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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
16
A dated investment notice urges readers to buy oil stocks only from honest, capable leaders with appropriate capitalization and acreage. It claims last week’s par stocks doubled to 2 for 1, touts Burkburnett, Ranger, and Duke fields, and warns profits depend on chance like other trades.
Meridian Texas January 22 1919 list of real estate transfers with names and prices followed by county court proceedings including civil suits set for January 27 and default judgments and dismissals among Clifton merchants and residents. Multiple individuals are named with parcel descriptions and dollar amounts.
Ford Motor Company states no price changes due to current conditions. Pricing listed for models includes Touring Car at 500, Roadster at 525, Coupe at 650, and Sedan at 175, all f o b Detroit with war tax and freight added.
Weekly prices advertised by Clifton Produce Company for roosters at 10 cents and fryers at 25 cents. Notice claims prices are valid the day the paper is published.
A. A. Gilliam, Agent, notes no cars ship without orders and urges customers to book on account of high demand. The firm will not stock cars with dealers, so placing an order is required to secure a vehicle.
A critique of Hill County roads contrasts local anger at poor infrastructure with the belief that citizens must invest in modern roads. The piece laments mud blocking progress, mocks airplane crashes in the area, and argues neglect of road improvement undermines civilization and living standards.
Dr. H. Robinson will again be at Price and Stuart's Drug Store in Clifton on Thursday January 30 to meet former friends and patrons and gain new ones. Eyes tested and glasses furnished at moderate prices. His ability and integrity are unquestioned. see him on Thursday at Price and Stuart's.
A man plans to tell his wife about a salary raise but decides to enjoy it for a few weeks and then forgets about the increase entirely. The anecdote illustrates human folly in managing shared finances and communication.
The article notes a new Ford touring car prepared for Joe Loper at St Laper with enhanced ventilation features. It highlights practical upgrades and upcoming tests.
Warm weather and grain news anchor a small Texas page. Local visits include Halsleben in Taylor and Grounds in Happy. Jim Meadow Porter Strange and Ray Bearden return from Ranger. Kell Rowe dies after seven weeks illness influenza pneumonia widow wife three children funeral led by Rev Kidd. Interment Clifton Cemetery. Record extends sympathy.
The schedule lists 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 preaching 6:15 Christian Endeavor 7:00 preaching and 7:15 Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting at the church.
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