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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
5
Clifton Bakery promotes prompt delivery and seed culling for farmers. Carpenter Brothers sell Tanlac and act as seed and correspondence agents. Oscar J. Rea & Co. advertise seed and cream separator services. Miss Romine visits Meridian. J. Forson travels to Fort Worth for business.
Oscar J. Rea & Co. promotes Speedoline tires and tubes with U.S. and Hawkeys brands. The ad urges customers to visit for buggy and car parts at favorable prewar pricing, touting offerings from Love Lady Brothers and the shop as a trusted source.
A brief notice promotes Lovelady Brothers' rapid delivery service saying they can deliver the goods when called for prompt help.
A Pear-Burner guarantees investors a five hundred percent profit this year. Oscar J. Rea & Co. promotes the scheme as a high yield opportunity for buyers seeking rapid returns.
H S Pearson seeks furs and promises top market price at T R James blacksmith shop daily after noon. Advertisement notes the offer and location with a terse price cue.
An advertisement announces flour sales with品 Reliable and American Beauty brands offered by Oscar J. Rea & Co. The ad plays on the lid being off and emphasizes pre war flour available to customers.
Complete line of rubber goods and farm supplies offered by Carpenter Brothers and Oscar J. Rea & Co. Garden seeds, Ferry's and Bell Brand onions, beans, and peas available for purchase.
Local auto dealer Voy G Fort in Clifton Texas offers a selection of second hand Ford cars at bargain prices. Cars include popular models with warranties and competitive financing options. Prospective buyers are invited to inspect the inventory and negotiate terms.
Mer idian residents hosted Mr and Mrs John W Stande fer last Friday as guests of their children. Clifton ISD school taxes are due Feb 1 at Farmers Guaranty State Bank. For sale Rhode Island Red roosters 1 2 dollars each from J L Wood Clifton Texas. Leave your car at Clifton Garage headquarters even if you need nothing.
Mrs M E Richards of Slayton is here as a guest of her sister Mrs George B Helm and other relatives.
Seed potatoes are due to arrive today or tomorrow and orders will be appreciated by Oscar.
The Civic Improvement Society will hold a meeting Monday February 3 at 3 00 p m with Mrs E E Major.
Mrs M E Swilling attended the district centenary meeting of the Methodist church at Mc Gregor on Tuesday.
Consumers are urged to share praise or concerns after shopping at Lovelady Brothers. The notice invites word of mouth if satisfied with prices and service or reports issues if not.
Ed Handley and A E Nelson purchased the Will Terrell homestead a few miles south of town at the start of the week.
Seed potatoes guaranteed best price from Lovelady Brothers. For sale single comb black Minorca cockrels contact Ole J. Christenson Clifton. Clifton Mercantile Co displays Queen Incubator. Speedoline recommended for cars. Fur drop-off at H S Pearson through T R James shop daily after noon. Mrs A Poulson of Lott visits in Clifton. Model Gin offers meal cake hulls and McAlester store coal with G C Westley as manager.
Public school teacher Miss Kelly traveled to Comanche last Saturday to attend the funeral of her sister.
Ed Sears, once a prominent Bosque County citizen, now based in Brownwood, was in town on business at the start of the week.
P B Shurley of Norse called in town last Tuesday and left one dollar to pay for Mr Gilbert Illsing's record for another year.
A terse trade line from Clif ton Rubber Co. touts half soling shoes while the insole remains usable and applies a Gates half sole to preserve tire fabric quality. This brief reflects manufacturing and repair emphasis from a rubber industry source.
Clifton Garage advertises oils gasolene casings inner tubes and accessories with emphasis on quality and customer appreciation.
E L Boston and J W Houston visited McGregor on Tuesday to attend a Centenary meeting session of the Methodist church.
Help wanted notice seeks a white woman for general house work in DeLeon Texas. Respond to Mrs Clark Nichols or call Mrs L E Tennison in Clifton for details. Publication line reads 45-2te.
Mrs A W Cooper traveled from Crawford to spend a few days with Mrs Laura Bass and others, arriving last Sunday afternoon for a domestic visit.
Ernest Johle, who has become known as a life insurance agent, filed his annual dues with the Record last Saturday.
The Clifton Bakery will be closed on Sundays hereafter. Patrons should buy bread the day before for Sunday consumption as advised by Ed Christenson.
Elder T. W. Phillips of Fort Worth spent Wednesday as a guest of Evangelist C. R. Nichol who is convalescing after a serious illness.
