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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
5
In Clifton the locals discuss two papers in one town and the statewide gubernatorial contest. Rumors swirl about Woman for Black Jack Grove shifting gears and Governor Campbell possibly winning a second term, reflecting growing interest in the race. Bartlett Tribune note.
A circular from Troupesmith County Texas dates July 10 endorsing R R Williams for Governor on July 25. The petition, signed by Democratic supporters, argues for returning to honest simple governance and criticizes state and county offices as avenues for graft while praising Williams as anti Bailey and aligned with the common people.
The Williams Democratic Club forms at Fort Worth City Hall with several hundred expected members. Judge George W. Armstrong will campaign against Gov Campbell, starting with a speech at the club and touring Arlington Waco Waxahachie Corsicana Ennis in July. Sheriff H E Ridenhour and deputies arrest J T Scott after a homicide at a residence, with a preliminary hearing set for tomorrow before County Judge Theo D. B. Frear.
A traveling man says the state commercial clubs proposal for "Fewer laws and better laws" was a dig at Governor Campbell. He notes the phrase could be seen as a sharp critique if the governor accepts it, calling for fewer offenses and better officers in the expressed reform agenda.
He was one of the editors and owners of the McCullough County Star. The burial occurred near the site where the body was discovered, linking the death to the local newspaper leadership.
After days of search parties failing to locate him, a man’s body was found eight miles from Vinita, Oklahoma. The discovery followed an incident at a rural home where a woman was found shot near the front door, with authorities noting the sequence of events and the location.
R R Williams supporters in Auvarsao Johnson County Texas gather a petition list advocating for several age groups. A Y Seer and A King report about 300 names added to the list as of July 12.
A 64 page illustrated catalogue promotes the Tyler Commercial College of Tyler Texas, detailing courses in bookkeeping business training shorthand typing telegraphy and railroad work. It cites former students and employers, a tuition refund guaranty, and a ten day unpaid trial. Full scholarship options for books, meals and lodging cost from 92 to 100 dollars.
A dated recruitment note invites readers to submit name and address to Tyler Commer cial Commercial College in Tyler Texas to receive a free catalogue by return mail. The item instructs the reader to provide name and address.
A Georgetown Commercial appeals for peace after a four dozen day feud among judges and locals led to violence. The piece notes former enemies Jake Walters Cullen Thomas and others now unite on a Campbell bandwagon opposing State prohibition and urges ending bitterness.
A fragment notes that P Olsen's Rheumatic Cure offers a immediate benefit claim and that liniment eases pain without awaiting results. The snippet hints at customer benefit and a promotional tone, mentioning temperature or timing no specific dates.
State organizer for the Texas Retail Merchants Association, J Homer Gaddy of Waco, is visiting Clifton. The Clifton Commercial Club may adopt protection methods from the merchants group next Monday to gain benefits from both organizations, a move viewed favorably by Gaddy and others forecasting broad merchant support in Texas.
The notice outlines subscription options for Moe Recor service. Daily option costs 5e per month totaling 6697.60 per year. Weekly and semi weekly rates are mentioned as 1 per year or per year, but exact terms are unclear.
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