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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
15
Amarillo Texas June 3 light snow spread through Panhandle towns as a cold norther swept the region. Dalhart reported about four inches with two inches at Hoover sixty miles east of Canadian. Snow melted quickly and officials expect little crop damage.
Surgeons stress prompt antiseptic treatment for burns and wounds to prevent infection and speed healing. The advertisement touts BoroZone or HealAetone as ideal antiseptics usable on humans or animals, urging purchases at druggists.
Mrs. Chas. Gaston of Ga notes a long use of Black Draught in her family for liver and bowel troubles. She credits it with preventing doctor bills and aiding recovery after illness. She praises its effectiveness for constipation indigestion and related symptoms when the liver fails to function properly.
Editorials in Christian Advocate and Wesleyan Christian Advocate commend secular press for large space given to church news. They note increased public visibility for Methodism’s centenary efforts, urging a broader program of service and expansion to meet expectations and maintain relevance.
The remark points to a view that a wife could use twice as much money as her husband earns. The comment reflects attitudes toward income distribution within marriages and economic expectations.
Quotation notes humor in a man deflecting responsibility for flaws by crediting heredity to bad habits while claiming brains remain unaffected by genes. The remark plays on common stereotypes about intellect and behavior.
Auburn McFadden of Clifton visits Valley Mills and starts a dry goods job at Show Bros. W 8S Turner and M H Richards of the First National Bank attend the State Bankers Association meeting in Galveston. Colorful notes cover Mrs Waggoner’s Colorado trip, Miss Johnson's Fort Worth move, business plans for a moving picture show, and local gossip about residents returning from military service and travels.
A witty line notes that a husband who feigns jealousy can delight his wife. The remark frames playful control as a path to domestic contentment, offering a sharp social observation on marital dynamics and gender expectations.
Mrs. E. L. Moore of 943 S Wellington Memphis says Tanlac rebuilt her health after two years of weakness. She describes severe headaches, loss of appetite, and little energy, noting a first bottle restored appetite, she gained ten pounds, and now handles housework easily. Tanlac advertised as widely sold.
London on May 6 reports rising prices for dress materials and household necessities as stores lure shoppers with sales. A Monday sale drew a long line of customers before opening, with hundreds waiting through the day and night. Three policemen were needed to manage the crowd as doors finally opened.
After crossing a busy street a man expresses relief that automobiles are not marketed on a dollar-down and dollar-a-week scheme.
The quote contrasts two types of men by valuing words with intent over frequent claims. It suggests preference for sincerity in expression, warning that constant declarations without real meaning are less valuable than genuine, though less outspoken, affections.
An old-fashioned man observes a woman smoking and instantly associates her with a particular type of woman, reflecting prejudiced thinking about gender and behavior.
Reformers and oculists urge state action to force newspapers to publish scandal stories in three and one third point type. They argue that smaller print would force readers to slow down and consider the content more carefully.
A brief note on how often a tale whispered into the ear fails to hold value or interest, suggesting skepticism about the credibility or significance of such whispered narratives and inviting careful judgment.
Galveston May 31. A record 2400 tons or 200 carloads of Southwest Texas onions, described as the largest single consignment, will be loaded aboard the steamship Montclair. The ship, arriving from Newport News, has cooling fans to keep a steady temperature. Onions, noted for high quality, will be distributed among American and allied forces. Loading at Galveston is supervised by Quartermaster Corps officers.
An old drug advertisement claims worm infections leave children pale and sickly and warn of fatal disease. White’s Cream Vermifuge is described as expelling worms quickly and restoring health, with sale through all druggists.
The speaker urges readers to avoid assuming others will handle their troubles and cautions against depending on hired lawyers for simple consultations. It stresses personal responsibility in seeking help and discernment in who to trust for legal guidance.
Judge J D Harvey granted a temporary restraining order against Tom Branch Harris County district attorney and Searcy Baker Houston Police Chief of the Houston Ice and Brewing Association. Hearing set for July 2 to allow continued manufacture of 2.75 percent beer and to block the ten mile zone law. The company cites property value nonintoxicating beer quality postwar demobilization and no soldiers quartered within ten miles since March 15.
A hectic 20 minute dressing window battles a broken shoestring and a missing collar button, forcing rapid outfit repairs and quick decisions as time runs short.
A Rhode Island man touts his home state as superior to Texas in a spirited, humorous contrast that highlights pride in regional identity and personal allegiance. The piece playfully weighs stereotypes while celebrating local color and distinct state cultures.
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