30 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
1
Local business notes from Hamilton feature R F Moore as a visitor, plus multiple Humble ads. Voy G Fort promotes Ford cars tires and repair services while Oscar J Rea & Co sells Norwalk tubes garden seeds seed potatoes and second hand cook stove. Clifton Mercantile Co hosts a free Tractor School and advertises electric sewing machines and tire deals.
Clifton Mercantile Co announces a Free Tractor School session to be held next week. The notice invites interested locals to participate and learn tractor operation basics and safety.
Oscar J Co. offers Wear-A-Well Sheeser Bootees at factory price. Thos L Gillespie lists Johnson Grass Hay at sixteen dollars per ton. 45-2tp.
Local retailer Oscar J. Rea & Co advertises a full line of auto tires tubes and accessories for vehicle maintenance and upgrades guiding customers to explore their inventory at the shop.
The notice promotes Clifton Mercantile Co offering new Electric Sewing Machines, claiming easier sewing and urging customers to visit for best prices on produce and sewing equipment.
Local ad note from Oscar J. Rea & Co offering prompt delivery and courteous treatment for next order. Mentions Clifton Texas garage stopover, car storage, and business calls. Includes multiple FOR SALE items and community notices.
Readers will find a fresh vegetables supply available on Tuesday and Friday mornings each week. The distribution occurs in the usual market location with assorted varieties for early week and end of week needs.
A reader shares receiving another card for Good American Beauty flour and suggests trying a sack with the next order. The note implies ongoing promotion or loyalty incentive encouraging continued purchases.
Edgar Booth from Hico assisted the Clifton Mill and Elevator Co. last week, aiding the office force with ongoing tasks.
A brief note from J. K. Mc Spadden advocates placing orders now to ensure securing a car of coal around February 15. The message emphasizes timely action to avoid shortages.
Local shop promotes tires inner tubes oils gasoline and accessories for vehicles. Sincere thanks to customers and neighbors for ongoing business support.
C B Olson returned from Dallas Tuesday where he visited children and attended business interests. Oscar J Rea noted Low prices.
Mr and Mrs C S Aanenson traveled to Dallas last Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs Pedersons uncle John P Pederson.
Mr and Mrs T Ford of the Chase community are the parents of a fine daughter born Tuesday January 27. Hon James M Robertson of Meridian was here Tuesday looking after the legal interests of some of his clients.
An old advertisement urges saving wife health and beauty by buying an Elec ewing Machine at Clifton Mercantile Co. It also promotes dependable auto repairs at a local garage run by O S Siljos, proprietor, and features flour brands American Beauty Marechal Neil and Peerless. Oscar J. Rea & Co and N T Wallace are noted for supporting the newspaper with a price for a year.
Local advertisement seeks an agent for Texan Automobiles and Trucks to cover the local territory. Write or phone Bird Land Co. in Hico Texas for details. The City Garage offers gasoline oils and repair services and invites customers to visit.
Clifton and Norse citizens spent much of last week in Gatesville for the District Court trial of the Haverbekken brothers.
When your car needs repair work, take it to City Garage where prices are right and the work guaranteed to please. Proprietor O. B. Siljos offers dependable service with a customer satisfaction promise.
A dealer advertises a Dodge car purchase with promises of reduced repair bills and delivery in about 30 to 60 days. The seller invites customers to place orders now, offering convenient delivery arrangements.
Three business lots in block 13 available for sale. One lot houses Will Golden’s blacksmith shop. Notice placed by Mrs. H. C. Cooper at J. L. Wood’s residence, 43-tfe.
Mrs W E Prather reports steady progress in conducting Clifton's census duties. She notes she is getting along fine with the workload and continue her surveys as planned.
Miss Sadie Swenson departed on the 22nd for New York to enter Columbia University, pursue her degree, and conduct special research work.
After attending the Retail Hardware Association gathering in Dallas last week O E Schow resumed duties with the Swensondale Oil Company in the oil fields.
H. A. Nelson of Itc announces a forthcoming shipment of pigs arriving next week. About twenty head remain unsold and potential buyers are asked to reserve to receive notification on arrival.
Miss Eva Mijaal left Tuesday for the Eastern Markets to purchase Spring Millinery for the Clifton Mercantile Company. She plans a ten day to two week trip to select new hats and accessories for the upcoming season.
Rae Anderson resumes town duties after a week of illness from influenza. George arrives from Sipe Springs shortly before falling ill himself and counts himself fortunate to reach home safely amid the outbreak.
Car for sale in Waco Texas. Asking cash or trade for diamonds. Vehicle described as in near new condition. contact 6-4tc for details.
C. B. Allen, once of Turnersville and for over a year a resident of Iad Prairie in Dallas County, traveled Tuesday to his former home community for a brief business stay.
C S Siljos, proprietor, invites customers to entrust their cars to City Garage where he personally attends to each client. The note emphasizes attentive, trustworthy service and a commitment to protecting patrons interests.
Q C Loggins purchases the home just vacated by Mr and Mrs 3 R James in north Clifton from E S Parks. The note implies Loggins adds business ventures to his purchase signaling he means business.
Olaf Westgaard traveled Tuesday morning to Chicago and other eastern markets to buy spring and summer goods for the Clifton Mercantile Company. He expressed concern about the severe cold and an influenza outbreak reportedly affecting the city.
B F Hutcherson of Oakdale Louisiana his wife and two children Julian Bronstad and sister Mrs Alfred Nelson of Manvel attended a funeral but due to missed connections and a delayed train they arrived too late to witness the burial of their mother.
C B McCoy suffered a crushed finger when a door at his home slammed shut this week. Dr J Owen Carpenter treated the wound after trimming the crushed bone. He will be unable to use the hand for some time due to the accident.
The firm name in this city changes to W E Hurst & Son with Cecil Hurst taking the place of the former company. Friends of Cecil Hurst are glad for the transition and believe the business will benefit from the change.
Clifton's popular business firm increases capital stock from 25000 to 100000. Local citizens invested years ago to support a strong town business, and they are pleased with the management and progress of the company.
John E. Swenson has returned home after several days in Dallas buying goods for his store.
Oscar Pedae spent time in Dallas last week attending the Texas Retail Hardware Association meeting and enjoyed a visit with relatives.
Evangelist C R Nichols came back at the start of the week after a brief state tour visiting Waco Hillsboro Galveston and other places to attend to business.
Will Renfroe and family plan to move this week from Comanche Oklahoma and, after their household effects and livestock arrive, will settle on a farm in the Hurst Springs community. Will is son of Rev J M Renfroe a well known figure in the county who moved from Clifton to Oklahoma about ten years ago.
A.M. Hilburn scheduled for Clifton High School Auditorium last Tuesday night could not fill the date due to a missed railroad connection at Mc Gregor. The Clifton audience and Hilburn were disappointed. A replacement date will be announced later in this paper.
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