Spring readiness push invites vehicle owners to Clifton Garage run by Voy G. Fort for comprehensive checks and maintenance. Emphasis on preparing cars for warmer seasons.
John M. Grimland traveled to Whitney early this week to visit his wife and son, who are well established with relatives in the area.
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 from the city last Tuesday and left the price of the Dallas News and his old county paper unclear.
R. F. Moore came home Saturday after a brief business trip for the Mill in South Texas. He visited his son Brown in Houston and found him doing well and pleased with his job.
Oden Westgaard, now in a responsible Houston position, spent Sunday and Monday at home for a brief visit. He expresses high satisfaction with his recent work and duties.
Clifton Rubber Company advertises Gates Quality Tubes in all sizes with a service guarantee, arguing customers can save by choosing the cheaper option.
J B McCoy and family moved back to Clifton from Valley Mills at the start of the week to resume residence. Red promises a permanent stay in Clifton this time. Will Golden helped them move, driving the truck.
Overcoat lost on the road from Clifton to the home of George Oswald east of town. Finder should deliver to T. J. Wilson, Clifton, and claim the reward.
Mr and Mrs Bill Steinke of route one visited town Monday to buy supplies and Bill left a large dollar with the Record to cover 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 in the Medical Corps.
Mr and Mrs C W Clarkson of Fort Worth visited Clifton friends last week and enjoyed the town. They said Clifton appeals and they may relocate there soon.
Rev George F Kornegay attended the pastors conference and district centenary meeting in McGregor on Monday and Tuesday as Allison Miller notes the arrival of a complete line of school tab products.
Scow Brothers offers custom pair boots or shoes in any material and style. Write for measure blanks and to order from Clifton Texas. Contact details referenced as 45-41.
Bud Olson, a member of Cliffton's group, has reached American soil after a sojourn abroad, according to a telegram received by his relatives here.
Sanders Aanenson, a U.S. Navy veteran, returned home at the start of the week with an honorable discharge. He reports a good time in service and notes ample experience gained during his duty.
Dr J T Glass formerly of this place has moved from Aleman to Malone in Hill county to practice his profession. His family will join him in Malone as soon as the roads permit.
Clayton Tennison Questad Shhow and Hendrick C Dahl departed early this week for West Texas oil fields to be employed by the Swensondale Company in Tennison's big truck.
Ed Grimland of Sonora stopped by this week for several days to visit relatives and old friends in the area after completing business in Dallas and Fort Worth. He was en route home when he arrived.
Miss Wilson a public school teacher was called to Blum to visit her sick brother during the first of the week.
Joe Wright formerly of Clifton and now living in Hamilton visited early this week to renew friendships and learn more about Masonry mysteries.
W. D. Miller, longtime salesman with Oscar J. Rea & Co., has resigned to partner with his son Allison Miller in a local grocery business in this city.
C. H. Brown will again be found at Canuteson's Shop offering first class horseshoeing. He invites friends and old customers to remember the place and service, noting he can assist them at any time.
After February 1st storage charges will be $2.50 per car month $1.00 per week and 25 cents per night Track charges are $5.00 per month $1.50 per week and 50 cents per night No charge for day storage A. G. Gilliam Garage 46 21
H. A. Nelson called Tuesday and ordered the Record sent to M. B. Hanson of Barnesville Minnesota. Hanson once taught at the Lutheran College in this place and has many friends in the area.
Mr and Mrs John J Sather of the Norse community called at the Record office during their town visit last Tuesday. They renewed for the Record another year and watched the linotype and other machinery in operation.
W. D. Miller announces partnership with son Allison Miller in the grocery business at the W. J. Loper old stand. He invites old and new friends to visit and view a complete new line of groceries.
J. B. McCoy of Valley Mills and Mr. Orand of Waco visited the city last Saturday to discuss automobile interests for the McNeill Hardware & Implement Co. They appeared to have promising prospects in the area. Ort Dawe.
Fred W Nelson and Jeff Wilson toured Fort Worth early this week promoting several top safe oil company stocks they represent and offering them for sale to local investors.
E. T. Johnson announces reopening of his blacksmith shop and offers first class work in iron and plumbing. He invites customers to share in his business and to visit for puncture-proof tire demonstrations and features including 20 percent oversize options at competitive prices.
A Farmers Gin Co advertisement urges culling seed before planting to avoid weak plants. It argues that discarding faulty seed costs about ten cents per acre and improves crop quality.
The note urges subscribers to renew their subscriptions on or before the stated expiration dates. It emphasizes small sums from many readers can support the paper and help deter troubles at the newspaper door.
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