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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1928
Page
8
Local theater listing highlights Weer’s Cliftex Theatre shows for midweek. Wednesday and Thursday feature Adventure Mad a strong drama and Hangry comedy drama presented with guest entertainer calve and Fox News style coverage.
A Ripley merchant identified as A. Poulter was struck and killed late Wednesday near Waco when a truck driver returning to the city swerved to avoid an oncoming car. The rear of the truck struck the pedestrian as he walked along the road. An ambulance was summoned and the driver gave first aid before help arrived.
The article traces the barber pole from its origins as a public service symbol tied to bloodletting and medical rites to a bygone sign. It notes the shift to salon styled parlors as women and modern trends transformed barber shops into beauty spaces.
The piece memorializes a devoted citizen, noting his love for home town, institutions, privacy, love and truth, and the motto Peace on Earth Good Will toward Men. It recalls his involvement with local orders, his dedication, and the community’s hope for continued memory and good works.
Fragmentary text recalls John Cameron a native of the town who favored his home and served the community. It notes his lifelong ties to the burg and hints at his final weeks and a last act of service before death.
A garbled hometown column hints at jail talk, a freed beard, a Miss Flutie Belcher reference, and a proposed project at the Mye Strom mers. Scattered phrases mention towns, times, and possible schemes with unclear details and names.
A reader recalls real music heard in a small town, praising two country fiddlers and a banjo player. The writeup contrasts educated music with rustic performance, noting the lively tones, bridges of bow and string, and how such tunes lift spirits amid hard times.
The report notes a July meeting led by H. L. Wints and J. C. Phillipe where 18 of the county committee voted to back a resignation and oppose a candidate. The group tension centered on aligning with or against a named party challenger, reflecting internal party rifts.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a campaign with names and places muddled by errors. Key individuals and locations are unreadable, leaving the main outcome and context indeterminate.
A column discusses thrift through small daily acts like cooking and saving. It argues that appreciating little things strengthens homes, reduces divorce risk, and builds character, citing cooking’s calming effect and broader wage-related duties. It stresses frugality as a path to happiness and progress.
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