04 Jun 1926
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1926
Page
1
J Bates McKinney 35 a Sunday school teacher drowned at the Blue Hole Bosque River nine miles north of Waco while attempting to save Wilbur Moser 13 during a Friday night picnic. McKinney died after resuscitation attempts. Moser remained missing at press time.
An informal May 25 gathering at Miss Olga Brandes home celebrated Mrs J N Fallis for active membership with appreciation gifts. The note praises her social and official leadership and hopes she will return or have her membership transferred if she stays.
The United States paid 7 200 000 dollars in 1867 to acquire Alaska and by 1925 Alaska exported 62 223 735 dollars worth of products. This shows a dramatic shift from purchase to robust commerce with Alaska contributing sizable exports in 1925.
The State of Texas to Bosque County officials commands weekly publication for ten days. J M Jenson of Clifton has filed for probate of Sallie E Whitenton’s will and letters testamentary in Bosque County Court. Hearing set for August 16, 1926 at Meridian Court House.
A smelt-like fish found in the Pacific Northwest is exceptionally fat. When dried and threaded it is used as a candle, indicating a unique local practice and resource use in the region.
The Texas Company says its new Texaco Gasoline is not a discovery but the result of refinery advances. President R C Holmes explains the Holmes Manley process improved volatility and distillation range, yielding high output with no added chemicals and anti knock qualities superior to prior motor fuels.
Next Sunday the Presbyterian Church invites all to worship as Mr M L Purcell begins full time duties and will reside in the community. Services at regular hours. Oscar J Rea Superintendent.
Immanuel Lutheran Church schedules Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 with no evening service. Ladies' Aid meets at Mrs C Fehler's on June 9 and a Bible Class social with Rev A Bartling at the home of A Wiede on June 9 at 8 pm. Be on time.
A promotional pitch urges graduates to pursue rapid business training at Byrne Commercial College in Dallas Texas. It stresses that employers favor high school graduates and that true executives come from specialized business training. Send the coupon for a catalogue and prepare to join the payroll in September.
The American Legion Auxiliary extends gratitude to Mr. R. L. Baldridge for advertising their poppy sale and to Caraway Brothers for screening the motion picture about disabled soldiers making poppies.
At a Hillsboro Rotary luncheon on Wednesday May 27 the club awarded pig loans to Hill County Pig Club members. Recipients listed include Treat Blocker Ed Bobbit Orville Dumas Tom Hill Cecil Dehart O J Rux Jr Marvin Pepper R I Gage Vergil Cliett and J H Reid.
A historical reminiscence cites Josh Billings and a berry patch tale. Willie stayed with one bush, filling his pail while others wandered. The anecdote argues that steady focus leads to success and choosing a fitting job matters for lasting achievement.
Estate of Sarah Olson Deceased. J M Jenson administrator filed May 6 1926 in Bosque County final settlement with partition and discharge applications. Hearing set for August 16 1926 at Meridian County Court Courthouse. All interested persons must appear to contest. Clerk C M Gandy. Meridian May 18 1926.
Property listing for 240 acres nine miles north of Crawfills Gap with 80 acres cultivated. Features a large house and barn priced at 15 dollars per acre. Contact F. R. Spencer Breckenridge Texas Box 1261. 9-6tp.
The author Edgar Allan Poe received only 52 dollars for The Gold Bug and 10 dollars for The Raven showcasing his early limited earnings from popular works. These small payments reflect the financial realities of Poe’s writing career.
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