16 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
1
Increase farm productivity by using a tractor disc harrow before and after plowing to create a well prepared seed bed. The John Deere Pony Tractor Disc Harrow features independent angling levers, a third lever for pulverizing, equal depth penetration, double bar gang frames, sturdy steel construction, and adjustable scrapers.
Detroit July 10 Henry Ford and son Edsel announced purchase of the Detroit Toledo Trenton Railroad to secure coal supply for Detroit factories. Secretary E G Lalbold said price not disclosed. The line runs directly to Detroit from southern bituminous fields and may enable wage bonuses, with about 2000 railroad workers to benefit.
The Precinct Primary Convention for Bosque County Texas is called for July 24 1920 at 3 PM in the Nelson Hotel Clifton. Delegates will be elected to the County Convention at Meridian and a Precinct Chairman will be chosen. Also plans include county chairman nominees.
A poem by Edgar A. Guest ponders what a father hopes for his son, valuing character over a chosen path. Interspersed are notices about property sales, farm offers, and a real estate ad in Clifton Texas, urging buyers to act as the town's growth and infrastructure are discussed.
Valuable farm property available near Clifton on the Bosque county edge between the town and the old wagon bridge. A single usable tract in town limits suitable for someone living in town who wants to farm. Priced fairly with part cash and remaining on easy terms at eight percent interest. Apply to J A ton, owner, at Show Bros Lum Yard. Ball At Sons of Herman New Hall Friday night July 24 Munne by Anders en Weatherby Committee.
A call announces a Republican County Convention in Meridian Texas for 3:00 p.m. on Saturday July 1 1820 at the courthouse to select delegates to state and district conventions and to verify precinct primary returns including county chairman and executive committee elections. Precinct primaries are set for Sunday July 24 1920 with votes for county chairman. representation is based on five votes statewide.
Minow and Tesue July address the Chamber of Commerce as more than half of the telephone observers in Mireois et mane meeting endorse a fee plan. They refuse the proposed increase by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, effective July 1, arguing the raise would burden business. The banking of independent carriers faces proposals, while the committee treasurer outlines campaign plans led by a local manager.
Notice states Dr Will M Burgess specialist will attend with Dr Calling in Clifton on Wednesday July 1 1080. Immanuel Lutheran Church holds regular service Sunday July 18 at 1040 am with annual building fund collection. Pastor W H Bowie notes Tyler scholarships available.
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Fragmented text describes Scandinavian Lutheran Church services and Sunday events at a temple or meeting place. Mentions a Deane figure and various names, with scattered recollections about water rituals and a boy guided to bathe. The source is unclear and garbled with many nonstandard terms.
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