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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
7
Hico Texas experiences its hottest day in years with temperatures near 100 plus degrees. Farmers report failed rain, corn cutting for feed, and cotton growth under stress. no local prostrations yet but morale dips as drought persists. The note mentions Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a local medicine advertisement.
Constable Bud Russell answered a disturbance at a timbered home between Derdon and Covington. A separated couple from Oklahoma sparked a rough scene as the husband, under whiskey, created fear. he was arrested for disturbing the peace and fined, wife returning with him after a failed attempt to place him under a fence bond.
July 1 report from Cleburne Texas says the home of Travis Yeager was destroyed by fire at 9:10 PM. Only a few items were saved as the interior was engulfed. Yeager carried $10,000 in insurance and the house, owned by Judge Poin dexter, was also insured and will be rebuilt.
A fragment claims ancient bones dated 1100 years, from Ita era times of danger. It cites A W Brown of Alesander, Me., as noting deadly disease now, and touts Dr Kinks discovery as a cure for fungus trouble, coughs, sore throat, colds, congas, and pneumonia prevention. Bottle priced at 1.00.
Eastland July 6 Texas Central railroad filed answer to suit by county officials seeking about six million dollars from Maat road for alleged violations of the separate coach Jim Crow law. Defendant questions county attorney’s remarks as nonrepresentational. Trial date not set for July 19, case arouses comment across state and local citizens.
The report mixes political demands by Gov. Campbell over education funding with scattered local social items. It mentions a Hillsboro case of insanity, mentions a Morgan County lodge meeting, and jokes about remedies, with references to Trustees and Tucson-style disputes, all set in a blurred early 20th century regional scene.
A 20 acre Hogatall farm offers 50 acres cultivated with a two story house, ample timber, two wells and fencing. Price 29.00 per acre with removable terms. Also mentions a cough syrup and home remedies for rheumatism and neuralgia.
Local advertises 8 P Peterson offering wall drilling services with a new outlay and guaranteed action. He has drilled walls in the area for months and has existing customers who commend his work.
The fragmentary OCR text mentions doctors and bitters claiming health benefits. It references vague names and places, with no clear event, person, or date. The garbled lines resemble an old advert or medical claim section lacking coherent narrative or identifiable entities.
A fragment notes strong competition in the onion trade with Texas onions cited as squeezing rivals out of the market. Details are sparse but indicate pricing pressure and market exit risks for local growers.
A newspaper note reproduces testimonials praising Dr Miles Nervine for curing epilepsy fits St Vitus dance and other nervous diseases. Letters from Mrs Baker of Geveland and Mrs Bennett of Alma claim dramatic improvements after use, urging readers to try the remedy.
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