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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1910
Page
2
A 19th century commentary contrasts 17 year old girls' job searches in stores and laundries with traditional domestic roles. The piece laments industrial system flaws while noting gradual world improvement and shifts in female labor outside the home.
Fragmentary obituary item detailing death of Mrs. John T Flint and note on mayoral era, historic city crossings, and a distant farm sale near Clifton. Mentions early railway era, expansion bridge, and Hiebaind/Waero crossings with limited readable facts about property, price and terms.
A telegraph from Sudberry Ontario reports George W Bates alias Preaghlifard Dorway has been arrested on charges of appropriating $1000 at Reinet in December. Sheriff Tilley plans to proceed to obtain extradition papers from President Taft to recover Bates. Bates, about 40, married with two children at Sudberry, was rumored to have checked in a railroad agent’s office at Reinet Dec 14 claiming to come from Mexico. The case involves Wells Fargo Express and a shipment of $1000 from Wachank to the National Bank of Reinet that failed to reach its destination. The pursuit includes travel to Washington City, New York, and Canada, with Bates reportedly disappearing around the same time.
Tyler Texas January 2 1909 W F Proctor received notice of Diplomas awarded by Secretary Wilson of the Agriculture Department in Washington to boys of the South for corn club work. The department forecasts about 10 000 organized clubs in Texas this season with some boys expected to receive similar recognition next fall. Diplomas were presented December 14 1909 to Bascombaker South Carolina DeWitt Lundy Mississippi Elmer Halter Arkansas and Ralph Hellywood Virginia for their demonstrations. The awards included trips to Washington and generous prizes, with top yields reported from South Carolina 152 1 2 bushels per acre and Mississippi 147 bushels. More than fifty boys surpassed 50 bushels per acre. the club average approached 50.
Scott Peters, 15 year old son of Mrs. Peters, was thrown from a bareback horse on West Main Street last Saturday around 2 o clock. The horse galloped, a rein broke, he jumped to stop and fell striking his head and shoulders. He was carried to Mr Pool's residence, treated by Dr. Jarrett, and is rapidly recovering at home.
Fragments discuss sprained ankle rules and treatment with Chamberlain's Line. Mentions weeks after injury, timing of recovery, and applying a remedy to relieve symptoms. Source text is garbled and partial.
Fragments describe residents in Arlington and Fort Worth debating insurance rates and a protest against rising costs. Mentions include Lawes to Nort Trex canine Hvidkulouble The Bark Wart and local figures like AMnaritto Grand Prat Handley. The note cites a subscription of 61000 to food funds and mentions Gorutz Drug Store advertising a German Liniment.
In Gatesville Texas on Tuesday January 20 about 400 citizens gathered to discuss the Temple Northeastern Railroad proposal. Merchants and leaders spoke passionately as the plan to build a line from Temple to Gatesville was reviewed and debated by the town.
The Walnut Springs Hustler reports the death of J C Jackson after an eighteen month illness at his home. He was a devoted husband and father, known for honesty and integrity. Funeral services were held at the residence by Reva Hawk and Windsor, with burial at Walnut Cemetery. He was a member of the local lodge TO 0 Fy. The paper extends condolences to the family.
Fragmentary OCR text references danger, illness, fever, and night threats with scattered names and incomplete phrases. No clear individuals, places, dates, or events emerge to form a complete report or identifiable人物.
A fire swept a downtown business block destroying or damaging multiple establishments. The blaze affected Holland's tailor shop Wilford's funeral parlor Lincecum's meat market bakery restaurant Anderson Hotel Hargrace's grocery Lennart's barber shop Willinas' photographic jury and commercial club room and left Warren rose drag store and the First National Bank buildings in ashes.
Railroads including Rock Island Texas Katy Flyer and San Antonio Aransas Pass install individual drinking cups in each car amid health push. Missouri Kansas and Texas first to announce the change with other trunk lines following. Kansas plan set for May. Dr Brunson of the Texas State Board of Health approves the move.
A fragmentary notice reports a fire response at Wichita Mills with workers protesting conditions. Police and city officials attended as several fire units battled the blaze amid a tense confrontation. No injuries reported, investigation to follow.
Temple resident Jay 1s Hor Hurken. sheriff of Bel county Whowe pesidence at Holton. mailed an application to State Chairman A J Rtorey in San Antonio for a place on the affvnal ballots as a candidate for State Controller.
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