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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1925
Page
7
Eyewitness reports describe a strong earthquake hitting Lowell Pearson District on July 8. Residents recall a violent tremor, broken windows, valuables scattered, and a hotel raid where rich guests fled, leaving jewelry behind.
A soldier writes about Marine life on watch duty, long shifts, and moments with locals. He recalls a Fourth of July gathering, speeches praising the Marines, and plans to mail a note to San Diego while assuring safety.
Fragmentary text describes a Boroxoo product in a druggists notice. Mentions a chemical name and a warning about wounds or abrasions. Context suggests a medicinal or topical preparation advertised locally.
Fragmentary letter from Andrew Dahl describes travel to Galveston, quarantine concerns, and talks of weather, fishing, tanning hides, and island water restrictions. The writer mentions interactions with authorities, plans to return to Clifton, and notes on local characters and places.
A jumble of notes records visits across Texas and nearby states. People named include Mrs. Luther Moore in Mico and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Gardner of Wichita Falls visiting relatives, with many others listed as visiting kin or traveling for medical care, church events, and weekends. A newborn Hazel Cleo is christened at a home in Chandler.
A garbled text fragment describes a worker’s claim of fair treatment in another town, noting access to support and no disclosure about a union card. It mentions daily tasks, buying bait, and preparing for a day’s work while sending regards to two named individuals.
Clifton Independent School District sets a August 1 deadline for parents seeking to transfer their children from other districts for the 4925-26 form as stated by the Clifton School Board.
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