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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1919

Page

13

Local notices and farm ads from Blum and Waco area

Local items report Mrs Zora Parker visiting Blum friends and Albert Meyer visiting from Dallas. Farm ads promote Moline Triple Disc Plow and Oliver Power lift Tractor Plow by I M Solberg and A G Gilliam. Canuteson's Shop touts cold rolled plow discs and carpentry mention Robert Baldridge and son in Waco.

Zora Parker Blum I. M. Solberg Oliver A. G. Gilliam Canuteson

P. E. Schow Heads to West Texas Oil Fields

P. E. Schow departed Monday for the West Texas oil fields to spend several days on assignment and see local operations.

P. E. Schow West Texas

Dallas visitors pay social call on Grimlands

Mrs. A. C. Connally and her son Grand arrive from Dallas to visit Mr. and Mrs. John M. Grimland as guests.

A. C. Connally Grand Dallas John M. Grimland

Carpenter Bros Advertises Bugs and Batteries

Carpenter Bros. promote Martin's Blue Bug Killer for fowls, sapel patent baby promo note, flash artiie and batteries. Little Miss Zora Layne visits Fort Worth sister Mrs. Hamilton this week. Sam Duvall from near Morgan visits for a few days. Cigar case offered with a big assortment. The Gill family from Meridian visit friends.

Martin Carpenter Bros Miss Zora Layne Z. T. Hamilton Fort Worth

Delta McCoy Visits Gatesville for Week of Business

Delta McCoy from Gatesville traveled to the area at the start of the week to attend to business matters and enjoy a brief visit with local residents.

Delta McCoy Gatesville Seaseen

Clifton Make It Easy to Leave Your Car Behind

A short notice urges drivers to leave their cars at Clifton and use nearby options. It emphasizes convenience and suggests alternative transport or parking solutions for travelers. The message seeks to reduce congestion by encouraging non driving during peak times.

The Clifton

Will Forson Family Leaves for East Texas Visit

Mr and Mrs Will Forson and their two young daughters departed Wednesday to visit relatives in East Texas, seeking a family reunion and time with kin.

Will Forson East Texas

Tractor orders tied to northern state allotments

A. G. Gilliam states that if a tractor is needed now, the buyer should book it to ensure an order is filed, noting more units may arrive before northern states receive their allocations.

A. G. Gilliam Itc

Hamilton Visitors Include Notables Parks Grimland

Fam C. Parks, Ralph H. N. G. Grimland and others were in Hamilton last Friday as part of a visiting group.

Fam C. Parks Ralph H. N. G. Grimland Hamilton

Meridian Abstract Co Lands in Bosque County Texas

Meridian Abstract Co presents complete abstracts of lands in Bosque County Texas with prompt and efficient service.

Meridian Abstract Co Meridian Texas Bosque County Tic

Mrs Gohlke Back From Copperas Cove Texas Visit

Mrs. A. F. Gohlke has returned this week after a several weeks visit to relatives and friends in Copperas Cove Texas.

A. F. Gohlke Copperas Cove Texas

Record readers share tractor opinions in this week’s issue

Mrs. A W Shepard visited her parents in the Womack community after returning from Amarillo. The feature gathers views from tractor owners on their machines and farming practices in this week’s Record.

A. W. Shepard Amarillo C. W. Johle Womack

Clifton post office vacation notice and local note

Miss Alma Snell takes a two week vacation from the Clifton post office leaving Sunday as the date. A G Gilliam asks if anyone wants a chance at extra tractors as an allotment. Local residents referenced with scarce details and implied community chatter.

Alma Snell Clifton Eciaen Bay

For Sale Ford Touring Car and Roadster in Good Condition

O M Pederson at Clifton Mer sonside Co. reports a Ford touring car and a roadster of the same model are both in good condition for sale. S M McNeill of the Hurst Springs community, while in the city Tuesday for business, ordered the Record sent to his address.

O. M. Pederson Clifton Mersonside Co S. M. McNeill Hurst Springs

Fordson Tractors Market Fact Or Foe

A brief market note quotes A G Gilliam warning readers not to worry about selling Fordson tractors, but to fear the odds of acquiring one. The remark underscores scarce supply and buyer concern in a local trading context.

A. G. Gilliam

Hobbs Family Arrives From Beaumont for Summer Visit

Mrs. Hiram Hobbs and her son Rhoderick arrived from Beaumont in the early part of the week and will spend the summer with relatives in this locality.

Hiram Hobbs Rhoderick Beaumont

Misread Advice Warns Against Fordson Tractor

A reader cautions buyers not to focus on a Fordson, noting that the reviewer sees themselves in the guide as G. Gilliam and urges consideration of other options.

