This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
15
An American serviceman marching with hundreds through London said the cheers lifted morale. He noted they received no cheers when they left home, highlighting the contrast in reception between departure and arrival.
Omaha dispatch reports Governor Hobby denouncing favoritism toward certain Texas schools and urging a universal approach. He calls for identifying needs of rural one teacher schools, town schools, high schools and all others, then supplying those needs without regard to cost. The piece notes a shift from traditional dollar efficiency to broad funding goals.
President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo press wartime economy through War Savings Stamps. Texans urged to save 91 million dollars this year to support future Liberty Loan bonds and Treasury certificates. A single savings strand strengthens the national financial program through collective, patriotic effort.
Texas leaders including Senator Culberson and State Superintendent Doughty urge nationwide thrift and war bond purchases. They call Texans to invest 91 million dollars in War Savings Stamps this year to fund the war effort and boost national victory. Cattlemen are also urged to buy stamps to support troops overseas.
Sovereign Commander Fraser urges Woodmen of the World camps to form War Savings Societies and invest in War Savings Stamps. Texas Woodmen urged to lead in saving and supporting the war effort with strong calls to save and serve for victory in Europe.
Texas leaders including Senator Morris Sheppard and D E Lyday of Fort Worth call on Texans to invest in War Savings Stamps by December 41, citing exports, farming prosperity, and national victory. They urge every Texas farmer to invest at least $1 per acre to support government finance and stabilize prices.
Copies of the work or fight regulations were received from Washington by Major John C. Townes Texas selective draft supervisor and will be distributed to local boards. Many were mailed today. The regulations allow withdrawal of deferred classifications and order numbers for registrants deemed idle or in unproductive occupations.
A wartime message declares that any peace short of complete victory against Germany is treason and would mean defeat for democracy. It urges active effort to whip Germany and uphold justice, followed by an ad for Clifton Garage offering Ford cars.
W A Brasher operating a tractor at Pancake was injured when his foot was caught in cog wheels. The limb was amputated high on the instep and he was moved to a Waco sanitarium. He is reported as progressing as well as can be expected but will be crippled for life.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.