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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
12
The Clifton Record dated Friday January 31 1919 features brief local items and notices. Publisher Robt L Baldridge presents community news and small notices typical of a Texas town newspaper of the era.
The old rate of $1.00 per year for all Bosque county subscribers will be kept as long as possible. In Texas the price is changing. Across the United States the rate is presented as follows.
A clipped text notes that errors will happen even in what is called the best regulated newspaper, signaling self referential commentary on press accuracy. The fragment hints at editorial self awareness or critique without detailing specific incidents or names.
A historic flag honoring the Victory Joan and Victory ships is unveiled, marking a ceremonial tribute to maritime veterans and wartime service with officials and veterans presenting remarks.
A reader muses that oil can bring wealth when used properly and asks for guidance from someone skilled in the craft. The note hints at secret techniques and practical know how for prosperous results.
Washington announces the next War Loan campaign titled Victory Liberty Loan. officials outline aims and timing for national funding drive to support wartime measures.
Texas farmers anticipate a strong rain crop as the acreage expands and government price support increases, signaling favorable prospects for the year.
The national Prohibition comes into effect one year from January 16 1919 following formal proclamation in Washington on Wednesday after enough states ratified the amendment.
A critic argues against granting a rich widow a $5 000 annual Treasury gift, noting the waste when others in need deserve aid and suggesting the people should decide such propositions.
Prospects rise for a test oil well on the Ferguson ranch northeast of Clifton. A company is formed with stock sold at 100 per share to limit holdings. Sixty thousand dollars of stock will sell in days, bullets stockholders expect a rig within two months.
Miss Herring, a public school teacher in town, was called home at Crawford Saturday by news of her father’s death that morning. Clifton friends extend deep sympathy to her during this sad bereavement.
Lone Star Seed announces arrival and invites those who have ordered to come in and collect. O. M. Bronstad is mentioned as the contact for collection.
The Director General of Rail Roads asks Congress for 750 million dollars. The Dallas News notes public ownership seems feasible only if the public defense of the plan remains strong, but reports indicate the public has already weakened.
Larson Sorenson received a telegram Saturday saying his brother Kit Sorenson in Uncle Sam service at New York was seriously ill. A later message said he was better.
Barn sale item offered by Jesse O Jenson. Structure is 16 by 16 feet with upstairs area and first class materials. Note mentions dry spell with no rain in several days affecting this section.
The regular annual meeting of the Cotton Warehouse Company will be held at the Hall of Olton in Olton Texas on Saturday February 8 1919 at 2 p m for electing officers for the ensuing year and to transact other proper business. Bronstad President.
Otto Stanhiser of Iredell stopped by last Tuesday to pay for another year of the Dallas News and his county paper. His wife stays in Meridian with the children in the public school while Otto complains of loneliness on the ranch. Record and Dallas News cost $1.75.
Clyde Burns the eldest son of Mr and Mrs M L Burns arrived home last week as possibly the first boy back from France since the armistice. He served in heavy artillery and helped operate the big guns in rear service while under shell fire. He escaped wounds by luck and recalls a sleepy moment that caused a minor injury to his right arm.
Alf Stone, a prosperous young farmer from Smith Bend, stays with B. C. Westley in Chiton after muddy roads force an overnight stop. Stone praises Westley's bachelor home on Bachelor Street in West Clifton and notes the visit went well.
Tuesday Harry Gleason and C J Yode launched an old fashion canoe on the Bosque from Hico at 8 30 arriving in Iredell at 11 45. A drift collision forced a bank bailout and loss of an oar, slowing the journey before the boat was shipped back to Hico.
The bride learns her fiancé earns less than expected after he hands her $20 during a scene that hints at the end of their engagement and honeymoon. The tone suggests a turning point in the couple’s relationship over finances.
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