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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
10
A humorous notice outlines Joe Sappington's plan to publish a memoir style book with a frontispiece photo and life sketch. He appeals for advance dollars, recounts bank loan attempts and a comic exchange over oversized profits, and urges friends to send contributions before publication.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions remedies, medicines and ailments including kidney trouble chills malaria and weakness. It references names and places in a cryptic way and includes phrases about receipts and signatures, but the source text is incomplete and unclear.
A letter from WF W DevoCo warns Clifton Texas customers and shops about inflated paint prices. The note urges fair pricing for Devoe and criticizes rivals charging excessive amounts for paint and labor. It cites typical costs and emphasizes proper quantities and applications for a two coat job.
J M Morris formerly Hopkins County Judge now of Eastland says Williams of Gumby Texas is a steadfast Democrat and strong at heart. Morris recalls Williams as a lone advocate for party principles during Hopkins County politics and a man of notable business judgment and integrity.
The column notes an eight year old girl sustaining an arm injury from a tree accident near Valley Mills while visiting relatives from Walnut Springs. Maud White of Clifton visited Misa Cora Kenrick, and D.A. Kitehuns hosted cattle bound for Port Worth. Boxgus County Summer Normal closed after six to eight weeks of work, H. B. Sears purchased property from J. A. Mayfield, and J. F. Cornish will relocate with family to occupy the Will Harris dwelling. the property sale price listed is 1 170.00. Fort Worth residents O. Harris and wife and B. E. W. Harris are visiting the area.
The 4th Annual Picnic by the Woodmen of Turnersville is scheduled for July 22 this year. A good program is being arranged and a fine time is expected for all attendees.
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