systems, government action, and civilian mobilization. It references military employment programs, transportation initiatives, and efforts to shield civilians from exploitation, while acknowledging economic strain and wage trends. The piece cites policymakers and volunteers as it contemplates future reforms and national resilience.
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