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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
14
Paris reports Norway will not join a blockade of Germany even if German delegates refuse to sign the peace treaty. The stance underscores Norway's refusal to participate in sanctions despite the ongoing negotiation.
In 1909 William B Wisler of Douglassville Pa says a free sample of Chamberlains Tablets eased his indigestion and a full package bought then has kept him free of such attacks since.
A humorous note observes that many farmers stay clean shaven because whiskers snag on steering wheels of their automobiles, sparking a trend toward smooth faces. Local quip reflects road life and farming culture in lighthearted terms.
Secretary of Agriculture urged expanding livestock supply. A Bureau of Crop Estimates report based on about 10,000 reporters shows March gains in swine up 18.5 percent to about 11,892,000 head, cattle up 2.8 percent and 1,959,000 head more, and sheep up 11.9 percent to 6,394,000 head. From Jan 1 to Apr 1 sheep gains reach 20.5 percent, surpassing last year’s first quarter rise.
To the public my land is posted and hunters and fishermen will please keep out and avoid the penalty of the law. Signed A. C. Lahlum.
Journal des Debats argues Germany halted its supreme offensive by July and suffered a cascade of defeats from August to November 1918. It cites German losses of up to 400,000 prisoners, 5,000 guns left on fields, and Allied superiority with 25 divisions to Germany’s four, ending with an armistice on November 11.
An Ames article advises against giving whiskey for stomach pain and colic. It warns that alcohol is a mistaken remedy and recommends seeking medical help or using Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy instead.
A cautionary tale features an ant who abandons the colony to work alone. The rains wash away his lone effort while his peers stay secure in the nest. A Dickie bird ends his experiment, prompting the moral to join a War Savings Society and contribute to thrift.
A vintage ad promotes HERBINE for regular bowels and claims discomfort from irregularities is relieved. It also includes a weight loss caution for women about worrying over fat and becoming too thin. The copy frames health and body image in a dated advertising voice.
An old advertisement advises against scratching skin when itchy and promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment. It claims immediate relief and permanent cure by applying salt on affected parts, urging druggists to stock the product.
Young men and women are offered a chance to become Public Cotton Classers in Texas. A Board of Examiners will license those who pass, enabling them to operate statewide. Four weeks of training cost $30, promising substantial returns by improving cotton grading and marketing knowledge. Tyler Commercial College promotes its Cotton Classing Department with practical instruction and ties to Washington and Austin.
A humorous note highlights an owner whose clever canine companion steals the show with constant barking and bold displays, outshining its owner in a lighthearted way.
Basel May 28 Germany lost 198 submarines during the war according to Berlin published statistics. Seven strayed into foreign ports fourteen destroyed by crews. More than 3,000 sailors died in sinkings and several thousand others suffered insanity. Hamilton County figure T K Rea visited Record office praising his Cranfills Gap orchard, noting heavy fruit and busy oil drillers. One light note laments auto pride.
About a month from now many readers will rush to see how high the mercury climbs as heat waves loom and summer heat becomes a major topic of daily concern.
A wry remark notes that many a hero lacks courage to smoke the five cent cigar bearing his name. The idle line plays on fame and fear, suggesting popular heroes avoid their own emblematic tobacco.
Canton Sampath Fo 00 endorses a tonic praised for energy and vigor. Advocates rest, good food, and tonic to boost spirits and strength. Sold in $1.00 bottles by Price & Stuart, Druggists.
Col. Bob Maxey faced a toast on water at a banquet in Arkansas where he praised water as life’s purest gift but ended by calling it a failure as a beverage. The San Antonio Express and Dallas News priced at $1.75.
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