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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1921

Page

8

Joint Project to Harness Neagama Falls Power

Washington January 25 A proposed joint US Canada river water power project would use all power from the Neagama Falls river gorge crossing Goat Island tunnel. The plan, led by Peter A. Parier of Ninexra Pally and T Kensart Toman of New Feet City, aims to eliminate other pre projects by connecting a dam across the gorge.

Washington Singers River United States Canada Cormin Peter A. Parier Ninexra Pally T. Kensart Toman New Feet City Tally Ness

Parks Ranch Ends Stand of 35 Rattlesnakes Killed

Caldwell, in town from Tom C Parks, reports shooting thirty five rattlesnakes at Parks Ranch while hunting. He found the den by chance and killed most, but one escaped alive after being raked from its hiding place.

Rr. Caldwell Tom C. Parks Sight Mill Swat Lanfere Caldwell

Ward of Thanks Note in Wartime Acquaintance Message

A faded thanks note thanks friends and a local donor circle for support during difficult days. It mentions gratitude to Ken Wirrott and others, listing names in a ceremonial, period voice, with reverent tones and heartfelt appreciation.

Ken Wiurott Terman Sager

Masquerade Event at Aceo Hall in February Program

Masquerade planned at Aceo Hall with music and alerts delayed by weather. Three prizes offered to attendees with top awards of 2.50 1.350 and 1.00. Event details unclear due to damaged OCR. committee notes guide timing and structure of the Gram Ball.

Aceo Hall Aif

Home for sale near Maptiat church with bath

The Mrs Fd Parks home offers a bath and a beat house south of Maptiat church for 3500 dollars cash and balance terms. See Mrs Parke or J K Proffitt for particulars. An unrelated quip about a man seeking attention appears at the end.

Mre Fd Bath Beat House Maptiat Church Caahard Mra Parke J. K. Proffitt Atte

Meridian Court Proceedings Mention Debts and Damages

In county court records, Texas Saddlery Co versus day Spivey and Clifton Mercantile Co versus A A Mc Nell show debt and damages with judgment for the plaintiff totaling 212865 with interest from date. An obituary notes Leal Data, an elderly Texan formerly of Tewgue county, died at home last Thursday. Local reports list community updates, funerals, and visiting residents from Temple, Clifton, Strawn, and Meridian, including J. J. Riser's funeral and plans for stock sales and relocation by J A Womack.

T.D. Ford Fort Arahur Uelant George Harris Cittom Velie Alre Bill Odie Waco J. J. Riser Burl Word of Temple B. J. Word de Fieldcate Strawn Fields Mra J. A Womack Oita Howe

Thrift and Woes: Walt Mason On Quiet Despair of Work

A reflective verse by Walt Mason laments idle labor and economic strain as winter nears. The poet fears job loss and rising hunger, urges thrift, and warns that societies pay when workers lose purpose. It paints a grim picture of idle mills, scant rubles, and worried families.

Eork Wales Confort Walt Mason

Power of Niagara Falls Weld a National Asset

Washington reports the Federal Water Power Commission views Niagara Falls power as a national asset. Secretary Baker and commission chair announced hearings on nine proposed Niagara river projects. The panel will decide which near falls manufacturing uses best serve the public and power distribution nationwide.

Washington Niagara Federal Water Power Commission Baker Commisnion Niagara River Baler Aid

Resolution Calls for a New State Constitution

Austin jan 2 101 concurrent resolution calling for a constitutional convention to be held in Austin in December 101 was introduced in the house this morning by Representatives Lee J Rowntree of razon and Ley Satterwhite of Carson. Action on the measure was deterred due to adjournment until afternoon session. The resolution calls for 142 delegates to assemble in Austin for the framing new constitution.

iAustin Austin Lee J. Rowntree Razon Ley Satterwhite Carson Austin Tor Pew

Queen Theater Offers Varied Week Program Across Classics

The Queen Theater presents a diverse schedule featuring Ruth Roland and Juanita Hansen serials, a two reel comedy, and Pathe and First National attractions. Highlights include The Tower of Danger, The Phantom Foe, The Trail of the Wolf, and The Turning Point with Katherine MacDonald. Also showing Captain Kidd’s Kids and Simple Souls with Harold Lloyd and Norma Talmadge. Audience advised to bring the whole family and enjoy matinees and evening showings.

Amar “Ruth The Rotkies Ruth Roland Juanita Hansen Ratorney Katherie McDonald Robert W. Chambers California William Fox William Parpom Dre Harlan Iran West Harold Lloyd Viola Duna

University removal to be considered Thursday in Austin

The House Appropriations Committee in Austin will hear a removal proposal from Heart of Regentia to move the university to the Hackens-Tilge site. Another bill would fund land purchase adjoining the campus for a soldiers memorial building. Dr K E Vinson represents removal. Judge Le Brooks and T S Johnson will appear for the plan. Meanwhile Melvin Wallace reports his mother’s condition improved after three treatments following a stroke. Adolph Kunkle buys Henry Helms farm and plans to move Clifton family to town and his own to the farm soon.

Austin Texas House Committee On Lee Saterwhite Weilnewlay Batterwhite Regentia Hracken- Tilge King K. E. Vinvon le Brooks T. 8 Johnson Travia County M. Wallace and Son Melvin Glen Rose MS Wallace Adolph Kunkle Henry Helms Chase Tie Clifton Mr. Melm Mr. Kunkle

Waco shuts down Sunday movies after sheriff acts

Sheriff and deputies notify eight local theater operators to appear tomorrow on charges of running places of amusement on Sunday. This marks the first such effort in about two years to close Sunday motion pictures in Waco. Local officials cite legal and public order concerns as the motive for the action.

Waco Tatas Ob Buchanan Mantagere Ap Adonimion

Norse Local News Mentions Visitors and Weather

A garbled Norse column notes mild weather for the season and various local people visiting or recovering. Mentions Mrs J Oliver Exeren, Mrs Burrynon of Temple, My Vo, Culwick, Murda Huet, Messtyrtie John, Marti Hagen of Sharon Springs Kane, and a job offer for switchboard work at a set monthly rate.

J. Oliver Exeren Burrynon Temple Murda Huet Messtyrtie John On Dulles Marti Hagen Sharon Springs Kane

Presbyterian Church Saturday Service Time Change

In the Presbyterian church, Sunday school is set at 9:40 with change services at 11:00. Evening evangelistic service follows at 6:17.

Presbyterian Chlrc Suletay

Resident Thomas Wotan Moves Family to Clifton

Thomas A. Wotan and his family relocate from Joonsboro to Clifton this week. They established a new home on a tenseve block of ind site south of town purchased from TO. Swynmen.

Thomas A. Wotan Joonsboro Clifton Ind TO. Swynmen

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