Ame G. Gilliam

Local Notice Mentions Andrew Fricke Under Dallas Firm

A brief item notes Andrew Fricke now works for a Dallas firm and will have his record sent weekly, with his mother recalling him in a following paragraph.

Andrew Fricke Dallas

Farm Tractor Demonstration Nearby Fordson Event

Invitation to visit the office on Saturday July 12 to be transported to a Fordson Tractor demonstration at the town edge.

Fordson Tractor A. G. Gilliam

Solberg Sells Fifty Bales of Cotton at Thirty Three Cents

L M Solberg sold fifty bales of cotton on Tuesday for 33 cents per pound after holding for a favorable price since last fall. The sale appears to secure a good return for his stock.

L M. Solberg

Farm work delays and guest visit noted

When Kansas starts breaking land in three weeks, no more tractors are expected this season. A. G. Gillette urges action. Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Aanenson of Dallas visited the Aanenson family in town at the start of the week, greeting Ole Aanenson and relatives.

Kansas A. G. Gillette O. O. Aanenson Dallas Ole Aanenson

Ford Sales Orders Run Behind as Mills Halt

A fragmented quote from A. G. Gilliam notes orders for Ford cars, trucks, and tractors lagging while factory output slows, with a nod to awaiting turns in long lines. The diary-like snippet reflects routine commerce and consumer patience.

Ford Cars Mill A. G. Gilliam

Hamilton Visitors Eye Local Oil Interests

Clarence Cater Rev. Geo F Kornegay and Jack Helm visited Hamilton on Tuesday to look after oil interests in the area and discuss Clifton oils line casings tubes and accessories.

Clarence Cater Rev. Geo. F. Kornegay Jack Helm Hamilton Tfc

Grimland Family Returns Home From Visit

N G Grimland and his family returned to their home in Hico on Tuesday after a two weeks stay with relatives and friends in this area and in Norse.

N. G. Grimland Hico Norse

Fort and Tenni gan visit Waco for auto sale follow up

Roy G. Fort and Roy Tennigan were in Waco on Tuesday to arrange a new Dodge car sale he had completed for a waiting customer.

Roy G. Fort Roy Tennigan Waco Mr. Fort Dodge

Cold rolled disc report prompts romance shop reveal

The paper reports a cold rolled disc discovery described as proven fact. It notes the ROMANTI Shop’s unveiling follows the rolling method and asserts the item’s confirmed status in the circulation.

Wes Romanti

Cranfills Gap Pastor and Family Visit Local Friends

Rev Estrem and family from Cranfills Gap visited during the week for a brief stay with relatives and friends and stopped by the Record office as pleasant callers.

Estrem Cranfills Gap

Swensondale Oil official visits home brief

O. E. Schow, who spends most of his time tending Swensondale Oil Company's interests, returned home for a few days at the start of the week.

O. E. Schow Swensondale Swensondale Oil Company

Gilliam Delivers Ford Cars and Tractors This Week

A. G. Gilliam hauled two loads of Ford cars and trucks and one Ford son tractor this week. He notes the deliveries only get him on speaking terms with about 20 people.

A. G. Gilliam Ford

Ross Standefer Takes Premium Ford Offer

Ross Standefer accepted a new Ford with a premium offer and ordered another model. He found it hard to refuse the extra incentive and proceeded with another purchase.

Ross Standefer Ross

Refer to Tractor Owners for Straight Advice Says Gilliam

A. G. Gilliam urges seekers to consult the tractor owners and operators directly, claiming they have no axe to grind and can provide unbiased guidance. He offers to refer others to any trusted owner or manager.

A. G. Gilliam

Peterson Returns from Houston After Health Break

A. Peterson arrived home Sunday from Houston where he worked for months in the office of Alfred M. Johnson. Ill health forced a layoff and a visit with his children and friends.

A. Peterson Houston Alfred M. Johnson

Visit of Lee Hutcheson Highlights Local Ties

Lee Hutcheson of Louisiana visited the home of his sister Mrs. W. T. Dixon. He has made his home here for many years and is welcomed by a host of friends who are always glad to see him.

Lee Hutcheson Louisiana

Lieutenant Poulson Receives Honorable Discharge

Lieut and Mrs Arne K Poulson announce their son has been discharged from the service after returning from overseas where he spent about a year in active duty. He had just recently come back to San Antonio for the discharge.

Arne K. Poulson San Antonio

Rufus Cox Visits San Antonio on Business

Rufus Cox, who has been attending business college in San Antonio, spent the week here on business and visiting relatives and friends while working for the Home Grocery Company.

Rufus Cox Business San Antonio Home Grocery

Threshers Report Wheat Quality Varies Amid Busy Week

The threshers have worked since Monday with a steady hum. Much of the wheat shows damage but not as severely as feared. Some grain sold for two dollars per bushel or more, graded as three, though the note ends abruptly.

