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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
13
A roundup of small ads and notices lists Clifton area merchants including Clifton Bakery Farmers Gin Co United States Cream Separator Oscar J. Rea & Co and Carpenter goods. Meridian Sunday visit noted with Miss Romine and J T Forson visiting Fort Worth earlier in the week.
A nostalgic ad notes pre war price buggies from Oscar J. Rea & Co promising value. The copy urges buyers not to go wrong by choosing their line and hints at car fittings from Love Brothers.
An old ad fragment promotes U S and Hawkeys Tires and Tubes from Os car J Rea & Co offering tire services and related products with a period storefront tone.
When in need of fast help Lovelady Brothers promise delivery of the goods offering prompt service to customers in their area.
A Pear-Burner investment promises a 500 percent profit return within the year, attracting attention from traders and speculators seeking high yield.
Pearson seeks to sell furs for the highest market value at T. R. James blacksmiths after noon each day.
Complete line of rubber goods from Carpenter Brothers and seeds from Garden Seeds, Ferry's and Bell Brand. Second hand Ford cars available. Local tips include paying Clifton Independent School District taxes at Farmers Guaranty State Bank before February 1. Also listing For Sale Rhode Island Red roosters at 1-2 dollars, and local residents Voy G Fort and J L Wood in Clifton Texas.
Reader notes suggest leaving a vehicle at Clifton Garage as a practical base of operations, described as headquarters though no formal need is stated. The remark hints at using the space for organization or coordination beyond ordinary parking.
Mrs M E Richards of Slayton is the guest of her sister Mrs George B Helm and other relatives, staying for a period.
Seed potatoes are due to arrive today or tomorrow and orders are appreciated. Oscar requests timely delivery and thanks readers for their cooperation.
The Civic Improvement Society will hold a meeting on Monday February 3 at 3:00 PM with Mrs. E. E. Major.
Mrs M E Swilling attended the district centenary meeting of the Methodist church at Mc Gregor on Tuesday.
Local advertorial urges shoppers to share praise or complaints after visiting Lovelady Brothers store. The note asks customers to spread the word if satisfied or report issues if not, highlighting a customer oriented slogan.
Ed Handley and A. E. Nelson purchased the Will Terrell homestead a few miles south of town earlier this week.
An old advertisement from Oscar J. Rea & Co. touts Reliable and American Beauty flour with a playful headline promising steady flow and sales of pre war flour blends. The quirky phrasing reflects vintage marketing emphasis on product names and availability.
Lovelady Brothers offer seed potatoes and a price fight guarantee while Ole J. Christenson lists for sale Single Comb Black Minorca cockrels in Clifton Texas. The Queen Incubator is promoted as a good buy by Clifton Mercantile Co. Speedoline is recommended for cars to save gas and stay clean. Mrs A Poulson of Lott visits Clifton. Model Gin sells meal cake hulls and coal via C. C. Westley, manager.
Public school teacher Miss Kelly traveled to Comanche last Saturday to attend her sister’s funeral, Reuters-type notes indicate.
Ed Sears once a notable Bosque County resident is noted to be in Brownwood on business at the start of the week. He is described as formerly prominent in Bosque County and now residing in Brownwood.
P B Shurley of Norse called in town last Tuesday and left a dollar to pay for Gil bert Lising’s record for another year.
Clift on Rubber Co. notes you can apply a Gates half sole while the tire fabric remains usable, offering a repair option that preserves the original sole and extends service life.
Local service ad invites customers to Clifton Garage for oils gas line casings inner tubes and accessories. Projected emphasis on convenient parts and courteous customer appreciation.
E. L. Boston and J. W. Houston were at McGregor Tuesday for a Centenary meeting session of the Methodist church.
Classified request seeking a white woman for general house work. Contact Mrs. Clark Nichols in DeLeon Texas or call Mrs. L. E. Tennison in Clifton. Listing dated with brief instruction and telephone details.
Mrs A W Cooper traveled from Crawford last Sunday afternoon for a short visit at the home of Mrs Laura Bass and other friends in the area.
Ernest Johle, now gaining fame as a life insurance agent, submitted his annual dues to the Record last Saturday.
The Clifton Bakery will be closed on Sundays hereafter. Customers are advised to purchase bread the day before for Sunday needs. Ed Christenson.
Elder T W Phillips of Fort Worth visited Wednesday to see his friend Evangelist C R Nichol who is convalescing after a severe illness.
A call to have cars prepared for spring and summer with a maintenance service at Clifton Garage run by Voy G. Fort. The ad emphasizes getting vehicles in good running shape for warmer months.
