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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
5
The Goddess of Freedom atop the U S Capitol is undergoing a triennial cleaning. Workers will shampoo the figure, perform a face massage, and repaint the statue as part of maintenance. The statue reaches nineteen feet six inches in height and stands prominently over Washington.
A restoration plan estimates two weeks of labor by about a score of workers costing 16000 dollars. The Goddess will receive a thorough spruce up and a new paint job for the pedestal dome. 240000 gallons of paint and vast soap and water will be hauled up without elevators. Some jewels may be replaced. Seven aluminium spikes with platinum tips guard against lightning, each rod costing 100 dollars and possibly all melting in a strike.
A leading drug store offers a refund if Dodsons Liver Tone ever fails to help with constipation torpid liver or biliousness. The mild vegetable remedy is praised for gentle relief and is sold by Price and Grimland at 50 cents per bottle. Buyers are urged to ensure authenticity and guarding against imitations lacking a guarantee.
There is no question but that the Byrne Simplified Shorthand is the greatest system in use today with over 30 000 enthusiasts. Read endorsements from former Pitman, Gregg, Graham, and other system users who praise Byrne for speed, legibility, and ease. Tyler Commercial College in Tyler, Texas promotes courses, bookkeeping, and telegraphy, offering a free catalogue and exclusive local rights.
Hillsboro Texas on July 1 announces a water rate reduction from 40 cents per thousand gallons. The city council with M W Lovell says railroad firms and fire room tenants will pay actual costs, as will any meter customer, based on exact water used with no usage restrictions beyond payment for what is consumed.
An old advertisement notes worms hinder child growth causing thinness paleness and illness. It promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a remedy, claims it benefits the whole system, and lists price at 2 cents per bottle from Price & Grimland.
A witty aside notes a shoe clerk avoiding a size debate by measuring the foot. An unrelated health claim promotes Herbine as a cure for liver and bowel issues, marketed by Price & Grimland with price not specified.
Hillsboro’s post office receipts for the quarter ending June 30 show a rise over the same period last year by more than 1000 dollars, suggesting stronger growth than any year since 1907. Officials estimate over 250,000 dollars are being invested locally in new and remodeled buildings as development continues.
Fort Worth Record endorses Hon F M Bralley superintendent of public instruction. He argues adopting the amendment to sections 49 and 53 article 111 of the state constitution will improve educational facilities for Texas youth through cautious university development and better public schooling for all.
Mrs G Stengle of Plainfield New Jersey reports relief after using Chamberlains Tablets for chronic stomach upset. She says after taking nearly three fourths of a package she can eat almost anything. For sale by all dealers.
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