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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1919
Page
4
A Moline advertisement notes that a few days delay in cutting and curing lowers hay quality. It urges farmers to invest in efficient hay tools, deeming the mower the most important device. Reliable features ensure high grade work, easy operation, and minimal repairs.
After years of use the Maine All-Steel Self-Dump Rake proves to be strong, well constructed, convenient, and durable. The ad notes its reliability and similar models in the line remain popular.
Clifton records report a sharp dispute between Merenuan County farmers and grain sellers over delivery obligations under a price contract. Farmers face penalties or payments equal to market difference as they must deliver oats or pay gaps, with legal action and county-wide hearings set to resolve the issue. Local sentiment centers on out-of-county shipments and contract terms amid recent rains. Clifton also notes arrival of the season’s first watermelons bought by Onear F. Rew & Co.
A verdict for 10000 damages was returned by the Mewinton Printing Company in a case featuring claims about financial fairness and personal responsibility. The text discusses economic hardship, gender roles, and the impact of spending beyond one means, reflecting a skeptical view of wealth and propriety in society.
Temple Texas notes a deep oil or gas drill wall to begin west of Copperas Cove, with a 20 inch hole, depth planned to 4000 feet. W P Dunham of New York leads a syndicate on the ground directing operations. Three additional wells are planned in the same area to follow.
Alatta Texas June 20 the message went to the legislature today Governor Hobby invited attention to concurrent resolution No 4 adopted at the session of the Thirty Sixth Legislature urging heads of state departments to re employ veterans and fill vacancies with discharged soldiers where possible the governor sent letters with copies of the resolution and department heads reports showing re employment of former soldiers and new vacancies filled by veterans.
City officials plan confinement and treatment for habitual drinkers in Duston. Intendent Searcy Maker and Judge Ford of the Corporation Court endorse sending men addicted to rum and substitutes like Jamaica Fingers to the city farm for care. They cite numerous cases of long-term drinkers using substitutes to a deplorable extent and urge action.
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The Rob orta brothers, well known locals, unexpectedly return home from France on the same day after serving long tours. W Robert Jr spent seventy days on the front and was demobilized in San Antonio, while his brother TB Roberta served twenty-eight months and twenty-one on the front. Neither had known the other’s movements, and they believe they may have unknowingly fought alongside each other in battle.
North Texas touring group Recruiting Party 13 will travel from Camp Bowie on the 5th to Meridian to take part in the festivities. The Dallas News notes how war brides asked President for permission to accompany their husbands on his ship, and she faced a difficult choice.
Washington June 21 representative Mondell a Republican teacher told the House today that 1500 dollars were cited as economic gains in a party line briefing.
Winnsboro resident C. H. Mors surfaces as a potential gubernatorial candidate. He notes the 1016 race and discusses former Governor Hobby’s possible term limits, while stressing the need for stronger law enforcement and political maneuvering surrounding Texas promotions and voter dynamics.
June 30 Brussels reports the former German crown prince Frederick William escaped from internment on Weiringen Sunray. Dispatches say preparations were under way for his hasty departure on a ship bound for the peace talks, with evasive measures noted as the voyage began.
In Cleburne Lune a twenty one month old child, son of Ed Adair of Godsly, was saved from a deep well standing about thirty feet in water. Mrs Adair found the boy in the pull and carried him toward safety as Mr Adair, who was two miles away, heard the rescue. The child had climbed down a pipe to reach the well but was brought out unharmed.
In Wannington, new strict regulations on medicinal alcohol sales were issued by the bureau of internal revenue. Prescriptions must be duplicate and signed in the physician’s handwriting, with patient name, address, date, condition, and pharmacist named. A single patient’s supply cannot exceed one quart, and physicians may not prescribe unless the patient is under constant supervision. Liquor may be sold only to pharmacists with permits until stock is exhausted.
On June 29 the U S George Washington carried returning American soldiers and a number of pretty French war brides sailing to the United States. A tearful joint dispatch to President Wilson prompted arrangements for their accommodation and voyage, easing fears they would be left behind.
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