Oden Westgaard, now in a responsible Houston position, spent Sunday and Monday at home for a short visit and expressed high satisfaction with his work.
Clifton Rubber Company promotes Gates Quality Tubes in all sizes with a service guarantee, inviting customers to buy at lower prices than competitors and highlighting value and assurance.
J B McCoy and family moved back from Valley Mills to Clifton at the start of the week to resume residence. Red vows to remain in Clifton this time. Will Golden helped by giving him a ride in his truck.
A lost overcoat was found on the road from Clifton to the home of George Oswald east of town. Finder should deliver to T. J. Wilson, owner, at Clifton and receive a reward.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Steinke of route one visited town on Monday to buy supplies and donated a substantial dollar amount to pay for the local and county news for another year.
Dr. E. C. Brannon resumes his Eye Ear Nose and Throat practice in the old 1111 Amicable Building in Waco Texas after a year of service in the Medical Corps.
Mr and Mrs C W Clarkson of Fort Worth visited Clifton friends last week and expressed affection for Clifton, considering making it their home soon.
Allison Miller and Rev. George F. Kornegay attended the pastors conference and district centenary meeting. McGregor events occurred Monday and Tuesday with a full line of school tab arrivals noted in the text.
Clifton Texas advertises custom boot and shoe making service inviting readers to order handmade footwear in any material or style. Includes contact cue and location.
Bud Olson another of Clif ton s boys is on his way home after reaching American soil last week according to a telegram received by his relatives here.
John M. Grimland was in Whitney the first of the week to visit his wife and son who are much bound in that section while the guests of relatives.
Sanders Aanenson, a Navy veteran, returned home earlier this week with an honorable discharge. He reports a good time in service and valuable experience gained during his duty.
Mr and Mrs J N Colwick of Norse visited Clifton last Monday and during their stay Mr Colwick handed in his annual dues for the old home paper.
Henry Hampe of route two Valley Mills phoned the city last Tuesday and discussed the Dallas News and his old county paper, noting the price and asking about delivery.
Dr J T Glass formerly of Aleman has moved to Malone Hill County where he will resume his medical practice. His family will follow when the roads permit.
R. F. Moore came home Saturday morning from a brief business trip in the Mill interest in South Texas. He visited his son Brown in Houston and found him doing well and pleased with his position.
Clayton Tennison Questad Shhow and Hendrick C Dahl left the first of the week for West Texas oil fields to work for the Swensondale Company.
Ed Grimland of Sonora stopped in town for a few days, coming from Dallas and Fort Worth on business and visiting relatives and old friends before continuing home.
Miss Wilson, a local public school teacher, was called to Blum to visit her sick brother during the first of the week.
Joe Wright a former Clifton citizen now residing in Hamilton visited this week to renew friendships and gain further knowledge of Masonry.
W. D. Miller, long time salesman for J. Rea & Co., resigns to join his son Allison Miller in the grocery trade in the city.
C fr Brown will again be found at Canutesons Shop offering first class horseshoeing. He invites friends and old customers to remember him and the shop and to visit any time. 1tc
After February 1 storage rates set at 2.50 per car month 1.00 per week and 0.25 per night Track storage at 5.00 per month 1.50 per week and 0.50 per night No charge for day storage A G Gilliam Garage 46 21
H A Nelson telephoned Tuesday and requested the Record be mailed to M B Hanson of Barnesville Minnesota. Hanson once taught at the Lutheran College here and is well connected in the local community.
Mr and Mrs John J Sather of the Norse community called at the Record office in town last Tuesday They renewed for the Record another year and observed the linotype and other machinery in operation.
W D Miller announces a return to the old Lopez stand to meet old friends and present a new and complete line of groceries. He invites customers to visit and see the updated offerings.
J. B. McCoy of Valley Mills and Mr. Orand of Waco were in the city last Saturday for a brief business visit representing McNeill Hardware & Implement Co. They reported promising prospects in the area.
Fred W Nelson and Jeff Wilson visited Fort Worth early this week representing several oil companies. They selected top safe firms and began offering their stocks for sale to interested buyers.
E. T. Johnson announces reopening of a blacksmith shop and offers plumbing services with an invitation for customers to share business. Advertises puncture proof tires from Clifton Rubber Co with guaranteed puncture resistance and 20 percent oversize at competitive prices.
Farmers Gin Co urges culling seed to avoid weak plants. It costs about ten cents per acre to Cull. The note promotes better investment in seed quality for farmers.
The message appeals to readers to renew subscriptions before their dates expire, noting that even small payments from some subscribers can deter trouble for the newspaper staff and stressing a personal interest in continued support.
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