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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
4
A local notice in Clifton Texas urges every woman to own a poll tax receipt in the current year. The brief item appears in the January 23 1920 issue with subscription and publishing details.
In a crowded field of filings the Record publishes candidate announcements for county and district posts. Loree P Raley enters the race for Precinct No 4 county commissioner, citing road-building experience and public service to win voters at the primary.
W H Doty, longtime Morgan farmer and former deputy sheriff to Sheriff Spoor, announces his candidacy in the Democratic primaries for sheriff for the coming two years. He visits voters, pledging ready service and no training delay, and will campaign actively until the election.
Penaneols Florida report notes Asy Johnson, described as a rough character, inviting friends to share a bottle of rum that survived a shipwreck. Ray Johnson, sheriff of Holmes County and brother to Joan Johnson, was enticed to partake, leading to the arrest after the bottle exchange turned chaotic.
Hayden Me holds the Democratic primary bid for Bosque County Treasurer and asks county voters to consider his candidacy. The announcement cites Me as competent to fulfill the office with support from taxpayers and citizens.
Austin Jan 19 Attorney General C M Guretoo travels to Washington to argue before the United States Supreme Court in the pool hall case. Lawyers for pool hall operators secured a temporary restraining order from Justice Pitney pending a hearing for a complete stay of the injunction until the appeal is finally decided on its merits. The case will be heard January 2.
On Tuesday night January 27 A Mather Hilburn a performer of rare ability will entertain the people of Clifton and vicinity at the High School Auditorium. This is the fourth number of the Lyceum course offered by Catton Record and the Cal News.
John M Jenson, farmer and ginger expert known to voters in this precinct, announces his bid for the public weigher position. He promises competent, honest service if elected though he says he will not make noise about his plans. Supporters urge voters to cast their ballot for him.
An arcane fragment reports Mrs Blanton delivering an address at Grorget. The garbled text hints at political content and timing but lacks clear names, places, or outcomes, leaving the event as a partial archival note with uncertain details.
Candidate for tax collector R B Moor announces his candidacy amid party competition. He argues voters should decide and says he is capable of serving the public, while opponents question readiness and support.
City tax payment due now to avoid a 10 percent penalty by February. Call to get your receipt at H I W. Herring's, 452. The note ends with a stray quote about knowing everything.
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