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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
4
The Clifton Record indicates a January 31 1919 Friday morning issue with Robt L Baldridge as editor and a note on subscription payable in advance. The text reflects early 20th century Texas publication details and filing information for Podeffice, Cian, Tex.
The notice states Bosque county subscribers will keep a 35 cent three month rate and a one dollar yearly rate as long as possible. It outlines higher prices for readers outside Bosque County and for those outside Texas and the United States.
A fragment from a newspaper noting that errors occur even in highly regulated presses. the line hints at editorial caution and ongoing corrections.
The honor flag for the Victory Liberty Loan will bear a blue Y emblem, representing both the fifth Joan event and the Victory campaign.
The note suggests oil can bring wealth if used properly and seeks guidance from someone skilled in the craft. It hints at a folk belief or adage rather than a verifiable plan or instruction.
From Washington the Secretary of the Treasury confirms the next War Loan will be named the Victory Liberty Loan. The announcement sets the campaign branding and mission for the funding drive. The name signals a push for public support and financial backing for postwar efforts.
Texas farmers expect a bumper grain crop with record acreage and a government guaranteed price for this year boosting optimism among growers.
The national prohibition is formally proclaimed to begin one year from January 16 1919 after the required states ratified the amendment. The federal authorities in Washington announced the proclamation this week. The article notes objections to annual $5000 gifts to widows from the U S Treasury and questions the use of public funds.
Prospects improve for a test oil well on the Ferguson ranch northeast of Clifton. A local company is selling 100 dollar shares to residents, with total stock 60000 dollars expected to sell in days. The venture aims to start drilling within two months once a rig is arranged.
Miss Herring, a public school teacher in the area, was summoned home to Crawford Saturday due to her father’s illness. The message arrived yesterday revealing his death that morning. Clifton friends express sincere sympathy for her during this bereavement.
Lone Star Seed reports arrivals and invites customers with booked orders to come in and collect them. Official at 0 M Bronstad confirms readiness.
The Director General of Rail Roads asks Congress for 750000000 as a prerequisite for public ownership. Dallas News notes that while public ownership could be a grand plan, the public has already weakened the effort according to reports.
Larson Sorenson of Crawfills Gap received a telegram Saturday reporting his brother Kit Sorenson in the service at New York was seriously ill. A later message said he was better.
A 16 by 16 foot barn cited as well built with first class materials and a large upstairs area. An item references 46 21p and names Jesse O Jenson. The text notes this section has had no rain for several days.
The regular annual meeting of Clifton Cotton Warehouse Company will be held at Clifton City Hall Texas Saturday February 8 1919 at 2 p m to elect officers for the ensuing year and to transact other proper business. O Brondstad President.
Otto Stanhiser of Iredell visited last Tuesday and made a pleasant stop at the office while leaving the price of the alias News and his old county for another year. Mrs. Stanhiser stays in Meridian and sends the children to public school. Otto complains of being very lone on the ranch.
Clyde Burns, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Burns, is believed to be the first local boy back from France since the armistice. He served in heavy artillery, largely in rear service near the trenches, dodging shell fire and surviving the front without wounds. He sustained minor injury when his right arm was caught by a gun lever, causing inconvenience.
Alf Stone a prosperous young farmer from Smith Bend traded in Clifton and stayed with B C Westley for the night due to muddy roads. He praised Westley's bachelor home on Bachelor Street in West Clifton and said conditions looked good for his return.
Tuesday Harry Gleason and C J Yode launched an old fashion canoe on the Bosque River at Hico at 8 30 they reached Iredell at 11 45. A collision with drift damaged the boat and an oar was lost delaying the voyage by thirty to forty minutes before bail out and a slower trip to Iredell. The boat was shipped back to Hico by train.
A bride confronts her fiancé after learning he earns $30 but is handed only $20 at handover during engagement. The conflict signals the end of their planned honeymoon and future prospects.
The advertisement notes a joint presence of Carpenter & Carpenter Physicians and Surgeons Office within the Carpenter Bros. Drug Store. It positions the medical practice as part of the drug store's services, inviting patients to visit for treatment and consultations.
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