Miss Mabel Layne Returns to Dallas Work with Western Union

Miss Mabel Layne resumed her duties with the Western Union Telegraph Co. in Dallas after a three week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J B Layne in Clifton.

Mabel Layne Dallas Western Union Telegraph Co J. B. Layne Clifton

College friend visits home from Fort Worth

Miss Ruby Parks visiting her hometown from a summer college session spent several days with family. She returned home with her friend and schoolmate Miss Josie Bell Sears of Whitewright.

Ruby Parks Fort Worth Josey Bell Sears Whitewright

Ford Sons Delivered and Territory Allotment Prospects

A. G. Gilliam notes delivery of 21 Ford sons this week and remaining allotment. He expects to fulfill about half of upcoming territorial demand unless an extra allotment is secured within the next 15 days.

A. G. Gilliam

Tennison returns from Swensondale after grandmother's death

L. E. Tennison came in from Swensondale last Friday due to the illness of his grandmother Mrs. Sarah E. Nash, who died the next day. He plans to move his family from Clifton to the oil fields to join him.

L. E. Tennison Swensondale Sarah E. Nash Mr. Tennison Clifton

Porter Family Reunion Highlights Local Education Career

Mrs. D. A. Porter returned to Tyler after visiting relatives. Her husband recently completed a course at Tyler Commercial College and has been kept on as a teacher due to his strong student record and high demand from school management.

D. A. Porter Tyler Tyler Commercial College

Dallas and Valley Mills visitors convene in city

L. R. Jones of Dallas and R. R. McGlasson of Valley Mills were business visitors in the city Tuesday.

L. R. Jones Dallas R. R. McGlasson Valley Mills

Threshers Busy In Greenwade Section

Greenwade reports the threshers active in his section with steady work and improving yields.

Greenwade

Clifton Exchange Telephone Directory Printed

The Record reports the Clifton exchange directory is complete and ready for subscribers. The manager aims to have every subscriber obtain a copy and call by number.

Clifton

Nash returns to Oakdale after mother's death visit

John Nash who spent last week here due to his mother's illness and death returned to his Oakdale Louisiana home Tuesday night. He has many friends in the area who are glad to see him.

John Nash Oakdale John

Clifton Bakery Appeal to Patronize Home Shops

The Clifton Bakery urges readers to support local home institutions by choosing its bread cakes and pies over outside options. It emphasizes superior service and quality from the home bakery to strengthen community ties and daily patronage.

Clifton Bakery Lfc

Haley brothers visit sister for Bosque River fishing

Elmer Haley of Cleburne and Ollin Haley with the son of Terrell were here the first of the week as guests of their sister Mrs. W R Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor joined the men on several Bosque river fishing trips that proved enjoyable and fruitful.

Elmer Haley Cleburne Ollin Haley and Son Terrell W. R. Taylor Mrs. Taylor Bosque River

Local candy maker Ford visits city with samples of goods

N. J. Ford, formerly oficio and well known locally, spoke in the city yesterday for Ford Brothers candy manufacturers of Dallas. He and his family now reside in Dallas. Ford left samples with the Record force and praised the quality, hoping to return soon to supply Clifton merchants.

N. J. Ford Offico Norse Ford Brothers Dallas Ford Clifton Merchants

Visit to Waco for Miss Layne’s niece noted

Mrs. J. B. Layne was called to Waco to attend the Visita Fea niece, Miss.

J. B. Layne Waco Weda Visita Fea

Mrs White Returns to West EtE Wai with Relatives

Mrs C A White returned to West Ete Wai with relatives and Mr White accompanying her, though only Senaiae stayed a few days.

C. A. White West Ete Wai Mr. White

Presbyterians of Texas urged to support educational institutions

Rev. Jas. F Hardie, pastor of the Presb church in Taylor Texas, visited our city Sunday and preached at the Presbyterian church presenting reasons why Texans should rally to support their educational institutions. Hardie was formerly pastor here and has many friends who welcomed him back.

Jas. F."hardie Presb Church Taylor Texas Our City Presbyterian Church Hardie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Loper’s Quality Store Carpenter Bros. Tfc L. M. Solberg Albert Meyer Carpenter Bros. Tfe Robert L. Baldridge Robert Jr Sapel Patent el Carpenter Bros Sam Duvall Near Morgan Mrs. S. W. Gill the First Guaranty State Bank Clifton, Texas O. A. Bronstad R. R. Waldrop Pres. E. L. Boston, Asst. Cashier A. G. Gilliamite G. Gilliam E. L. Boston W. M. Geo. P. Kornegay W. V. Eagle the White Swan Restaurant J. T. Torrence J. K. McSpadden First Guaranty State Bank
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