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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1923
Page
8
Moot Gibewn presents The Gentleman from America and Where's the Parade with shows Thursday Friday and Saturday nights. Groree Larkin stars in Saved by NadI. Also twelve comedys and Jack Hoxie in Sona Hate. theatre opens Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays until further notice.
United States Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas spoke in Waco on Friday signaling growing support for prohibition. He noted enforcement is advancing amid rising moral sentiment and announced plans to attend the annual Woodmen of the World meeting in San Antonio as sovereign banker. He indicated a potential future candidacy next year.
A garbled historical note describes Chinamerry Thee G hows Black Bee air s and long cultivation, mentioning tea, berries, roots, and a plant treelike stalk. Details are obscured but reference to neighbors and natural flavors appears, with ongoing care and weeding in a yearly cycle.
The text thanks Farmers Guaranty State Bank for a 25 donation and a 98 donation from an individual. It notes appreciation for these gifts and mentions a Cameron area connection with the Clifton Record and references. names include W. Metin, Chief Jend W. Nelson, Arttie Becy, Lillie Mis Polk, and others.
unin July AE Gilmore chairman of the Teas railroad commission has returned from Washington where he represented the commission before the Interstate Commerce Commission. A decision is not soon. The commission ordered a general investigation into express rate increases seen for carriers. Gilmore opposed any rise and stressed the need for expedited service. He noted New York to Dallas rates at 7.41 per hundred pounds for five days, versus Galveston route eight days, with shippers favoring delaying shipments to save costs. He said the evidence did not justify higher rates.
June 29 De Leon reports peak watermelon sales at three cents per pound as P. J Johnson brings in a load from Downing. Last year’s shipments and the De Leon Watermelon Drewery Association plans tie to farm bureau funding while drops begin mid July. Roy Averell and Vinyl Cantleman visit for business.
A fragmented reminiscence recounts early American loyalties and rebukes against secession during childhood. The speaker recalls critiquing government policy, defending the flag, and a series of impulsive acts in defense of national honor, including confrontations in casual settings and a war story that shaped views on the United States.
A severe June 30 storm in Walnut Springs Teese dropped hailstones as large as eggs. Hail damaged roofs and property four miles from town, with Carlton Brow and Co. hit hard. The Walnut Springs Hustler office suffered damage and a concrete rear wall blew off. Total noncrop damages estimated around $8,000.
The document appears as a garbled notice from Clifton Texas with financial line items. It lists capital stock figures and profits, noting liabilities and bank interactions, but the text is fragmented and incomplete.
Dallas reports an 18 year old man was held for taking his own automobile. Police say Ford Dix of Dallas recovered the car after a trip to El Paso. Detectives wired El Paso on the theft but did not bulletin the recovery and Dix was identified and released.
Attorney General’s opinion to J. Feuntelroy states Texas dealers must register and tag new motor vehicles used for demonstration and showroom purposes under the motor vehicle license law. The ruling clarifies demonstrations and displays as offerings but requires compliance.
Shreveport plans to add Brillheart left hander from the Washington club and obtain Jackson from Beaumont. The moves come as Shreveport weighs releasing George Markson to Beaumont and forfeiting its Meridian franchise stake. Brillheart joins after local news that a $7,000 loan burden may weigh on the Lotto Busses League.
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