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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1926
Page
2
A rambling historical letter ridicules past alliances with pests and pests, from sparrows to ants and Johnson grass, arguing such pacts doom gardens and farms. It warns against foreign entanglements and mocks a plan to sell black snakes to Texas as a safety measure.
Moody says a Sulphur Springs wager predicts a new governor within two weeks as the people prepare to register a majority against Ferguson on July 24. He says the primary will act as a referendum on whether Ferguson should resign, and the public will speak clearly. A separate item notes a petrified brain of a 25,000 year old prehistoric man found near Odinzoye, Russia.
The speaker defends against those aiming to ruin the government while vowing support for the reformers. He asserts clear choices between ruiners and savers, invites boycott or censure, and emphasizes standing with the side that banishes corruption and upholds right, urging readers to judge the race.
Valley Mills notes recount visits and arrivals from Waco Marlin and Dallas. Families and friends travel for weekends and gatherings, including Christmastide style visits, a local linotype operator change, and memories of relatives. The column lists names such as Miss Jo Goodall Jett, Elisabeth Richards, Jimmie Helm, Dr. Goodlall, and Grady Jones among others.
The article argues for strengthening livestock farming in Texas and the Southwest to support restocking and long term profitability. It notes shortages in many branches of the industry and highlights the role of foundations, intelligent husbandry, and potential financial aid from the Texas Safe Farming Association to establish better stock at Texas farms. It mentions figures tied to The Citizen Record and Dallas, and references a golf club gathering involving Mrs. Ellen and Mr. Kendrick at Mart.
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